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

Hi all I’m suffering from depression. Can anyone recommend anything please.

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

Don't know what factors in your life are troubling you but when I feel down I just concentrate on the small things I appreciate in life. For example, having coffee in the garden in the morning or lying with my cats on the grass. Hope you find the small things in your life.

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

Alot of communties have walk in clinics fir all firms of mental health. I know Bridgend has the Arc. Not sure whats in your area. A Dr can diagnose what form you are suffering. Theres so many out there. Medication can help but thst depends what your Dr says..chatting to someone in the mental health field can really help you. Trust me you are not alone here lovely xx

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By *ve 66Woman
over a year ago

Blackwood


"Hi all I’m suffering from depression. Can anyone recommend anything please."

Think admitting it and talking is a great help. Well done you. Here if you need a chat.

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

Hi eve just tried to message you but I’m blocked x

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By *urgen666Man
over a year ago

bridgend

Very strong of you to admit it. To be honest am I in denial. I sit and mull over things. Stop for coffee on way home from work which is less than a mile away. Enjoy just the me switch off time and get easily frustrated. I don’t know if it is or am I just me

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

I wouldn't advise being on here if you're fragile, unless you're only looking to chat in forums. It messes with your head at the best of times. Here if you need to chat mate

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


"Hi all I’m suffering from depression. Can anyone recommend anything please."

Been there mate, it's not fun is it? I find getting out of the square box i.e home and out for long walks in the countryside helps the mind. First port of call should be your GP though they may offer some form of counseling, meditation or medication. As said earlier admitting to yourself that you are suffering is your biggest step. Hopefully you will have family and friends that you can confide in. A trouble shared is a trouble halved so they say. Anyway best of lucjk and keep your chin up there's always light at the end of the tunnel

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


"I wouldn't advise being on here if you're fragile, unless you're only looking to chat in forums. It messes with your head at the best of times. Here if you need to chat mate"

Most of fab suffer some sort of mental issue I can tell You!

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


"Hi all I’m suffering from depression. Can anyone recommend anything please."

It's difficult really as what helps one person may not help another. Be practical about it, if you find something that makes you feel better, do more of it. Some people benefit from medication, others from counselling, others from neither.

I suffered post natal depression after my 2nd and 3rd babies and live with anxiety and paranoia. I have tried medication etc but I can honestly say the only thing that has made a signifigant difference to me is regular exercise. It hasn't gotten rid of it but has helped me cope with it and gives me motivation to get through each day. Pushing myself to go to work, keep busy with my kids and maintain a good routine helps keep my mind busy and to maintain a reasonable level of sanity. Most important of all, look after yourself. Do things at your own pace and just take things one day at a time. Pob lwc

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


"Hi all I’m suffering from depression. Can anyone recommend anything please.

It's difficult really as what helps one person may not help another. Be practical about it, if you find something that makes you feel better, do more of it. Some people benefit from medication, others from counselling, others from neither.

I suffered post natal depression after my 2nd and 3rd babies and live with anxiety and paranoia. I have tried medication etc but I can honestly say the only thing that has made a signifigant difference to me is regular exercise. It hasn't gotten rid of it but has helped me cope with it and gives me motivation to get through each day. Pushing myself to go to work, keep busy with my kids and maintain a good routine helps keep my mind busy and to maintain a reasonable level of sanity. Most important of all, look after yourself. Do things at your own pace and just take things one day at a time. Pob lwc "

Couldn't agree more, exercise really is a great way to make your self fell good. It might be hard to motive at the start but once you have momentum its great. Try going for a long run ever other day, and don't worry about your performance. If you want to stop and walk do it, I sometimes just stop and sit in the park if its nice

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By *itanium40Man
over a year ago

swansea ish

You all ways have the option of phoning 111 as they have mental health nurses on the end of the phone 24/7 it’s a really good service. I have had to use them myself and found just talking to them a big help

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By *3xymamaWoman
over a year ago

Uptown Top Ranking

Mindfulness and meditation are helpful. They teach to live in the here and now. Not think about yesterday, tomorrow but what is going on in the moment. Try and change the way you do things. It makes you think differently. Such as, if you always put your right leg in jeans first, try putting your left leg first. It really does make you stop and think about what you're doing. A lot of things we do are learnt behaviours. Just small things will help. Also things holistic therapies can be helpful too...

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

Thanks all for all the advice. Iv now booked an appointment with my gp

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


"Thanks all for all the advice. Iv now booked an appointment with my gp "

Thanks a brilliant start. I think more suffer from mental health then you could ever imagine xx

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By *atty_loves_curvesMan
over a year ago

South Wales


"Hi all I’m suffering from depression. Can anyone recommend anything please."

Your far from alone. Admitting how you feel is a great first step and glad to hear that you've booked and appointment with your GP.

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

Second MissP69 exercise is the only thing that seems to keep my mental health in check. To the point I can feel the anxiety rising if I’ve not hit the gym for a few days.

Have used medication on/off for years and it’s why I often hide profile.

Hope that doctor’s appointment is successful and that you feel better soon!

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By *wansplaymateMan
over a year ago

swansea

Think your really brave to admit it and your doing the right thing by being open about it .so many people suffer in silence needlessly, and whilst talking about it may not be the answer for everyone it does highlight a problem faced by many and makes us all more understanding and likely to ask for help ourselves . It's also a testimony to all the amazing people on here that we all wish you the best and hope your appointment works out for you

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By *ittykat76Woman
over a year ago

Plymouth

I suffer from severe depression and anxiety and possibly PTSD so here if you need a chat. My mental health is in decline as I type this. I know how lonely it can be and no one seems to care x

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By *ingAlMan
over a year ago

hereford

exercise helps a lot, especially running, its like drug with no bad side effects, can be addictive though

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By *e and my bagMan
over a year ago

battersea


"Thanks all for all the advice. Iv now booked an appointment with my gp "

Hi mate I myself suffer with depression the hardest part is opening up to people you know it is easy to speak on here and it does help.

You don’t have to speak to family or friends just find a person if you feel comfortable then talk.

I stopped one day when I was really low I was on a bridge ready to jump. A homeless man quite young stoped and talked to me the first thing he said to me was if you jump your pain will disappear but your friends and family’s pain will be double and last a long time in there harts

Let’s have a coffee I managed to get enough for one you can have it.

Now he’s my best friend I’ve made a successful business and he is now managing it.

I still have my down days but then I remember the good days go for a walk and coffee I’m sorted.

Keep your head as high as you can and most of all don’t bottle it up

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

It's not a good place to be, be honest with people and you'll be surprised. I've gone through hell the last week or so and even too the brink. If you need a chat I'm always here otherwise call the Samaritans they're an awesome service who'll help in which they can. You are not alone. X

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

I would like to thank everyone that’s taken the time an effort to give me advice and also messaging me. I can’t thank you all enough. Iv got gp appointment next Monday. Thanks again

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By *oxboxMan
over a year ago

traveling threw hit me up


"Hi all I’m suffering from depression. Can anyone recommend anything please."
been struggling my self last couple weeks had bit help of here but think need more but won’t ask so my advise is ask for help do as I say not do good luck

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By *erri AnneTV/TS
over a year ago

Shannon and Costa Blanca

Been there and currently feeling it all catching up on me again.

But saying is the start and best to say it to your GP

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By *ay rickMan
over a year ago

cardiff

My father suffered with it after an accident at work years ago....before it was ok to say you felt this way...awful thing to see...I do think it's to readily used when just going through a tough time though as the real thing as total hell

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

Exercise seems to be the only thing that keeps mine in check.

I had to get medical help for a bit just to stabilise myself though (despite being adamant I didn't want to take tablets).

Being outdoors and being with my dog also help

Pob lwc

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

Well and truly in the midst of this right now, have been for a while and it is costing me friendships and causing me to make bad decisions as my judgement is not as it could be, or is that an excuse, who knows. The belief that there is no way to improve the situation is the hardest hurdle of all to overcome.

I will, in time, always do. Usually when there is something to distract me from it all and before I realise it I have swept everything under the rug for a while only to begin the cycle all over again.

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

First port of call should be your GP. A good online resource is mood gym (goog le it). I would recomment taking a step back from here. It really isnt a good place if you are feeling delicate. Good luck.

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

I've had some really good support from Fab friends & some of their suggestions have really helped, despite my initial scepticism. Listening to frequencies & reading the Chimps Paradox has helped me to chill out & accept events in my life. Whilst I wouldn't recommend this to others, stopping all medications has been the real turning point for me, now I'm more successful at dealing with the cause. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those Fab friends who have listened, been there & accepted my stormy moods, it's invaluable having accepting people around. This isn't such a bad place to be when things are bad, it's just the nasty minded few who bring the place down. But hey, karma & all that, what goes around comes around...hopefully X

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By *mooth Operator 07Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys

Well done for being strong and admitting to yourself, mentally things are not good. I think everyone on here who have provided so much love and support, have suffered or know someone with emotional difficulties. You have taken the first step, talked about it with other fabbers, i doubt you personally know them. Dont underestimated you're bravey, that takes a lot. I can only suggest what most people have said. Exercise, eat well, walks are just amazing, particularly coastal walks, mindfulness or humbleness and appreciate the small things on life. Or visit organizations like Mind,it worked for me.

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By *ar-Some CoupleCouple
over a year ago

from somewhere glittery & sparkly

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


"Well done for being strong and admitting to yourself, mentally things are not good. I think everyone on here who have provided so much love and support, have suffered or know someone with emotional difficulties. You have taken the first step, talked about it with other fabbers, i doubt you personally know them. Dont underestimated you're bravey, that takes a lot. I can only suggest what most people have said. Exercise, eat well, walks are just amazing, particularly coastal walks, mindfulness or humbleness and appreciate the small things on life. Or visit organizations like Mind,it worked for me. "

You hit the mail on the head about appreciating the small things in life, the simple pleasures rather than high ideals & even higher expectations.

I know many of my Fab friends personally, that's how they become true friends

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By *mooth Operator 07Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys


"Well done for being strong and admitting to yourself, mentally things are not good. I think everyone on here who have provided so much love and support, have suffered or know someone with emotional difficulties. You have taken the first step, talked about it with other fabbers, i doubt you personally know them. Dont underestimated you're bravey, that takes a lot. I can only suggest what most people have said. Exercise, eat well, walks are just amazing, particularly coastal walks, mindfulness or humbleness and appreciate the small things on life. Or visit organizations like Mind,it worked for me.

You hit the mail on the head about appreciating the small things in life, the simple pleasures rather than high ideals & even higher expectations.

I know many of my Fab friends personally, that's how they become true friends "

Im glad you have good friends on fab, its nice to share and hear serious issues that effects us all. For me im loving the positivity from fabbers, sharing the love and advising individuals they are not on their own. I like this a lot.

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By *3xymamaWoman
over a year ago

Uptown Top Ranking


"Well done for being strong and admitting to yourself, mentally things are not good. I think everyone on here who have provided so much love and support, have suffered or know someone with emotional difficulties. You have taken the first step, talked about it with other fabbers, i doubt you personally know them. Dont underestimated you're bravey, that takes a lot. I can only suggest what most people have said. Exercise, eat well, walks are just amazing, particularly coastal walks, mindfulness or humbleness and appreciate the small things on life. Or visit organizations like Mind,it worked for me.

You hit the mail on the head about appreciating the small things in life, the simple pleasures rather than high ideals & even higher expectations.

I know many of my Fab friends personally, that's how they become true friends

Im glad you have good friends on fab, its nice to share and hear serious issues that effects us all. For me im loving the positivity from fabbers, sharing the love and advising individuals they are not on their own. I like this a lot."

We can be a very supportive group. I've had support from several fabbers who have become very good friends too

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

To all those in need of mental health first call your go. Second see if you have a local crisis team. If totally feeling unsafe, ie suicidal attend your local a and e. If not go out side of your home and call police. I see people self harm and kill themselves in my job. I attend care team support. Please op get help.

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By *amaicanmasseurMan
over a year ago

Brecon

Good morning.. Depression is often the result of untreated stress and true massage releases the the mind and body of stress which un-cloudes the mind.If you need to talk about your issues over a brew please come say hi..I may be able to help.

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By *mooth Operator 07Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys


"Good morning.. Depression is often the result of untreated stress and true massage releases the the mind and body of stress which un-cloudes the mind.If you need to talk about your issues over a brew please come say hi..I may be able to help."

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

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By *ymru_taffsMan
over a year ago

newport

Can I ask what area your from, I ma have some advice for you. Feel free to pm me.

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

**cannot stress this message enough**This is a reminder that my house is a safe zone. Kettle can be on in minutes. Text me, ring me, anything. I will be there. I can be a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to listen as there is nothing worse than being alone and depressed ??

It really is ok, to not be ok. ??

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

Thanks for all the help and support and the advice all.

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


"Thanks for all the help and support and the advice all. "
I suffer from anxiety depression and panic attacks and it can all start off from the simplest things not sleeping till early hours leaving me over tierd after a week or so mite lead to over thinking paranoia think people's looking at me talking about me or is there something on me or even that I can't breath there lumps on me I am going to die there's always something wrong that plays over and over in my mind and then I always wanna sleep and my home is the comfort place so always wanna be there to scares to go out I was in bed for over a year to scared to go to the toilet you ain't alone mate there are people who cares no matter what beat thing to do is go to bed at proper times try and eat the best you can not to much shit as much as you don't want to force your self out doors walks and meets friends and do what your mind tells you that you can't the more u give up on one thing it goes on and on and on till you can't do nothing at all also if on meds don't miss days always keep up to your dose and days really hope you see this and it helps u or others it's no fun and games and you can never understand it unless you got it no books no videos or nothing will show anyone how it feels

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By *elshbuilder67Man
over a year ago

Aberdare

Been there, talk, get out meet people, do things you enjoy, talk, you are not alone, despite what your anxiety tells you there are people who understand and can help, talk, don't spend hours or days alone get out and about, try an art or craft class it's that time of year they're starting or just started meet new people and talk

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

Precisely why I forced myself out last night.....

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


"Precisely why I forced myself out last night..... "

Ditto & it was a good start that we will continue tomorrow, the PMD n Peachy self help road trip X

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