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Struggling to cope and feeling really depressed!

Unknown userMember10 May 2016, 9:09 pm AEST

Struggling to cope and feeling really depressed!

Hi Guys.

I am really struggling on and off for the last 5 weeks or so but more so in the last week. I really feel depressed and have almost no energy and struggle with day to day functioning. I feel that I am moderately to severely depressed and don't want to get worse.

In terms of treatment I don't know what to do and what would be my best option?

I did have a blood test today to rule any physical causes & I have sleep study to do too & echo on my heart

I appeciate some advice & support...

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Unknown userMember10 May 2016, 9:11 pm AEST

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Unknown userMember10 May 2016, 9:14 pm AEST

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My psych has suggested TMS but I am quite relucant to go down this route. I think interfering with my brain activity really scares me, and I think my anxiety around any treatment like this would most likely cause more harm then good. I am not sure if I could even really consider this treatment.

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SilenusSenior Contributor10 May 2016, 9:44 pm AEST

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Hi @Former-Member - so sorry to hear you're struggling. Sending ka-sheeeeee wave sound vibes and calming gentle hugs your way...

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SilenusSenior Contributor10 May 2016, 9:45 pm AEST

Re: Struggling to cope and feeling really depressed!

Is it worth talking to your mental health team?

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor10 May 2016, 9:54 pm AEST

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You seem to be going about things in a thorough manner. Do the tests, listen to your instincts and try and come up with a plan. Sometimes we have periods when we need more down time.

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Unknown userMember10 May 2016, 9:56 pm AEST

Re: Struggling to cope and feeling really depressed!

Hi Si,

It is great to hear from you, and to see someone familar here.

I hate writing about how I am struggling and my depression and anxiety.

I left a message for my psych late this afternoon, I should hear from her tomorrow.

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Unknown userMember10 May 2016, 10:30 pm AEST

Re: Struggling to cope and feeling really depressed!

@Appleblossom wrote:
You seem to be going about things in a thorough manner. Do the tests, listen to your instincts and try and come up with a plan. Sometimes we have periods when we need more down time.

I'm trying to rule out any possible causes, and doing these tests to give me some peace of mind and more information about what might be going on. I am also going to have some cognitive testing and MRI scan.

You had some great advice and thank you- I will follow my instincts for sure, I am quite intuitive and insighful person. I think you are spot on about following my gut intinct and going from there after completing my tests which may take a little while to do.

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