Depression
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WCC
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No idea mate hopefully it will stop me feeling knackered all the time.
Jimmer13
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Might seem stupid to ask, but do you drink alone, or in company, if in company switch to halves perhaps or a shandy, you get the company but less alcohol, socialise a lot better, with just a bit false courage and your wits around you
The grief hit me hard on Saturday and it broke me. Thanks for the half time cuddle xx
And thanks for the hug @alisafc xx
I miss him so much
As long as you keep his memory alive and you and the family discuss all your lives together, then he has never left you and part of him is with you all every day
Keep that memory safe and fresh, you just know that, he will be watching over you lot, all the time.
Bloody infection back in both lungs again, on strong antibiotics for 10 days. 22 tablets a bloody day all medication.
Good job I am not able to run physically, I would sound like a smarties tube being shaked
. Oh, one step forward, one step back, like learning to dance without actually dancing
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Jimmer13
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BilboSouthWales
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First time posting on this thread.
Suffered with anxiety and depression for years but suppressed everything by firstly smoking cannabis for a long time becoming a serious problem.
First breakdown but not admitting my mental state led me to f***ing weed off and throwing myself into the gym and getting myself from 10st wet to 18st solid but along the way cane steroids which again helped but became a problem over time.
The wife stopped me taking anymore gear cos it was affecting the home life in various ways so I then fell into house drinking but got to daft levels.
The big breakdown come and I finally seemed out help and after some time started taking anti depressants; in truth they made my life completely miserable for the 2 years I was on them. Decided to quit the meds this January and weaned myself off very slowly but sadly the anxiety and depression has this coming week come flooding back in waves. Been to the Dr today and he has given me 6 months medication; sat here for 2 hours (kitchen) looking at the prescription and debating how I want to move forward.
It’s a horrible thing and in truth it’s breakong me but I’ll get through this.
Love to each and every one of you
Suffered with anxiety and depression for years but suppressed everything by firstly smoking cannabis for a long time becoming a serious problem.
First breakdown but not admitting my mental state led me to f***ing weed off and throwing myself into the gym and getting myself from 10st wet to 18st solid but along the way cane steroids which again helped but became a problem over time.
The wife stopped me taking anymore gear cos it was affecting the home life in various ways so I then fell into house drinking but got to daft levels.
The big breakdown come and I finally seemed out help and after some time started taking anti depressants; in truth they made my life completely miserable for the 2 years I was on them. Decided to quit the meds this January and weaned myself off very slowly but sadly the anxiety and depression has this coming week come flooding back in waves. Been to the Dr today and he has given me 6 months medication; sat here for 2 hours (kitchen) looking at the prescription and debating how I want to move forward.
It’s a horrible thing and in truth it’s breakong me but I’ll get through this.
Love to each and every one of you
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becs
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Sorry to hear that marra. Is it the same meds as before or different ones?
If they're different, they might be better for you than the last lot but only you can decide if you want to give them a try. What else helps you keep it at bay? Keep talking mate and we'll get through this xx
chopsfc007
Striker
It's weird you take them to feel better but in my case there making me worse
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becs
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It is! I've never got on with any SSRI's to be honest. Had bad reactions to several other prescription meds too, including anaphylaxis and a blue light ambulance trip after taking penicillin.
Got myself signed off for two weeks yesterday, and all I did was worry about the folk at work who'd be picking up the slack.
Only really had a week off when my Mother passed, then back to work, worked right over Xmas and New Year. Bosses father died about early December so she disappeared, then she had 2 weeks holiday in Jan. Between that and training courses I ended up running the team for her with no time to look after myself. Then there was the car crash I was in, then a lad at work died last week in a crash, my old man went down the drink route and ended up in hospital (he's straightened himself out a touch)
It had got to the stage that I was snapping at everyone at home and work, headphones in at my desk, hiding in another room when I got home.
Realised I need time to rearrange my furniture in my head, so after a couple of GP visits to adjust meds and whatnot she suggetsed I take 2 weeks as a minimum and go look after myself.
Only really had a week off when my Mother passed, then back to work, worked right over Xmas and New Year. Bosses father died about early December so she disappeared, then she had 2 weeks holiday in Jan. Between that and training courses I ended up running the team for her with no time to look after myself. Then there was the car crash I was in, then a lad at work died last week in a crash, my old man went down the drink route and ended up in hospital (he's straightened himself out a touch)
It had got to the stage that I was snapping at everyone at home and work, headphones in at my desk, hiding in another room when I got home.
Realised I need time to rearrange my furniture in my head, so after a couple of GP visits to adjust meds and whatnot she suggetsed I take 2 weeks as a minimum and go look after myself.
Nookie Bear
Winger
Don’t feel guilty at all , do what you need to sort yourself out - I did similar in Feb , found a new contract , handed notice in and was signed off for a month. I felt very guilty but people said I’d done the right thing and they coped - I’d got to same stage and was starting to snap at people etc and could recognise the same feelings as when I had a breakdown a few years ago. Going back to being a fairly anonymous contractor has made an incredible difference to my mood etc but just having a break should help you out of the hole.
Uncle D
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Thoughts are with you for tomorrow.
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becs
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That's a lot to go through. Look after yourself mate and make the most of the rest xx
Thanks marra xx
Bad_mother
Striker
You're right, you WILL get through this.... One day at a time..... You've done right coming to this thread.
Keep talking mate.
Did the doc offer any counselling or similar ?
BilboSouthWales
Goalkeeper
I’ve recently gone throughout cbt and to be honest found it a waste of time.
The Doctor has been through all of this with me so has hit me for 6 saying go back to the meds, I’ll probsbly end up getting the sack if I have the same affects as last time so really in a quandary about what to do for the best
The Doctor has been through all of this with me so has hit me for 6 saying go back to the meds, I’ll probsbly end up getting the sack if I have the same affects as last time so really in a quandary about what to do for the best
Ronan Harazi's Leg
Winger
I found CBT to be good in talking myself through things. Didn't feel like the counsellor did owt much really, but suppose they got me talking and directed me towards triggers and signs of where I might be having a relapse. Helped me understand my nature as a person, as I'm shit at self reflection.
Think a lot depends on where you're at with your problems and how good the counsellor is.
LondonBlackCat
Winger
Are you still taking the same medication you were prescribed first time round? If so would it not be worth going back to the doctor to ask for a different medication? If the tablets are offering no notable benefit then it's time to try something else.
chopsfc007
Striker
I am Yeh but I'm waiting on biopsy results and x rays and scans so trying to hold of until I get more news.
Bad_mother
Striker
maybe some type of talking/sharing that's not CBT then ?
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becs
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Just keep taking mate and we'll figure it out and find out what works best for you.
Is there a trigger for it, like hating job, relationship issues, losing someone close etc. Or is it just a build up of lots of little things?
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