Glad to hear from you Lazybug, keep posting
Lazybug, I am so pleased you are feeling a bit better and have decided to go to the doctor for help.
Your forum friends are always here for you.
Your forum friends are always here for you.
I'm pleased too....you will find a way back Lazybug...there are some lovely caring people here who are all wishing you better... (I wish I had this place last time I felt like you)
Good to see you feeling more positive Lazybug.
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And Renton - You do make me smile even on my down days for some reason you make me smile or laugh with your posts Apology accepted x
You are too kind . . . and surely deserve better. Hope i can keep you smiling in the future. Thank you hun xxx
Just remember what someone told me years ago..."depression is not a sign of weakness, it's a signal that you have been trying to be too strong for way too long"..
Lazybug, I'm happy to hear that you are feeling less depressed and that you are going to see your doctor, and I hope you make an appointment on Monday if you haven't already.
When my late mother went to the nursing home I noticed that each resident was given a memories book to use - my mother never got around to using it, but in January whilst I was in hospital recovering from my breakdown I remembered the memories book. So I started keeping a daily diary of things which I had done, seen or thought about - trying to be positive about what I was writing (but being honest - if something bad has happened don't ignore it but at the same time try to have some positive things to say). I made a deliberate effort to do this each day whilst I was in hospital. And for me this was part of my path to recovery, because in a way it's a form of cognitive behaviour therapy as I was training my brain to think in a positive way rather than a negative way which is symptomatic of depression.
Even though I have now been out of hospital for almost 4 months now and am back in full health, I have continued to keep a daily diary. It has worked for me and it may work for you and for others reading. But it's no substitute for seeing a doctor - it is merely possibly part of the treatment.
When my late mother went to the nursing home I noticed that each resident was given a memories book to use - my mother never got around to using it, but in January whilst I was in hospital recovering from my breakdown I remembered the memories book. So I started keeping a daily diary of things which I had done, seen or thought about - trying to be positive about what I was writing (but being honest - if something bad has happened don't ignore it but at the same time try to have some positive things to say). I made a deliberate effort to do this each day whilst I was in hospital. And for me this was part of my path to recovery, because in a way it's a form of cognitive behaviour therapy as I was training my brain to think in a positive way rather than a negative way which is symptomatic of depression.
Even though I have now been out of hospital for almost 4 months now and am back in full health, I have continued to keep a daily diary. It has worked for me and it may work for you and for others reading. But it's no substitute for seeing a doctor - it is merely possibly part of the treatment.
Delighted to hear from you
Glad you're going to go to the doctor believe me you have been through so much reading your blog. Its easy to think i'll just carry theres worse people out there bla bla bla but my god you've had a tough time i really don't know anyone that could cope with that without having some kind of lapse.
Look forward to hearing from you again x
Glad you're going to go to the doctor believe me you have been through so much reading your blog. Its easy to think i'll just carry theres worse people out there bla bla bla but my god you've had a tough time i really don't know anyone that could cope with that without having some kind of lapse.
Look forward to hearing from you again x
Have a LB....and the best of wishes go with you
LB....and the best of wishes go with you
Good to hear from you Lazy, I've been checking the thread to see if you've been back
Pleased that you are going to get some help
Pleased that you are going to get some help
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I am going to go to the doctor and ask for help
That's wonderful LB,that's the start of your recovery.
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..."depression is not a sign of weakness, it's a signal that you have been trying to be too strong for way too long"..
Love this quote Suzy
Lazybug you are stepping in the right direction - I am happy for you.
Goodness reading through this thread and hearing of everyone's troubles is very moving.
As always with depression, or any mental illness, unless you've been through it it can be very difficult to understand.
Those of us that have been there can empathise.
to all.
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Just remember what someone told me years ago..."depression is not a sign of weakness, it's a signal that you have been trying to be too strong for way
I have that saying stuck up with blue tack on my desk. Sometimes it helps.
aww glad you are feeling better and getting some help - lots of
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depression is not a sign of weakness, it's a signal that you have been trying to be too strong for way too long"..
fantastic quote
I have been through depression and paranoia and yoga helped me a lot.
Hi Marcus.
Are you the same Marcus who has posted with us previously or are you a new Marcus?
Anyway it says it's your first post, so "welcome" to you.
Are you the same Marcus who has posted with us previously or are you a new Marcus?
Anyway it says it's your first post, so "welcome" to you.
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I think I need help
Then go and get the help you need ..... I'm not sure where you would start .... quite possibly your GP .... but you obviously need some kind of help lazybug. I hope you feel better soon & I hope your GP is the helpful kind .... some of them are useless ...... big hugs to you .... it must be horrible to struggle everyday like that
xx
Can I just point out that this thread has been resurrected from 5th June and ask if anyone has seen/heard from Lazybug since?
Yeah.... she has been actively posting over the last few weeks..
in fact I saw her last night Rar rar raring (cos she shares Prince Williams bday)...
she seems well...
in fact I saw her last night Rar rar raring (cos she shares Prince Williams bday)...
she seems well...
Aw thanks ditty, that's good news 
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this thread has been resurrected from 5th June
ahh sorry ... I didn't realise .... oh well .... I hope she's feeling much better by now then x
This thread made me cry, not with sadness but with pride in all of you who have seen such dark days and shown incredible strength in dealing with this illnes. My heart goes out to you LB and everyone else on here.
Chaps...never feel alone..xxx
Well said Menty
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..."depression is not a sign of weakness, it's a signal that you have been trying to be too strong for way too long
Suzy, I have tears in my eyes - that is just wonderful. Good luck to LB and everyne suffering with depression
I've only just read through this thread and LB if you're around I hope you're feeling better hun. Big for anyone suffering with depression. I've been there myself and I can only say that things do get better. I sometimes look back at the way I felt, so worthless and unhappy, I just wanted to give up. But if I had, I would have missed out on what's eventually turned out to be a very happy and fulfilled life. Suzy is spot on about trying to be strong for too long. We all need help and support at different times in our lives and there is certainly no shame in admitting that.
This thread has also reminded me about what a wonderful place this is. to all of you for being so caring.
for anyone suffering with depression. I've been there myself and I can only say that things do get better. I sometimes look back at the way I felt, so worthless and unhappy, I just wanted to give up. But if I had, I would have missed out on what's eventually turned out to be a very happy and fulfilled life. Suzy is spot on about trying to be strong for too long. We all need help and support at different times in our lives and there is certainly no shame in admitting that. This thread has also reminded me about what a wonderful place this is.
to all of you for being so caring.