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Lee
17-06-18, 09:44 PM
Evening all, I’m Lee.
Hope to make some new friends here and chat with others who are struggling like me. (nod)

OldMike
17-06-18, 09:51 PM
Hi Lee welcome to DWD, we're a friendly group here just have a look round to see what we have to offer and when you're ready tell us a bit more about yourself :)

Lee
17-06-18, 10:00 PM
Hi and thanks.
I’m not sure I’d even say I have depression as I’m not sure how it should feel! I am struggling with a lot of things mainly home life. I’ve never been one to talk about things maybe that’s why I’m here because you guys are all strangers? I’d also say my problems are minor compared with what some are dealing with. I’m in my mid thirties and have a pretty well paid job, I have a gorgeous son who lives with his mum. I don’t really feel I have anyone close enough to me that I can open up to about why I’m feeling the way I am, I’ve tried but all I get is the usual oh Lee your young, good looking and have a good job, what do you have to be fed up about. Or I find even worse is when someone just tells you to cheer up!

Jaquaia
17-06-18, 10:03 PM
Hi and welcome. Just because someone may be going through worse doesn't mean your problems aren't valid. I wish people would understand that!

Suzi
17-06-18, 10:08 PM
Hi Lee and welcome to DWD. One thing I've learnt is that whatever it is that you are dealing with is important, no matter how big or small you may think it is because it is happening to you..
Have you thought about going and telling your GP how you are feeling?

Lee
17-06-18, 10:18 PM
Thanks for the welcome
Nearly ten years ago when my relationship with my sons mother ended and they moved out I went through a very bad time mainly because I missed him that much. I lost my appetite and lost weight, I thought the appetite thing was down to physical illness but he decided to try me on anti depressants. They sat in the drawer for nearly a month because I wasn’t convinced I needed them but finally started taking them. I didn’t take them for long and I knew that they took a few weeks to start taking any effect but I decided to carry on without them. I find it difficult to talk about things, maybe I’m old fashioned in my attitude!

magie06
18-06-18, 07:54 AM
Lee, I for one know that things have moved on a lot in almost 10 years. Try to go back to your gp. There are a lot of different treatments for depression now, talking therapies, behaviour therapies and of course lots of newer antidepressants. Your gp is your starting point for a lot of these therapies.
By the way, you will never ever be told to snap out of it here. We all wish it was as easy as that!

Paula
18-06-18, 08:28 AM
Hi Lee and welcome (hi). How old is your son? Do you get to see him regularly?

Lee
18-06-18, 09:00 AM
Hello (talk)
He’s ten now and I get to see him 3 weekends a month. We just spend a lovely Father’s Day at the coast just me and him which was nice (inlove)

Paula
18-06-18, 09:06 AM
Aww sounds like you have a great relationship :)

Lee
18-06-18, 09:08 AM
Yeah we do :)
Hope you all have a great day (nod)

Suzi
18-06-18, 10:11 AM
Have you thought about going back to your GP? You can get through this, but it's much easier with the right professionals helping too...

Lee
18-06-18, 10:16 AM
Have you thought about going back to your GP? You can get through this, but it's much easier with the right professionals helping too...

I’ve thought about it yeah, think my issue is that my problems are all of my own doing and to be honest are fixable but it’s taking that step and fixing then which without going into detail would be a complete life change for me

Paula
18-06-18, 10:19 AM
Perhaps it’d be easier to get support from your GP first which will make dealing with those issues a lot easier to handle

Suzi
18-06-18, 04:31 PM
I completely agree with Paula...