Hi there I dont know if I have depression not even sure im on the right group.. i dont want to waste anyone's time....im fine when im in company but on my own I just feel
hopeless most of the time and rarely get out of bed...short version been separated over a year we had 2 stillborn children in 2 years 2008 and 2010 we never really recovered...so today im 42 living with parents have a dead end job no money no prospects and ive been left with a 5-figure debt...just dont see any light just now...have the odd 'eureka' day when im going to get fit go to college get myself a new career...but I always end up back in bed with a takeaway...I know its probably a direct result of my situation but its been 14 months now im getting concerned...even if I did go to the doctor I have a bit of a medication phobia I only take an asthma inhaler nothing else so whatever is going on I have to fix it myself....thanks for reading
Hi @solo72 - I think you are in the right group. I am no doctor, so can't be sure but what you describe sounds very much like the rut my son was in and he was diagnosed as having depression. If you don't want medication, see if a GP would refer you for CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - it was the only thing that worked for my son - he had a course of that and is now like a new man. He has got his get up and go back, and has made plans for his future for the first time in about six years.
Might be worth a try.................. Also, have a look at this website - it will help you decide if you actually have depression!
http://www.depressionuk.org/depression.shtml
depression? not surehttps://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-not-sure-5232015-09-21 22:42:49
solo72
25/09/2015 at 08:57
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Hi @Suncatcher15 thanks for your reply...have looked at the website and yeah most of those signs are pretty familiar unfortunately.....making a doctor's appointment today...glad to hear your son is doing better I cant imagine feeling like this for 6 years must have been awful...I'll post how I get on at doctor thanks again
depression? not surehttps://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-not-sure-5232015-09-25 08:57:57
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25/09/2015 at 20:55
Good to hear from you @solo72 - yes please do let me know how it all goes - I will keep fingers and toes crossed for you.
depression? not surehttps://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/depression-not-sure-5232015-09-25 20:55:01
solo72
solo72
Last activity on 19/10/2015 at 19:31
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2 comments posted | 2 in the Living with anxiety and other mental illnesses group
Hi there I dont know if I have depression not even sure im on the right group.. i dont want to waste anyone's time....im fine when im in company but on my own I just feel
hopeless most of the time and rarely get out of bed...short version been separated over a year we had 2 stillborn children in 2 years 2008 and 2010 we never really recovered...so today im 42 living with parents have a dead end job no money no prospects and ive been left with a 5-figure debt...just dont see any light just now...have the odd 'eureka' day when im going to get fit go to college get myself a new career...but I always end up back in bed with a takeaway...I know its probably a direct result of my situation but its been 14 months now im getting concerned...even if I did go to the doctor I have a bit of a medication phobia I only take an asthma inhaler nothing else so whatever is going on I have to fix it myself....thanks for reading