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General => Welcome our 'NEW MEMBERS'!! => Topic started by: SilverLining on January 21, 2012, 02:36:52 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: SilverLining on January 21, 2012, 02:36:52 PM

Hi everyone. I'm not really sure if this is the right place for me as I haven't been diagnosed with depression.

I'm unemployed, and have been for a long time, which causes obvious problems trying to make ends meet. In addition to that my self esteem and sense of worth have taken a real nose dive. I've got no confidence in myself to do anything, and have pushed a lot of friends away so I feel completely isolated. I feel down a lot of the time, sometimes for no reason at all, and I cry at the drop of a hat. My sleep pattern has become pretty erratic lately, and I become stressed and anxious easily and panic at things i shouldn't. There are many days that I don't want to leave the house at all.

I think I'm just looking for somewhere to let out what's going on inside my head without being judged. Thanks for reading.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Zaf on January 21, 2012, 02:41:20 PM

Hi, you wont be judged here :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Glen53 on January 21, 2012, 05:15:54 PM

Sounds very much like depression to me, but regardless you are welcome here.

If you browse the site and read through others posts and you will find that most people on here suffer with similar problems but for different reasons. Hopefully you may be able to relate to some ofd these posts and they will help you to realise you are not alone.

Feel free to ask us any questions you need to and we will try to help.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Ezel on January 21, 2012, 06:54:53 PM

 .>, you certainly wont be judged here

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Sweetpea on January 21, 2012, 07:10:30 PM

Hi and welcome SilverLining,

You will not be judged here, we all understand.

S x

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: SilverLining on January 23, 2012, 05:15:52 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: HSS1982 on January 24, 2012, 10:27:12 PM

Hi SilverLining i'm Harry, I have some of the same symptons as you. Have you told your friends or family?  and how have you been feeling lately?

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: SilverLining on January 24, 2012, 11:43:52 PM

Hi Harry, things have been much the same over the past few days. I'm mostly affected by difficulty sleeping and a lack of appetite at the moment.

I've spoken to my mum about the way I've been feeling, but unfortunately she's been less than supportive. She seems to be of the school of thought that "pull yourself together" is helpful advice. Thankfully I have a wonderful boyfriend who I can talk to, and who is very supportive and understanding, even when I have really bad days.

Thank you everyone for your comments, I hope you are all well x

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Glen53 on January 25, 2012, 07:53:27 AM

Having someone close who understands and supports you can mean the world of difference. My wife is my rock. Without her I dont know where i would be some days

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Sweetpea on January 25, 2012, 08:51:25 AM

I agree with Glen, my husband has been my rock too, its been hard for him but he is always there for me.  You have your boyfriend to talk to and its very important to talk when you can.

S x

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Zaf on January 25, 2012, 11:37:12 AM

my mum is much the same silverlining, I think older people still feel that depression isnt an illness and that mental health problems have a stigma attached :(

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: HSS1982 on February 01, 2012, 09:51:21 PM

Hi silverlining, you're lucky you have a supportive boyfriend. I always feel if I had a supportive girlfriend i'd be happy but when it comes to women I seem to scare them off. Take care x

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: SilverLining on February 05, 2012, 10:29:40 PM

My boyfriend broke up with me today. The way I feel was putting too much strain on our relationship, and it was probably a long time coming. I'm not angry with him, I don't blame him at all. I just feel so lost now. I've lost the person I love with all my heart, and who I could talk to about anything.

I'm absolutely heartbroken, I feel so numb  :(

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Zaf on February 06, 2012, 04:44:38 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that silverlining &*(

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Post by: Sweetpea on February 06, 2012, 08:15:48 AM

 &*( for you silverlining, I am so sorry.

S x

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: SilverLining on February 06, 2012, 07:53:56 PM

Thank you both,  &*(

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Post by: HSS1982 on February 07, 2012, 08:39:23 PM

Hi sorry to hear you split up, i'll also send some hugs &*( How you coping?