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I don't know how to start

PattoCasual Contributor01 July 2016, 1:23 pm AEST

I don't know how to start

I have depression and I don't know how to convey my feelings,angst and sadness because there is no start that I can remember. Now it's gotten to a point of despair and helplessness. I've been to a local doctor and they put me on meds after 3 years the tablets are failing me and I feel I'm failing me

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Unknown userMember01 July 2016, 1:47 pm AEST

Re: I don't know how to start

Hi @Patto Thank you for your post and for sharing your feelings on the forum.

It sounds that you have had a challenging time of late managing your feelings depression, angst and sadness. Have you had anyone to talk to about your despair and feelings that you are failing yourself? Have you spoken to your local doctor about your medication concerns?

There are good supports out there with the Forums being one- however if you want to talk to someone directly - You can contact the SANE helpline on 1800 18 7263 or other services as required- listed below.

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Thank you again for sharing Patto

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CherryBombSenior Contributor01 July 2016, 9:55 pm AEST

Re: I don't know how to start

Hi @Patto

Depression can create a dark fog, and cloudy mind. Despite this, your first post made sense, and I think you conveyed your feeling really well.

I just wanted to check in to see how you are doing?

You mentioned that you feel like you are failing you, can you tell me a bit more about this?

Welome to the Forums. I hope to see more of you around.

CherryBomb

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Fancy_PantsSenior Contributor02 July 2016, 12:27 pm AEST

Re: I don't know how to start

Hi @Patto,

although you say that you cant adequately describe your feelings angst and sadness the fact that you have logged on here means that you are trying, you are still reaching out for help which is no small feat and means that you havn't failed because you havnt given up.

just wondering if you have ever looked at the Black Dog Institute website? as there is a lot of info on there about depression as well as a list of some treatment options and where to seek non medical help

there are also other options of self expression ie writing which @Silenus talks about here and (although i cant find it righ now) someone recently mentioned art therapy

What do other people do when they find themselves in this situation? thoughts or advice? ie @GonePirate @believeinme @mrkotter

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utopiaSenior Contributor02 July 2016, 10:59 pm AEST

Re: I don't know how to start

Welcome @Patto.
I can understand that feeling of angst and failing. When my depression hit, at first I was able to cope with it to a degree. Then the depression turned into a tornado of self loathing. It feels beyond devastating when you're in the midst of it.
But things can and do get better. They are for ne and for thousands of others.
You are on the right track. You sought help from your gp last time. Can you do that again? Make an appointment for tomorrow or Monday.
Sometimes our medications need to be reviewed. It's also been extremely helpful that I have had a psychologist to talk to regularly. He is teaching me to express how I'm feeling. I find feeling words sometimes hard to find.
Maybe your gp can listen to your fears and help with your medications. Maybe sge can also refer you to a counselor.
It's great that you could talk to us in this forum setting.
If you sometimes struggle with words when at the doctors or you feel anxious, how about writing some of these thoughts down and then showing them to your gp.
I wish you all the best and hope you feel comfortable writing to us here again.

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor03 July 2016, 12:03 am AEST

Re: I don't know how to start

It is hard writing those first posts, but the truth is whatever you write is fine ... and is reaching out.

I hope you do find support here. @Patto I still find it hard to express my feelings and work at it a bit, there are so many different ways we can express ourselves and give and recieve support.

Take care.

Apple

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