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    iron6161
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    Just not coping with depression

    Hi all

    I have had depression for two years
    As everyday goes by it's getting worse

    I used to be so busy

    Out photography
    Gym everyday
    Salsa dancing

    But now I have not touched my camera in a year
    Stopped salsa dancing two years ago
    And gym I struggle to stay in the gym
    All I want to do is come home and look at four walls


    Went to doctors and they gave me a phone number
    To a depression place
    And am going to have a 30 min phone therapy session on Friday

    People keep saying I need to get out
    But I wish it was that easy


    Any help will be so grateful

    Regards iron

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    Librarian and chief holder of antiquities and biscuits Jaquaia's Avatar
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    Hi and welcome. Therapy is a very good start, but can be very hard. It can make you feel worse to begin with so please be kind to yourself afterwards
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    Do you know any of the triggers to your depression? Do you have any support around you?
    Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!


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    iron6161
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    I really don't know the triggers

    I just remember about 2 years ago I lost interest in everything
    Even my wife and daughter
    I know that sounds bad but I did
    But they both understood that was good

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    Have you got any support? Seen your Dr?
    Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!


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    Hi sometimes depression doesn't need a trigger it just appears from nowhere, seeing your doctor is usually the first step to getting better.
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    Princess Sparkles Paula's Avatar
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    Hi and welcome. Did your doctor talk to you about medication? Are you working at the moment? How old is your daughter? (Sorry about all the questions)
    The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

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    iron6161
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    Hi

    I have been to the doctor

    She gave me a phone number to ring
    That was three weeks ago
    And have a phone therapy session today with think action

    Not working at moment as for some reason I just could not concertrate on anything
    Doctor said I can't take any tablet because I take medicine for fits

    My daughter is 11

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    Princess Sparkles Paula's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by iron6161 View Post

    Not working at moment as for some reason I just could not concertrate on anything
    Doctor said I can't take any tablet because I take medicine for fits
    Being unable to concentrate is a common symptom of depression, it’s certainly one I struggle with

    Obviously I’m not a doctor, but I’d be surprised if all anti depressants and/or psychiatric meds are contraindicated with medication for fits. One drug I take (for pain and anxiety) is also used to treat epilepsy, for instance. However, many doctors prefer going down the talking therapy route first before trying ADs.

    How did the phone call go?
    The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

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    I'm the same as Paula - one of the meds I take for pain is actually an anti epileptic... Definitely worth seeing how the counselling goes - but if you are still struggling then definitely go back to your GP and if they say no to meds ask to be referred to more specialist services...
    Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!


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