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Trying makes it worse

Trying makes it worse

Hi,

I'm EternalFlower and I've been feeling completely overwhelmed, sad, and pessimistic.

I've tried and been a responsible patient and person, reaching out to various services when I started feeling scarily anxious and suicidal, 2 years back..

My Dr is new, a young guy who regularly admits he's inexperienced, and aside from some good jokes, he actually does very little

I notice how easy it is to blame myself that I don't feel better, a total shame spiral, but I wander if my treatments just are bad....

I wanted to chat and hear anyone and hope I can use this space to help not feel so alone.

Thanks xxx EternalFlower

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Re: Trying makes it worse

Hi @EternalFlower

It’s great that you have someone taking you on outings and that you are enjoying it. That’s wonderful.

I read that you had a huge cook up last night too. Good on you. Nutrition is so important.

I hope that you will be feeling a lot better soon.

Meggle

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@EternalFlower @tonys @Sophia1 @LeChuck

Meggle’s Meals and Cafe

Dish of the Day

Bush Turkey Pie served with

Collard Greens

enjoy!

Meggle

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@Oaktree YUMMY... tonys

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@tonys @EternalFlower @Sophia1 @Shaz51 @LeChuck

Meggle’s Meals and Cafe

Dish of the Day

Chargrilled Possum with Potato Hash

enjoy!

Meggle

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@EternalFlower @tonys @Sophia1 @LeChuck

Hi guys,

I am feeling a bit down these last few days. I hope it’s something that will pass soon.
I don’t like feeling this way and I don’t want to do anything. I really should be exercising as well. I am supposed to go to my canasta group tomorrow morning but I think I would rather just stay in bed. It’s getting really cold here in the mornings. I feel like a lazy slug at the moment. So unmotivated!

Meggle

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Re: Trying makes it worse

Hey @Oaktree Mate . . Well two schools of thought here. [ A] Its part of your rhythm..

You have been doing a awful lot mate. All that serotonin travelling at speed leaves a vacuum

behind it , and your bound to get sucked back into it now and then.

B ] Check your levels. Thyroid.. B group etc.. I started on thyroxine . definatley helps..

You've come too far Meggle to let things slip. Tomorrow.. doctors appointment..

Take care my good friend. tonys mb 1

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Hello eternalflower, I am a 72 yo man. I have suffered all my life from depression but when i was with my wife i was ok. Now she’s gone, my children ignore me, i just cannot cope.

We see all the ads, get help here and there, but every service i’ve contacted has been a poor show.

I live in perth

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Re: Trying makes it worse

Hi there @PerthSquirril - Welcome to the forums! Glad you have found us. Hopefully you will be able to find some connection and belong here on the forums.

I'm sorry to hear you feel a sense of loneliness.

We are here for each other.

If you feel up to it, you can tag me into your responses by typing "@" in front of my name e.g. @tyme . That way, I will receive a notification.

I'll also tag other lovely forums members who you may want to meet @EternalFlower @tonys @Oaktree @Appleblossom

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Hi @PerthSquirril

Welcome to the forums.

I hope you find a sense of connection here.

Meggle

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Re: Trying makes it worse

Hey @Oaktree how are you today, a wafer closer to sunshine I hope... That was Dr tonys.. Last

night, called on you. thinks he can fix everything... Just don't pay the bill. What do you expect.

He comes from toon town. This is just tonys paying a visit and dropping in some mixed colour in a painted vase. Will look in on you later tonight mate.. tonys. 😊

Hey @PerthSquirril Welcome .. I'm sure your bound to find friends here. Its a big place once you start exploring. Less its raining, I call in late evenings and share a little banter. For me It has been a fun place to relax a little. very best wishes to you . . . happy trails .. tonys..

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