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General => Welcome our 'NEW MEMBERS'!! => Topic started by: Greycylinder on September 04, 2012, 04:10:27 PM

Title: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: Greycylinder on September 04, 2012, 04:10:27 PM: Have been depressed on and off since the age of 17 (1st bout I can remember) and I'm now nearly 53. It runs right through all the women in my family. I've tried all sorts of counselling but the only thing which steadies me is SSRIs.
Title: Re: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: Sweetpea on September 04, 2012, 05:59:23 PM: Hello +-_ and welcome to the forum. If the medication works then its best to consider staying on it. I have been told that I will probably be on a maintenance dose for life.

S x x x x
Title: Re: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: Michael Frankum on September 04, 2012, 06:31:39 PM: Hello and welcome. I have been helped by the wonderful people on this site, and I'm sure that you will be able to find advice and support here too. Best wishes.
Title: Re: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: KateG on September 04, 2012, 09:24:39 PM: Hi and welcome

Kate x
Title: Re: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: Zaf on September 05, 2012, 05:31:24 AM: Hi and welcome *()

I'm likely to be on meds for life too

Z xx
Title: Re: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: Ezel on September 05, 2012, 05:31:25 PM: +_+ ~ You will find that we don't talk about depression all the time +-_
Title: Re: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: Michael Frankum on September 06, 2012, 05:42:02 PM: Dear Greycylinder, reading your post again, yes it DOES seem a little strange that we are saying, " Hey, you're suffering from depression too. Whoohoo!! &(* "

The people here ARE very supportive and helpful, and it is a good place to let off steam, and ask for advice. Best wishes.
Title: Re: Hello - seems funny being welcomed to a Forum on depression
Post by: Greycylinder on September 06, 2012, 09:39:24 PM: Hi, yes I know what you mean but having just had an awful evening trying to celebrate my son's 18th and my husband telling me to cheer up all the time, I was so glad to get back home and talk to others who understand. I've been married for 17 years and with my husband. He ruined our summer holiday by being a moody old sod and now he said...'just cheer up' !!!!!!

I hate cold weather and I hate boats. He's just suggested we have a weekend away. His ideas........... a canal boat holiday in the North or a driving/ferry weekend in Northern France. I think he's having a laugh, don't you? Oh, and a 3rd suggestion, walking up Snowden in October. I have sacroiliac dysfunction and can't walk uphill.