Hi everyone

[Abbie]

Hi!  *()

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Abbie, in my 30s and have fought against depression and anxiety on and off since my early 20s. I'm married and currently having a bit of a relapse. In the space of two months I've lost a much loved pet, my car has broken down, I need some nasty dental work very soon, I've had two infections and I live on cash as am (successfully) paying off my debts.

My husband and I are doing nothing but argue and I've just spent the last hour in my car in tears on the phone to my best friend. I'm having a bit of a hormone imbalance at the moment due to contraceptive changes and I think its making me weepy, but I'm also struggling day to day.

In the last 5 years, I have lost my dad to cancer, nearly lost my mum to a heart attack and I think may have come close to a nervous breakdown. I function without most people knowing there is a problem, but barely. 

I'm really interested in psychology and other therapies, and hope I can get some support here in this particularly bad period of my life, but hopefully support others as well.  %^%

Depression is a b***h! 

[Zaf]

Hi and welcome  *()

Z xx

[Catbrian]

Hi Abbie…  +-_ welcome to the Forum.

The difficulties you mention are on the top list of relationship problems.  The finances alone are enough to drive a wedge.

You’ve had a lot to deal with these last 5yrs, particularly in recent couple.  It’s a fact that people experiencing depression often suffer in secret silence.  The Forum provides an anonymous space to be yourself.  Giving and receiving support, for me, can be a very constructive therapy process.  Hopefully you'll find the same

The symptoms you describe, including hormonal, can sometimes benefit from a short term anti-depressant.  Do you visit the GP for your depression?  Have you ever considered medication?

I hope you find the Forum helpful. 

Have a good day  $%$

[Sweetpea]

Hello and welcome to the forum. S x x x x

[Ezel]

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