CALDERON Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Any useful resources for relatives of people coping with depression? My girlfriend has been struggling dealing with everything and she made a valid point in saying i get help from the docs, what does she get? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Any useful resources for relatives of people coping with depression? My girlfriend has been struggling dealing with everything and she made a valid point in saying i get help from the docs, what does she get? I'd suggest looking at websites like Mind, Breathing Space and See Me. There'll be others too. Unfortunately, support for those living with someone with depression isn't always easy to find but it is there. She can of course speak to the doctor as well if she feels she needs more help to understand and a shoulder to cry on, but GPs are constantly overstretched as it is. I'm not suggesting she'd be wasting their time (she very obviously isn't as she wants to help you and help herself) but the other sources are instantly accessible via their websites and phone numbers whereas going to the GP might involve a longer wait for something that is "non-urgent". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Any useful resources for relatives of people coping with depression? My girlfriend has been struggling dealing with everything and she made a valid point in saying i get help from the docs, what does she get? Sent you a pm. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JogaBonito Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Some amazing reporting by the tabloids with regards to the German air incident. @elenacresci/status/581233096495857664 Here's a wee article just to counter balance some of the crap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Khaki Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Any useful resources for relatives of people coping with depression? My girlfriend has been struggling dealing with everything and she made a valid point in saying i get help from the docs, what does she get? Can't recommend this series highly enough - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Had-Black-Dog-Matthew-Johnstone/dp/1845295897 Specifically 'Living With a Black Dog' for relatives/partners/carers. Ok, I realise you're probably talking about support, but these books are a fantastic representation of what life is like for someone suffering with a depression, and as such can be useful insight for people who live with a sufferer. There are also organisations geared toward support for Carers. Now I understand why you or your girlfriend might not consider her a 'Carer', but that's not really the point. These organisations are best equipped to offer appropriate advice and support to people living with someone who has a mental health condition. Presumably you're in Fife?. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with resources over there, but in Edinburgh we have http://www.edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk/ Maybe you could contact http://www.fifecarerscentre.org/and ask them what sort of services are available? I'm sure they'll be happy to help. Edited March 28, 2015 by Boo Khaki 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityDave Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Maybe not the right place for this but I think I suffer from a Social Anxiety Disorder and its been getting worse over the years and I never used to be like this. It might seem strange for a guy well over 6 foot, just under 15 stone and in his mid forties but today I just came back from the town center a bag of nerves, not the first time this has happened, but at least now I can put a name to it. Sometimes I try to fight it and it gets me into trouble misunderstandings and such and this makes things worse, I just get eaten up inside, I need a new approach. Thinking about doing something like Tai Chi to help myself relax and I am seriously considering musicianship as someway of expression, I love music and it has been constant throughout my life and helped me through the hard times as much as the people close to me. The difference now is I'm on my own to deal with it. I'm hoping this is as bad as it gets and I find the right balance, I need the sleep and I would really like to see friends again especially those I haven't seen for years, I also miss watching football I haven't been for months because I haven't been in the right mind. A good bit of advice I got from a work colleague is just to do the things you like doing things that make you happy, maybe this is it but its also about gaining back ground lost and being able to control the anxiety. All the best to the folks on here with their own battles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) At the moment I'm feeling pretty decent. I went to the uni counselling service before Christmas as I was having some shite periods. I was told that as they only offer 6 sessions they couldn't help me as I apparently need something more long term. Had some issues not long ago that have mostly been resolved but still get days or parts of days where I feel shite. I called Breathing Space who recommended a service called Living Life, a phone based CBT service. I got in touch and they sent me out a questionnaire to assess me. I sent it back and got a letter on Thursday saying that they feel couldn't help me as they think a longer term, face to face service is what I need. Fucking great. I just feel I need the ability to head off or deal with the shite periods, but have no idea how to go about that now. I'm going to see my GP in a couple of weeks (first available appointment) to see what I can do but it'll mean waiting months probably. Edited March 28, 2015 by DA Baracus 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am in a really good and stable period. Couldn't have imagined feeling this well 12 months ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 That is fantastic Rowan, long may it last! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Well done rowan. Always good to see some positive stuff on this thread. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Just wondering, has anyone suffered with depression and anxiety issues due to work related stuff?? This may sound daft, but work has been affecting my sleep patterns of late. I've a habit of worrying too much about not getting things done on time or going through scenarios or things that I've done wrong over and over in my head. I had a holiday on Friday and I spent Thursday night worrying that I'd fucked up with the orders for Friday, then I spent Friday night worrying that I would get a row about something when I went in on Saturday. This happened a few times at my previous job, so much so that I went AWOL for 3 Days, getting the bus so far in then waiting till I knew my wife was away to her work then going home to lie In bed and stare at the ceiling. I'm a bit worried that it might happen again, but I'm unsure how to take the first steps towards dealing with this strange fear and anxiety. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Very nice of an ITV report to stress the final line "many will ask why somebody who had previously had suicidal thoughts was ever allowed near a cockpit". Great. Highlight that if you mention it to a GP then your life can be limited even if you recover from it. Personally, things like that prevent me from discussing anything like this 'just in case' it affects my future career. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Felt pretty bad yesterday and today, so much so that I couldn't go in to work. Not sure what brought it on. I've been feeling that my life is absolutely empty. I despise my job but feel I'm stuck in that sort of pish, boring 9-5 office type of role and stuggle to see a way out. I'm absolutely lonely in all senses (single for over 4 years now and have no friends in Dundee) and slipped back in to some old dangerous habits recently. As per my last post I don't know where to turn. Just feel fucking lost. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead81 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Really sorry to hear that, with regards to the job is there any chance of some time off (even a week or two) to give yourself some space? Maybe look into any training/distance learning stuff if you want to do something else? With regards to the loneliness, is inviting friends from your last place an option - for a night out etc What about doing a night class or something to get you meeting new folk? Easier said than done I know, but just my tuppence worth Hope things get better for you soon x 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Feeling pretty bad today. Found out some stuff and i can't even trust anyone in my life anymore. I feel like my life is empty. All i want to do right now is go for a nap and cry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Feeling pretty bad today. Found out some stuff and i can't even trust anyone in my life anymore. I feel like my life is empty. All i want to do right now is go for a nap and cry. Drop me a pm chief. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Prince Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Feeling pretty bad today. Found out some stuff and i can't even trust anyone in my life anymore. I feel like my life is empty. All i want to do right now is go for a nap and cry. Fire off a PM if you want, ma Main man 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Will both send you a pm the now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAl Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Suffered from depression on and off for years. Decades really. Got seriously bad when I had a major break down (not my first) about 8 years ago. Living alone and being long-term unemployed exaggerated it. It's like living without any emotional connection to anything at all. Total numbness. Blank. Refused drugs to treat it and found that CBT just made me even more paranoid - it doesn't seem to work if you're naturally very introspective. Several breakdowns have come and gone. Putting the pieces back together one more time. No more P&B for me though - need more face-to-face contact. Good luck to you all! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitshill Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Feeling pretty bad today. Found out some stuff and i can't even trust anyone in my life anymore. I feel like my life is empty. All i want to do right now is go for a nap and cry. Hi, hope life improves for you, glad to see you have some friends on here you can talk with. Love and regards. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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