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Hi mosh
Sorry to hear about your depression,I know how you feel as I have had depression also for 36 years
What keeps me on an even keel is a good understanding partner ,also a good and honest relationship with your GP so he knows what meds to prescribe
There are lots of anti depressants out there and it's a bit hit and miss untill you find the right one
But there is one out there suitable for you I am sure
The right meds allowed me to hold onto a full time job and have a happy life
There has been a few periods where I have felt the antidepressants were not working ,but a talk with the GP and a change of meds works for me
One of the most important things you can do for yourself is keep yourself fit if able to ,I used to run but now walking the dog 6 days a week is my exercise ,I aim for 20miles a week but often do a lot more and the bonus is you meet a lot of other people for a quick chat as you go along
Hope you get better soon
Regards Tony
 
We had a group Making Connections where we met up and walked around a football pitch and was very hard going.
Very bad hip issue needs to get checked out and my ups and downs are from the chair or toilet.
Simple things are getting harder to do , very bad heavy rain here and not left house for 4 days.
 
Some great advice on this thread and I also have experienced severe depression from going through a really hard time in my live and also spending two months in a mental health unit which was a one of the the lowest parts of my life.
They are not the best environment to be in my experience anyway.

People will never really understand until they have really experienced depression and feel how horrible it really is.
Try to keep active and focus on things that can make you happy, whether it is family and friends time, hobbies, exercise, dog walking etc.
Keeping your mind occupied and not dwelling on your situation can also be helpful.
I hope it’s only a short blip and you are back to feeling your old self.
Good luck and take care.
 
As mentioned, antidepressants can take a while to start taking effect (they're not like street drugs)
and there are many different types. My brother has had clinical depression most of his life and
has tried many of them. Some made him much worse, but the ones he's on now seem to work.
He's been on them for a good few years now, and i've never seen him so stable. :)

I've been self medicating for 35 years but wouldn't recommend it.

This time of year doesn't help, with the dark gloomy days. I try to have
the place as bright as possible with 150 watt bulbs :)
 
Me & the dogs send all our love mate,I'm another that suffers with this nasty condition,I've always self medicated myself,thc is my goto & a few beers,doesn't help everytime but just takes the edge off,this time of year is my main downtime but I seem to come around a bit on Jan 2nd,so roll it on LOL All the best buddy and you are definitely not alone
 
moshibeth said:
Hiya everyone,

Guys i am normally a real guy with a can do attitude.

Last couple of months i have been getting real down in the dumps which is not good at all,

I went to see the quack and she put me on some happy pills but i still keep getting bad day

Anyway i shared my thoughts and merry xmas to you all
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Sorry to hear this and I hope you start to feel better soon, I to have been going through depression and that’s why I haven’t been getting involved in discussions much on here. I have good and bad days and find socialising very challenging at the moment, sometimes I wish I could go back in time as I think the world was a better place then to what it is now. Always remember your not alone when it comes to mental health there are people that will listen and try to help you if you reach out.
 
Yes dealing with Depression can be very challenging it can sometimes just creep up on you. Dealing with a parent with dementia was hard then finding my son on the side of the road unresponsive from a cardiac arrest was even worse but having a loving family and good friends does help with Depression
 
Sorry to hear that moshibeth I’ve been on cirtraline for past 12 months no matter what you will always have good days and bad days bud and everything always seems overwhelming no matter what we do
You know where I am if ever you want to chat.
Keep strong bud the bravery we have to put on is unreal especially when we have family I tried to hide it from mine and just made life so hard in end
 
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I get awful this time of year

Lost 28lb was doing well dieting and walking my arse off literally felt awesome

The dark nights come and I feel like crap. I can’t get motivated and I ain’t walking as much as I should and the weights piling back on

I’m so moody. I think it’s the weather dark nights and I literally hate Xmas and that gets worse and worse as I get older.

The thoughts that go around in my head need to be gone.
 
bazcfc1 said:
Sorry to hear that moshibeth I’ve been on cortraline for past 12 months no matter what you will always have good days and bad days bud and everything always seems overwhelming no matter what we do
You know where I am if ever you want to chat.
Keep strong bud the bravery we have to put on is unreal especially when we have family I tried to hide it from mine and just made life so hard in end
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Thought you had been quiet of late baz.

Chin up mate.
 
I suffered from nerve damage in my leg and they treated it for 2 years with anti depressants. Cant say I enjoyed it and worse was eventually deciding to come of them. Try exercise, I know it might sound stupid but it reboots the system and make you feel better inside and diet, look into that. Sometimes certain food can trigger stuff like the blue smarties syndrome. Just feeling good about yourself is always a positive thing.
and steer clear of brainwashing SM, those algorithms are so toxic, there the poison not the antidote. They can fill your head with so much crap to the point you watch nothing else
 
userlee5267 said:
I get awful this time of year

Lost 28lb was doing well dieting and walking my arse off literally felt awesome

The dark nights come and I feel like crap. I can’t get motivated and I ain’t walking as much as I should and the weights piling back on

I’m so moody. I think it’s the weather dark nights and I literally hate Xmas and that gets worse and worse as I get older.

The thoughts that go around in my head need to be gone.
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fatty fish cod liver oil get some VIT D in your system. SAD lights can help as long as you dont hammer them. These dark nights and 16 hours of darkness can affect millions. I've always said the weather in this country has a large part to play in our mental health. You retire and its too cold too dark to do anything. We spend most days trapped in the house, you can even sit in the garden. You go to work pissin down in the dark and come home the same. Come summer (if we have one) were a total different animal in the UK
 
moshibeth said:
Feel free to express your feelings bud,

That is the reason why i started the thread as speaking to others feels you are not alone best wishes Mosh 👍
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Sorry to hear of your struggles, kudos to you for speaking out.

Depending on the cause and severity of symptoms, many can find a way to alleviate or even extinguish their symptoms by regular, short breathing meditation sessions.

I know motivation is a major challenge when suffering with the symptoms but if you can find some for ten minutes a day (or even twice a day) maybe try a simple guided session like this Guided Breathing Meditation With Kim Eng and see how you feel after a couple of weeks.

Namaste.
 
moshibeth said:
Hiya everyone,

Guys i am normally a real guy with a can do attitude.

Last couple of months i have been getting real down in the dumps which is not good at all,

I went to see the quack and she put me on some happy pills but i still keep getting bad day

Anyway i shared my thoughts and merry xmas to you all
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Hi Moshibeth
Sorry to hear your struggling, you've already took a massive step by openly talking, it's not nice, i'm on Sirtraline and have been for approx 12 months, and it does take the edge off.
I was made redundant last December 2024 and went downhill rapidly, i Was broken, i had a good support network (Family) who kind of understood.
My Wife is a Disabled Amputee (Through Knee Amputation left leg) and now her right leg has deteriorated, I kind of had a rethink on priorities and came to the conclusion that no-one is more important than those you love, and i know everybody's situation is different, i took the decision to be her Carer which is fully justified as she has other health issues also.
In general i'm happier, i help massively with chores, driving to Hospital and Clinic appointments and we manage, My wife says i'm a different person, i have off days and i got my head around the fact that it's to be expected, it does get better i promise, the key is to talk, share and be open and honest with others as you are to yourself, you don't know it yet my old friend but your already going down the right path, stay strong, make time for yourself, and you have a fantastic Christmas, sending love and peace from me and The "Slimmy Family"
🙏
 
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