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slimmy46 said:
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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Thank you kindly my friend its nice to hear you are in a better place.

I was put on 50mg of sertraline which i started about 7 weeks ago by one of the locum doctors which had no effect what so ever. My own Gp was away for 3 weeks or i would have seen her as we know each other personally. She phoned me monday and put me on 100mg dose and i have noticed the difference within a few days thank god.

Loosing a job has a massive impact not just financially but you can loose your identity and confidence.

Best wishes to the Slimmy Family and merry christmas Mosh 👍
 
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 moshibeth.
This time of the year with shit weather and the short days really doesn't help.
Please keep yourself engaged in some type of routine whatever it maybe and don't be afraid to talk about how your feeling.
I really hope you get over this hump soon and thank you for opening up.

Suttsy
 
i can add bugger all to this thread in terms of advice as i'm possibly on the verge of being narcissitic, mostly sarcastic and take after my old man in being a 99% dickhead.

howevever i sincerely hope the 100mg tabs are helping still and try to remember you are probably a much nicer person than me :laughing:
 
yeah life throws us big bags of turds full on and normally their all at once. Not only do we have life's woh's to deal with but throw in cost of living, jobs, and the misery pumped into our heads every time you turn the tele on or your phone. Recently I distanced myself from reading crap and less SM and to be honest I feel better for it, less bullsh*t to shovel into my head.

I suppose its easy for me to say do this, do that, were all different. Some people find it hard some people treat issues like water off a ducks back. I'm kind of in the middle, but what Ive done is, I've took out some of the negativity in my life and its massively helped. I'd one guy I know, within 20 minutes of chatting to him you'd feel like dragging a samurai sword and doing yourself in, honestly he'd never a good word and all's he'd do is bring up crap from the tv. I've pushed him to one side. I've known him years but he's a totally different brainwashed guy nowdays.

So that's my piece of advice, try to keep active mentally, look at your diet cause the sh*t they put in food is horrific and I'm sure it moodswings people and try to push aside the things you see or read that make you angry or low on tv or your phone. It might be gas electric going up mortgage rates more bellend people protesting over FREE CHICKENS from poutlry farms just anything that makes you think oh f88k here we go again !! a good m8 took up fishing again never see him he's always off either here or Ireland.

Dont get me wrong, I'm no master at this life game, but I've learned to deal with it better. My Dad was brilliant at it, nothing ruffled him no mater how bad, always had a smile no matter what life threw at him and I'm only just now understanding why he was so happy go lucky






Life's too short
 
Hi everyone
If suffering from depression try and volunteer for a charity that helps people in any way
It will make you feel better and to see someone smile and appreciate your help is amazing
I delivered meals on wheels until recently and to see the customers faces happy to see you is so uplifting and they don't become customers they become friends
Obviously some people are not able to do this but if you can try it
 
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, sorry to hear your feeling like this, glad you reached out, and went to your GP, i think it sort of affects us all at some point in our lives, had a bad spell there for a couple of months, couldn't put my finger on it, whether it was the time of year, or an anniversary, but having my little dog helped, i had to take care of her, some mornings were a bit of a struggle going out for walks , but i knew it would be unfair to her, so off we went, the walks started out normal route, then each day we walked further,(poor dog) each day I started feeling a bit lighter, it wasn't so much of an effort, even when it was pissin down with rain, but her little waggy tail made a difference, I'm feeling better in myself not 100% but well on the way, I'm making the effort, one day at a time, and getting there, you will get there, one day at a time, thanks for sharing, all the best
 
I have similar traits this time of the year, nov - jan are my worse months every year, Mind have been a good outlet, there is a drop in and chat , when im on low points , I drop in time to time, If I don't have any plans at Christmas ,, there's always an option to join them for a Christmas lunch. Bit random, but something to look forward to.
 
Ive been away for a while abroad, havent been on here in a while, @moshibeth, there's plenty of antidepressants the doc can prescribe, they normally start with sertraline and work you up the MG but usually need to be on them 6 weeks to see if they work for you, but sertraline is always the 1st one they normally prescribe, see how you go and dont be afraid to ask for something else. What's triggered your depression mate? Counciling I found works really well, I find it hard to talk to people i know, speaking to a stranger who's also qualified to deal with this makes it easier as im not embarrassed to talk as I dont know them personally if that makes sence. Keep your head up mate. Depression doesnt discriminate and talking about things honestly does work.
 
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