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Depression thread continued...

I am a reindeer said:
Morning, I'm ok, well not really but I'm calmer than last night. I'm just really struggling at the moment and last night was the lowest I've been for a long long time. I couldn't stop crying and ended up hurting myself (not dangerously but enough to leave marks) which I didn't think I'd ever do again. 😔 I feel so sad about it today. How do I explain that to mini reindeer if she sees? 😭
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White lie. Scratched it at work or something?

Look after yourself missus. You're one of the nicest people on here xx
 

Becs said:
White lie. Scratched it at work or something?

Look after yourself missus. You're one of the nicest people on here xx
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Mr R has suggested I say I had a very itchy arm! 😂

I feel like a total idiot now, but need to pick myself back up from the floor and try and move on. Will phone the doctors in the morning, maybe an increase in medication is needed. Thank you for being there for me last night x
 
I am a reindeer said:
need to pick myself back up from the floor and try and move on. Will phone the doctors in the morning, maybe an increase in medication is needed. Thank you for being there for me last night x
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That's the way to go, put it behind you but discuss with Dr. Whatever triggered how you felt is NOT insurmountable. You've proven that from later posts, believe in yourself!

...I wasn't there last night, you could have felt even worse if I had been.
 
lucky said:
Sorry just checked in and hope you doing ok mate , sending all our love from our house to yours , My wife struggling at the minute and all I can really do for her is reassure her that I'll always be there for her ❤️
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Thank you, sending our love back to you guys too. The time of year makes it extra hard when you're struggling, bless her.
 
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I am a reindeer said:
Morning, I'm ok, well not really but I'm calmer than last night. I'm just really struggling at the moment and last night was the lowest I've been for a long long time. I couldn't stop crying and ended up hurting myself (not dangerously but enough to leave marks) which I didn't think I'd ever do again. 😔 I feel so sad about it today. How do I explain that to mini reindeer if she sees? 😭
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I hope you are feeling a bit better Mrs R ❤️
You have been such a good friend to me, listening to my woes with kindness and patience. Sometimes things just become overwhelming, you have friends on here, never forget that. Sending love xx
 
I am a reindeer said:
Mr R has suggested I say I had a very itchy arm! 😂

I feel like a total idiot now, but need to pick myself back up from the floor and try and move on. Will phone the doctors in the morning, maybe an increase in medication is needed. Thank you for being there for me last night x
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I think at least one thing positive out of social media etc is the acceptance that not feeling good is the norm and feeling fantastic is a bit of a myth . You aren't an idiot , you're just trying to keep yourself on track and some days it's a slog . Take care .
 
I am a reindeer said:
Morning, I'm ok, well not really but I'm calmer than last night. I'm just really struggling at the moment and last night was the lowest I've been for a long long time. I couldn't stop crying and ended up hurting myself (not dangerously but enough to leave marks) which I didn't think I'd ever do again. 😔 I feel so sad about it today. How do I explain that to mini reindeer if she sees? 😭
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Humans are mad like. Please don't cause yourself physical harm. you're a woman and women are mint, you carry life inside of you (i'm pissed so that might explain the weirdness of the post haha).
 
Amber said:
I hope you are feeling a bit better Mrs R ❤️
You have been such a good friend to me, listening to my woes with kindness and patience. Sometimes things just become overwhelming, you have friends on here, never forget that. Sending love xx
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Thank you 🥰 I'll get there xx
JAZZMANB said:
I think at least one thing positive out of social media etc is the acceptance that not feeling good is the norm and feeling fantastic is a bit of a myth . You aren't an idiot , you're just trying to keep yourself on track and some days it's a slog . Take care .
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Thank you. X
 
I am a reindeer said:
Morning, I'm ok, well not really but I'm calmer than last night. I'm just really struggling at the moment and last night was the lowest I've been for a long long time. I couldn't stop crying and ended up hurting myself (not dangerously but enough to leave marks) which I didn't think I'd ever do again. 😔 I feel so sad about it today. How do I explain that to mini reindeer if she sees? 😭
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Pity you haven't got a cat.....have you a dog? Blame them, they will be glad to help you out.

Everyone used to think my cat was a vicious wee toe rag sometimes, in reality she was gentle as a lamb.

Obv don't know what medication you are on but this time of year is rife with us berating ourselves for not being perfect so a tweak (increase) in medication may be just the thing you need.

The other thing you might want to think about asking your doctor about is a short course of "take when needed" medication. Something to take when it is just too overwhelming.

As I say don't know what you diagnosis is or what you are currently taking, that is something to discuss with your practitioner, but don't be frightened to tell them that, given the time of year you might need a little more help.

And of course there is always people on here, to talk too, to share experiences with, to sympathise and give you a laugh. A bit SMB talk therapy.

Sending my love 💓
 
CPLforever said:
Pity you haven't got a cat.....have you a dog? Blame them, they will be glad to help you out.

Everyone used to think my cat was a vicious wee toe rag sometimes, in reality she was gentle as a lamb.

Obv don't know what medication you are on but this time of year is rife with us berating ourselves for not being perfect so a tweak (increase) in medication may be just the thing you need.

The other thing you might want to think about asking your doctor about is a short course of "take when needed" medication. Something to take when it is just too overwhelming.

As I say don't know what you diagnosis is or what you are currently taking, that is something to discuss with your practitioner, but don't be frightened to tell them that, given the time of year you might need a little more help.

And of course there is always people on here, to talk too, to share experiences with, to sympathise and give you a laugh. A bit SMB talk therapy.

Sending my love 💓
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Thank you. 😊 Yes we have got 2 dogs. 🐶🐶 They've been lovely with me.

I think it might be my medication, it feels like its stopped working to be honest. Will see what the doc says tomorrow x
 
I’ve had my sertraline upped twice very recently and was referred to talking therapies by the mental health nurse I see. I managed 3 sessions and was a wreck, I hated it. Spoke to my gp and said I couldn’t cope with going again, she was lovely and assured me that TT isn’t for everyone. I felt so guilty for hating it! I’ve had a couple of people telling me to pull my socks up, if I could I would, sometimes you just can’t. I feel for anyone going through it, you feel lost, hopeless and lonely. I know it will get better
 
I am a reindeer said:
Thank you. 😊 Yes we have got 2 dogs. 🐶🐶 They've been lovely with me.

I think it might be my medication, it feels like its stopped working to be honest. Will see what the doc says tomorrow x
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Sit quietly and explain it to the dogs, watch their eyes as you tell them your concerns to put it all into perspective.
Becs said:
White lie. Scratched it at work or something?
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Blow that, tell a dirty great big fib about being attacked by a shark/tiger or something it will also get you seen quicker by a gp 👍
 
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Amber said:
I’ve had my sertraline upped twice very recently and was referred to talking therapies by the mental health nurse I see. I managed 3 sessions and was a wreck, I hated it. Spoke to my gp and said I couldn’t cope with going again, she was lovely and assured me that TT isn’t for everyone. I felt so guilty for hating it! I’ve had a couple of people telling me to pull my socks up, if I could I would, sometimes you just can’t. I feel for anyone going through it, you feel lost, hopeless and lonely. I know it will get better
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Is that mates or doctors telling you to pull your socks up ? 🫤
 
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