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<blockquote data-quote="zand" data-source="post: 1840128" data-attributes="member: 85197"><p>Not feeling brilliant myself so I have lots of sympathy and empathy for you. </p><p></p><p>As others have said, alcohol isn't the answer and can only make things worse both mentally and physically, so do your best to avoid it. I know it's not easy, been there, but the phoning the Samaritans would be a more positive step - reaching out to someone for help rather than looking for it at the bottom of a bottle. </p><p></p><p>Re the thoughts of suicide - a good friend once told me that the majority of people change their minds, but when it is too late. That thought has stayed with me even in my darkest moments. </p><p></p><p>I agree with [USER=408573]@Guzzler[/USER] that maybe a change of antidepressants would help you. Also just the fact that you would be seeing a doctor about this again might help turn this vicious circle into a virtuous one. </p><p></p><p>Can you also see a different therapist/counsellor? Maybe one who uses different techniques? I was so lucky that I had 28 counselling sessions with a counsellor and we just 'clicked' at the first one. Others take a while to find the right person to help them. </p><p></p><p>I expect your boss just doesn't really understand and therefore doesn't know what to say for the best. </p><p></p><p>re your brother... his comments were less than helpful - talk about kicking someone when they are down! It's so easy to judge when you're not the person who is suffering. I was on 7 prescribed medications and 3 supplements at one time. If you need them then you take them. Isn't he lucky that he doesn't need them? One day you may be able to reduce the number you take, but it's not sensible when you are feeling like this. </p><p></p><p>My whole house was a mess and no-one understood at all. I didn't either, but I do now. My mental problems were very deeply hidden, but it all makes sense to me now and I look back and wonder how I survived so many years of struggling when I didn't even know why I was struggling. Most people wouldn't have said there was anything wrong with me, just maybe that I was lazy. I wasn't lazy at all and I am actually quite proud of myself for coming through all of that. I look forward to the day when I see you post those words too..... It will come, but you will need a little help along the way, just like I did. Posting about it here was a very good start. </p><p></p><p>Well done on sharing. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Lots of big (but gentle) hugs from me too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zand, post: 1840128, member: 85197"] Not feeling brilliant myself so I have lots of sympathy and empathy for you. As others have said, alcohol isn't the answer and can only make things worse both mentally and physically, so do your best to avoid it. I know it's not easy, been there, but the phoning the Samaritans would be a more positive step - reaching out to someone for help rather than looking for it at the bottom of a bottle. Re the thoughts of suicide - a good friend once told me that the majority of people change their minds, but when it is too late. That thought has stayed with me even in my darkest moments. I agree with [USER=408573]@Guzzler[/USER] that maybe a change of antidepressants would help you. Also just the fact that you would be seeing a doctor about this again might help turn this vicious circle into a virtuous one. Can you also see a different therapist/counsellor? Maybe one who uses different techniques? I was so lucky that I had 28 counselling sessions with a counsellor and we just 'clicked' at the first one. Others take a while to find the right person to help them. I expect your boss just doesn't really understand and therefore doesn't know what to say for the best. re your brother... his comments were less than helpful - talk about kicking someone when they are down! It's so easy to judge when you're not the person who is suffering. I was on 7 prescribed medications and 3 supplements at one time. If you need them then you take them. Isn't he lucky that he doesn't need them? One day you may be able to reduce the number you take, but it's not sensible when you are feeling like this. My whole house was a mess and no-one understood at all. I didn't either, but I do now. My mental problems were very deeply hidden, but it all makes sense to me now and I look back and wonder how I survived so many years of struggling when I didn't even know why I was struggling. Most people wouldn't have said there was anything wrong with me, just maybe that I was lazy. I wasn't lazy at all and I am actually quite proud of myself for coming through all of that. I look forward to the day when I see you post those words too..... It will come, but you will need a little help along the way, just like I did. Posting about it here was a very good start. Well done on sharing. :) Lots of big (but gentle) hugs from me too. [/QUOTE]
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