what's wrong with me!!!

[kizzy212]

thanks for the lovely replies,

went to the docors this afternnon at 4.30pm, and told her all about me feeling down and the so called rash that didnt seem that bad this morning. I dont normal like locum doctors but this women was lovely..... so i have opened my heart and told her all my feelings, (temp fostering for nephew,his behaviour, my eldest child's behaviour changing due to cousin living with us, eldest on first school trip away from home (home tomorrow), my fustration with life at the moment. After lots of questions and support she has told me that i am suffering depression and ask me to answer simply questions (a score chart of questions). which i scored 19 which makes me in the (sereve) section.

now i think everyone says "im depressed" but to have a chart scoring system on it. i was shocked. she asked if i wanted to have some time off work. i said no i go to work to get away from partner and kids and change of senery.

Then came i want to give you some medication to help anxiety levels. NOOOOOOO

i have declined the tablets, and agreed to use her advice and change our routines, which she says is a major part and to go back in 2 weeks.

thanls again everyone.

 

[Lisash]

Awww bless you. hope you are feeling better soon

 

[jns]

I hope you do take her advice and take things easy
and make sure and go back to her again in 2 weeks time even if you are feeling better
sometimes its good to talk and get it all off your chest

 

[Boudica]

Keep your chin up.

 

[Nubbedy]

Take care of yourself.

Sara.

 

[alisonbestford]

Stress and depression are two of the most 'unseen' debilitating things going...........

Take heed of the doc's advice and I hope you're feeling better soon

 

[shellbell]

Hope your feeling better soon

 

[arieljasmine]

from me, it sounds like you are really suffering. Depression is such an awful thing, try to be kind to yourself and go back to see the doctor again even if only for a chat.

Laur's

 

[wideeyes]

 

[angel659]

Hi

I did think this when I read your thread the other day, but didnt want to start posting it on here. I feel for you depression is not easy and you do feel alone. You did have the classic signs.

First of all dont be afraid of taking medication. People get scared and have the wrong perception about medication. TV programmes and society make it allo sound embarrassing and the tablet zonk you out etc. On contrary they are designed now to help you feel like you can cope. They all start on a low dose i.e Citalopram. These tend to be the light medication that patients start off with and they are generally good. Please dont feel you will be like a patient who is either a walking zombie or a the character from emmerdale shaking because she needs that extra tablet. Honestly if you feel in two weeks that you are no better then consider them. There is no need to feel embarrassed that you are depressed. It is an illness that it finally recognised in society. Sometimes it is atmosphere or lifestyle, but occassionally it is also medical problem i.e serotonin levels in the brain are low and need to be increased with medication.

If you need anymore advice, please pm me.

Take care and look afteryourself

 

[wils]

Just sending you a hug

At least the Drs have identified the cause and are now able to help you. As others have said medication works really well for some people so please do try it if you are still feeling low when you next see the Doctor.

You clearly have a lot going on in your life at the moment! I hope you can take some time for yourself and feel better soon

 

[natalielongstaff]

i hope you follow the docs advice and that it helps you get back on an even keel x x

 

[Minniespal]

Hope you feel better soon

 

[saratogagirl]

I hope you start to feel better soon, sending you a big hug

 

[T16GEM]

I am glad that the problem has been identified, and that hopefully you will feel lots better soon! Take care!
Gems

 

[mssocks]

Oh I'm so sorry you've been feeling bad! At least the rash was not serious? It is a shock when the doctor says depression. " who?? ME??? " I argued with my doctor for 6 months before I relented and went to a therapist to talk. Still didn't think I was depressed and was upset, wondering what I had done wrong to make him think I was. Well - met the therapist who gave me the little test, but he already knew just from talking to me. Moderate to severe here too! I was stunned! Just wanted to tell you sometimes they do know what they are talking about. Take any opportunity to talk to a professional that you can. Don't know how your health care operates over there. I didn't go the med route for a long time but I kept getting worse. Took it for years and now with the doc's blessing am testing cutting back a little at a time. Two months on the new dose at least - just so I don't get anxious. Then cut again.

Glad you are able to get away from home and enjoy work. If you find yourself not wanting to go out or do stuff you normally would, mention it to the doctor. Even though you KNOW you need to do things, you just can't find the energy. That can be a spiraling circle. Please PM me whenever you want. I'll give you my email if you like too......because I'll be awake longer than your friends close by! So we've got you covered! *hugs*