This Is Me Being Serious

[Tilly2]

I know I don't usually post serious things but this is not asking for jokey answers.

For the last three months or so, I have had this horrible feeling of what I can only describe as 'impending doom' I have this constant feeling that something catastrophic is going to happen in my life and I can't shake it off.

I wake at night and it's there, this constant 'worry' It's at the back of my mind all the time. My life is very pleasant, I have no obvious troubles or anxieties, apart from my dog being poorly on occasions.

Is it some kind of 'mild' form of depression?

[grasscarp]

Tilly I used to get this and it was there when I woke in the mornings. It disappeared when I was on the Omega 3 trial. I feel so good now that after the trial finished I straight away brought more and now feel constantly ok. This may be no use to you but just thought I would mention how things changed for me.

[cupid04]

It happens to us all at some point, it's called getting older. And the dark wintery months don't help either. Have a nice bubbly scented bath and imagine yourself on a tropical island with your loved one.xx Hope you shake off the doldrums soon.

[Tilly2]

Thank you both.xx
Maybe it is age related and seasonal, cupid but I don't feel down or depressed. I am just certain that something bad is going to happen.

Grassy, I do take cod liver oil tablets. Are they as effective or should I try some specific Omega 3 tablets?

[Tilly2]

What sort of specialist, Triggs?

[Psybbo]

Tilly, when life is good, I am constantly waiting for the axe to fall xxx

[AB Editor]

General existential dread I'd assume :)

I'd suggest a break from routine, whatever it might be.

[Tilly2]

You know what I mean then, sibs. Does it keep you awake at night?

[Sqad]

Tilly....your first port of call should be your GP and ask him if a blood test to measure your thyroid hormones was appropriate as this could be a manifestation of an under active thyroid.

[cupid04]

Wake up your other half and have a chin wag!!!!!

[grasscarp]

I only know about specifically Omega 3 being mood enhancing and is said to be good for brain health. I never knew about this and only see now that this does appear on the internet. It was something that I experienced for myself unexpectedly.

[Psybbo]

Sometimes restless nights and strange dreams

[gness]

I went through the same thing a good while ago, Tilly. I know there may have been, in the past, reasons for mine but it was unusual for me not to cope and to be having these feelings.

I think I let it go too far but when it turned into a strange flatness that made me feel as if not only could I not be happy and react to good things I also felt that if the worst thing in my life were to happen I wouldn't care.

That made me see the GP and he was great....luckily he knew me well and knew this was way off for me. He explained about the chemicals in my body and why they were changing and affecting me in this way.

I tried some kind of cognitive therapy but believe it or not I am not good at talking and opening up....really....and it did no good so I had a course of Citalopram. That worked really quickly and made a huge difference.

So it could be a mild depression and, as I came to realise, it's very different to being down because something in your life is wrong....
Do chat to a good GP because the earlier you start to fix it the better.

Gx

[cupid04]

Sorry tilly, wasn't trying to make light of how you're feeling. Hope you get it sorted soon whatever you decide to do. xx

[Tilly2]

Ed, I had to google existential dread. That looks complicated.

Squad, thank you. I will go to the GP. I'll also google underactive thyroid.

Cupid, he's not asleep. He's not here.

[Tilly2]

Thank you all for your responses.
Obviously, I can't get out of this myself and need some help. I will see my GP and have a chat.

[cupid04]

Is hubby away working. Do you always sleep worse when he's away.
Nowhere to warm your tiny feet, lol! xx

[Tilly2]

No, cupid. He's playing in a bowls match. Gness is the one with tiny feet.

[Hopkirk]

How about a week away in glorious sunshine - if you can afford it.

[Tilly2]

That would be nice, Hopkirk. Thank you.