depression

328 replies since 6th December 2008 • Last reply 6th December 2008

I hope so too. no worries about the misunderstanding. I took it that you that you were looking out for me so I didn't misunderstand it in a bad way.

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hey guys, I am so glad we have such a great network here. Arty I hope you are feeling better. Hug

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Thanks Arty KitKat
My head is all over the place at the moment. My GP has put me on very strong pain relief, anti inflamatories and amitriptyline to help me sleep. I don't normally even take paracetamol. Feel like I've taken a step back as I had stopped taking anti depressants. The amitriptyline is being used to treat nerve pain. I have had a partially dislocated shoulder since February and my GP & physio have been trying to find the cause so they can treat me . They are still doing tests. I had some physio but it ended up with 5 nerves from my neck to mid shoulder level being impinged (trapped). Now I can't move my arm and have to get family to wash and dress me. It also means I am getting altered sensations all the time. Sometimes it's pins and needles and other times it's like a whoosh of pain. Can't even use a knife and fork. Back to finger food like I had when I got shakes from meds. It's wearing me down and I've been crying about pain, crying about not being able to do things and crying from sheer frustration. I'm not sleeping well, not eating properly and I've been doing far too much at work, which hasn't helped. I'm going to rest over Easter and may go back to GP for a sick note. I haven't been off sick for 9 years so this is bad for me Happy

@Hi Michelle. Thanks for starting this thread. I think alot of us are using it and getting loads of support and help from it Happy

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9 years with out taking sick leave is an amazing achievement but only human so don't be too tough on yourself. Also your in pain which can be really tiring, especially if your sleeping well or eating as well as normal. I run a pain support group at work and the group are always saying about the frustration and tiredness. Does it ease with heat or cold, if it does then maybe a hot pack or cold pack maybe helpful. Also remember your good advice to us. Its not a step back, its a bump in the road. A big cyberhug is winging its way to you as I type x

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Thanks Arty KiKat. I use a wheat bag in the shape of a lamb. I call him minty so it makes me smile. I have had that many hot showers I'm suprised I haven't disappeared down the plug hole! May be in pain but at least my GP & physio will notice I smell fresh.....Lol. I'm trying to keep a sense of humor. At work I get my friends to help me get my coat on and off. It's become a bit of a joke now as to who can get there first. So through it I'm trying to laugh. They only really see the strong willed Sheila not the one that is in pain and feeling low. There's only one woman at work that really knows how bad things are and thats only because I know she has really bad arthritis and we talk about it. So least I'm not alone. Funny you should use the analogy of a bump in the road as I have been writing a group of poems over 15yrs and it's called the Journey collectively. There are 5 poems and each one is titled as a road or path, ie 'Cross Roads', 'Lonely Road', 'Pathway to Madness', 'Road to Recovery' and 'Journey's End?' if you pm me you e-mail I will send you them if you like Happy

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I have arthritis, its not fun at all

I think I need to go on stronger meds, I think the stress of running my own busniess is doing me in

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I used to run a nursing home and lived there so I never left work. You will be tired working for yourself just remember to take time out away from your business. Even if it's just sitting on a bench in a park Happy

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thanks Shelia

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having a off day, really. I forgot to take my meds for the last two days and I am feeling the effects

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mine are being reduced and I'm feeling pretty meh - mood swings driving me potty too Happy

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blah, bleh

I feel you

I feel kinda sick today

plus I feel like I don't know what to do in my life next. I know that my busniness is not going to go over well here. I have a spot in the summer market, but I need a job for this September. What to do

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Are you taking your meds again now? I wish mine weren't reduced. I got a bit caught up in the excitement of not taking them but thats well and truly worn off and now just feel a bit crap. I'm having the day off sick from work today as I was up in the night with headaches and feeling rough.

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I am still taking my meds

I think mine is stress related

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Hi Kat, sending you a cyberhug (((hug))). Hang on in there and take it one day at a time. It takes ages for your body to adjust when chemicals are removed. It's been so hot recently I know it hasn't helped me. I had a bad migraine and felt so sick. I showed my hubby the side effects of what I'm taking and he was shocked that I was carrying on doing ordinary stuff like getting out of bed....LOL. Hope the worst of the effects wear off soon so that you can enjoy some mental and physical freedom x

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Hey guys.
I think my depression has really lessened a lot this year. I'm still unhappy with a lot of things in my life ...but im trying very hard to change them and not let it beat me.
I think im in such a good mood recently because I've found what i want to do with my life. (In case ur wondering, i want to be a tattoo artist). Being just an artist isnt working out or getting me income. I love art & body mods (and am very good), and after getting lots of tattoos recently, thats what i want to do. lol i love the environment so much. Right now im making a portfolio & some flash art, so i can get a apprenticeship. ...i hope i have to courage to even apply. D: We'll see.

I'm trying to have a possitive outlook. And drawing & getting tatoos is really relaxing recently. XD haha. I thought id share.
I hope you guys get better, and have a wonderful loving day. <3

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