Depression Forum

hi everyone

2013-01-06T16:08:38+00:00

Just before Christmas i had a turn for the worse and found myself very depressed and often crying alone. As January neared it became plainly obvious that the source of this was my impending return to work after my Christmas break . The thought of work made me anxious to the point of tears and pains in my chest.

My doctor signed me off work for two weeks and has referred me for therapy. I really can’t face returning to work but i also feel guilty about taking time off which is making me more anxious. Even little things like leaving the house cause me anxiety.

Am i doing the right thing taking time off?

Thank you for listening.

It’s Carer’s Week this week

2013-06-13T08:32:52+00:00

Carer’s week is about raising awareness for carers and the amazing job they do 365 days a year. Click here to find out about carer’s week and what’s going on in your area. A big thank you to all carers.

Help please

2013-05-28T19:06:44+00:00

Hi everyone
Can anyone give me a few words of advice or support? I’m so low at the moment, I hate myself so much and the only way I can see out of this horrible life is to be dead. I won’t hurt myself because I’ve promised myself that I won’t, but I just can’t see a way out or a way forward, and I don’t want to be stuck here forever. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to do anything because I don’t want to subject other people to my ugly face and the stupid things that I say and do. I know I should probably see my doctor and go on some medication, but medication won’t stop me from being a stupid annoying waste of space will it?
I’m sorry to ask, but can anyone help? I don’t know what to do.

Any questions?

2011-03-09T11:04:40+00:00

Hello all! I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and invite you to ask any questions you may have regarding diet/food/nutrition and your health. We generally know that food can affect our physical health, but it can also have a profound effect on how we feel! So don’t be shy, if there is anything you might like to ask, i’m here to help! Best wishes Dr Nina Bailey

Teens with Social Anxiety Engage in Earlier Alcohol, Marijua

2013-05-20T08:57:08+00:00

According to a study conducted at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, among teens with substance use disorders, those who also have social anxiety disorder begin using marijuana at a mean age of 10.6 years — an average of 2.2 years earlier than teens without anxiety.

Teens with either social anxiety disorder or panic disorder were far more likely to have marijuana dependence, Wang said. Before marijuana dependence both of these disorders were more likely to occur.

According to the authors, there was no clear evidence showing whether agoraphobia came before or after either marijuana use or the first drink.

I’m making myself worse

2013-05-08T13:51:04+00:00

Hi. I first suffered with depression 7 years ago when I finally broke down at work and my friend came and drove me to the docs. Since then I have been up and down but always hidden it from my employers. I am really struggling right now. I am stressed at work and worry about going every day and I am pushing my partner away asking him to move out and worrying myself sick about my daughter convinced I have damaged her.

Today is the 5th day I have spent in bed (my second sick day and they think I have a tummy bug) but I’m terrified of going back. I work in primary care as a manager so I don’t even want to see my GP as he knows my job and I don’t want a bad reputation (sound silly I know with confidentiality) I also don’t want to be signed of cause I’m already worried about the build up of work and I’m scared I will lose my job and I really can’t afford to be unemployed

I’m sat here crying in my bed and don’t know what to do anymore. My daughter will be home from school in an hour and then I have to be up and dressed and happy mum

Laughter is the best medicine - see our new article

2013-01-19T13:15:02+00:00

Click here to find out why laughter really is the best medicine. We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Hello all

2013-05-06T10:37:20+00:00

About 6 weeks ago I Split up with my fiancée. My mum got ill and had to have a triple Herat bypass and I really hate my job. I started to feel depressed. Tearful all the time, negative thinking about everything and super sensitive. As time has one on it just gets worse.

I think the reason I feel so bad about it is not the end of the relationship but the fact I am single (and terrified), in my mid 30’s with no children. I realise my ex fiancée wasn’t “the one” but think i wanted it so badly was happy to go down that path as he was a genuine great guy.

My job I have always hated, gone from private sector to an archaic public sector organisation and always struggled with the lack of accountability, and inefficiencies and never seemed to be able to adjust to the totally different culture. Since I have been feeling bad I seem to have directed all my anger to work. Being v negative, making mistakes, coming In late and generally been completely unreliable. I have finally decided to get signed off in fear I will actually lose my job if I don’t due to my behaviour that I can’t seem to adjust. I am no way strong enough to contemplate even looks for a new job or interview so am trapped there until I feel better.

My doc prescribed me fluxotine a weeks ago. I just started taking them yesterday. I have been petrified of taking them as I can have quite an addictive personality and am petrified of getting addicted. Also I am concerned that people will be able to tell I’m on them, and that if i take them I won’t learn to deal with my feelings without medication. Anyway after weeks if trying to make improvements to feel better - gym, yoga (well ve bought a DVD not actually done it yet) etc. I still feel awful and after a distasorous visit with my parents this weekend, where I got pissed and upset my mum (my mum or sister not talking to me), have started taking them as I am desperate to change something. This is only the 2nd time I’ve drank since all his began - but both times I binged drink and acted like a drunk. I know. Need to give up drinking (not That i do it often but when I do can control it- this has been a problem for yrs and affected relationships) yet I can’t. I’ve known I need to do this for sometime, I know he outcome is always negative, yet I still make the same mistakes.

Feel petrified of how I feel, so confused all of he time, unable to trust my thoughts, decisions. I wonder how I will ever get better. Keep making plans with my friends as I know hats what I should do but keep cancelling adjust can’t face it. Feel Nader pressure all the ken and the native internal dialogue in m head is pretty much constant.

I’m petrified of being lone and feel like my relationship almost validates me. Now it has broken up I feel like what’s so bad about me. Why can no ne stick with me or love me despite my faults?

I have also bee referred o counselling even ho I’ve had his before and n worked. The docs have said it may take a couple of weeks for my appt to come through.

Feel unmotivated all he time and worried hat. Seem to be getting worse not better, although I know this maybe because I’ve just started taking medication.

How are you Paul?

2013-05-05T21:23:24+00:00

Hi Paul, how are you? Really good to hear from you? I’ll do that and start taking omegas. Anythilng that can help is worth trying? Will

It’s World Laughter day today.

2013-05-05T11:48:43+00:00

Click here to find out more about World Laughter Day.