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heisthegaffer said:
Good luck mate... When I'm going through a tough patch I just tell myself that it'll pass whether it's a day or a week and to keep going.
Also, I am not too hard on myself if I don't what to do things but give myself a bit of space to bear with feeling low.
I have also started walking a lot more... Between 2 and 4 times a week doing 5km. Helping a fair bit I reckon.
I started the walking too back on January 1st. Have walked at least three miles every day since then, sometimes much more, but at least three miles for 103 days and counting. Have lost almost two stone and feel much clearer in the head although right now, I'm struggling big time with having a large appetite.... Also, I am not too hard on myself if I don't what to do things but give myself a bit of space to bear with feeling low.
I have also started walking a lot more... Between 2 and 4 times a week doing 5km. Helping a fair bit I reckon.
GloverMart said:
heisthegaffer said:
Good luck mate... When I'm going through a tough patch I just tell myself that it'll pass whether it's a day or a week and to keep going.
Also, I am not too hard on myself if I don't what to do things but give myself a bit of space to bear with feeling low.
I have also started walking a lot more... Between 2 and 4 times a week doing 5km. Helping a fair bit I reckon.
I started the walking too back on January 1st. Have walked at least three miles every day since then, sometimes much more, but at least three miles for 103 days and counting. Have lost almost two stone and feel much clearer in the head although right now, I'm struggling big time with having a large appetite.... Also, I am not too hard on myself if I don't what to do things but give myself a bit of space to bear with feeling low.
I have also started walking a lot more... Between 2 and 4 times a week doing 5km. Helping a fair bit I reckon.
heisthegaffer said:
GloverMart said:
heisthegaffer said:
Good luck mate... When I'm going through a tough patch I just tell myself that it'll pass whether it's a day or a week and to keep going.
Also, I am not too hard on myself if I don't what to do things but give myself a bit of space to bear with feeling low.
I have also started walking a lot more... Between 2 and 4 times a week doing 5km. Helping a fair bit I reckon.
I started the walking too back on January 1st. Have walked at least three miles every day since then, sometimes much more, but at least three miles for 103 days and counting. Have lost almost two stone and feel much clearer in the head although right now, I'm struggling big time with having a large appetite.... Also, I am not too hard on myself if I don't what to do things but give myself a bit of space to bear with feeling low.
I have also started walking a lot more... Between 2 and 4 times a week doing 5km. Helping a fair bit I reckon.
. You sound like a friend I have that inspires me regularly with comments on Twitter. Whenever I have a bad week, she just says "One lapse is not a collapse!".And she's right too.
Day 4.5 - nausea started around lunchtime and included dry retching in the sink. Got my turbo trainer speed session done. The gentleman sausage is appearing to be starting to misfire additionally. Nasty thoughts started entering my mind in the evening. Slept ok.
Day 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
Day 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
BobSaunders said:
Day 4.5 - nausea started around lunchtime and included dry retching in the sink. Got my turbo trainer speed session done. The gentleman sausage is appearing to be starting to misfire additionally. Nasty thoughts started entering my mind in the evening. Slept ok.
Day 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
Good luck with it all.Day 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
Take some heart that it's perfectly normal to feel despondent if the missus is coming back this evening. Happens to us all.
BobSaunders said:
Day 4.5 - nausea started around lunchtime and included dry retching in the sink. Got my turbo trainer speed session done. The gentleman sausage is appearing to be starting to misfire additionally. Nasty thoughts started entering my mind in the evening. Slept ok.
Day 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
probably stating the obvious but don't take sertraline on an empty stomach always buggers my guts up if i doDay 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
markiii said:
BobSaunders said:
Day 4.5 - nausea started around lunchtime and included dry retching in the sink. Got my turbo trainer speed session done. The gentleman sausage is appearing to be starting to misfire additionally. Nasty thoughts started entering my mind in the evening. Slept ok.
Day 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
probably stating the obvious but don't take sertraline on an empty stomach always buggers my guts up if i doDay 5 - woke up feeling ok. Feeling despondent today after speaking to the missus who is coming back this evening. Generally happy, but starting to feel how I was before. I guess this could be the start of the downward trend for a bit. Nausea comes and goes. Headaches still exist. Constantly hungry. Feeling tired.
Day 5 - nausea was horrendous. Stomach cramps etc. Really conscious of being different around the missus. Feeling emotionally flattened out. I think she’s noticed the difference already. Fatigue was horrendous. Went to bed early and slept for over 9 hours, including a hour nap at lunch time.
Day 6 - nausea and stomach cramps. Spent the day with the kids and missus. Had a great time, best in a long time. Probably wouldnt have been able to do it before due to it being such a drama. Still not eating right, and some nausea.
Day 7 morning (today) - turns out the nausea and stomach pain might actually be a stomach bug doing the rounds. Missus has been throwing up all night, nausea, stomach cramps. Feeling a bit blah today, but still feeling stomach cramps etc.
Day 6 - nausea and stomach cramps. Spent the day with the kids and missus. Had a great time, best in a long time. Probably wouldnt have been able to do it before due to it being such a drama. Still not eating right, and some nausea.
Day 7 morning (today) - turns out the nausea and stomach pain might actually be a stomach bug doing the rounds. Missus has been throwing up all night, nausea, stomach cramps. Feeling a bit blah today, but still feeling stomach cramps etc.
BobSaunders said:
Day 5 - nausea was horrendous. Stomach cramps etc. Really conscious of being different around the missus. Feeling emotionally flattened out. I think she’s noticed the difference already. Fatigue was horrendous. Went to bed early and slept for over 9 hours, including a hour nap at lunch time.
Day 6 - nausea and stomach cramps. Spent the day with the kids and missus. Had a great time, best in a long time. Probably wouldnt have been able to do it before due to it being such a drama. Still not eating right, and some nausea.
Day 7 morning (today) - turns out the nausea and stomach pain might actually be a stomach bug doing the rounds. Missus has been throwing up all night, nausea, stomach cramps. Feeling a bit blah today, but still feeling stomach cramps etc.
Buscapan cramps ( ask a chemist before purchase to check its ok to mix with your current drugs)Day 6 - nausea and stomach cramps. Spent the day with the kids and missus. Had a great time, best in a long time. Probably wouldnt have been able to do it before due to it being such a drama. Still not eating right, and some nausea.
Day 7 morning (today) - turns out the nausea and stomach pain might actually be a stomach bug doing the rounds. Missus has been throwing up all night, nausea, stomach cramps. Feeling a bit blah today, but still feeling stomach cramps etc.
Joke :
When my Dr heard heard of the idea that excersise could help relieve my depression and passed on this knowledge to me, I laughed...
Anyway to the serious matter of sleep, one may find it difficult to sleep with thoughts buzzing around the mind so meditation and excersise which makes one more likley to sleep might be a good combination.
When my Dr heard heard of the idea that excersise could help relieve my depression and passed on this knowledge to me, I laughed...
Anyway to the serious matter of sleep, one may find it difficult to sleep with thoughts buzzing around the mind so meditation and excersise which makes one more likley to sleep might be a good combination.
Day 8 - 12 - All good. Couple of dips in mood in the last couple of days, but generally a lot less anxiety and a lot less messy thoughts. Pretty happy and noticeable change in my life. Long may this continue. Need to sort out talking therapy now and engage with a mentor of sorts to get my career back on track.
Well I officially joined the club yesterday 
I have known for several years that something was not quite right, but never did anything or spoke to anyone about it.
I had a difficult time during the first lockdown in 2020 which made me finally admit to myself that I needed help. Did some therapy with a random psychologist assigned by my health insurance, who only knew EMDR. The therapy itself didn't really "work" but it felt good to finally open up about things.
I've trodded along until the last few months, when I really started struggling to cope with things. Any setback would trigger crying, or anger, or that feeling of "what's the point" which I'm sure many of you feel.
I saw a psychiatrist yesterday who confirms I suffer from depression, and it's probably more severe than I put down on my pre-appointment questionnaire.
Started Fluoxetine this morning for at least a month, and should start therapy again as soon as I can get referred to a therapist that's appropriate for me.
Very mixed feelings about all this, firstly a feeling of failure and "these things only happen to other people"... but at least now I have a path forward which I'm looking forward to.
Happy Sunday!
I have known for several years that something was not quite right, but never did anything or spoke to anyone about it.
I had a difficult time during the first lockdown in 2020 which made me finally admit to myself that I needed help. Did some therapy with a random psychologist assigned by my health insurance, who only knew EMDR. The therapy itself didn't really "work" but it felt good to finally open up about things.
I've trodded along until the last few months, when I really started struggling to cope with things. Any setback would trigger crying, or anger, or that feeling of "what's the point" which I'm sure many of you feel.
I saw a psychiatrist yesterday who confirms I suffer from depression, and it's probably more severe than I put down on my pre-appointment questionnaire.
Started Fluoxetine this morning for at least a month, and should start therapy again as soon as I can get referred to a therapist that's appropriate for me.
Very mixed feelings about all this, firstly a feeling of failure and "these things only happen to other people"... but at least now I have a path forward which I'm looking forward to.
Happy Sunday!
matrignano said:
Well I officially joined the club yesterday
I have known for several years that something was not quite right, but never did anything or spoke to anyone about it.
I had a difficult time during the first lockdown in 2020 which made me finally admit to myself that I needed help. Did some therapy with a random psychologist assigned by my health insurance, who only knew EMDR. The therapy itself didn't really "work" but it felt good to finally open up about things.
I've trodded along until the last few months, when I really started struggling to cope with things. Any setback would trigger crying, or anger, or that feeling of "what's the point" which I'm sure many of you feel.
I saw a psychiatrist yesterday who confirms I suffer from depression, and it's probably more severe than I put down on my pre-appointment questionnaire.
Started Fluoxetine this morning for at least a month, and should start therapy again as soon as I can get referred to a therapist that's appropriate for me.
Very mixed feelings about all this, firstly a feeling of failure and "these things only happen to other people"... but at least now I have a path forward which I'm looking forward to.
Happy Sunday!
You've taken a huge step to accept and confront the situation. Kudos and good for you. Things can and will get better.I have known for several years that something was not quite right, but never did anything or spoke to anyone about it.
I had a difficult time during the first lockdown in 2020 which made me finally admit to myself that I needed help. Did some therapy with a random psychologist assigned by my health insurance, who only knew EMDR. The therapy itself didn't really "work" but it felt good to finally open up about things.
I've trodded along until the last few months, when I really started struggling to cope with things. Any setback would trigger crying, or anger, or that feeling of "what's the point" which I'm sure many of you feel.
I saw a psychiatrist yesterday who confirms I suffer from depression, and it's probably more severe than I put down on my pre-appointment questionnaire.
Started Fluoxetine this morning for at least a month, and should start therapy again as soon as I can get referred to a therapist that's appropriate for me.
Very mixed feelings about all this, firstly a feeling of failure and "these things only happen to other people"... but at least now I have a path forward which I'm looking forward to.
Happy Sunday!
Hi all. Long time lurker in this thread but never really posted much.
I suppose I've reached a point where I thought I just want to share. Supppose venting helps...
I would have periods where I feel really low. I would isolate myself from everyone and every passing moment is filled with worry and dread. This normally don't last too long but still it's an unpleasant experience, especially for those around me,
I've been on various meds many years ago but they weren't helping much, and on had affected my day-to-day life so have been managing without.
Despite this, I seem to function well at work. I suppose I have learnt to put a mask on, and have this weird coping mechanism when I am at work to carry on with the task at hand. Also when I am occupied I guess there is less time for me to feel low.
For the past year or so, I suppose thanks to Covid in a weird way, I have been able to have more personal time to spend with the family (less commuting) and also have been exercising regularly.
Due to this I've lost a lot of weight, gained some self confidence and started to actually enjoy life again. Personal side of things is looking good.
I still have "off" days but on the whole I am cracking on nicely.
However I had an accident recently, and although I am fine physically I am struggling mentally. I suppose combined with stress of recent house move and having covid the second time, it got a little too much. I have flashbacks of the accident and kept wishing that I've done everything I could to prevent it. Also feeling of dread and worry about the outcome.
I am thankful no one was hurt, and the damage is to the car which is repairable, but I am not sure why I am feeling this way.
Exercising stopped and I have been eating more junk food this few days, I suppose they are comfort food.
Not good, but I am trying to pull myself out of this funk. I know I should possibly "man up" but it's harder that it sounds...
Sorry for rambling,suppose in a way I just want to get this off my chest.
I suppose I've reached a point where I thought I just want to share. Supppose venting helps...
I would have periods where I feel really low. I would isolate myself from everyone and every passing moment is filled with worry and dread. This normally don't last too long but still it's an unpleasant experience, especially for those around me,
I've been on various meds many years ago but they weren't helping much, and on had affected my day-to-day life so have been managing without.
Despite this, I seem to function well at work. I suppose I have learnt to put a mask on, and have this weird coping mechanism when I am at work to carry on with the task at hand. Also when I am occupied I guess there is less time for me to feel low.
For the past year or so, I suppose thanks to Covid in a weird way, I have been able to have more personal time to spend with the family (less commuting) and also have been exercising regularly.
Due to this I've lost a lot of weight, gained some self confidence and started to actually enjoy life again. Personal side of things is looking good.
I still have "off" days but on the whole I am cracking on nicely.
However I had an accident recently, and although I am fine physically I am struggling mentally. I suppose combined with stress of recent house move and having covid the second time, it got a little too much. I have flashbacks of the accident and kept wishing that I've done everything I could to prevent it. Also feeling of dread and worry about the outcome.
I am thankful no one was hurt, and the damage is to the car which is repairable, but I am not sure why I am feeling this way.
Exercising stopped and I have been eating more junk food this few days, I suppose they are comfort food.
Not good, but I am trying to pull myself out of this funk. I know I should possibly "man up" but it's harder that it sounds...
Sorry for rambling,suppose in a way I just want to get this off my chest.
anxious_ant said:
Hi all. Long time lurker in this thread but never really posted much.
I suppose I've reached a point where I thought I just want to share. Supppose venting helps...
I would have periods where I feel really low. I would isolate myself from everyone and every passing moment is filled with worry and dread. This normally don't last too long but still it's an unpleasant experience, especially for those around me,
I've been on various meds many years ago but they weren't helping much, and on had affected my day-to-day life so have been managing without.
Despite this, I seem to function well at work. I suppose I have learnt to put a mask on, and have this weird coping mechanism when I am at work to carry on with the task at hand. Also when I am occupied I guess there is less time for me to feel low.
For the past year or so, I suppose thanks to Covid in a weird way, I have been able to have more personal time to spend with the family (less commuting) and also have been exercising regularly.
Due to this I've lost a lot of weight, gained some self confidence and started to actually enjoy life again. Personal side of things is looking good.
I still have "off" days but on the whole I am cracking on nicely.
However I had an accident recently, and although I am fine physically I am struggling mentally. I suppose combined with stress of recent house move and having covid the second time, it got a little too much. I have flashbacks of the accident and kept wishing that I've done everything I could to prevent it. Also feeling of dread and worry about the outcome.
I am thankful no one was hurt, and the damage is to the car which is repairable, but I am not sure why I am feeling this way.
Exercising stopped and I have been eating more junk food this few days, I suppose they are comfort food.
Not good, but I am trying to pull myself out of this funk. I know I should possibly "man up" but it's harder that it sounds...
Sorry for rambling,suppose in a way I just want to get this off my chest.
Just keep going mate, everything passes - especially bad thoughts/feelings.I suppose I've reached a point where I thought I just want to share. Supppose venting helps...
I would have periods where I feel really low. I would isolate myself from everyone and every passing moment is filled with worry and dread. This normally don't last too long but still it's an unpleasant experience, especially for those around me,
I've been on various meds many years ago but they weren't helping much, and on had affected my day-to-day life so have been managing without.
Despite this, I seem to function well at work. I suppose I have learnt to put a mask on, and have this weird coping mechanism when I am at work to carry on with the task at hand. Also when I am occupied I guess there is less time for me to feel low.
For the past year or so, I suppose thanks to Covid in a weird way, I have been able to have more personal time to spend with the family (less commuting) and also have been exercising regularly.
Due to this I've lost a lot of weight, gained some self confidence and started to actually enjoy life again. Personal side of things is looking good.
I still have "off" days but on the whole I am cracking on nicely.
However I had an accident recently, and although I am fine physically I am struggling mentally. I suppose combined with stress of recent house move and having covid the second time, it got a little too much. I have flashbacks of the accident and kept wishing that I've done everything I could to prevent it. Also feeling of dread and worry about the outcome.
I am thankful no one was hurt, and the damage is to the car which is repairable, but I am not sure why I am feeling this way.
Exercising stopped and I have been eating more junk food this few days, I suppose they are comfort food.
Not good, but I am trying to pull myself out of this funk. I know I should possibly "man up" but it's harder that it sounds...
Sorry for rambling,suppose in a way I just want to get this off my chest.
Maybe think of a plan as to how you can get back to exercising and focus on a positive daily routine. Too much time to reflect and think doesn’t always help - certainly doesn’t for me
Babber101 said:
Just keep going mate, everything passes - especially bad thoughts/feelings.
Maybe think of a plan as to how you can get back to exercising and focus on a positive daily routine. Too much time to reflect and think doesn’t always help - certainly doesn’t for me
Cheers. Planning to get some flower beds put in the garden which should keep me occupied.Maybe think of a plan as to how you can get back to exercising and focus on a positive daily routine. Too much time to reflect and think doesn’t always help - certainly doesn’t for me
The thing about mental illness is that it's not visible so not easy to explain to others around you how you feel.
TBH it's a lot easier than you might think . I'm Bi-Polar and coping considerably well , have mates who work in mines and oil platforms etc,roughnecks/drillers/engineers who also have anxiety/depression etc and we regularly talk about how are mental health is . All surprisingly open about our circumstances .
Personally , I have no inhibitions about telling people about my mental health , don't make a point of it but should the topic crop up I'm open and up front , even my boss knows . Became so tired of hiding behind the mask I no longer even attempt to , helps an awful lot too .
Personally , I have no inhibitions about telling people about my mental health , don't make a point of it but should the topic crop up I'm open and up front , even my boss knows . Became so tired of hiding behind the mask I no longer even attempt to , helps an awful lot too .
Sertraline 100mg, my drug of choice. I have to say it works for me, but I have to watch when I take it. If its taken late in the day (tea time or to translate for you shandy drinking southerners; your evening meal) it makes sleep difficult. If taken in the morning, welcome to sleepy central. Now as a shift worker this isn't helpful especially when on 12 hour days. I've posted on other topics in this forum about my depression, but when a cousin of mine who I was close to passed away last year, I went into a downward spiral of shutting people out, mainly SWMBO and my Son. Speaking of the the Son it also hit me when he started his apprenticeship and he passed his driving test in the same week. When I say it hit me, I thought I was now redundant as a Dad as there was nothing more I could do for him and the dread of seeing him drive off on his own as we all know about other drivers on the road. Plus I was given on the NHS CBT therapy, now I'm not sure its worked completely but I would say if you get offered it, try it.
I've written on other mental health topics on PH before so some might remember me (A500leroy I'm looking at you here) so I won't go into depth but its taken years for me to work out what was wrong with me and I will say it again if you need it seek help.
I've written on other mental health topics on PH before so some might remember me (A500leroy I'm looking at you here) so I won't go into depth but its taken years for me to work out what was wrong with me and I will say it again if you need it seek help.
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