Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues


hallamblue said:
When my dad got cancer it was swiftly followed by clinical depression. I googled depression and the first site that came up was Macmillan. Turns out 50% of cancer sufferers get depression, which is understandable. My dad has ended up on drugs, but he got paranoia and ended up in a psychiatric unit first before he got proper meds. It all depends on your personality. My dad's not a fighter like you mate, if you don't want medication don't take it, but do talk. My dad is rubbish at talking, as are most men. Keep venting on here, tell us how you feel, we are all here for you.
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so sorry to hear about your dad. Hope he is ok now, and you of course as I know how it affects the family as well. I know it affects different people different ways and there is no rule book as how people should react. I never thought I was depressed as I always thought depression was a state of mind for weak people and if you thought you're happy then you are are happy. OK I know different now, depression manifests itslf in different ways.
I wish I could express myself better like some on here but it always looks gibberish when I look at what I type.
 
wbn61 said:
so sorry to hear about your dad. Hope he is ok now, and you of course as I know how it affects the family as well. I know it affects different people different ways and there is no rule book as how people should react. I never thought I was depressed as I always thought depression was a state of mind for weak people and if you thought you're happy then you are are happy. OK I know different now, depression manifests itslf in different ways.
I wish I could express myself better like some on here but it always looks gibberish when I look at what I type.
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It's not about having a vast vocabulary mate, people on here have all different types of backgrounds, but it's the human qualities that stand out, and you have those in spades.
 

thebluenosebolt said:
And more power to you. Wish I was as brave mate.
I would like to add though that actually, what they do...er do is effect the train of thought process, Yes they take away the mental anguish but you also feel less emotional altogether and often forget more important things...So I wouldn't say they are a cure all.
Well done though, Wish you all the very best of luck..One day I may try being au naturale
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Agree with this, I've been on escitalopram for about 6 months for anxiety and not being good dealing with stress. This in turn had eaten away at me and i didn't realise i was suffering depression. For a few months i was just going through the motions at work and home, i went to see my gp because i hurt my back running on the treadmill of all things and she must have picked up i didn't seem right and did a fairly simple questionaire which ticked the boxes for depression/anxiety. She recommended me go see a shrink and put me on the meds.

Between seeing the shrink every 2 months and taking the meds I've honestly never felt better which is great as my wife just had our first child 3 weeks ago.

I don't want to be on them forever as i don't know if they do anything to your body long term but I'm glad i got help though it was through luck that my GP is a great doctor that picked up on the signs.

Rambling a bit here but the best advice i can give is get help, don't let it take over your life and don't worry what people will think about you as everyone I've told about being diagnosed with depression and anxiety have been very supportive.
 
sheedys big toe said:
It's a year ago since my now 16 year old daughter Scarlett tried to commit suicide through getting bullied at school. So this Friday I'm taking her for a week in Salou, get back then RE pack for 5 nights in dresden. I love you dearly. Xx
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Christ! That's tough to hear. Especially as my 2 girls are around that age. Thank God, or whoever saved her that she's pulled through. (Assumption on my part)

Have a great trip & cherish the moment.
 

thebluenosebolt said:
Just wondering, Why are people so against using drugs ?
My life has become so much better on citalaphram, It is also great if
you suffer with IBS (due to stress) It is one of it's many uses.
I do however find you very brave if your able to live with your depression without help, I know I couldn't.
Will check out @Bradley Cates , EFC Statto stuff...sounds interesting, Yes, please post away sir.
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can only speak for myself, I have been experimenting with all sorts since my diagnosis and usually it's a mixture 1 to counterbalance the side effects of the other. nothing has worked as yet just making me feel worse. last few days I havn't taken anything and I havn't felt too bad, just the usual lethargy and disinterest. today I took 1 steroid on its own and I feel lousy.
 
cronullasharks said:
Agree with this, I've been on escitalopram for about 6 months for anxiety and not being good dealing with stress. This in turn had eaten away at me and i didn't realise i was suffering depression. For a few months i was just going through the motions at work and home, i went to see my gp because i hurt my back running on the treadmill of all things and she must have picked up i didn't seem right and did a fairly simple questionaire which ticked the boxes for depression/anxiety. She recommended me go see a shrink and put me on the meds.

Between seeing the shrink every 2 months and taking the meds I've honestly never felt better which is great as my wife just had our first child 3 weeks ago.

I don't want to be on them forever as i don't know if they do anything to your body long term but I'm glad i got help though it was through luck that my GP is a great doctor that picked up on the signs.

Rambling a bit here but the best advice i can give is get help, don't let it take over your life and don't worry what people will think about you as everyone I've told about being diagnosed with depression and anxiety have been very supportive.
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Congrats on the new born ....and congrats on coping. It's a happy time just make sure to get sleep...occasionally eh :) pretty sure I didnt sleep for the first two years of my baby girl being born..not through choice i may add.
 
wbn61 said:
can only speak for myself, I have been experimenting with all sorts since my diagnosis and usually it's a mixture 1 to counterbalance the side effects of the other. nothing has worked as yet just making me feel worse. last few days I havn't taken anything and I havn't felt too bad, just the usual lethargy and disinterest. today I took 1 steroid on its own and I feel lousy.
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Huge respect mate..to deal with what your going through would test most (if not all humans) my dad was diagnosed with prostrate cancer...bad few months but with radioative seeds up his ahem....he is showing normal levels now and really enjoying life. Hope you get back on your feet very soon and Be +...it appears to be half the battle. I forgot about this part of the forum existed (me meds again i guess) coz of you and many others Im so glad I came back. Hugely inspirational people !!
 
Reality of moving from the school I've been at for 6 years has finally set in. Got a promotion, and excited about the challenge, but I'm leaving some amazing friends behind and I won't be able to make the same attachments to people there if I'm a senior leader.

I'll even miss the kids. When you go from knowing 350 people's names, to knowing about 5 people, it's a culture shock that you don't always prepare for.

Now nobody knows my narrative; I have nothing of the reputation I'd built up, I don't know who I can and can't trust.

Sorry to be such a whining git! It's obviously a great opportunity, but I can't help feeling I've jumped out of my comfort zone at a time when I was just establishing some continuity for myself.
 

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