Hi, newbie here

[Buttercup]

The Nhs cbt is done over the phone in my area. I found it strange, it wasn't personal enough for me. I really struggled after the sessions as you just put the phone down and that was that, only I was left with too many emotions that I couldn't cope with.
That's just my experience though.

[Bubblemama]

Thank u buttercup. I'm going to phone the hotline today for some help and tomorrow I go to see my gp to hopefully be referred for some counselling. Also can I ask at your lowest point did u keep a diary?

[Sweetpea]

sorry for butting in but I kept a diary when I was feeling bad, it helped me to look back and realise that I was making progress, it also helped me to tell the dr or mental health team how I had been feeling.

S x

[Zaf]

no I havent but if its free on your insurance it might be worth a try

Z xx

[Buttercup]

Sorry, for not getting back sooner.  No I don't really keep a diary, I have often thought about it though.  I'm waiting for a referral at the moment and dependant on that I may be lucky enough to receive face to face conselling on the NHS, the waiting list isn't to bad either.

I hope the phone session goes well for you  &*( &*(

[Bubblemama]

Thank u everyone for your replies. I have now started a diary and have also made the step of speaking to a counseller over the phone. Today is gp day. I have a lot of things written down ready to talk things through. Yesterday was a good day. The best day I had had for a long while.

[Sweetpea]

Thats good to hear. You sound positive which is lovely to hear.

S x

[Zaf]

great to hear yesterday was a good one :) xxx

[Bubblemama]

Do u know what shaz I do feel positive. I don't know why or how but I do. Today my best friend is taking me out to lunch whilst my husband is at work. Its going to break up my day. I'm taking each day as it comes. I'm not looking too far ahead and just dealing with the present. I spent all morning yesterday out of the house. I went to my local town and window shopped and had a coffee. It made coming home a little more bearable knowing that I had housework to do and that I was.going to.be busy with mummy duties then my husband would be home. I even slept for 5 hours last night. Amazing achievement for me.
I just want to thank everyone for all your comments, help, advice and kindness. U don't know how much u have pulled me through recently. I know I'm going to have bad days again and I'm sure I'm going to be on here for some more help but I'm going to cherish these good days whilst they last xxxx

[Sweetpea]

So pleased for you and you also understand that you may have bad days as well as the good ones.  Someone once told me its like baby steps and do not look to far ahead.

Take care

S x

[Bubblemama]

Thanx Shaz. As luck would have it I'm actually having a tearful day today. Weather is a little miserable so May be a factor. Spending the morning with my husband before he goes to work then in going to go to the park with my son. I'm just hoping this evening on my own will be a gentle one and I'm sure my dad will be around for some words of wisdom x

[Sweetpea]

Cloudy here too, think it definately effects my mood.  Hope you have a lovely time at the park, sure your son will love it.

Take care

S x

[Bubblemama]

Morning.

After a bit of help today. I have been a member for a week now and.was.wondering how I can post my daily feelings and struggles on here. I can't keep.writing them on my original message that.I posted last week. Do I start a journal?

Many thanks x

[Zaf]

Yes you can start a journal in that section or if you want it to be more privte you can have admission to the member's private space, I can give you access if you want, just let me know.

Z xx

[Bubblemama]

That would be fantastic Zaf, thank you x