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If you think you have an issue make an appointment with a doctor, or call Samaritans if it’s making you dangerously low.
I would say from experience Fab is not the place to be with depression especially if you have low self esteem.
Get help, talk to someone and leave fab for a bit |
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It took me a decade to admit to myself that I was depressed and the first thing I did was try to identify when it started. I didnt see a doctor until the feelings of suicide were unbearable, but I recommend speaking to your gp way before you get to this point. |
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Call samaritans as they can also give you numbers for organisations that can help you out, long term.
Just dont do anything stupid bcoz thete is hooe at the end of the tunnel, may not feel like it now but things will be ok & you will be ok too. Talk to someone 1st your gp then someone you know well & trust to have your back.
Take good care
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"It took me a decade to admit to myself that I was depressed and the first thing I did was try to identify when it started. I didnt see a doctor until the feelings of suicide were unbearable, but I recommend speaking to your gp way before you get to this point."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hey,
When you first recognised that you maybe suffering, what was your first step?
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Another vote for speak to your doctor.
Or maybe call or text one of the mental health helplines.  |
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I was hit with depression some years ago.
I had no idea at the time.
One morning it hit hard, I called work and explained to my boss that I couldn't face walking out of my door for any reason.
Her response was what helped me realise, when she said she had noticed a difference in me and asked if I thought it might be depression, then suggested I should perhaps speak to a doctor.
I did and was diagnosed with depression.
I've seen recognised the signs and try to take control of my thought process. |
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"Thank you everyone for the advice. Seems like calling a GP is the way forward.
Much love to all!"
sending best wishes....remember so many of us have been there and are dealing with it ...you are not alone .hope doctor sets you on right track x |
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By *an1978Woman
over a year ago
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Good that you are aware of a possible issue. Definitely worth talking to someone.
Fab can be an issue in the sense of the euphoria rush of a meet, then the crash of a no show etc, or even nonresponse at all can grind you down.
But certainly stick around here for general chat. Always someone about to talk about cake and such  |
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"Thank you everyone for the advice. Seems like calling a GP is the way forward.
Much love to all!"
Everyone suffers at different periods in their life as you can see from here there’s a few who understand too. You’ve made the hardest step that’s realising it, the next step is to make an appointment. You can do it and I wish you well |
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"Thank you everyone for the advice. Seems like calling a GP is the way forward.
Much love to all!sending best wishes....remember so many of us have been there and are dealing with it ...you are not alone .hope doctor sets you on right track x"
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"Thank you everyone for the advice. Seems like calling a GP is the way forward.
Much love to all!"
Talking therapies are good in conjunction with medication and I have found yoga to be very beneficial to me recently  |
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"Thank you everyone for the advice. Seems like calling a GP is the way forward.
Much love to all!"
It might also be worth checking if you have a local Man Down group or Andys Man Club. It can be helpful to know you're not alone in going through it.
Take care OP. It's a big step even realising how you're feeling |
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I didn’t know what it was until I split up with my kids mother. I spoke to her father and he told me to go to the doctors and tell them how I felt.
First step was the hardest,but best thing I ever did. And I’ve always been grateful to him for making me go there |
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The first thing that you need is someone to listen to you when you need them 24/7, they must not try to fix you, just be there for you.
I volunteered in mental health assisting in art therapy groups for five years and had my own depression. PM me if you want. I have also done basic counseling training. |
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Most GPs are quite aware of mental health issues these days, but you can always request to see a different GP if you feel you need to.
Samaritans are good in a crisis and there is Mind if you want to get information.
Most areas will have a NHS Wellbeing service of some sort, you can usually refer yourself to them directly, but if not then the GP will sort you out.
You can also look to see if there are any local support groups, they won't offer treatment but it can be another way to get advice from people who are going / have been through the same thing, though they are usually not qualified. |
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Gp was first port of call for me, they put my on anti depressants and referred me to community mental health team. In meantime I had to disclose medication to work due to the nature of my job and they also referred me to our occupational health department. The triage nurse there was the first to really get both barres of what was going on in my life and bless her heart, she must have been so out of her depth but she just kept on listening whilst I got it all out. I’m so grateful to her. |
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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago
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"Accepting you need help and not feeling a failure… talking to your gp… and any counsellors that can help "
Unfortunately they give you tablets that you struggle to get off unless you have very strong willpower! |
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over a year ago
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"Accepting you need help and not feeling a failure… talking to your gp… and any counsellors that can help
Unfortunately they give you tablets that you struggle to get off unless you have very strong willpower! "
I stopped taking mine. I can't remember when. When I find myself not able to control myself I still have access if I need them. |
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For anyone who might find visiting the GP tough, there are some good self-help options listed here.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/self-help-therapies/ |
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"Accepting you need help and not feeling a failure… talking to your gp… and any counsellors that can help
Unfortunately they give you tablets that you struggle to get off unless you have very strong willpower! "
They don’t always… |
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For most people with clinical depression, it's caused by chemical imbalance in the brain. It's not something self inflicted or caused by something someone has done. Doc will listen to your smpytoms and give you professional help. Also there's lots of informative vids on you tube (ted talks/ huberman lab) that break it down and help understand yourself better x |
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