Depressed......long and frank ( a "me" UPDATE on pg 5 )

[LScot]

Kristy,

Good to hear you'll be visiting your GP. I am sure he/she will offer you help. I can understand why you would feel this way about sharing with your DH. With 6 kids and what you have been through in the past year or so, I am sure you need some alone time with him. You all probably don't get much one on one time together and with 6 kids, they are probably your topic of converstaion! In today's world esp., yours is a big family. I only have one child and money's tight around here. I can only imagine adding 5 more! This also leads to the feelings of depression--it is hard to see our way out of the $$ situation. Add to that not being happy at work, little sleep and much to do around the house & having 7 people need you emotionally (plus yourself!) and you have problems!

Don't feel bad that you need some help dealing with all this. Talk to the DR about counciling and possibly some medication that might at least help you over the rough spots. Remember your prayer life also. God never leaves you. I'll be praying for you, Kristy.

 

[geffric]

How did the Doc appt go?? Please let us know how you are..

PD and

 

[Rajah]

I haven't read all the replies, but in the first page you got all the advice I would give aside from adding that if your employer has an EAP (employee assistance program), they can help you find a counselor.

Please do talk to both your doctor and a counselor and get yourself some help.

 

[Divamomto3]

I haven't read all the replies, but I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you.

I too work the third shift and I don't care what anyone says, it greatly depletes us and diminishes our ability to cope with anything, never mind the serious things that have been going on with you.

Yes...just go to your doctor and say "I'm depressed and I need help and meds!" DON"T live like this!
And trust me, some days I need to take my own advice.

 

[WilmaBud]

I just came across this thread. I just want to add my {{{hugs}}} and good wishes for you. Take it one day at a time. You will come through this. You're doing exactly what you should do by consulting your doctor and admitting you need help. Keep us posted! Take care and God bless.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I just read this thread. Hope you are doing okay. Many hugs going your way. What did the doctor say?