Depression

[jennyjoan]

After suffering from the blow to my head I am now suffering from deep depression with headaches and worry. Also the lump whilst not as big is still there. Am suffering from extreme anxiety and definitely loss of more deafness.

I had to make a call two weeks ago to the audiology department re "everything" but I couldn't hear the options. Another friend is calling tomorrow to try and make an appointment tomorrow. The other neighbour/friend who done all has finally left and so I can't call on her. In fact she rang me last night to says she has had a fall in her daughter's house where she is currently residing.

Jesus I honestly don't know where I am at all.

[Hazlinny]

Maybe an appointment with your GP is on the cards, jj.x

[jennyjoan]

no - no GP - too hard to get. but thanks hazlinny

[Pooka1950]

What else can you do though? That lump should be checked out and maybe the GP surgery can help with the audiology issue.

[jennyjoan]

thanks the lump is there from November 2022 - I was told to go to A&E but couldn't bear sitting on the hard metal seats.

[Sqad]

jenny......you are depressed because you have had a head injury and this is quite common.

The lump on you head is not significant and playing no part in your clinical state...it is almost certainly a subperiosteal blood clot and is no big deal.

You depression is a big deal and whether you want to or not, if it entails hassle, you need to get medical advice and treatment.

That's it jenny...in a nutshell.

[barry1010]

No advice but sorry you are so low. Take note of Sqad.

[rowanwitch]

It's the depression that makes it seem too much hassle, when you are depressed the simplest tasks can seem impossible. But ( I wish I could double underline and embolden the next bit) making yourself do them even if it takes all day is a step towards recovery. It's not a case of trying to pull yourself together, just of getting help. If you are drowning even if you can't swim you will still try to get to a rope or a lifebelt. Trying to get through to a doctor is exactly the same.

[murraymints]

what Rowan said..good advice..

[lady-janine]

Please follow the advice given by Sqad and Rowan. You really need medical help and should seek it asap. Please.

[Redhelen72]

Jenny I have offered before and I am offering again, I will come and make the call to your GP and then drive you there. Or if you prefer I will take you to A&E.
But you need to do something

[Khandro]

Listen to sqad jenny, we are so fortunate to have his expert opinion on AB (&all for free!)

[barry1010]

JJ, you need a friend and RedHelen is kindly offering you practical help and support. Please accept the help and take the first step to getting better.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for your answers - as I said I do have a friend coming today at 2pm to make calls for me and I will see what she says.

[MissTerious2]

Jenny, I am badly depressed and anxious being disabled and now suffering after effects because of Sepsis in November. I realise what you are going through, but you must do something about it. The 111 service has been very good to me. It has a mental health service which is confidential and doesn't involve your gp if you don't want it to. There's help for you out there.

And I stress I felt just the same as you about seeking proper help.

Love Lottie x

[Barsel]

Lottie, I think JJ is hard of hearing and finds it difficult to use the phone and that is why she is hoping her friend will help her out with this.
Also, when you are suffering from depression (as you probably know) you know you have to do certain things but you really can't be bothered, especially if you are having a bad day.
JJ, your depression will not go away by itself so one way or another, you need help and it's down to you which way you want to go about it. I hope you manage to get the help you need. xx

[MissTerious2]

Barsel I have suffered with anxiety and depression for years and years and never shown it. People think I'm confident and cheerful but far from it. At the moment I am at the end of my tether. Post Sepsis Syndrome is awful. I forgot about Jennys deafness. Hopefully her friend will help.

[Redhelen72]

The long and short of it is you need to go to the GP.
Get your friend to phone and make and appointment and explain that you need to see someone ASAP

[choux]

That was a very kind offer, Redhelen. x

[anneasquith]

Jenny, so much good advice and kindness shown to you. 1 step although so difficult, will help you . Be kind to yourself.

[Barsel]

It was very kind of Redhelen to help you JJ.
I think you should seriously think about this offer from her.