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<blockquote data-quote="Tony337" data-source="post: 1750258" data-attributes="member: 339124"><p>Yes [USER=292403]@Railman74[/USER] I fully understand and the only reason I said to talk to your GP is because I did and mine was and still is really really good.</p><p>I'm lucky in that sense but know not everyone is.</p><p>He gave me medication for depression and I stayed on them for about 2 years and I can now manage depression without them.</p><p></p><p>The isolation to which you refer is what needs to be avoided as it can lead to dark and dangerous thoughts.</p><p>Your GP can prescribe medication but your diabetic specialist can arrange to see a mental health specialist so is that a better option?</p><p>I don't know anyone on this forum so can't say "talk to your partner" or "confide in a close friend/work colleague" but the key thing is not to suffer alone.</p><p></p><p>One of the biggest problems I had to deal with, and this might sound crackers, was realising its ok to laugh.</p><p>Whilst on medication I felt guilty in laughing.</p><p>"I'm depressed therfore I shouldn't be laughing" stayed with me for a long time and I only mention this because I haven't come across anyone who has ever felt the same way.</p><p></p><p>I hope I've made some sort of sense and please do let me know if I can help in any way shape or form.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p><p>Tony</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tony337, post: 1750258, member: 339124"] Yes [USER=292403]@Railman74[/USER] I fully understand and the only reason I said to talk to your GP is because I did and mine was and still is really really good. I'm lucky in that sense but know not everyone is. He gave me medication for depression and I stayed on them for about 2 years and I can now manage depression without them. The isolation to which you refer is what needs to be avoided as it can lead to dark and dangerous thoughts. Your GP can prescribe medication but your diabetic specialist can arrange to see a mental health specialist so is that a better option? I don't know anyone on this forum so can't say "talk to your partner" or "confide in a close friend/work colleague" but the key thing is not to suffer alone. One of the biggest problems I had to deal with, and this might sound crackers, was realising its ok to laugh. Whilst on medication I felt guilty in laughing. "I'm depressed therfore I shouldn't be laughing" stayed with me for a long time and I only mention this because I haven't come across anyone who has ever felt the same way. I hope I've made some sort of sense and please do let me know if I can help in any way shape or form. Good luck Tony [/QUOTE]
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