I guess I am scared of becoming reliant on medication although I do also struggle to sleep so something that might help that could also help my mood.
I'll hopefully see my GP on Thursday and we'll see how things go. Just getting to this stage and properly admitting I have a problem will be a major step l think.
Hi Phil. Nice to meet you. So glad you are going to see your GP for help. Yes it is a big step and its fab that you have made it. It's great you have support too. It means a lot. I have a loving husband, a home, 3 great kids but yes I also suffer with depression and other mental health issues. Unfortunately it doesn't discriminate. But there is a way back. There is recovery and there is life with and after depression. Wishing you all the best on your journey.
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You're right, recognising there is a problem is a huge step!
There general recommendation is that if someone wabts to come off them, then they should only do so if their mood has been stable for 6 months or so. There are sometimes some withdrawal symptoms but they tend to wear off within a week or 2. I would suggest maybe writing a list of questions you may have for your doctor and definitely talk about your concerns regarding medication with them. You can always try talking therapies first if you really want to avoid the medication route. Struggling to sleep will affect your mental health too. Meditation or mindfulness may help, some members find it helps them
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Really appreciate the message, thank you.
Depression is an illness in just the same way as any other (and actually has often just as many physical elements as psychological). While no one’s going to force you to take medication, and there definitely are alternative treatments, just try to remember that you’d take insulin for diabetes or anti inflammatories for arthritis, if your doctor recommended them ....Originally Posted by PhilG1967
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Thanks Paula. Definitely something I should bear in mind when I see the GP.
I'm so glad that your wife is going to go with you - it's really important to have support - also make sure she knows to help you explain to the Dr if you can't/don't... Can I ask why you are waiting until Thursday though?
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Hi Phil, depression can suck the life out of you and the first thing is to recognize you've got a problem and go and see your doctor/GP, it is good your wife is going with you as she can fill in things you forgot or overlooked.
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Hi Suzi, sorry for the delay in replying. Thursday was more for logistical reasons really. First day we can manage to get there together.
How have you been love? Still going tomorrow?
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