Struggling to cope *SU trigger*

[CaterpillarGirl]

she's 11 going on 16! I've taken a mental health day from the school where I volunteer, they are very understanding so that's good. I'm meeting my friend for a walk with our dogs, she's been such a rock a big help to me lately and we've only really known each other around a year. Although I can talk to Greg he doesn't understand what I'm going through, he does try his best, but I usually end up feeling worse! So it's nice to have someone that understands I hope everyone has a lovely day

[Paula]

What are you doing today to be kind to you?

[Angepange01]

Hi Hope you dont mind me replying to your thread. ive just joined and am slowly reading about peoples experience with depression as I have been living with someone who suffers for many years. Please dont ever say you dont want to be here!! Everybody has a worth as a human being and you just need to find a small tiny glimmer of a happy place for yourself. What meds are you taking? My husband has been on Fluoxitine for years but really I dont think its doing that much good. He of course has self medicated over the years with Alcohol cocaine etc but its all a short term fix that makes him feea bit but then the come down is horrid and he also has to deal with the guilt he feels for having no willpower. its an endless cycle of good and bad days but NEVER would it be better without him!! I take the good days with the bad as he is a fab human being just dealing with a lot of crap not to say I dont want to throttle him some days when Im having to deal with work the children and just general everyday stuff while hes sleeping or feeling like he doesnt want to leave the house. I want him to try a more natural and maybe herbal route if I can but not really sure where to start. Gonna do some research into it and see if anyone on here maybe has any advice. Have you tried any alternatives to help with how your feeling? I know a lot of people say meditation can help alot.