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Something I love about being at home: Not having to think about what food to buy, free food, access to food 24 7.
Something I hate about being at home: Access to good food 24:7 with no reprimand for eating it. Apart from the voice in my head.
Crying over a snack is not a good sign
Something I hate about being at home: Access to good food 24:7 with no reprimand for eating it. Apart from the voice in my head.
Crying over a snack is not a good sign
Original post by Phoenix07
Well I am glad that you (mostly) had a good time at the wedding hun 
shame about the dancing and coach back though!
Completely understand how you feel with the first one, I spend my time looking at my bf and how much fun he has hanging out with his friends and on his nights out and stuff and always gets me really down. I know it's just a matter of time before he gets bored of me, I don't do anything
that's a shame about the psychology thing though, my college was quite good for it. But if you need any help with any psychology stuff you can always ask me! You will get plenty of time for socialising like that at university and stuff though hun, so try not to get too down about it.
Drs and psychiatrists always seem reluctant to diagnose depression, mine technically hasn't I am on anti-depressants (well meant to be) but they just seem to think its a 'phase'. it really does annoy me because I just want help!
How come social services are coming?
Feeling really really **** today though how you feeling at the moment then hun? 
shame about the dancing and coach back though! Completely understand how you feel with the first one, I spend my time looking at my bf and how much fun he has hanging out with his friends and on his nights out and stuff and always gets me really down. I know it's just a matter of time before he gets bored of me, I don't do anything
that's a shame about the psychology thing though, my college was quite good for it. But if you need any help with any psychology stuff you can always ask me! You will get plenty of time for socialising like that at university and stuff though hun, so try not to get too down about it.Spoiler
Drs and psychiatrists always seem reluctant to diagnose depression, mine technically hasn't I am on anti-depressants (well meant to be) but they just seem to think its a 'phase'. it really does annoy me because I just want help!
How come social services are coming?
Feeling really really **** today though
how you feeling at the moment then hun? It's nothing really. Gotta repeat almost the same journey again next Saturday. Hopefully my Dad should be there this time, so it will be better, especially as my Mum generally favours other people and my brother over me
. So looking forward to it. Had a bit of an awkward moment when I accidentally poked a girl "somewhere" 
(although I think she didn't mind ). For me university cannot come soon enough. Hopefully I will make close friends. And thanks for the offer!
Spoiler
I used to be almost ok with being alone. But it all changed when I started Sixth Form, and felt much worse when alone. I think that from then onwards, this depression thing became inevitable. If anything, me becoming friends with that girl accelerated it, although I suppose that's a good thing IF it doesn't peak during my exam time. It has started to get worse again, as I have less concentration on work and also my eating pattern has become random again. I just want my mood to be normal again. I can't even concentrate on studying anymore. I had homework for tomorrow, but was so tired. Gotta try and do it tomorrow
. Social services are coming because the psychiatrist decided that I can't cope at home (that's all I can remember for now). I'm actually going to hopefully be totally honest with them about how I feel and what's causing it. I actually want to get away from this house because it is driving me completely insane. I want to get away before I do something to them that I regret.
Hope you feel better soon! I'm not feeling too good myself though. 
Hi
I think I'm finally going to go to the GP tomorrow to try and get some help. I'm terrified though, just thinking about it sends me into this crying, panicky state where I can hardly breath let alone actually talk. I'm not yet diagnosed with depression, and quite frankly I don't want to be - I'd much rather just believing I've had 5 month long flu/laziness/general emotional instability - I'm quite content with completely denying anything's wrong, however it's gotten to the point where I can't leave my room, I can't sleep, can't work, all I do is cry and stare into space when I'm too numb to cry anymore.
Anyway, I really want to make the most of this meeting with the GP. Can anyone give me advice on how to explain it best? I mean, just little tips that might stop me freezing up and not saying anything?
Or just maybe some advice on how your GP reacted? Were they supportive and nice and stuff, or were the skeptical of whether you had a problem? I was diagnosed with anorexia a couple of years ago, and one of the GPs I saw was really patronising and a little cruel, and it's really put me off going to get help.
I'm really really nervous, any advice would be much appreciated xx
I think I'm finally going to go to the GP tomorrow to try and get some help. I'm terrified though, just thinking about it sends me into this crying, panicky state where I can hardly breath let alone actually talk. I'm not yet diagnosed with depression, and quite frankly I don't want to be - I'd much rather just believing I've had 5 month long flu/laziness/general emotional instability - I'm quite content with completely denying anything's wrong, however it's gotten to the point where I can't leave my room, I can't sleep, can't work, all I do is cry and stare into space when I'm too numb to cry anymore.
Anyway, I really want to make the most of this meeting with the GP. Can anyone give me advice on how to explain it best? I mean, just little tips that might stop me freezing up and not saying anything?
Or just maybe some advice on how your GP reacted? Were they supportive and nice and stuff, or were the skeptical of whether you had a problem? I was diagnosed with anorexia a couple of years ago, and one of the GPs I saw was really patronising and a little cruel, and it's really put me off going to get help.
I'm really really nervous, any advice would be much appreciated xx
Can I please have some honest opinions on whether it's actually worth going to your GP about depression/SH? I've had what I'm fairly certain is depression for the past 5-6 years and keep uhm-ing and ah-ing over whether to go and 'get help' or not. My problem is that I don't really have any interest in counselling or taking medication, but things keep getting to a point where I'm worried about failing my A-levels unless I do something. My other problem is that the last time I saw my GP about feeling fatigued she was very dismissive which has put me off going back to her about anything else, especially as even the thought of discussing my problems makes me feel extremely anxious 
I just really don't know what to do at this point.
I just really don't know what to do at this point.Original post by kiss_me_now9
Something I love about being at home: Not having to think about what food to buy, free food, access to food 24 7.
Something I hate about being at home: Access to good food 24:7 with no reprimand for eating it. Apart from the voice in my head.
Crying over a snack is not a good sign
Something I hate about being at home: Access to good food 24:7 with no reprimand for eating it. Apart from the voice in my head.
Crying over a snack is not a good sign
Hey (trying not to sound at all stalkery here) but was on the Bangor applicants thread earlier and noticed you had written about the halls at the university ... are you a student at Bangor then?
totally agree with the food thing though ....
Original post by avhhs
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Haha well done .... I am sure it was an accident
I hope it doesn't affect your work too much hun, I know it affects mine loads. Whether it is because I just don't have the energy to do the work or just can't concentrate on anything for long enough! I have had my anxiety issues for years now though, so my mood has always been all over the place thanks to that. But since starting uni the depression has just kicked in big time, and just got worse and worse. Beginning of second year was it at it's worst, but it is getting back down to that level again now!
I am really sorry that you are having difficulties at home hun, it must be really difficult for you
hope you manage to sort something out! I really do hope you start feeling like you're in a better place soon, it is best to be honest with people about it all though because it is the only way they will be able to sort it out so you can start being happier again! (edited 12 years ago)
I broke someone's heart today. What right did I have to do that?? It wasn't mine. He is truly the best man I've ever met, but I couldn't stay with him, let him continue to look after me through this when I was so unsure about a future together. Maybe it was the wrong decision, but I couldn't cope with the guilt over the uncertainty anymore. It's been eating away at me like a disease. If I could have made myself love him enough for forever, I would have. But I couldn't, so I watched him leave my life instead.
All the good things we shared together are playing through my mind - all the wonderful things he said and did and how understanding he's been recently are all overflowing. I've lost my best friend. I feel so very empty. I know he's extremely sad. What happened wasn't 'right', but it was more right than letting him put all his efforts into making me well, and then realising that I still couldn't see our future when I looked at him.
I said I had broken someone's heart today, but I can feel the cracks appearing in mine too. I will miss him so much.
He is truly the best man I've ever met, but I couldn't stay with him, let him continue to look after me through this when I was so unsure about a future together. Maybe it was the wrong decision, but I couldn't cope with the guilt over the uncertainty anymore. It's been eating away at me like a disease. If I could have made myself love him enough for forever, I would have. But I couldn't, so I watched him leave my life instead. All the good things we shared together are playing through my mind - all the wonderful things he said and did and how understanding he's been recently are all overflowing. I've lost my best friend. I feel so very empty. I know he's extremely sad. What happened wasn't 'right', but it was more right than letting him put all his efforts into making me well, and then realising that I still couldn't see our future when I looked at him.
I said I had broken someone's heart today, but I can feel the cracks appearing in mine too. I will miss him so much.
Original post by Phoenix07
Haha well done .... I am sure it was an accident
I hope it doesn't affect your work too much hun, I know it affects mine loads. Whether it is because I just don't have the energy to do the work or just can't concentrate on anything for long enough! I have had my anxiety issues for years now though, so my mood has always been all over the place thanks to that. But since starting uni the depression has just kicked in big time, and just got worse and worse. Beginning of second year was it at it's worst, but it is getting back down to that level again now!
I am really sorry that you are having difficulties at home hun, it must be really difficult for you hope you manage to sort something out! I really do hope you start feeling like you're in a better place soon, it is best to be honest with people about it all though because it is the only way they will be able to sort it out so you can start being happier again!
Haha well done .... I am sure it was an accident
I hope it doesn't affect your work too much hun, I know it affects mine loads. Whether it is because I just don't have the energy to do the work or just can't concentrate on anything for long enough! I have had my anxiety issues for years now though, so my mood has always been all over the place thanks to that. But since starting uni the depression has just kicked in big time, and just got worse and worse. Beginning of second year was it at it's worst, but it is getting back down to that level again now!
I am really sorry that you are having difficulties at home hun, it must be really difficult for you
hope you manage to sort something out! I really do hope you start feeling like you're in a better place soon, it is best to be honest with people about it all though because it is the only way they will be able to sort it out so you can start being happier again! You cheeky
. Me and her were asked to bring something, and someone asked where the rest of them were, so I turned around and . Hope you get better soon! I also have trouble both with lack of energy and lack of concentration. Mine had actually improved quite a bit recently, but it has started to drop again. I just remembered how enthusiastic I used to be when looking for a job, but these days I don't even care, yet I want a job .Thanks
. I don't know why, but I actually want to get away from here. I just feel that my parents have ruined my life Also, what happened to my previous post?
Original post by avhhs
You cheeky . Me and her were asked to bring something, and someone asked where the rest of them were, so I turned around and pointed at poked her .
Hope you get better soon! I also have trouble both with lack of energy and lack of concentration. Mine had actually improved quite a bit recently, but it has started to drop again. I just remembered how enthusiastic I used to be when looking for a job, but these days I don't even care, yet I want a job .
Thanks. I don't know why, but I actually want to get away from here. I just feel that my parents have ruined my life
Also, what happened to my previous post?
. Me and her were asked to bring something, and someone asked where the rest of them were, so I turned around and . Hope you get better soon! I also have trouble both with lack of energy and lack of concentration. Mine had actually improved quite a bit recently, but it has started to drop again. I just remembered how enthusiastic I used to be when looking for a job, but these days I don't even care, yet I want a job .Thanks
. I don't know why, but I actually want to get away from here. I just feel that my parents have ruined my life Also, what happened to my previous post?
haha ah I see ... sounds legit, I am
Hope you're feeling better soon to hun, totally feel the same with the enthusiasm thing! There are all these things that I wanted to do in life and I was always so up for doing them all, and now it seems like such a struggle to get through they day! No idea what happened to me, I just want to get back to how I used to be
I am really sorry you feel that way about your parents and everything though
and I really hope you manage to get something sorted out so you can get yourself on track to feeling better (sorry about the post thing, just posted my comment and was taking up loads of space so was just trying to make it shorter
)Original post by Phoenix07
haha ah I see ... sounds legit, I am really not convinced
Hope you're feeling better soon to hun, totally feel the same with the enthusiasm thing! There are all these things that I wanted to do in life and I was always so up for doing them all, and now it seems like such a struggle to get through they day! No idea what happened to me, I just want to get back to how I used to be
I am really sorry you feel that way about your parents and everything though and I really hope you manage to get something sorted out so you can get yourself on track to feeling better
(sorry about the post thing, just posted my comment and was taking up loads of space so was just trying to make it shorter )
Hope you're feeling better soon to hun, totally feel the same with the enthusiasm thing! There are all these things that I wanted to do in life and I was always so up for doing them all, and now it seems like such a struggle to get through they day! No idea what happened to me, I just want to get back to how I used to be
I am really sorry you feel that way about your parents and everything though
and I really hope you manage to get something sorted out so you can get yourself on track to feeling better (sorry about the post thing, just posted my comment and was taking up loads of space so was just trying to make it shorter
) You said exactly what I feel
I hope everything does get better. I feel a major reason in causing this is my parents keeping me sheltered
. My best friend however, has helped me quite a bit to come out of the darkness .(Don't worry
)Original post by avhhs
You said exactly what I feel
I hope everything does get better. I feel a major reason in causing this is my parents keeping me sheltered. My best friend however, has helped me quite a bit to come out of the darkness .
(Don't worry)
You said exactly what I feel
I hope everything does get better. I feel a major reason in causing this is my parents keeping me sheltered
. My best friend however, has helped me quite a bit to come out of the darkness .(Don't worry
)I am glad your best friend is helping you out hun
and I hope it all goes alright tomorrow, let us know how it goes with the social worker? You seem like a really lovely lad and I hope that you can get everything sorted for yourself Original post by Phoenix07
I am glad your best friend is helping you out hun and I hope it all goes alright tomorrow, let us know how it goes with the social worker? You seem like a really lovely lad and I hope that you can get everything sorted for yourself
and I hope it all goes alright tomorrow, let us know how it goes with the social worker? You seem like a really lovely lad and I hope that you can get everything sorted for yourself Thank you so much And yeah, I will let you know.Hopefully it won't clash with anything though. Got my driving lesson in the morning, then I have to get my Business homework done, then the lesson and after school some ICT (deadline
).
Original post by Anonymous
Anyway, I really want to make the most of this meeting with the GP. Can anyone give me advice on how to explain it best? I mean, just little tips that might stop me freezing up and not saying anything?
Or just maybe some advice on how your GP reacted? Were they supportive and nice and stuff, or were the skeptical of whether you had a problem?
Anyway, I really want to make the most of this meeting with the GP. Can anyone give me advice on how to explain it best? I mean, just little tips that might stop me freezing up and not saying anything?
Or just maybe some advice on how your GP reacted? Were they supportive and nice and stuff, or were the skeptical of whether you had a problem?
I find that writing down a list of what has been happening or how I have been feeling is useful. On occasions I have written it as a letter and then just given it to the dr to read, sometimes I print out an entry from my journal. Just something I can work my way down to make sure I cover everything.
I have been lucky that I have managed to find good GPs who have been kind and understanding.
Good luck at the appointment.
Original post by Wheek
I find that writing down a list of what has been happening or how I have been feeling is useful. On occasions I have written it as a letter and then just given it to the dr to read, sometimes I print out an entry from my journal. Just something I can work my way down to make sure I cover everything.
I have been lucky that I have managed to find good GPs who have been kind and understanding.
Good luck at the appointment.
I have been lucky that I have managed to find good GPs who have been kind and understanding.
Good luck at the appointment.
Thanks, that made me feel better about it. I think I'm going to write a letter, I really doubt I'll be able to get the words out.
Original post by avhhs Thank you so much And yeah, I will let you know.
Hopefully it won't clash with anything though. Got my driving lesson in the morning, then I have to get my Business homework done, then the lesson and after school some ICT (deadline).
Thank you so much And yeah, I will let you know.Hopefully it won't clash with anything though. Got my driving lesson in the morning, then I have to get my Business homework done, then the lesson and after school some ICT (deadline
).Well goodluck with everything and hope you get your work sorted and everything with the social worker goes alright
Original post by Anonymous
Hi
I think I'm finally going to go to the GP tomorrow to try and get some help. I'm terrified though, just thinking about it sends me into this crying, panicky state where I can hardly breath let alone actually talk. I'm not yet diagnosed with depression, and quite frankly I don't want to be - I'd much rather just believing I've had 5 month long flu/laziness/general emotional instability - I'm quite content with completely denying anything's wrong, however it's gotten to the point where I can't leave my room, I can't sleep, can't work, all I do is cry and stare into space when I'm too numb to cry anymore.
Anyway, I really want to make the most of this meeting with the GP. Can anyone give me advice on how to explain it best? I mean, just little tips that might stop me freezing up and not saying anything?
Or just maybe some advice on how your GP reacted? Were they supportive and nice and stuff, or were the skeptical of whether you had a problem? I was diagnosed with anorexia a couple of years ago, and one of the GPs I saw was really patronising and a little cruel, and it's really put me off going to get help.
I'm really really nervous, any advice would be much appreciated xx
I think I'm finally going to go to the GP tomorrow to try and get some help. I'm terrified though, just thinking about it sends me into this crying, panicky state where I can hardly breath let alone actually talk. I'm not yet diagnosed with depression, and quite frankly I don't want to be - I'd much rather just believing I've had 5 month long flu/laziness/general emotional instability - I'm quite content with completely denying anything's wrong, however it's gotten to the point where I can't leave my room, I can't sleep, can't work, all I do is cry and stare into space when I'm too numb to cry anymore.
Anyway, I really want to make the most of this meeting with the GP. Can anyone give me advice on how to explain it best? I mean, just little tips that might stop me freezing up and not saying anything?
Or just maybe some advice on how your GP reacted? Were they supportive and nice and stuff, or were the skeptical of whether you had a problem? I was diagnosed with anorexia a couple of years ago, and one of the GPs I saw was really patronising and a little cruel, and it's really put me off going to get help.
I'm really really nervous, any advice would be much appreciated xx
Hey, I have already been to the Dr about it but I have to go back tomorrow morning and I am worried to! I found it quite difficult to talk about things when I went to the Dr, because I don't like to talk about myself or how I feel ever!
But I agree with the advice above, that it is best to make a list before you go of everything that you want to talk to the Dr about because otherwise you will miss stuff out! But there are always Drs who will be quite patronising about it, I am going on to my 3rd Dr tomorrow about it because my surgery just doesn't seem to know about depression at all. You just got to not let it stop you getting the help you need! Goodluck I know how scary it can seem, I am scared about tomorrow too
Original post by Anonymous
Can I please have some honest opinions on whether it's actually worth going to your GP about depression/SH? I've had what I'm fairly certain is depression for the past 5-6 years and keep uhm-ing and ah-ing over whether to go and 'get help' or not. My problem is that I don't really have any interest in counselling or taking medication, but things keep getting to a point where I'm worried about failing my A-levels unless I do something. My other problem is that the last time I saw my GP about feeling fatigued she was very dismissive which has put me off going back to her about anything else, especially as even the thought of discussing my problems makes me feel extremely anxious I just really don't know what to do at this point.
I just really don't know what to do at this point.It's definitely worth going. Those are the main two forms of treatment used, so not sure what they will do but they may have some other ideas. Good luck.
Original post by Unelma
How do you guys cope with university/college when depressed? I have kept up with lectures, but I've been so apathetic about every aspect of my life for a long time and I don't know whether to just get on with it and try bear it like I have for the past years or see a G.P.
I don't really, have just accumulated a massive backlog of work that I will never be able to do now.
I really think it's worth seeing a gp so you can get treatment and also may be able to get support with uni so it's easier for you to keep on top of things.
Original post by Anonymous
I do that often
Eeek, not ideal whatsoever. Best double check you don'y have one on the day of your test if you still haven't got your full exam sheet yet.
I do that often
Eeek, not ideal whatsoever. Best double check you don'y have one on the day of your test if you still haven't got your full exam sheet yet.
Will do that, don't know why I was so sure that date was still in the holidays.
Missing first lecture because I didn't have time to have a cup of tea and get there on time so I chose the cup of tea. Not even a nice cup of tea because there was no milk. Feel so bad.
Hope he doesn't randomly decide to take a register today.
Original post by Phoenix07
Well goodluck with everything and hope you get your work sorted and everything with the social worker goes alright
Thanks
So far I've had my driving lesson and done my homework. Now I need to get ready for school, and also after school I need to do my ICT work. I heard the social worker is coming at around 2.
Original post by Unelma
How do you guys cope with university/college when depressed? I have kept up with lectures, but I've been so apathetic about every aspect of my life for a long time and I don't know whether to just get on with it and try bear it like I have for the past years or see a G.P.
you should always do what you think is best for you
if you feel like you need to see a GP for any reason though, you should! better to make sure you are getting all the support you need!good luck with your studies
as for how I cope, the short answer is that I don't, that coupled with other health issues is why I am intermitting my 2nd year so...like I said though you need to do what's best for you, I would advise against making decisions based solely on other peoples experiences as no one else is gonna be exactly like you
as I said good luck
Just done my first morning at my new job. And I loved it!
Was really anxious and on edge before I went in but I think I am really going to like it there. The people are nice, its a job I will enjoy and the atmosphere there is really good.
I have spent almost 2 years working really hard to get my mental health sorted and although I have had a little dip recently and am back on meds, I finally feel like I am getting back to normal (whatever that may be!)
Was really anxious and on edge before I went in but I think I am really going to like it there. The people are nice, its a job I will enjoy and the atmosphere there is really good.
I have spent almost 2 years working really hard to get my mental health sorted and although I have had a little dip recently and am back on meds, I finally feel like I am getting back to normal (whatever that may be!)
Just had the email to say my extenuating circumstances appeal was successful! 
I'll now get first sits in the ones that I missed. Best day ever.
Only problem is they want to have a meeting on the 11th of April
and I don't quite know how to say I can't do it without sounding like I don't appreciate everything they do for me.
I'll now get first sits in the ones that I missed. Best day ever.Only problem is they want to have a meeting on the 11th of April
and I don't quite know how to say I can't do it without sounding like I don't appreciate everything they do for me.
