FabSwingers.com forum: Fed up with depression

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I know there are a few fellow forum members who suffer bipolar/manic depression but today I was happy had an ok day at work but tonight I just feel really bloody peeved off, I know the rain ain't helping and I hope I wake up happier tomorrow

I know we all get like that sometimes

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I have rapid cycle bi polar so i can empathize with you. Today hasnt been a bad day for me though. Hope some decent sleep helps you, im always worse when i dont sleep

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'm not bi polar but do empathise with the depression bit. I hope you feel better soon.

Have you looked at the expressive writing stuff?

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By *oxerjoshleeMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

Keep smiling the sun is meant to be making an appearance tomorrow

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

I suffer with depression and the weather isnt helping Im sorry you feel down.try get a good sleep maybe the sun will shine tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sleep is a key factor, try and turn off and hopefully tomorrow will be a better day Xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I think I will do thanks folks for your replies xxxxx

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about depression ..we have a fb who suffers from this and it can be a totally debilitating disease .. you would get a lot more understanding from many folks if you had a plaster cast on your arm and they could actually see the problem .. wish you all the best and feel free to mail us if you ever need a chat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know there are a few fellow forum members who suffer bipolar/manic depression but today I was happy had an ok day at work but tonight I just feel really bloody peeved off, I know the rain ain't helping and I hope I wake up happier tomorrow

I know we all get like that sometimes "
You on meds?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When you wake up tomorrow, set yourself a little task... When you've done it, look at it as a little victory....

Simple things to perk up a down day...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When you wake up tomorrow, set yourself a little task... When you've done it, look at it as a little victory....

Simple things to perk up a down day...

I like this

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Shame anyone who wears such a pretty hat feels down in the dumps . I think you look cute . Hope that cheers you up xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am not bipolar but have suffered bouts of depression over the years. I know it sounds simple, but I have found a PMA (hardest thing in the world when depressed and breathing seems pointless, I know!), good diet and regular exercise do work. Also, I find perspective is a great thing - there is always someone worse off than you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Am not bi polar but have suffered from depression on an off since I was 16 . I have learnt to deal with it, it doesn't stop it but I do understand it now , if that makes sense

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have BPD and depression is some thing I fight each and evey day . I am loving the set a little job each day and once you have done it look at it as a victory thing . Think I might use that my self . Now just need to find the will power to get out of bed x

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

I don't suffer from depression, but did start to find that during the winter I didn't feel so bubbly.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I don't suffer from depression, but did start to find that during the winter I didn't feel so bubbly."

Same here. I like the sun. And my vitamin D. I know someone who has occasional bouts of depression and she stays in bed a lot. I always want to cheer her up but she won't see me when she's like that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've typed, retyped, deleted and started again with this post, I don't want to sound patronizing.

I want to offer my support to everyone suffering from depression, I don't suffer from but have seen the effect it can have, so wish you all the happiness in the world.

The idea about little day by day tasks with rewards sounds like a great idea.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I know we all get like that sometimes You on meds?"

Yes I take venlafaxine and carbamazepine

Makes me sleepy but does work but I get those days when I'm just want to sleep and hide but coming on here on the forums actually helps

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When you wake up tomorrow, set yourself a little task... When you've done it, look at it as a little victory....

Simple things to perk up a down day...

I like this

So true and got dad for dinner so attempting a homemade lemon cheesecake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

carbamazepine is an anti epileptic, why do you take that ? They have a fairly high side effect of causing depresion in the first place.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"carbamazepine is an anti epileptic, why do you take that ? They have a fairly high side effect of causing depresion in the first place."

As its also used for manic depression been on it years now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"carbamazepine is an anti epileptic, why do you take that ? They have a fairly high side effect of causing depresion in the first place."

Carbamazepine (CBZ) (Tegretol, Equetro) is an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as well as trigeminal neuralgia. It is also used off-label for a variety of indications, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, phantom limb syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, paroxysmal extreme pain disorder, neuromyotonia, intermittent explosive disorder, borderline personality disorder, Myotonia congenita and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Like other anticonvulsants, intrauterine exposure is associated with spina bifida[1] and neurodevelopmental problems.[2]

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By *pecifically1Woman
over a year ago

Hull

"When you wake up tomorrow, set yourself a little task... When you've done it, look at it as a little victory....

Simple things to perk up a down day...

I like this

So true and got dad for dinner so attempting a homemade lemon cheesecake "

Little wins..make all the difference

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just been officially diagnosied with depression but I've known for years I suffer from it. However I'm now learning how to deal with it. For me I try to listen to a song or two that I know will have me dancing and signing along. Usually Katy perry for some odd reason lol firework especially. Muse songs can be very uplifting, hurricanes and butterflies makes me feel like I can take on the world. Breathing is an amazing tool, I've been taught the 9:11 pattern. Breathe in slowly for the count of 9, breathe out slowly for the count of 11. It makes a difference. Slow controlled breathing is an awesome trick. And lastly exercise. Even just a five minute stomp around the block. Fresh air and sunshine (if we have any) really helps. But even a walk in the wind and the rain can help. For me a walk on a beach cures everything. Just unfortunate I moved from a seaside town to the dead centre of the uk lol but I make do with a walk round some lakes if I can

And to all of us sufferers , remember we are never alone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lost my job in february and March was a struggle to find new work, rent and money for bills. My advice is to tell someone, family or close friends, that you're not happy. I think if I hadn't put my sadness to someone that I could have fallen into deeper into a place I didn't want to be and basically just given up.

In April, I'm working. Got some freelance opportunities and hopefully get chosen for some fun, well-paid weekend opportunities.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hi really hope your felling better as i know how you feel but things do get better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I lost my job in february and March was a struggle to find new work, rent and money for bills. My advice is to tell someone, family or close friends, that you're not happy. I think if I hadn't put my sadness to someone that I could have fallen into deeper into a place I didn't want to be and basically just given up.

In April, I'm working. Got some freelance opportunities and hopefully get chosen for some fun, well-paid weekend opportunities.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Ive removed posts making assumptions about why people may or may not have been banned from the site (including my own response). Not for speculation in the forum sorry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive removed posts making assumptions about why people may or may not have been banned from the site (including my own response). Not for speculation in the forum sorry.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I think sharing the commonality of with living with depression is good. But I will always say, be wary of all you expose about yourself, there are those who seek the vulnerable.

May all who battle, win over time.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think sharing the commonality of with living with depression is good. But I will always say, be wary of all you expose about yourself, there are those who seek the vulnerable.

May all who battle, win over time."

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