I'm on the edge

[chuckie_egg]

Hi I've just joined this forum, went to the doctors yesterday because I've been feeling really low, tired, moody, loss of appetite and feeling worthless. The doctor said I was on the edge of depression and wanted to sign me off work which I refused because I want to have my routine and need something to focus on. She recommend some self help books for me to read which I'm hoping will help me change my way of how I think of myself. I've joined this forum as I thought it would help me a lot to talk to people in similar positions and to help me to talk about things cause I'm a bottler, I bottle up all my problems and don't talk to people which I know is a huge problem because if I spoke about things I would probably feel much better.

Anyway hope I can get some help off some of you guys and that maybe I van help you :)

[Got]

Hi mate.

I have been reading some self help stuff. A lot of it is common sense, and when I am feeling really low, I find it of no use, but when I am feeling slightly stronger I try to put it into practice and it helps. It also gives me the feeling that I am taking control over my situtation and that I am doing something myself to get better and improve. So at the moment I feel these books are a good way forward for me.

Yes, bottling things up doesn't help. Maybe you could vent somethings online? Do you feel there are any particular reasons why you are getting depressed?

Take care of yourself.

Steve X

[Lol]

Hi chuckie_egg and welcome. Your symptoms sound consistent with depression but am I correct that you are saying that your Dr hasn't actually diagnosed you with depression and medicated you?? How do you feel about this? What ever you feel you would like to get out on here please do and we will support you however we can.

[Zaf]

Hi chuckie egg, welcome - everyone will help as much as they can :)

[chuckie_egg]

Lol - no my doctor hasn't diagnosed me I feel ok about it I've been reading the book which has helped me for now but at the moment I'm in a good place but I don't know how long I will feel like this, as soon as I feel very low again I will go back to the gp but see a different one to get a second opinion.

Stevie - the depression goes back along to my teenage years when I had a bad few years my parents divorcing and my dad losing contact with me. I haven't been in contact with him for 2 years but earlier this year I met him again at a family event it was a difficult time and I've been struggling a bit since then.

[Depina]

Hi and Welcome Chuckie,
It will help you to discuss your feelings on here.
Take Care
Di X

[weenancy]

hi chuckie egg

i'm new here to but everyone is so kind and helpful and willing to listen.  take care  janetx

[nickynoo]

 .>, to the forum :) I am new too