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te. Are you by yourself? Or with someone/people you’d rather not be?
This is my second Xmas without my kids, and first without my mum. So fighting a few demons this year. The additional demon being I did lean on booze a bit too much through the tough times, and obvs this time of year it flows freely. Yet I’m trying to keep away from the bloody stuff.
te. Are you by yourself? Or with someone/people you’d rather not be? This is my second Xmas without my kids, and first without my mum. So fighting a few demons this year. The additional demon being I did lean on booze a bit too much through the tough times, and obvs this time of year it flows freely. Yet I’m trying to keep away from the bloody stuff.
wiliferus said:
. I will be trying to keep an eye on this thread just in case anyone needs an ear.
You will not believe how comforting that will be to people in the depths of it, especially today.I will also keep an eye on it, I’m herer listen and help.
Edited by This-isnt-real on Monday 25th December 12:49
I had a very severe bout late last year into early this year. Was offered medication.
Took one tablet and It was horrible. Vowed to avoid medication at all costs and put myself on the STRIVE program.
I would like to think I'm better now. The dark days still come and go, it's who you are I suppose.
But I'm glad I made it over the hill
Took one tablet and It was horrible. Vowed to avoid medication at all costs and put myself on the STRIVE program.
I would like to think I'm better now. The dark days still come and go, it's who you are I suppose.
But I'm glad I made it over the hill
I never suffered from this horrid affliction myself but have helped an ex gf drag herself back from the darkest of depressions which made me realise how none of us are immune. Good luck chaps and if anyone in the Southampton/Portsmouth area finds themselves needing someone to chat to I’m always available. Keep up the fight ladies and gents.
I've had a bit of relapse over Christmas which has been a common feature in previous years. One positive thing though; our friends needed somebody to look after their dog over Christmas, and I'm now really glad we offered. I knew dogs were good for depression (my wife has suggested I should think about getting one), but I have found it really helpful and have really enjoyed taking him to the beach each day for a walk. I feel a bit more positive now and have been actively setting goals for next year. January is always a really difficult month so I will see how I get on.
tim0409 said:
I've had a bit of relapse over Christmas which has been a common feature in previous years. One positive thing though; our friends needed somebody to look after their dog over Christmas, and I'm now really glad we offered. I knew dogs were good for depression (my wife has suggested I should think about getting one), but I have found it really helpful and have really enjoyed taking him to the beach each day for a walk. I feel a bit more positive now and have been actively setting goals for next year. January is always a really difficult month so I will see how I get on.
Hi Tim,You're not alone mate many people feel like this in January, me being one of them. The dog is good idea, I know i bought one (probably desperation) when I was really bad. He helped me to find some focus, and on the days I couldn't get out of bed I always new I had too, as he'd need me to walk and feed him. It is tough having a dog though, and brings some added stress (just being as honest as possible) and it's not really a solution to our issues but can help.
Mate just come back on here through January when you feel low, plenty of people on here who are very helpful indeed, we are all here to support one another.
Wishing everyone on this thread a very happy and healthy new year!
Ruskie said:
Please stay positive. Or try to at least. :-)Ruskie said:
Ruskie, sorry I’ve not kept up with your posts here but is that your blog in the link?Checking in to say hello.
It does get better. February this year I was at my lowest, leading to me being sectioned subsequently admitted to a ward for a month after attempting suicide, a few false starts and a couple more attempts to harm myself and now I'm doing much better.
I quit drinking, self medicating and sought help and more importantly followed it through by taking it one day at a time.
Medication helped at first to numb the emotions and stop me being a danger to myself but as I've felt better the cocktail of drugs I was on has been reduced to an SNRI in the morning and Mirtazapine at night to help me sleep (sleep is also a huge problem for me, but hated sleeping pills).
I too lost my best friend, mum and cousin very suddenly last year, the final straw was my long term girlfriend giving me the heave-ho which left me with nothing in my life and subsequently I just "let go" and gave up on everything.
To anyone feeling similar right now, you have my full support and understanding, hang in right - you'll come out of this stronger than ever with an understanding of yourself that very few have.
Of course things for me still aren't perfect, but the main difference post nuthouse/doctor/support is my reaction to these events.
It does get better. February this year I was at my lowest, leading to me being sectioned subsequently admitted to a ward for a month after attempting suicide, a few false starts and a couple more attempts to harm myself and now I'm doing much better.
I quit drinking, self medicating and sought help and more importantly followed it through by taking it one day at a time.
Medication helped at first to numb the emotions and stop me being a danger to myself but as I've felt better the cocktail of drugs I was on has been reduced to an SNRI in the morning and Mirtazapine at night to help me sleep (sleep is also a huge problem for me, but hated sleeping pills).
I too lost my best friend, mum and cousin very suddenly last year, the final straw was my long term girlfriend giving me the heave-ho which left me with nothing in my life and subsequently I just "let go" and gave up on everything.
To anyone feeling similar right now, you have my full support and understanding, hang in right - you'll come out of this stronger than ever with an understanding of yourself that very few have.
Of course things for me still aren't perfect, but the main difference post nuthouse/doctor/support is my reaction to these events.
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