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Feeling low but don't know where to start

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Emerald213
Emerald213

I'm new to this forum. I've been feeling low for months now and just been plodding along. Went to see gp about a minor ailment 6 weeks ago and then my sadness finally all poured out to him. I just don't know what to focus on to improve things as my mood has its ups and downs and sometimes I just can't be bothered. I have a very loving family but I keep everything bottled up. I easily get angry and moan about home life but nothing moves on. I declined meds but gp suggested self help book but i havn't even bothered. Feeling useless.

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  • michael98615
    michael98615 Emerald213

    Posted

    i would revisit your gp, and explaing everything u have in ur post, since been seeing my doctor on a regular basis, i have found it easier to open up, i declined meds for as long as i believe i cud,

    you may have some ground issues that needs to be resolved, before you can move forwards,

    • Emerald213
      Emerald213 michael98615

      Posted

      Thanks, was due to see my gp but cancelled as feel i have not tried to help myself in the past 6 weeks. Just lacking any motivation.
  • simon8173
    simon8173 Emerald213

    Posted

    Can I ask why you declined the meds emerald213?
    • Emerald213
      Emerald213 simon8173

      Posted

      I didn't feel comfortable saying yes to meds, just the unknown i guess and maybe feel its not right to depend on them. I just can't get myself motivated but i need to make some progress before seeing my gp again. Feel a failure as not tried to move on and 6 weeks has passed. I put on a brave face to friends but had a breakdown at work last week where all so many emotions came to a head.
    • lucy32753
      lucy32753 Emerald213

      Posted

      Maybe you should give meds a go , you clearly sound like they may help
    • simon8173
      simon8173 Emerald213

      Posted

      Trust me emerald, it's not healthy for you to hide away your feelings and thoughts. They just fester away and slowly build up until can't take anymore. Taking medication is a way to stabilise what's happening to you, this will then give you the time to think of the way forward. I personally would never have made progress without medication the first time I had depression.
    • Emerald213
      Emerald213 simon8173

      Posted

      Thanks simon. I know i should not bottle everything up but i can't seem to find any motivation. I have a new app to see my gp and i may reconsider the meds. I want to feel better but do worry so much and then nothing changes.
    • simon8173
      simon8173 Emerald213

      Posted

      I really hope you see your gp, even better if you kept in touch and let me know how you get on 👍. Keep the faith emerald, you will find the motivation.
    • Emerald213
      Emerald213 simon8173

      Posted

      Thank you for your support. I'm trying to be positive as I want this sadness to go away. Will see my gp again.
    • hypercat
      hypercat Emerald213

      Posted

      Hi Emerald the problem with depression is lack of motivation as you have found out.  You have taken the first steps by seeing your doctor and posting on here.  That's great - now you need to take the next step.   Taking meds doesn't mean you will become 'dependant' on them.  The newer meds are a lot better than the old ones,  and most people take them for short periods and then feel well enough to sort out their issues.  Counselling will also help as well. 

      This won't go away you know!   Some people do recover without help over time and others don't.  You need to be able to start dealing with your issues otherwise they will keep festering and get worse.   So go and see your doctor again.   Things won't change until you make them.  Ok?  x

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