Does talking to the Samaritans help?

[blockdata]

Hi Guys!

Hope everyone is well. I was wondering if talking to something like the samaritans helps? I am a current student, I had to repeat my final year because of depression last year, and now history is repeating itself, I have been taking citolopram for 5 months, it was helping, I have been off for 3 weeks or so and Im starting to feel bad again.

Im guessing it doesnt help that I hide when I start to feel this way, I dont want to "unload" on my friends, not because they wont understand, I just dont want to talk to them about it, my mum has enough problems, I dont want her to worry about me on top of all that, my dad doesnt believe in depression, so he is no good.

I spend most of my days hating myself, Im repeating my final year but I am failing again because it is just beyond me, I have no girlfriend, about 3 friends, I have no idea where to go next, Im going fail a degree, I wont be able to get a job, I will let my family down who have given me alot of money in order do it, I am 27, fat and broke, I am socially awkward at the best of times, one second I will I can deal with it then 10 mins later Im wishing I had a 1911 I could stick under my chin. I should go to the doctors again, but I dont want to rely on taking pills to make me feel ok. I used to be so happy when I was younger, I had many friends, now I am lucky if someone remebers my name long enough to ask me for money.

Sorry to unload on you guys like this, but I appricate any help

Chris

[Zaf]

No problem unloading Chris

I would urge you to go back to your GP and get back on medication, also perhaps enquire about counselling.

Z xx

[Sweetpea]

I agree with what Zaf has advised.  You should not have to suffer this way.

Take care

S x

[blockdata]

Yes you guys are right, I suppose I knew that, I guess I just was dissapointed as I thought I was got over it!

I will ring my GP 2moro!

Thanks
xx

[Sweetpea]

Thats good, hope you get on ok with your appointment.

S x

[Holykimura]

Your not alone my friend, the bravest thing to do is to talk to people about it, you have done that by coming here where lots of people know what your going through. I too would suggest that you go back to your GP and get back on the medicine. As far University is concerned have they got a counselling service? You can also put in requests for mitigating circumstances if you are behind on your coursework. I don't think you should worry about telling friends you'll be surprised how supportive they can be. As for your family it's difficult for some family members to understand depression, but you have your mum who may have problems, but I think if she is understanding, you could try and talk about it to her. Good luck mate.