General Chat

I think we would all benefit from looking at this site, it is lovely. In case people have not seen it on Lynne's thread.

www.hasanyonetoldyou,com/

Ann
Glos

Ann just seen it, its beautiful and bought a lump to my throat...
Kerry

hello everyone hope you all had a nice day can i ask those of you who are on cilitropram how it made you feel when you first started taking it xxx elaine xxx

I started taking citalopram about three years ago, I can't remember what I felt like then, I was in a bit of a state, about November last year I had yjis brilliant idea to come off them, what a stupid person I was, It was awful, would not advise anyone to try that !

xxxxx

hi elaine i felt like i was confused at first then after a couple of days i was ok just remember hun your not well and it may not be the tablets that is making you feel like you do but the stress and the panic carry on taking them hun but if your worried at all phone your gp and ask to talk to him or her (((((hugs)))))
love and hugs to all

carolina xx

Ann, and all you lovely peeps, I am never here in time to chat... but I keep trying.

Caz, i did not remember that today was your hospital day... hope all went well for you.

I wanted to mention you all individually, but I can't. I'm too tired and a bit thick.... now Joyce will tell me off again for calling myself names!

Have a good night and one of these days I will be able to be here in the morning.

Good night all,
Deanna XX

Hi gang - sorry hven't been on before today but have had one very busy but exciting day - will tell you about it later as am totally cream crackered. Just to say that I have suggested to 1st time poster Julia to come on here with her problems, which are many at the minute and have assured her of a great welcome and lots of support and advice!!


Ann XXXXX

Hi Gang

I did well today went in to town and did the things I needed to do . Not bad that it had taken me all week till wednesday to do it but at last I did it .
Julia pease join in as we are all here for you what ever your problem
Caz I hope the hospital visit went well and you are are not in such pain
Carole sorry that I havent replied to your pm but since son has been home I have have different problems !!
Liz love you hun will write soon take care
Ann you are brilliand at keeping the morale up and I hope your wound heals soon
Gill, Elaine ,Deanna ,farmer giles and every one else I send positive thoughts and love and hopes that tomorrow will be a better day for us all
love
Kathy xxx

hey there,
i'm new to this site & have just been having a look around. came across this & couldn't believe how many people felt the same way i do. i took an overdose in january & again last month. i've been signed off work for the past 6 weeks. i'm going back to my doctors tomorrow as i don't feel my medication is working.in the last couple of weeks i just feel as though i'm going downhill even more. my family & husband are amazing as are my friends, but i just can't seem to see any way of stoppimg myself feeling like this. i'm so scared that i'm going to do it again.

Carolina, aren't you doing well now you have been taking your tablets for a while. There's you trying to help others the way people tried to help you, that is what is so good about this thread.
Hi Kathy, hope things aren't too difficult, have you managed to get J to the docs? Well done for getting out and doing your errands, doesn't matter that it took you a day or so, you did it!
To all others, I am sorry, my brain can't remember everyone and the things you write, as I am tired, but I send you all positive thoughts, and my love.
Lizx

Hi Jennifer - welcome to the thread - you are among like minded people and I speak as someone who took a massive overdose about twelve years ago now - really meant never to wake up ever again - fortunately I did and am now on Venlafaxine for clinical depression - I have to take these tablets for the rest of my life, but so what - I'm fine now. Go back to your GP and say how you are feeling - have you seen a psychiatrist? If not ask for an urgent referral - but would be surprised if your GP has not already done that - come back on here to talk any time and you can always pm me if you wish to have a talk off the boards - we all understand on here, believe me!!!

Love and hugs, Ann XXXXX

Jennfer I'm so pleased you have joined us on here.
We will all talk to you and do our best to help you through. If you have read any of this thread it is plain to see how some came on here feeling like you, and within a couple of months are now helping others.
Tell us as much or as little as you feel comfortable, there will be others with the exact same feelings! Some know why they have depression others don't.
There are others here who have tried to take their own lives I know they will soon see you here and talk to you. Keep looking in and please stay with us
You are lucky you have such understanding from your family and friends, don't be affraid to let them carry you through this it will come to an end and you will be able to look back and see how wrong you were to think about ending this life here with all the people who care about you. xxx

Debbie did you make an appointment with your doctor? Please come and let us know xx

CAZ BRILLIANT NEWS THE ANGELS ARE LOOKING AFTER YOU XXX SHOUT IT OUT

Bit busy today going to fetch my mum and take her to see dad in hospital, about 100 miles I'll do today.
Just had a text from sil missed nephews birthday!
She dosen't know dads in hospital yet.

Well done Ann is that the first time you have been into town since the op?

Elaine I was taking diazapam at the same time I started citalopram so didn't notice anything with citalopram. But when I stopped the diazapam I started to feel less dizzy confused and sleepy.
xxx

Love to all xxx

Morning all

Hope everyone is feeling a little better today, we have sunshine here so that should make a difference.

Hope things went well Ycaz at the hospital.

Can't stop will be back later

(((((((hugs))))))))) to all
Gill

Good morning, we have sunshine here too, it does lift the spirits doesn't it?

Jennifer, welcome tot he site and to the thread. I fortunately don't suffer with depression but there are several on here feeling as you do so I know you will get moral support and help. please re- visit your doctor if you don't feel the medication is working.. You re fortunate in that your family and friends understand you so many don't from what I have seen. Depression is like any illness, you need time to get over it, with the right medication I am sure you will beat it.

Kathy, well done for getting things done in town. thank you for what you said about me, I try to keep the spirits up, knowing how fortunate I am not to suffer with depression but having seen the effects of it in family and friends.

Carole, it was the first time I had been in to town on the bus on my own since the op. I was a bit apprehensive as i have relied on my OH so much in the past 4 weeks, but i was fine, tired and sore from wearing a bra for a long time, but fine.

YCaz, saw your other thread and posted on it. glad all went well at the hospital.

Ann
Glos

Hi Carole. I am currently on 50mg of Citalopram a day due to depression and anxiety attacks. Not been able to work for 2 years which is annoying as i've only just finished university and am only 23. What do you find helps with your anxiety attacks? :@) Big Hugz!

Jennifer, so glad you found this thread ... it is going to help you a lot!
I hope we manage to keep you so able to talk to any or all of us, and you never feel that low again.
I'm always last on here and have missed all the news by the time I get on... but there is always someone here to speak to....x

Caz, I have not seen your thread yet, but it seems to be good news???
I'll go find it in a minute.

Joyce P..... just because I bored you in mt PM... no need to avoid me woman... it's rude!! ;-0)

I'm having a good day here. The sun is shinning and I am polishing, and all the windows are open.... I'm not able to hoover but I have the carpet sweeper out.... oh boy am I a good girl today???
I just hope I get it all finished before the energy goes.... ;-0)

Well folks I'd better get on ... after I've looked for Caz on the threads.... and finish my little bit.
Wont Allan be surprised??
Or do I mean SHOCKED??

Have a nice day;
Kathy, Gill, Dave, Elaine, Ann, Ann GG, Kerry, Judie Carolina, Caz, .... and you Jennifer.
I am going to copy and paste the names in future... make sure I never make you feel unwanted. ;-0)

Deanna XX on her iron tablets..... LOL

Eleanor I have just noticed you.
Hello. x

You will be fine Eleanor... it just takes time and a little practice... I know that sounds silly to you just now but you will LEARN to control your fears.

Took me a long time, but I did it.
Good luck love, and keep writing on here... there are loads of people on here with help for you ... and they care!

Deanna X

Caz.... I can't find your thread... will you pm me and tell me what went on at the hospital.... please?
Deanna XX

Morning gang, oh heck there are so many friends here now I have no chance of remembering names lol.
Jennifer so glad you could post and tell us about your problem, have you any idea whats causing your depression? Might sound a silly question but it can help if you know why it started.
I can't add any more than what's already been said, except, keep on the thread and talk to us, we will not let you go downhill any more.

Where is Angela and Jenny, hope you are ok if you look in.

Nice to see you are still with us Gill. My hospital appointment went brilliantly, it was a long day as usual but doctor told me the cancer is shrinking, she measures the lumps and has them all written down. I am still on the same chemo but a slightly reduced dose, doctor hopes it won't affect hands and feet this time, not as much as me though.Yeeaa it's going!!!

I'm with Deanna, I'm completely gone this morning with names, put it down to my high yesterday, in fact I think I still am.

Hope everyone has a good day.
Oh Carolina, proud of you girl.

Caz xx

Thanks Dave I feel great now, sorry Eleanor I missed you, I started this then decided to make a curry then came back, welcome to our thread.
Deanna It's not my thread but one Dutch put up, it think it's To Yorkshire or For Yorkshire, I'll nudge it for you and also pm as I was going to anyway.

Caz xx