Hi everyone - I've recently been diagnosed with sever depression (i already knew i had it but took a trip to the GP for me to finally admit it out aloud!) and have been browsing this page quite frequently since then. I have to say that when ever i have had a question or query regarding my meds (20mg Flu) i have gerneally found the answer on here!!
i was petrified about telling people about my diagnosis - ask any one and they will tell you that i am the most bubbly person they know, whom you wouldnt 'label' as depressed. And that's what scares me! I feel like such a fraud - i have spent sooooo long hiding this from other people that i feel guilty for admitting that it was all an act. Sometimes i fele like they think i'm making it all up! I just wondered if any one has had similar problems or if any one had any suggestions?
also - i dont know if any one else is experiencing this - but since i have been taking the flu i have developed the most awful cold!! and an horrendous snotty nose! Attractive i know....
any ways, best of to you all.
Ambz x
Hi Ambz,
it is difficult when you have been putting up an image for years. Although my family and a few close friends know of my diagnosis my work colleagues do not.
I feel a bit ashamed to admit to them that this big strong person, always in control, has a problem. Yet they know about the gallstones. Bizarre eh?
I don't know if there is an answer to this one as I don't intend to tell my lot unless forced.
As for the snotties, it could just be that now you are taking the flu you've relaxed a little and a bug you'd already picked up has gone \"wayhay\" and decided to attack while it has the chance.
Look after your self. You deserve it.
Lelly xx (fellow snotty)
Hi Lelly,
thanks for replying to my post - it's much appreciated.
I was advised to tell my bosses at work that i am taking Flu just in case i had any adverse reactions.
My closest friends were shocked - they thought was just down in the dumps and all admitted that they didnt think it was that serious. But i suppose half of the battle is admitting that you need help. I start some talking therapy next week so maybe that's something i can discuss then.
Have given in today and called in sick - my cold seems to be getting the better of me so i'm having a duvet day! Luckily my house mate is home so i can call on here for anything i need!!
Any way, take care, and thanks again.
Ambz xxx
Sometimes the best thing for you is a duvet day.
I hate taking days off sick but in truth, no one would thank you for sitting there sneezeng germs all over everyone and infecting the rest of the office. Also, if you keep warm and recover you will get over it quicker.
As far as telling the people you work with I think t is a god idea to talk it over with your therapist.
best of luck,
lelly xx
hi ambz
yes i can relate to you there i started taking fluoxetine 4 days ago and i am full up with a cold so i know how you feel
I feel the same, it has taken me years to admit I have a problem. I attempted suicide in my twenties and had no after care or councelling which might have dealt with the problem then. I dont know about anyone else but I always feel worse on holiday or other occasions where I should be really happy, but Im a good actress and nobody can tell how empty I feel inside. I am on my fourth day of flu 20mg and couldnt face work today as feeling a bit fuzzy headed and tired, I didnt sleep very well last night. I am now in my forties so hopefully things will slowly improve. Ive been offered councelling but dont feel ready yet.[/b]
Hey my snotty sisters!
I have been on flu for about 4 months & am currently in the process of coming off them & i too have cold like symptoms!!
I have put 3 stone on in the time i have been on them & gone from 8.5 stone to 11.5 size 8 to size 14! I'm not usually shallow but i am in the entertainment business & it has cost me work - we are often the proverbial clown people think we are funny etc & inside we are so low, i was put on it for grief & lets face it it wont make that go away so time to go it alone - good luck xxx
I so know how you feel - 46 female - everything in the world to feel good about, lovely husband (2nd one) lovely 9 yr daughter, good job, few money worries yet 2 months ago I had to admit to myself I have been suffering from depression for years, possibly kicking off as post natal when my daughter was 9months old, just coming out of that when she was 2.5 and her dad walked out and since then I have just locked down and coped and now life is almost routine and everything should be great - I can't cope anymore. It took me a few weeks to admit to family and friends I was on it - and their reaction tho rather concerned because of the rumours about Prozac was thank God - specially my Mum who has been pushng me to have some kind of therapy for last 3 years - saying I wasn't right - but hey who listens to their Mum ? Anyway 2ish months in and am beginning to get over the guilt and just accept I am where I am to the extent I proactively asked the GP for Therapy this week.
Reading this forum ALWAYS makes me feel better as I realise I am not alone and I am not mad ..... first time I have confident enough to respond to any posts so I must be making progress .....