Depression

[berniecuddles]

how do you start to deal with depression ? last week or so began to feel really down very unlike me not sleeping very, well loss of appetite, very lethargic.
ok im out of work at the moment and wife works all day,sitting here on my own definitely not helping me one bit, applied for 6 jobs in last few days all this not helping my diabetes one bit, got bit tearful sat morning have no idea why at all? just don't understand where this has come from and i hate it.

[berniecuddles]

thank you all, doctor phoned me made an emergency appointment to see her 9.20am tomorrow

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry to hear you are so down Bernie - but understandable if you are usually a busy person. Time and the future hangs heavy on your mind.

Great advice given above too - glad you are getting to speak to GP so soon.

Take care.x

[berniecuddles]

thanks mamya xxx

[ladyalex]

Sorry to hear of your troubles, bernie....depression is the pits.
Glad you are seeing the GP so soon. That should help, whatever they suggest.

Try to establish some sort of routine for yourself so that you get up about the same time each day, get washed , dressed etc then set small achievable goals for yourself like walking to the shop for a paper, clearing the washing up, whatever you are pretty sure you can do without over-doing things.
Lack of energy and lack of 'oomph' are , unfortunately, all part of depression, so you have to try to make yourself do things whether you 'want ' to or not.
Slowly, slowly, though.
All the best.

[berniecuddles]

been to docs and saw diabetic nurse had some good chats had all blood test done for diabetes side of things going back next tuesday for results see how i am doc reluctant to start on ante depressants yet will know more next week applying for loads of jobs as we speak thanks again for listening

[tonyav]

Good luck with your job search, bernie.

[berniecuddles]

cheers m8

[Captain2]

You sound a bit more positive there bernie - keep going my son!

[berniecuddles]

yes captain had good chat at docs thx

[tonyav]

Yes, I thought that to, C'ptan.

[Psybbo]

Good luck Bernie, and hugs xxx

[berniecuddles]

thx pysbbs that helps xxx

[mrs_overall]

Good luck lovely bernie. We are always here for you xx

[berniecuddles]

thx mrs o xxx

[ladyalex]

You do sound much more positive today, bernie....that's good.
Keep plugging away at things and do try to remember not to be hard on yourself.
The odd treat , whatever a treat is for you, wouldn't go wrong either. (Be careful if it is alcohol, though. That doesn't help when you are down.)

[anna1133]

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through such a painful time. From experience I advise to go to the doctor ASAP and get pills or medication to relieve you. Try to relax and if necessary go on holiday. Don't think to much about those jobs because that's gonna give you a lot of stress. Maybe theres something going on thats bothering you? You could also visit a counsoller. Try some sleeping pills also. If you get time please check out my latest question. All the best with whatever you chose to do Bernie :)

[anna1133]

Remember you are not alone x:)

[berniecuddles]

just thought i'd say quick hello had interview for a job this morning and i got it, its part time exactly what i wanted so well happy thx to you all once again

[mazie]

Brilliant news cuddly one.... A big hug from me xxx :o)

[berniecuddles]

thx mazie ohh nice hug x