Looking for advice

[wolfinexile]

Hey guys, quick update - went to see the GP and it went really well. She was incredibly understanding, talked me through everything and listened to everything I had to say - completely different to the last time. Was in there around half-an-hour and feel so much better for actually talking to someone about it. She encouraged me to talk to other people about it and they can help me along when things don't look so good. I have a review booked in for a few week's time, but she invited me to call her at any time if I was struggling again.

Just wanted to say thanks again for all the advice - really helped me along and pushed me to do the right thing in these last few days. It's a tough journey ahead I know, but the first few steps really do make all the difference.

X

[Zaf]

Thats really great to hear wolf  _)_  xxx

[KateG]

Hi and welcome. Glad it went well with your GP

Kate x

[Sweetpea]

That's great to hear. So glad it went ok. S x x x x

[wolfinexile]

Thanks guys :) Will keep you all in the loop on progress etc. Big step today though :) X

[Sweetpea]

:) first step in getting well. :). S x x x x

[Zaf]

A journey of a hundred miles starts with a small step and we'll be with you all the way xxx

[wolfinexile]

Hey guys. Things were going really well, but had another moment last night. Found the only way to feel better was to drink and get absolutely smashed. It's always when I'm on my own, but I've got nobody to turn to at times like that - so I just get drunk and get past it. Problem is, I wake up the next day and still feel
exactly the same - but with a horrible hangover to add to it.....

[Zaf]

As someone that was near alcoholic (probably an actual alcoholic) and used drink in the same way I know it doesnt help in the long run but its such an easy way to relieve pain/stress etc at the time  %^%  xx

[Sweetpea]

I don't drink much at all, but I can understand why people do. If it blocks out how we feel %^%. S x x x x

[wolfinexile]

Hey all. Managed to keep off the alcohol since hitting it hard on Saturday. But, really struggling at work now. I usually quite like my job, but it's fast turning into a real problem. I've started snapping at people, isolating myself and taking no interest in the work I'm doing. I'm in a management position and quite worried it's going to have a real detrimental effect. Any advice guys? Thanks as always X

[Zaf]

I know that feeling wolf, I strugged on with it for years  and have at last realised I need to take a long break from work to recover from my depression

Z xx