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Depression thread continued...

Thanks for tagging me I missed the post initially. I've sent a PM.

Spent all-day Friday trying to drum up the courage to phone to make an appointment for my GP (I realise how silly that is). Rang 3 times and got no answer. Hoping I feel up to trying again tomorrow. Had another crap day yesterday. I think weekends are becoming worse than during the week because atleast at work it gives me something to concentrate on for a bit.
You checked if they have a website you can book an appointment through. Mine allow you just to book online, you'll fill in like a survey and then they will call you and give you an appointment.

I think that can be easier as well for a lot of people rather than calling up and letting the anxiety build up.
 

You did a good thing there helping them 😎

We had leaflets on the mental health hub for a service where domestic violence perpetrators could refer themselves for help. I was talking it over with one of the others on the stand and we wondered how many would sign up to that. Often the perpetrator doesn't believe they have done anything wrong, so they're unlikely to self refer themselves for help.
The perpetrator will always make the victim feel like they're the problem. That's how they work sadly
 
Aye possibly I got told it might be my asthma but I know it isn't because my inhaler doesn't help.
Ask to try a different inhaler, I went 3 different ones before they found a one that helped. The normal one only made my tongue tingle and did nowt for my breathing.
 
Ask to try a different inhaler, I went 3 different ones before they found a one that helped. The normal one only made my tongue tingle and did nowt for my breathing.
Maybe I'm on tablets for blood pressure and anti depressants and I'm diabetic get breathing chest and stomach problems and for some reason when I turn my head left I get a sharp pain in head.
 
Aye possibly I got told it might be my asthma but I know it isn't because my inhaler doesn't help.
Can still be asthma and can be dangerous if it's not responding. Here's the official NHS advice
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" What happens if inhaler doesn't help asthma?"
"If an attack comes on quickly and it doesn't respond to regular treatment, it can lead to status asthmaticus, If it happens, you may have to go to the hospital to get it treated. If you have a bad asthma attack and your rescue inhaler or your nebulizer doesn't help, you need medical care right away."
 
Aye possibly I got told it might be my asthma but I know it isn't because my inhaler doesn't help.
That's why you should discuss it with someone clinically trained for a diagnosis & subsequent treatment to take control of it. The sooner the better. for peace of mind if nothing else.
Maybe I'm on tablets for blood pressure and anti depressants and I'm diabetic get breathing chest and stomach problems and for some reason when I turn my head left I get a sharp pain in head.
Speak to someone clinically trained.
 
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You checked if they have a website you can book an appointment through. Mine allow you just to book online, you'll fill in like a survey and then they will call you and give you an appointment.

I think that can be easier as well for a lot of people rather than calling up and letting the anxiety build up.
Tried doing that on Friday mate and it wouldn't work. I didn't ring today :cry: . Hopefully tomorrow.
I spent 6 years or so trying to sort myself out until I had a complete an utter meltdown and went to see my GP.

SSRIs terrified the life out of me but quite frankly they are the only things that help me. Been on them for about 7 years or so now.

You deserve help. I also felt like I owed it to our lass and the bairn to get myself sorted out (please don't take this the wrong way).
I feel like the only chance to save my relationship is to do this mate so I haven't taken any offence to your last paragraph.
 
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Maybe I'm on tablets for blood pressure and anti depressants and I'm diabetic get breathing chest and stomach problems and for some reason when I turn my head left I get a sharp pain in head.
What tablets for your High Blood Pressure?
That's why you should discuss it with someone clinically trained for a diagnosis & subsequent treatment to take control of it. The sooner the better. for peace of mind if nothing else.

Speak to someone clinically trained.
As I pointed out he should see his GP to try a different inhaler.
 
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It's a different one to I used to be on but still been on it for ages, erm linsinipol
They some times use beta-blockers for high blood pressure and they can cause breathing problems. I am on Lisinopril, also I am asthmatic and use 2 different inhalers, they have put me on beta blockers to stop my heart from going into VT but the beta blockers are playing havoc with my breathing.

Get yourself an appointment with your GP/nurse to sort out your inhaler.
 
They some times use beta-blockers for high blood pressure and they can cause breathing problems. I am on Lisinopril, also I am asthmatic and use 2 different inhalers, they have put me on beta blockers to stop my heart from going into VT but the beta blockers are playing havoc with my breathing.

Get yourself an appointment with your GP/nurse to sort out your inhaler.
It's honestly not my inhaler I just have various symptoms I do need more scans tests etc I will sort it after I go to Munich. As much as my physical problems are bad I struggle mentally as well.
 
Tried doing that on Friday mate and it wouldn't work. I didn't ring today :cry: . Hopefully tomorrow.

I feel like the only chance to save my relationship is to do this mate so I haven't taken any offence to your last paragraph.
I see & feel your frustration, but stick with it. Hopefully it will all fall into place. It can & does happen.
It's honestly not my inhaler I just have various symptoms I do need more scans tests etc I will sort it after I go to Munich. As much as my physical problems are bad I struggle mentally as well.

As per my 9.30pm yesterday post: Discuss the matters with your GP (i.e. someone clinically trained with access to your records of meds) as a starting point.
 
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Can still be asthma and can be dangerous if it's not responding. Here's the official NHS advice
'
" What happens if inhaler doesn't help asthma?"
"If an attack comes on quickly and it doesn't respond to regular treatment, it can lead to status asthmaticus, If it happens, you may have to go to the hospital to get it treated. If you have a bad asthma attack and your rescue inhaler or your nebulizer doesn't help, you need medical care right away."
My sister died from an asthma attack when she was only 32, she'd had asthma most of her life but had always kept it under control with inhalers. She had one massive attack and that was that, she was gone. I don't think a lot of people realise how dangerous it can be.
 
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My sister died from an asthma attack when she was only 32, she'd had asthma most of her life but had always kept it under control with inhalers. She had one massive attack and that was that, she was gone. I don't think a lot of people realise how dangerous it can be.
Tha k you for sharing this to raise awareness. Really sorry for your loss at such a young age too 💜.
 
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You checked if they have a website you can book an appointment through. Mine allow you just to book online, you'll fill in like a survey and then they will call you and give you an appointment.

I think that can be easier as well for a lot of people rather than calling up and letting the anxiety build up.
I've tried again today and it has let me do the online consultation and I should get a response today or tomorrow. I know phoning up would probably get a quicker response but if I was asked the questions the online consultation asks over the phone I would have panicked. Nervous about the response but it's taken me years and years just to manage to be able to make the first step so atleast it's something.
 
I've tried again today and it has let me do the online consultation and I should get a response today or tomorrow. I know phoning up would probably get a quicker response but if I was asked the questions the online consultation asks over the phone I would have panicked. Nervous about the response but it's taken me years and years just to manage to be able to make the first step so atleast it's something.
Well done for taking that step, doing it online is a convenient option to open it up for you. When the response comes explain how you feel they'll be supportive & will help, so relax about it. When you're discussing the matter tell them your issues - it will help both yourself & who you're speaking to. Don't panic they're used to this so there's no stigma involved.
 
I've tried again today and it has let me do the online consultation and I should get a response today or tomorrow. I know phoning up would probably get a quicker response but if I was asked the questions the online consultation asks over the phone I would have panicked. Nervous about the response but it's taken me years and years just to manage to be able to make the first step so atleast it's something.
Good stuff. I think what happens is they will just ring you up and offer you appointment so you don't need to answer anything over the phone.

What will be difficult is when you see you GP because they will just ask you tell them what's going on and sometimes it's easy to just gave the basics response but if you let them know everything you'll get better help. Remember it's a doctor, they are just there to help you and you'll only ever see them again when you want to. Plus they hear these things every day so it's not embarrassing or out.

I went a fair few times in the last and then cause I was feeling alright when I went just sort of breezed over it but got more help when I said fuck it and laid it all out there.
 
Good stuff. I think what happens is they will just ring you up and offer you appointment so you don't need to answer anything over the phone.

What will be difficult is when you see you GP because they will just ask you tell them what's going on and sometimes it's easy to just gave the basics response but if you let them know everything you'll get better help. Remember it's a doctor, they are just there to help you and you'll only ever see them again when you want to. Plus they hear these things every day so it's not embarrassing or out.

I went a fair few times in the last and then cause I was feeling alright when I went just sort of breezed over it but got more help when I said fuck it and laid it all out there.
Yes, fully explain your personal situation they'll help.
 
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