Depressed

lorica

Does anyone else get depressed?

At the moment im feeling really depressed and fed up, the thought of having to go back to work tomorrow is getting me down, I cannot consentrate, all i can think about is the pain, I just want to curl up in my bed :!:

how do others deal with depression :?:

sorry for the negative topic

jaspercat

Hi Ionica, can understand how you feel totally, sorry I haven't got any ideas about what to do, I just have a cry when I feel like it, alot of people will respond with better ideas, hope that you soon perk up a little love Jaspercatxx

annebr

Have you been to see your doc and told him how you feel? It might help and he could maybe prescribe something to help you through?

I am sure someone will be along with some more advice.

anne

valval

sorry can not help but wish you well is it the job or arther which is making you feel like this

elnafinn

Hi there

I am sorry that you are depressed. Please do not apologise, there is no need. How much time have you had off sick? Should you perhaps be having more time off ? I know you have had issues at work which will not help matters at all. When you use the word "depressed" - how depressed are you? Is it a matter of a visit to your gp to talk about things and perhaps a referral to a counsellor or a talk about other kinds of medication for you to ease the pain you are experiencing?

Thank goodness, I have never suffered from depression to date, for which I am so grateful, only feeling down for a day or two but then I bounce back. I am sorry I cannot be of more help, but I am sure others will call in who can.

Do look after yourself though, that is the most important thing, above all else.

Elna x

psyart

Hi - I agree with above comments
1 - dont appologize as we all get depressed as this is such a horrid thing to deal with.
2 - you need to talk to someone - I have been down and spoke to my doctor who helped me a lot.
3 - do you have to go back to work??? can you take a few more days off??

hugs are coming your way ((((())))) and take care

louise xx

lorica

I've not actually had anytime off, at the moment im struggling to walk and stand up straight, and the thought of working tomorrow...... My GP knows about the depression. But as my GP is excellent its hard to get an appointment to see him.

Mark

marion1952

Dear Mark

Sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time.. it's really hard when you have to go into work feeling like this and no-one at work really appreciates what you are going through!.. Have you started treatment for your arthritis ?

Marion

poppy30

Sorry to hear that you are feeling low.

I have experienced depression in the past (due to living with the pain and frustration that arthur brings into our lives!) and found that talking about my feelings to GP and Rheumy nurse really helped (my ever-patient husband is also a great listener!!). I did go on a waiting list for counselling but it was ridiculously long and I felt ok by the time my appointment came around so declined it (probably not the best decision I ever made but luckily things turned out ok for me without specific counselling :oops: )!!!

Please don't "bottle-up" these emotions as I have done this previously and I can tell you that it doesn't work :shock: !!! There are many sources of support out there and the good people on this forum are amazing and have helped me through some of my darkest times..... thanks guys !!

Hope you feel brighter soon.

Poppy x

skezier

Hi Lorica,

Sorry our feeling rough at the mo. A ((( ))) and a hope tomorrow will be a better day for you. Could you just take a few days off and well I also found years back I fell apart and couldn't cope with feeling ill, hurting etc and ended up seeing a councillor and for me it really helped. Sometimes the fears take over and my old councillor helped me to keep them with in the ranges of reality cus I was going to such far fetched places with the what will happens. I really hope you get a good night and I think a few days off might help you for a min. Take care and another ((( ))) Cris x

elnafinn

Hi Mark

It is a vicious circle isn't it? You feel better, as you say in a previous posting when at home, but work really takes it out of you. What with people noticing there and making remarks that will not be helping you one iota either. Am I right in thinking that you have gout but have not got a firm diagnosis for,PsA? Perhaps when that is sorted, your meds may change and the situation take a turn for the better. Would it be possible for you to book a few days "holiday" from work, in this better weather, although I understand that is not suiting you either at the moment, to take it easier. Could you call your GP for a chat or leave a message for him to call you, as he is so popular and appointments are few and far inbetween?

Elna x

Wonkylegs

HI Mark

I know all too well how difficult it is to deal with the double whammy of arthritis and depression, and how tough it is to know sometimes which is the true cause of how we are feeling.

I would second the advice others have given you to talk to your GP.

IN addition, recently I found the BBC Headroom site, and there is a lot of information on different types of depression and how to recognise and deal with it. you might find this page useful
http://www.bbc.co.uk/headroom/wellbeing/guides/depression.shtml

there are lots of different activities to do on the site that can help too.

hope that is some help.

hugs
WOnky

sjohns015

Hey Mark,

Sometimes when we are in that black hole and it seems as though there is no way out, there are many hands reaching down to help you with your climb. They're there, but it is dark remember and you may not be able to see them. Take a deep breath, and reach for the fresh air my friend. Look up and look forward, and give yourself the time to come back out.

Please don't think that you're alone in this, you're not. You can see from the replies that you're not. Yes, your Dr may be a busy person, but hey, you'll be waiting forever if you don't make that appointment

Something we used to do when we were kids..... look into a mirror for as long as you can whilst smiling at yourself - seriously! We used to fall about laughing - I've done it on my own too and it still works - try it (and that goes for everyone else too! lol)

Keep going, don't give up, and if you can't keep your chin up, you may borrow one of mine as I have a couple spare

woodbon

Hi, It sounds as if you could do with some time of work, you can sign yourself off for 7days before you need a certificate from the doc, mabe in the mean time you could get an appointment with him and see what he has to say.

I understand what you mean, the depression comes when you have pain, the pain gets worse when you'r depressed, and so on and on. I know I go thier quite a bit! You sound like you do need help to break the cycle you've got on. Its not easy to do yourself.

Take care and I hope you feel better soon, love Sue

lorica

A little update, went to see my GP now been signed off work, and i failed or passed which everway you look at it, a depression test!!!! No going to see a counsellor!

dorcas

that is good news Mark
it will give you time and if you can get counselling that might be so very helpful.
work is not the priority.
take care
Iris x