Hello, new here...feeling lost and alone

[Glen53]

Thats a plus 

Its one of the the biggest comforts I get from this forum, knowing that no matter how bad things get there is always someone here to post a friendly comment and make my day less lonely.  :)

[Sweetpea]

I have also found this forum very comforting.  There is always someone here to listen and offer words of support. It has helped me so much.  I also hope that I can help others who are going through this.

S x

[Rycing]

Had a very low day today and tried to do something positive by booking the GP appt. Got up the nerve...however, no pre-bookable appts available. I have to try again by phoning tomorrow.

[Desperado99]

Oh I hate it when that happens.

hopefully you'll have better luck with them tomorrow.

[Sweetpea]

Hope you manage to get your appointment with your dr tomorrow.  Sorry you have had a low day today.

Take care

S x

[Rycing]

Thanks for replies.x   I will try again. I have to do something, I cried at work the other day, in a big meeting, so embarrassing.

Been to the mood gym (found the link here) and I'm working my way through it, but, to be honest, having done CBT before, it's a bit simplistic. Makes me think mine may be more to do with chemical imbalances than anything else. I'm a bit worried about taking prozac again as although it worked, it did make me very nauseous at the start.

[Sweetpea]

Certainly think mine is chemical imbalance, I to have done CBT before, but it went right out of the window when I fell ill again.  Could you not take some time off (know that could be difficult) if you are put back on meds, just till the side effects wear off.  I would eat a biscuit when I felt sick when firs starting my meds and it took the edge off.

Take care

S x

[Rycing]

I am so busy at work, which might not matter in many jobs. But the reason I feel I can't take time off is that I work for a small charity and I love my job. Something like this could send them into financial ruin at this crucial point in my work...and our charity users rely on me...the responsibility is feeling too much to bear...thanks for listening. x (and replies.x)

[Rycing]

I have been to see the G.P, who was very patient and understanding. I have been prescribed Citalopram and referred for CBT. I felt a fool blubbing in the waiting room..and the surgery...and on my way out. I'm signed off work short term as G.P feels it's important to my recovery. x

[Zaf]

Hi

Sometimes it is better to take a little time off however much we feel we shouldnt,  I'm glad your GP has started you on some medication and referred you for CBT, in the meantime you should try to rest if your body tells you to as thats also helpful where recovering from depression is concerned xx

[Rycing]

Thanks.x

[Sweetpea]

 &*( for you.  I have blubbed in the dr's too.  I am sure there are lots that do.  But you did it and you are getting the help you need.  So pleased that you have time off, your mind and body need time to heal.  Try and make sure you rest as much as you can.

Take care

S x

[Zaf]

I have too on several occasions xx

[Rycing]

Shaz and Zaf, thanks. It helps to know I'm not the only one! xx &*(

[Glen53]

The last time I went I had to hand my GP a hand written note of how I felt - I was crying so much i could not speak 

Thats a big no no for a man these days - very weak, although to be honest i care more about getting better than what others think.