Ending it all is the only way now...

Hi Sam, I'm exactly the same. I've had 2 sickness bugs and now a stinking cold! It's like feeling run down all the time. With me, there's a pattern in that if I'm physically unwell it directly affects my mental health. It's not so much the snotty nose or being sick that bothers me, it's the crying and depression that accompanies it that I hate and dread the most! And Sam, you are not going anywhere, you're a legend! You are an amazing, inspirational woman OK hun. Sorry for late reply. Take care, Donna xxx

Hi Donna, talk about a waste of time, i saw my doctor today because I have been so persistently ill this year it's finally made me really depressed but also made me want to jump; her only answer was to offer me antidepressants, I nearly had a standing row with her because I've had a really off putting bad experience with Prozac before and now refuse to take antidepressants. My IBS is the worse problem I have, which makes me very ill. I was going to ask on here if there is anyone who knows which antidepressant helps with IBS pain as if I do take antidepressants I want the one that works instantly and takes the least toll on injuring your body further. I levelled with her and said to her I was going to try st John's wort, but don't even know if this is worth a try. I think really poor physical health can mess with your psyche. I just want to try something natural 1st. I think doctors feel antidepressants are sweets that puts £ in to the back pockets of pharmaceutical companies.

Hi Sam, you make a good point about GPS thinking antidepressants are to answer to all ills. When in your case if you could treat and manage your IBS it could significantly reduce your depression. Heres what you do, phone your local chemist and say you'd like an appointment or just a chat with the pharmacist. I've done it a few times here at "boots" the chemist. You go into a back room, and explain the problem. And they can give advice, and recommend treatment. Try that honey

Donna xxx

Hi Donna, I forgot about that, do you know that is an excellent idea 1 of the assistants at the chemist I really get on with, I may well ask her, she'll advise me what to do.

Hi Celia, I read your post and thought who are they? I've not heard of this hotline no.

Hi Celia, I take it from the number that you don't live in England. Physically I am slightly better but have had an awful tummy bug. That's the point my health is worsening mentally because I'm always physical ill! I felt a massive burden on everyone on Monday.

Hi Sam

Don't think that you were a burden. We are all here to help each other. I am sorry you are always sick. Look into foods that strengthen your immune system. My daughter swears by Kombucha tea. Be well!

Hi people who are kind enough to comment on here. I am so ill so frequently that I feel trapped in a body that is useless, well more than useless. I am forever sick. I have no life. I've seen my GP and am having counselling doesn't help when I'm constantly ill though. I feel if there isn't anything else I can do or give to get me out of this.

How you feeling today? 

Grim I think I have bug, my stomach feels dreadful but I'm more worried when I see my doctor she'll think I'm mad. Just fed up being so ill.

Rude cow I didn't say thanks for your supply.