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Original post by Team_McDreamy
not currently claiming DSA because i had a think about it and theres not much i would claim for :/ i do have my tutor and a new counsellor at uni to talk to though 
i think I'm just really nervous because autumn semester last year was one of the worst periods of my life ever and i don't want to end up like that again :/
i think I'm just really nervous because autumn semester last year was one of the worst periods of my life ever and i don't want to end up like that again :/ Fairy snuff. I got a mentor through it who I saw weekly. She was very supportive - a star. She even once phoned my psychiatrist's secretary and told psychiatrist off (via secretary)
Sending lots of good vibes your way. Remember that jjust because last autumn was horrendous, doesn't mean that this one will be. You might be surprised about how things pan out
Is it normal to gain weight when going through depression episodes?
Original post by SweetNothing
Is it normal to gain weight when going through depression episodes?
Though I'm not sure if this is for everyone but for me in the last 10 months (when it has gotten worse) I've put on 12kg.
Original post by The_Lonely_Goatherd
Fairy snuff. I got a mentor through it who I saw weekly. She was very supportive - a star. She even once phoned my psychiatrist's secretary and told psychiatrist off (via secretary)
Sending lots of good vibes your way. Remember that jjust because last autumn was horrendous, doesn't mean that this one will be. You might be surprised about how things pan out
Sending lots of good vibes your way. Remember that jjust because last autumn was horrendous, doesn't mean that this one will be. You might be surprised about how things pan out
aww
i hope so!
atm im stressing because i only have another day's worth of sertraline because my doc gave me a fortnights supply, and she gave me a telephone appointment for this afternoon to get another prescription, but i just realised that she's quoted the wrong date but the right day? so i don't think she's gonna call me...
Original post by senz72
Though I'm not sure if this is for everyone but for me in the last 10 months (when it has gotten worse) I've put on 12kg.
Youv got to also remember youv been a student in that time, i put weight on at uni!
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Original post by Team_McDreamy
aww
i hope so!
atm im stressing because i only have another day's worth of sertraline because my doc gave me a fortnights supply, and she gave me a telephone appointment for this afternoon to get another prescription, but i just realised that she's quoted the wrong date but the right day? so i don't think she's gonna call me...
i hope so!
atm im stressing because i only have another day's worth of sertraline because my doc gave me a fortnights supply, and she gave me a telephone appointment for this afternoon to get another prescription, but i just realised that she's quoted the wrong date but the right day? so i don't think she's gonna call me...
If she doesnt call, call and ask for an emergancy appointment tomorrow morning, they usually open at 8am
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Original post by lauraaaaa
Couldn't have put it better myself
It's a shame, the only thing that can really hold me back is myself.
Apart from a lot of people here!
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I failed a job exam on tuesday so I'm probably going to end up working at McDonald's. 
I had to resit a year at uni, i have no job, my partner has no job, had to drop out of uni twice due to health problems.
Deffinately not successful!
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its bad when your anxiety over phone calls is so high that you genuinely are considering withdrawing from antidepressants for a week rather than phone up for another prescription...
So half way to the next hostel. Spent the day looking round a really nice town. Went to a shop to buy alcohol for people at home and the nice lady insisted that I sample everything before I decided what to buy. Was fantastic, but maybe not the best idea on an empty stomach. Have a 10 hour coach ride tonight, hopefully will sleep but if not will be online.
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Original post by Team_McDreamy
its bad when your anxiety over phone calls is so high that you genuinely are considering withdrawing from antidepressants for a week rather than phone up for another prescription...
You got anyone you can practice on?
When I have to make important phonecalls I write a script beforehand, saying exactly what I'm meant to say. That way I just have to read it, it makes the phonecall a lot easier.
Original post by IDukem
I just don't know I'm so determined and yet riddled with self-doubt :/ 
I'm so determined and yet riddled with self-doubt :/ I know what you mean; I'm motivated and stubborn about getting what I want, but then just feel **** and want to stay in bed all day
If it helps, I am nearly 30 and am single, jobless, homeless and bankrupt. I have managed to alienate myself from the majority of friends and family and have embarrassed myself by having breakdowns, emotional outbursts or bursts of lunacy in front of most people I have worked with.
You're doing fine mate
You're doing fine mate
Original post by WelshBluebird
Aww glad you are ok . And yeah I'm good thanks .
Cheers!.
If you ever need to talk just PM me btw.
Yep same. I find it so much easier to talk to people online too. Like IRL there is no way I could go up to a random strange and start talking, but online it is so easy. But obviously that doesn't usually lead to real life friends
(but I would say some of my best friends I have met online, whether I have then met them or not).
You'll be fine. If I know most of the people in a group I'm perfectly fine. Its just when I don't know a few people I get anxious and stuff. I get what you mean about knowing you'll enjoy it and stuff though too.
It was really strange cos after I had a nap on Monday I felt so much better. Not just the ill bit but the whole feeling meh bit too. Think a few kind words from people has helped.
Double third wheeling? So two couples and you? Ahhh just enjoy yourself!
*steals a few* lol.
. And yeah I'm good thanks . Cheers!
.If you ever need to talk just PM me btw.
Yep same. I find it so much easier to talk to people online too. Like IRL there is no way I could go up to a random strange and start talking, but online it is so easy. But obviously that doesn't usually lead to real life friends
(but I would say some of my best friends I have met online, whether I have then met them or not).You'll be fine
. If I know most of the people in a group I'm perfectly fine. Its just when I don't know a few people I get anxious and stuff. I get what you mean about knowing you'll enjoy it and stuff though too.It was really strange cos after I had a nap on Monday I felt so much better. Not just the ill bit but the whole feeling meh bit too. Think a few kind words from people has helped
.Double third wheeling? So two couples and you? Ahhh just enjoy yourself!
*steals a few* lol.
Well, I guess at least you're able to make friends online and it sounds like some of them do become irl friends. I guess it gives you a nice 'way in' and takes some of the pressure off if you do meet irl!
Original post by Anonymous
Things aren't going very well at the minute- after a lot of effort to get on top of things over the last couple of years, I've found myself back at square one. My university spotted that I have an anxiety problem and have asked me to take time out from my studies- I told my family (but don't want to mention the anxiety part because I know they wouldn't take it well) and they really don't approve and are quite embarrassed by it because I will now be graduating after my younger siblings etc.
I hate the thought of having to go back into a new year-group where I don't know anyone, but I think the worst part is knowing that no-one from my old year-group is likely to notice that I've left at all. I don't have any friends at home either, so just feeling very alone, and like I've messed everything up. I'm normally into fitness but just haven't had any interest in that all summer which is frustrating me too because I've unsurprisingly lost a lot of fitness and trying to get back into the habit of exercising properly is a slow process.
To summarise, just feeling unhappy and alone and felt like saying hello.
I hate the thought of having to go back into a new year-group where I don't know anyone, but I think the worst part is knowing that no-one from my old year-group is likely to notice that I've left at all. I don't have any friends at home either, so just feeling very alone, and like I've messed everything up. I'm normally into fitness but just haven't had any interest in that all summer which is frustrating me too because I've unsurprisingly lost a lot of fitness and trying to get back into the habit of exercising properly is a slow process.
To summarise, just feeling unhappy and alone and felt like saying hello.
Welcome to the society.
Taking a year off really isn't a bad thing at all - if you make use of the time productively. That means working on your anxiety issues (definitely see your GP if you haven't already, and push for some form of treatment - CBT is good for anxiety, as are various medications as a shorter-term solution), making your time off feel worthwhile (volunteering is great for that, and can help boost your self-esteem, which is often linked to anxiety), and keeping up with your studies so it's not a big jolt to your system when you go back to uni. Keeping up with your fitness stuff also sounds like a good idea, and might help with your mental health again (although make sure you don't overdo it, too much of anything won't do you any good).
I took a couple of years off from my course because of depression, and I'm glad I did it, because otherwise I doubt I would have graduated at all. Your uni are concerned for your welfare, so listen to what they have to say, and I'd strongly advise taking up any support they might offer.
Original post by 8472
Getting more off days recently where I'm even more down than usual.
What are some good ways to sorta pick yourself up a bit or get through it?
What are some good ways to sorta pick yourself up a bit or get through it?
When I was going through a particularly bad time, when I struggled to get practically anything done, one thing that helped a little was to write a list of productive and/or fun things to do. It would range from tiny things like just eating a piece of fruit up to major projects or studying (generally the last thing I felt like doing
). Then when I was feeling down or at a loose end I could look at the list, and generally find at least something I felt able to achieve. Even if what you do seems really small and insignificant, it's still you doing something productive and good for you, and saying **** you to the bad thoughts or low mood. Timetabling can also work really well for some people, although others feel more restricted by it. Also, moaning on the internet! Nothing like getting it out of your system and talking to like-minded people (
) to kind of reboot your system. Then of course there's the world of lolcats, youtube videos and porn that's interesting for all the wrong reasons. 
Original post by iloveteddy14
Not really feeling good today made a cock up over the date of my mood management course. I had it on my phone as 28th and it's tomorrow instead. I ended up getting really panicky over it
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I know how you feel, I panic when I've got dates wrong too, but at least you can still go tomorrow, so try and remind yourself that nothing bad has actually happened, and it's not a disaster at all!
Original post by luno
It was your birthday!? Happy birthday 
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!Mebbe.
Original post by Team_McDreamy
not currently claiming DSA because i had a think about it and theres not much i would claim for :/ i do have my tutor and a new counsellor at uni to talk to though i think I'm just really nervous because autumn semester last year was one of the worst periods of my life ever and i don't want to end up like that again :/
ermm, hard to say tbh. i've always been really enthusiastic about studying and I've always loved going to school and learning new things and expanding my knowledge and stuff, so i wouldn't say its impacted on that, and both me and my last counsellor agreed on the fact that i just have an anxious personality type - before everything bubbled over and caused issues, i was anxious anyway, especially about exams - and thats just the way i am. my depression definitely gets worse when i go to uni, because a lot of my self worth stems from my grades and my abilities, and because i get homesick, though.
i think its important to make sure you're going to uni for the right reasons, because it is hard, theres no two ways about it, university is bloody difficult.
i think I'm just really nervous because autumn semester last year was one of the worst periods of my life ever and i don't want to end up like that again :/ermm, hard to say tbh. i've always been really enthusiastic about studying and I've always loved going to school and learning new things and expanding my knowledge and stuff, so i wouldn't say its impacted on that, and both me and my last counsellor agreed on the fact that i just have an anxious personality type - before everything bubbled over and caused issues, i was anxious anyway, especially about exams - and thats just the way i am. my depression definitely gets worse when i go to uni, because a lot of my self worth stems from my grades and my abilities, and because i get homesick, though.
i think its important to make sure you're going to uni for the right reasons, because it is hard, theres no two ways about it, university is bloody difficult.
I have to say, DSA can be incredibly useful. Like having a study coach/mentor can really be a lifesaver. I'd really recommend applying, and even if you turn down most of the things offered you still might be offered something that really changes uni for the better for you.
Original post by SweetNothing
Is it normal to gain weight when going through depression episodes?
Totally normal, but then losing weight while depressed is also totally normal too. We are people of extremes.
Also people: enough with the non-success stories! Anyone making an effort to battle their depression/anxiety/psychosis/phobia of bunnies/whatever is doing something pretty awesome, and will go on to achieve many things. 
I'm such an idiot
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Original post by Odd socks
Don't be daft, of course you're not!
