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Post by samantha508 on Dec 27, 2014 21:53:37 GMT 1
Hi everyone,I'm new here and would like to introduce myself.my name is Sam,I'm 27 and from West Midlands.i was diagnosed with postnatal depression after the birth of my youngest child (almost 3 years ago),I was put on anti depressants which really helped for the first 2 years but then they stopped working as effectively,I was then recently put onto a higher dose and have been through a really tough time this last 4-5 months or so.the new higher dose medication has now started to work but I have noticed (also my hubby has noticed) the last few weeks I seem to be emotionally numb!! I don't feel that lingering sadness as before but tbh I don't really feel much lately.i am seeing a counsellor which is helping but would be great if there are other people I could chat with that understand  Look forward to getting to know everyone xx |
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Post by shazzy on Dec 27, 2014 23:11:51 GMT 1
Hello Samantha . Welcome to our forum. Seeing a counsellor is a very good thing to do. I know it helped me tremendously. Do you see your gp regularly for a check on your medication. Maybe a chgat with him/her would help. Exp!paining your lack of emotion. They may suggest dropping the dose slightly for example. It must of been so hard for you to cope with a new baby and postnatal depression. My depression started when my children were older. We are here for you if you need to chat. S x x |
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Post by Zaf on Dec 28, 2014 15:01:49 GMT 1
It can take a while to get the medication balanced correctly, it could be worth mentioning it to your doctor, counselling is a great idea it helped me immensely, we all understand depression and will support you anyway we can xx
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Post by samantha508 on Dec 28, 2014 20:17:59 GMT 1
Thank you both for your replies I'm going back to my gp tomorrow,I'm currently signed off work and due back in on Tuesday but really don't feel ready to go back yet so he may sign me off again.i will mention to him how I'm feeling and where I'm at at the moment and then I have my next counselling session Tuesday afternoon so will have a chat with her about it too glad I've found somewhere I can talk about how I'm feeling,In the 'real world' I don't really like discussing this with people as I worry they will think I'm a nutter lol thanks again xx |
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Post by Zaf on Dec 28, 2014 23:01:16 GMT 1
i found it very difficult to go back to work so hope your doctor is sympathetic.
Finding people that understand depression and can talk frankly about isnt easy so I hope you will find the help you need here as talking about things always seems to help me xx
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Post by samantha508 on Dec 29, 2014 9:11:52 GMT 1
Yeah my doctor is lovely, I've just called and got an appointment to go and see him in an hour.i feel physically sick and anxious about going back to work,I know I will need to go back eventually lol but just really don't feel ready yet  my work on the other hand don't seem happy with me at all,and that in turn makes me feel guilty but then I think I have to put myself first!! I will let you know how I get on xx |
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Post by Zaf on Dec 29, 2014 16:43:19 GMT 1
There are definitely times you need to put yourself first, hopefully work wont get too heavy with you about the time off xx
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Post by samantha508 on Jan 5, 2015 12:02:48 GMT 1
Sorry it's taken so long to reply.i went to gp and explained how I was feeling or rather lack of feeling and he said it can be normal to feel like that when you have had severe depression and that if it doesn't start to improve I need to go back to see him again,he signed me off work for a further 2 weeks.well this last week I seem to have taken a step backwards,I'm feeling so down again,the panic attacks have returned and I just feel how I did before my meds were increased.im so confused with what's going on with me atm and I don't think I can take this much longer  even the thoughts of hurting myself are making their way back into my head wondering if maybe my meds need to be increased again.is this normal or am I a lost cause? Just want more than anything to feel happy and normal sorry for such a negative post xxx |
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Post by Zaf on Jan 5, 2015 22:12:16 GMT 1
Your doctor really seems to be takng your depression and symptoms seriously (which unfortunately some dont) and I think he is right signing you off work. What you are feeling is normal unfortunately and it often takes a few weeks for an increase of meds to take effect but if you are feeling like harming yourself I would suggest going back to your doctor to tell him as its important he knows about it.
You arent a lost cause, we all feel like that when our depression is bad, it can be a struggle to get well again and I'm not going to kid you that its easy but I know its possible to overcome the dreadful depths the illness can take us to
Z xx
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Post by simone84 on Mar 6, 2015 14:28:49 GMT 1
Hi I am new too. My name is simone I am 30 years old. I on this forum because I am seeking advice to help my partner. He had discovered that he is suffering from depression and I am desperate to help him get through it. Usually he is the life and soul of the party. He is considered to be the strongest one in his friendship group but he is now falling apart and the only person he has told is me. He won't seek help as he thinks he can deal with it on his own. What can I do ?
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Post by Zaf on Mar 7, 2015 21:14:44 GMT 1
Its tough living with and trying to support someone with depression Simone, has there been an obvious cause or trigger that started it off?
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Post by shazzy on Mar 7, 2015 21:57:00 GMT 1
Hi welcome to the forum. Its very difficult to understand how people with depression are feeling and hard to know how to help them. Just try to listen and support and encourage them to seek help when they feel ready. Please feel free to ask any further advice.
S x
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my work on the other hand don't seem happy with me at all,and that in turn makes me feel guilty but then I think I have to put myself first!! I will let you know how I get on xx
even the thoughts of hurting myself are making their way back into my head 