Feeling Low.....
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Where to start everything just feels like it is getting on top of me.......
Normally i write in my journal and close it, then it feels like a minor thing but i just cannot for the life of me shake this low mood.
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RHGB dawn57104
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dawn57104 RHGB
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gwen1953 dawn57104
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dawn57104 gwen1953
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I will however look againa nd see if i can get in.
Digsby dawn57104
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Sorry to hear that this low mood is weighing you down at the moment. I've had recurrent episodes of chronic depression over the years and I get the feeling of being overwhelmed. I've learnt that I need to assess things and something usually has to give, even if it's temporarily. To put things in perspective I think to myself: "What if I wasn't well enough to do anything that I do now". This helps me to prioritise and find exactly what I have energy to do and what I don't have the energy for. I've reached breaking point several times in the past and it's something I try to avoid now if I can when I see the warning signs. Once you have given yourself a little breathing space you can try to concentrate on your self-care (i.e. your needs and your well-being - whatever it takes to do something just for you and build up your confidence and energy levels again).
I know it isn't easy but you've got this far because of your inner strength. Keep going and give yourself a chance :-)
Big hug xx
dawn57104 Digsby
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thank you for that, i just feel like everything is getting to me at the minute, at work and at home. being taken for granted as well.
I have booked a GP appt for 2 weeks but sometimes i struggle to open up but i know i have too. if not smething has to give.
hugs x
Digsby dawn57104
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P.S. How are your cats? xx
dawn57104 Digsby
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My cats are great thanks, they are my world
Digsby dawn57104
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xx
dawn57104 Digsby
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bottled the doctors visit last night as well, i think it is the fear of admitting there is a problem but i know until i do i cant get the help i need.
thank you
Digsby dawn57104
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You know in your heart that things are not going to get better without seeking some kind of help. Don't be embarrassed and don't think of it as a sign of weakness. Do whatever it takes to protect your health - you owe it to yourself. You're used to writing your innermost thoughts and feelings down - perhaps try this with the doctor to allow you to open up. I know that first step is the hardest (and if I could be there with you to hold your hand and reassure you everything is going to be ok, I would, I really would!) Recovery is just a step away so please don't let things build up anymore. I'm not nagging you and I don't want to put any pressure on you cos I know this doesn't work when well-intentioned friends do it to me. But I really care what happens to you and I don't want to think of you suffering when you could have the support that you need.
Big hug xx
dawn57104 Digsby
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Thank you so much for your advice and reassurance.
I will write it down and hopefully feel brave enough to say something to my GP
hugs for you too
dawn57104
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argh beating myself up now, saw my gp monday (different one this time) just could not say and admit that im feeling low and crappy!
although i trust this gp more than my other one i just could not do it, i think it is the fear of being told im being stupid!
argh!!!!!!!!!!