Really depressed
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Robster said:
Hi sorry not been on here just trying to process , so just got back from gp, what a complete waste of time , told her what happened and she couldn't of been any less interested, even though I had taken an over dose on sat ! Long story short she sent me away saying I need to make a phone call for counselling , and to see her in a week , feel like it's a step back
I hear what you're saying Rob. You must feel pretty angry/frustrated at how things went. I don't blame you. I would too. Did she give you a number for the local outreach team, or an evaluation by a psych nurse/consultant? If so, that's is standard practice for referrals for anxiety, depression, etc, etc. So go with it and try the number in the morning. It may be because of how you feel/your state of mind right now that you perceived it as a complete waste of time, as this course of action, although standard, feels very impersonal at the best of times. You're not alone in this. Many people on a daily basis endure the same. You're not alone...
The offer still stands re coming over. Going to Spalding tomorrow so won't be about. But will the rest of the week. Sometimes when your head feels like its in a tumble dryer, it's hard to make sense of anything. So I can offer a clear head and help put things into perspective.
As for this evening, if you're stuck for something light hearted to watch, try Photoinduction's channel on YouTube. Never fails to make me laugh out loud (especially the 'health & safety' rant). And whenever I feel like the clouds are hovering overhead, I turn to something that makes me laugh.
It's the best tonic in the world. Period.
Finding everything really hard to process and not even sure what day it is , I just want to say I'm reading everything on this forum and I would 100% say you have saved my life , will consider the whole meeting up , emails whenam I can think a bit straighter , but please all do not underestimate the positive effect you have had on me , your are truly life savers
Brilliant Rob. That in itself is progress... there's a hint of positively in there somewhere 
Keep plugging away. For every s
t day you're going to have on the road to recovery, you'll have a great one! Having walked that path (and still working at it) you will reach a point of clarity where the clouds lift and you start to feel vaguely back in control. It's a slow old process, but you WILL get there.
The NHS and specifically GPs can be a lottery. Not all of them have knowledge, or indeed sympathy for MH conditions. When you feel up to it, go back and ask to see a different doctor. You do need help, in whatever form it comes. The treatment I got did eventually do the trick.
As someone said to me on the depression thread, it's important to remember this is a marathon not a sprint. You're not going to wake up one day and it'll all be better. But you will get to the point where you wake up and feel a bit better than the day before, and all those little bits add up to make a difference.
Well done, you are doing great!
Keep plugging away. For every s
t day you're going to have on the road to recovery, you'll have a great one! Having walked that path (and still working at it) you will reach a point of clarity where the clouds lift and you start to feel vaguely back in control. It's a slow old process, but you WILL get there. The NHS and specifically GPs can be a lottery. Not all of them have knowledge, or indeed sympathy for MH conditions. When you feel up to it, go back and ask to see a different doctor. You do need help, in whatever form it comes. The treatment I got did eventually do the trick.
As someone said to me on the depression thread, it's important to remember this is a marathon not a sprint. You're not going to wake up one day and it'll all be better. But you will get to the point where you wake up and feel a bit better than the day before, and all those little bits add up to make a difference.
Well done, you are doing great!
Not sad to rent a room bud. At my lowest I was blagging a room via work (boss understood my situation) I couldn't afford to pay rent or anything.
As for being shattered, yep, normal! A 20 Walk and back to the shops for some fags and haribo used to floor me. It's bizarre that a mental illness can do that - but it has physical effects too! Don't fight it... I shouldn't imagine you're sleeping well at night so if your body wants a nap, just have one.
As for being shattered, yep, normal! A 20 Walk and back to the shops for some fags and haribo used to floor me. It's bizarre that a mental illness can do that - but it has physical effects too! Don't fight it... I shouldn't imagine you're sleeping well at night so if your body wants a nap, just have one.
Robster said:
Thank you that's really assuring, what do I do about wanting to chat ? Keep posting or samiritons etc
You've got several email addresses and phone numbers from PH'ers via PM. Email or text one, or whatsapp a bunch of them and chat away. You'll get plenty of replies. I'll PM you my details too.
bigmadjohn said:
Bud, take me up on my offer if you want a chat. I'm free all day tomorrow till I go to work at five PM. I'll get the breakfast/lunch/coffees if you want. I'm assuming you live in the Addlestone address given on here earlier.
Offer open to the whole thread I'm guessing? 
Wanting to talk is helping yourself! Talking is probably going to be the best way of getting yourself back on your feet! I'm a bottler, I don't do talking about emotions and st, so I suffered for months, and much worse than I should of done because I wouldn't / couldn't talk about it.
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