Welcome! Introduce yourself here 🙂

That sounds really challenging to have that environment. Sounds like you have shown a lot of self awareness and personal growth to be able to speak up.

That's the beauty of it @L12 - i DO see the growth I have made, and I think that is what keeps me going.

And now, as a peer support worker, I see how I can influence growth in others - This is what I thrive on. This is what I wake up to each day.

Growth and growing pains are not pleasant, but the results are astonishing.

Hi L12

Sounds like you are making progress.

This is my first time at 70 to have to be medicated, and before did not understand depression , i think the hardest thing is to get famiy or others to understand.

Has anyone got any suggestions to help me getting out of bed, as i feel better after that?

God bless all.

Hi,

I am sorry family and friends are not understanding or supportive of you at present. I am glad you have mentioned this on the forum. My family don't understand and I can't say this will change. It's made me feel so alone and resigned knowing I will get the standard response of snap out of it, or you are just wallowing or attention seeking. People suffering depression know that responses from family such as the ones I have mentioned are absolute misconceptions. I also wanted to say you need the positive in your life, so if this means limiting contact with family I feel it will help your mental health and wellbeing. I have found there are some very lovely and supportive people here. It feels good to express my real feelings about my depression here.

May I ask if you are able to get enough sleep? I know when I have not had enough sleep, motivation in the morning is so low. I feel enough sleep improves my mood and energy levels. I also meditate before I fall asleep. I hope these ideas may help you.

Hello!

I thought it was worth making a quick introduction.

I've been living with mental health issues for as long as I can remember. Over the last year or so I've been trying to work through things properly but it's quickly gotten more complicated than I initially thought.

I'm looking forward to sharing experiences and contributing as I learn more about myself. Thank you for maintaining this space ❤️

Welcome @Adelheid ,

Thank you for your introduction.

I am glad you are looking forward to connecting with others, sharing, and contributing. There is a wealth of knowledge that comes with experience.

And have you know, there is ALWAYS a real person online - Real people with real experiences. We are not robots or an automated response service. We are real humans with emotions, feelings and intellect.

I look forward to connecting with you on these forums. Please feel free to tag me into your posts by typing '@' in front of my name. e.g. @Adelheid .

See you around! tyme

Thank you for the kind welcome @tyme 😊

Hi .

I have a care plan and next month have an appointment with a physcoligist , for first time, what is your opinion of them ?

Thankyou.

Hi Paulette.

I will be starting appointments with a physcoligist next month first time, what is your opinion, i have heard they help a lot?

Thank you.

Hi Backspin,

That is great to hear you are going to see a Psychologist. They can help you in so many ways. I think it is a good idea prior to your appointment with the Psychologist that you make your own list of what you would like to discuss with the Psychologist. I find this clears my mind and helps me think about what I need help with most. In my experience a Psychologist can offer many different strategies/therapies to support you and improve your quality of life. Please be honest and do say how you are affected by your situation, so that you receive the best care. You also need to give your input as to what treatments you feel are best for you. I really hope you get a lot of support and reassurance through seeing a Psychologist.