I can’t cope

Thanks. I keep getting unavailable. So I’ll keep trying

Just double checked and it is up and running @Captain24

Thanks @Paperdaisy must just be busy

@Captain24 Your post made complete sense to me. It is the negative self talk, the pain, the numbing, the unclear mind, the isolating from other, wanting to sleep forever.

You have just described Major Depression and many of its symptoms. I too suffer with this condition. Many of the symptoms don't seem to be logical, pain but numb, yet that's exactly what it's like.

So I hear you.

Thanks @utopia

Its a daily constant struggle that seems to never end

I called my MH nurse this afternoon as the darkness started earlier. So glad I did as she as she talked me down and gave me different things to try. I actually feel a little bit better tonight. The thoughts aren’t as bad.

Hello my dear @Captain24 ,

Good to see you 🙂

I'm around on the forums tonight.

You working tonight?

Hey @tyme

Good to see you too!

I don’t go back to work until Monday.
I have my first psychiatrist app tomorrow

Hope you have been well!
💕

Hey @Captain24 ! That sounds like a good step forward. They mainly deal with meds and the side effects etc. So it'll be good to brainstorm and write down any med-related questions you may have.

I know it can be a bit daunting meting a new pdoc, telling them what's happening for you (again), hoping they'll do miracles etc.

We are here for you if you need a chat.

Sometimes, once the psychiatrist finds the 'right' meds for you, the GP can monitor it under the guidance of the psychiatrist.

It's important to know what psychiatrists do, so that you understand their place in your recovery journey. It will also enable you to have clearer expectations.

Hope this makes sense and makes it easier for you. I look forward to hearing how you go with your appointment.

BTW, not working till Monday is a long time. How do you plan on filling your time?

tyme

Thanks @tyme . I really didn’t know what to expect.

I am really anxious about it. Especially after rapid cycling with my moods. The MH nurse rang me this morning in the middle of an extreme mood.

I was hoping for a miracle! Lol. My biggest fear is that they admit me.

After my app tomorrow I have a GP app in the afternoon so that’s tomorrow full.
Friday my dog has a play date for the last time before my friend leaves town. So that only leaves the week end to fill. Usually the days off are great but at the moment I do find it affects my

mood.

Thanks for your support