Depression

[luvulongtime]

alcohol is a depressant mind

it isn't for me. i'm happy as a dog with ten chuckys when i'm pissed

 

[smoker]

if only there was a magic liquid that took all our cares away even just for a few hours.

FFS! Worst thing you can do if you have depression.

 

[TimBirch]

I went to see the GP years ago, not for depression but for an irregular heartbeat, after he got my blood tests back he wanted to put me on some medication, when I asked how long for he said for the rest of my life.

I had to go and see a consultant a week later and he couldn't believe that he'd even suggested putting me on them as I didn't fit into any categories of those who were on them.

Sadly I died two weeks later.

R.I.P. mate....

 

[Gaz]

I went to see the GP years ago, not for depression but for an irregular heartbeat, after he got my blood tests back he wanted to put me on some medication, when I asked how long for he said for the rest of my life.

I had to go and see a consultant a week later and he couldn't believe that he'd even suggested putting me on them as I didn't fit into any categories of those who were on them.

Sadly I died two weeks later.

To be fair my gp is spot on. She's explained about meds & the side affects that might happen. I've got counselling & cbt options which she asked me to consider first.

ultimately decision is mine, but i have concerns about starting meds and being on them for 8-9 months +

 

[The Bridge Lad]

@ChrisAshley will be a gym hater in no time

 

[Top Of The Goths]

To be fair my gp is spot on. She's explained about meds & the side affects that might happen. I've got counselling & cbt options which she asked me to consider first.

ultimately decision is mine, but i have concerns about starting meds and being on them for 8-9 months +

Whatever you do decide mate, make sure to give it a fair crack of the whip. It'll not be easy but it will work.

Twice I was offered help. The first time I binned the CBT off after a few weeks and ditched the pills another few weeks later.

Fast forward a few months and I was having my life saved by a lad on here who I owe so much to.

 

[joemcdokes]

To be fair my gp is spot on. She's explained about meds & the side affects that might happen. I've got counselling & cbt options which she asked me to consider first.

ultimately decision is mine, but i have concerns about starting meds and being on them for 8-9 months +

There is no time scale unfortunately.

Whatever you do decide mate, make sure to give it a fair crack of the whip. It'll not be easy but it will work.

Twice I was offered help. The first time I binned the CBT off after a few weeks and ditched the pills another few weeks later.

Fast forward a few months and I was having my life saved by a lad on here who I owe so much to.

So how are you at this moment in time..?

 

[C14R4NSAFC]

I've done the tablets, I've done the counselling, how on earth do I rid this horrible thing?

Talking is key don't hide how you're feeling

 

[Kevin Arnott's right boot]

I want to join a gym or do something excercise wise but too scared of others laughing, I'm 'skinnyfat' at the moment so not gonna be able to lift heavy stuff and no doubt look even more ridiculous than i already do!

I think i need to take all the mirrors down the in the house, i can look in them notice my bad points and that sends me down to thinking about all the negative things said in the past that makes me think, yeah must be that bad! Never ending for me, I think i'm a lost cause, even if I miraculously get a lass the massive insecurities aren't gonna go anywhere.

Do you drive? I'm always very self conscious of exercising while overweight, so I'll drive somewhere, it only needs to be 10 minutes or so away, where people don't know me and I'll go for a run there. If some randomer takes the piss (and it does happen, but rarely), so what? I'll never see them again.

 

[Gaz]

Whatever you do decide mate, make sure to give it a fair crack of the whip. It'll not be easy but it will work.

Twice I was offered help. The first time I binned the CBT off after a few weeks and ditched the pills another few weeks later.

Fast forward a few months and I was having my life saved by a lad on here who I owe so much to.

Cheers, i know theres no quick fix and i need to put the effort in to change it.

Hope you a lot better now mate

 

[Top Of The Goths]

There is no time scale unfortunately.



So how are you at this moment in time..?

Spot on now mate. Have been for a long time.

I cut out all the drugs, drastically cut back on the booze and started taking better care of myself - eating better and exercising more.

I look back in disbelief at how low I was and how far I've come since

 

[Flash Gordon]

I started a thread on here many years back about sertraline. That was f***ing horrendous that stuff. The month I was in it was worse than the years of torment beofre hand. I'll never ever forget the constant feeling of gut wrenching dread.

Next time around I was on fluoxetine and it was the complete opposite.



In the end it was the only thing that pulled me through. Nearly finished me off as well mind.

For the only time in my life, the thought of suicide crossed my mind when I was on them. I made a decision that I didn't want to be on the pills ever again and I needed to find alternative solutions. I've opened up to a few friends and family members, some of which have been more helpful than others, I've started to read more self help articles and recognise my triggers and just putting some music on and going out for a walk when I feel like I'd rather get back into bed and hide away.

I've had a good 3 months but I know depression is a bastard that will come back again. I'll be ready to fight it with everything I have though because the only thing worse than how I felt when depressed was how I felt when on those f***ing tablets. I don't want either of them to be a permanent part of my life.

 

[Mikeftw]

alcohol is a depressant mind

Need to stop drinking, i'm a f***ing bellend when i'm pissed and cause all sorts of arguments

 

[Top Of The Goths]

Cheers, i know theres no quick fix and i need to put the effort in to change it.

Hope you a lot better now mate

Cheers marra.

It might seem daunting and shit but small changes here and there and it'll start to come together.

Take each day at a time, you may still take meds in the future, you may not, but at least you know you're giving it a go. Depression is an absolute **** but it's beatable.

 

[joemcdokes]

For the only time in my life, the thought of suicide crossed my mind when I was on them. I made a decision that I didn't want to be on the pills ever again and I needed to find alternative solutions. I've opened up to a few friends and family members, some of which have been more helpful than others, I've started to read more self help articles and recognise my triggers and just putting some music on and going out for a walk when I feel like I'd rather get back into bed and hide away.

I've had a good 3 months but I know depression is a bastard that will come back again. I'll be ready to fight it with everything I have though because the only thing worse than how I felt when depressed was how I felt when on those f***ing tablets. I don't want either of them to be a permanent part of my life.

How about being positive and saying whatever life throws at you, you'll deal with it..?

 

[Cheesy Feet]

Can someone elaborate on Sertraline a bit, i've got a prescription for it here and don't like what i've read here.

 

[luvulongtime]

FFS! Worst thing you can do if you have depression.

i know it is for most but as i said it isn't for me i'm a happy drunk and don't suffer from 'beer fear' like a lot of people do,

 

[Top Of The Goths]

For the only time in my life, the thought of suicide crossed my mind when I was on them. I made a decision that I didn't want to be on the pills ever again and I needed to find alternative solutions. I've opened up to a few friends and family members, some of which have been more helpful than others, I've started to read more self help articles and recognise my triggers and just putting some music on and going out for a walk when I feel like I'd rather get back into bed and hide away.

I've had a good 3 months but I know depression is a bastard that will come back again. I'll be ready to fight it with everything I have though because the only thing worse than how I felt when depressed was how I felt when on those f***ing tablets. I don't want either of them to be a permanent part of my life.

They made me a gibbering wreck. My missus fucked off and took my dog and I was alone and trying to battle the feeling of the tablets.

I'll never forget coming home from work every day and having to see her stuff all piled up ready to be moved out.

Love your approach though mate. Music was a big help. Massive. How are you feeling at the minute?

 

[Maravilla]

Can someone elaborate on Sertraline a bit, i've got a prescription for it here and don't like what i've read here.

Sertraline did absolutely nowt for me personally. If owt they made me worse.

 

[Top Of The Goths]

Can someone elaborate on Sertraline a bit, i've got a prescription for it here and don't like what i've read here.

They're different per person. Don't think the side effects hit everyone in the same way.

Have a search for a thread titled sertraline by Mr Mojo Risin. There's some decent info on it.