Thread: HIT ROCK bottom with deppression. Help

I am suffering a really bad bout of deppression, i feel so angry with myself and evryone around me. I feel so down and dont feel like talking to anyone. I just drift of into this horrible mood and then it takes ages for me to bring myself back down to earth. I know i should talk to someone, but i have been to docs and im already on 60mg tablets so they cant increase that anyone.

I do have friends but feel i cant tell them how i really feel. I now have started having a few panic attacks and feel very much alone and unloved. Especially at home. I love my two kids dearly but i do seem to be on at them too alately. My daughter is so loving and i should do more with her, but i am having to push myself yo do anything a lately. I dont even feel like working and i need to be friendly at work its my job.

So sorry you are feeling like this Fearn. If it is getting bad again surely you would be best getting back to your GP as the meds you are on may not be suitable anymore.

Definitely would go back to the doc and talk to them about things. They may have a solution. for you sorry I have no other advice. Hope you start to feel better very soon.

Ditto the above......you need to speak to your GP, and some understanding friends.....how is you DH with this?

Yes, you need to see your GP as obviously the meds aren't doing a lot anymore, and also share your feelings as much as possible. Re the panic attacks, this will sound quite strange but carry a paper bag around with you in your handbag. It's comforting having it there in case you need it to calm your breathing and can make you feel more in control.
As Claire said, is hubby supportive? Sometimes, even though you have to drag yourself to do it, it is the best thing to do. Spend some quality time with your children going for walks etc, little ones at first but exercise and fresh air will put a better perspective on things. It releases endorphins which will give you a natural feel good factor.
First and foremost, get an appointment with your GP, and find at least one friend you really trust to talk to.

Fearn
doctors NOW
you know its what you need to do, you don't need us to tell you that
60mg may be the top dose but you perhaps need different meds and perhaps a few weeks off work wouldn't go amiss
Get to the doctors and see what they say, don't give up on your GP without them even having a chance to help you
Ring tomorrow morning and make an appointment then come back on here and tell us you have done it
Promise me

Umm just had a thought, I used to have panic attacks brought on by stress. I started carrying rescue remedy round in my handbag which I would take if I started to feel even the littlest bit stressed and it did help to calm me down a bit. Whether it was actually working or just a placebo effect didn't matter as it did the trick. I haven't had a panic attack for years thank goodness but I still carry the rescue remedy round with me because just having it in my bag makes me feel confident about being outside on my own. I don't take it very often at all now but I have it there just in case. Maybe you could try some they sell it in boots, it seems a bit expensive but you only take a few drops at a time and it lasts for ages. Just a thought. for you.

I use rescue remedy too and take quiet life to help me sleep sometimes. try to think of positive things and do something every day to boost yourself. even a brisk walk or a naughty chocolate bar. be good to yourself, don't beat yourself up. xx