General Chat

Thank you again. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one feeling like this. Thanks.

Thank you. I think you're right Ann, about the older generation. My sisters and my parents just tell me to stop being so silly! Chloe

chloe go and see your GP you may need some help coming off seroxat, its an anti depressant thats had a lot of press, and you may feel the side effects of coming off it, your not alone, i feel like that sometimes and im 40 with 2 kids , the news isnt always cheerful, its only grim stuff on TV and no cheerful entertainment, try reading or distracting yourself, i know its hard, sometimes sleep itself helps if you want to chat we are all here dont be alone

Chloe I know exactly how you feel, i feel exactly the same!!!!! I feel like i'm on helter skelter, on the way down. Normally I know at some point i'll reach teh bottom, and will begin the climb bcak up again!! But at the moment it's getting me down, can't seem to be postive about anything. Have been like this since i had the twins. They're 9!! It goes up and down like you said some days/weeks i'm fine then BOOM. I normally just trudge thru it!!!

Hi Chloe You were saying that you don't know why you feel depressed as you have nothing in your life to be depressed about. I think I am right in saying that most depression is a result of a chemical imbalance which is why it is wise to take some sort of medication to help you through it. You mustn't blame yourself for becoming depressed. I can't really imagine what it is like to suffer from depression as thankfully I never have. But my sister has and my niece has and I know it is an illness and there is a big difference to people like myself who have a couple of days of 'the miseries'. so do go to your doctor and stay on medication if that is what he/she suggests. please don't be pressured to come off by your Dad, some people in the older generation don't recognise depression as an illness. My Mother used to say my sister should 'snap out of it'. She couln't of course without help from medication. And don't forget your friends on here are here for you. Love Ann Glos

have sent you a wee message through. i suffer from bipolar (manic depression) and its yuk to say the least! stay strong sweety you'll get there! ali x

Thank you. I would eat chocolate, but I'm on a diet. I need to lose some weight. Maybe I'll talk to the doc about new meds. Dad doesn't think I should be on them and I felt a little pressured to start to come off them. I've been on them for 2 years. I want to become a social worker, you see, and people won't exactly look positively on a social worker taking medication for depression. It's a long way off though. I don't know! Going to watch Desperate Housewives with my dad. Hopefully that will cheer me up. Chloe xxx

Hi Everyone. Sometimes as soon as you oen your eyes,you know it is going to be one of those days.At least we all understand as many of us have suffered the same. It probably doesn't help much for me to say to you that depression does not last for ever. That sounds really crass,I know.But I'm speaking from experience.I used to have such bad bouts I used to take the phone off the hook and refuse to have contact with anyone. I think the pampering Brian advised is lovely.Make yourself feel special. Tell yourself that you are special too.There is only one of you and you are unique.So concentrate on all those good points and really like yourself.You deserve it. We are all here pet,have a moan when you need,Come here,let Gran give you are really big Hug--Rose

Chloe, that's the thing with depression unfortunately. You don't need to have anything 'bad' in your life to suffer from it. Aside from having ME and my adoption/birth searching situation, I have everything to be happy about in my life - yet sometimes I just sit here feeling so incredibly lonely and sad. Perhaps the Seroxat needs changing? Not all drugs suit everyone so maybe there is something that would be better for you. I didn't get on well with it but am doing so much better on a different one. Don't be ashamed to take anti-depressants either, and don't be in a hurry to come off them. Hugs Mandy :)

hi chloe, try doing the opposite! short brisk walk,in the cold air,(if its safe) put on the hi-fi,listen to your favourite music. have nice long bath!,no lights,just a couple of candles. phone a friend,and have a moan! or moan on here,a problem shared,is a problem halved.....treat yourself,have some chocs. bryan.

I've been depressed for about 3 years now. It has its worse times and times when I can just get on with it. I don't know about the GP. I'm due to go and see them tomorrow (slowing coming off seroxat). I had to wait a year and a half to get onto therapy in Bristol. I can't wait all that time again. I don't even know why I feel like this. I have never been abused or ill treated by my family. It doesn't make any sense. Thanks everyone.

Chloe I am so sorry you feel like this - I have just come off the sick after a month of being depressed. I seemed to be able to shift mine by having one good friend who I offloaded all my troubles to - a problem shared is a problem halved and then started to do one positive thing everyday. I have now entered the new year with a smile on my face and a positive attitude to life. Hope you are feeling better soon love Tracy

Chloe sweetheart, you must get an emergency appointment with your GP. Can you talk to your mum or dad about it? You can't deal with this on your own, or by just shutting yourself away. Please take care, and remember we are all here for you - but we are not medically trained and can only support you. Take care, Love and hugs Mandy xx

a lot of it is the time of year Chloe we need nice warm weather and lighter evenings we all suffer from SAD from time to time cheer up babe, it will get better, stay on here and chat!!! all the best Helenxx

I'm feeling really crap, and I can't seem to shift it. I just want to lie on my bed, go to sleep and not have to deal with anything or anyone.