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Hi, I'm new here

kiwibird — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 23:46:23 GMT

Hello

Just wanting to connect with people going through depression like me. It's been 6 months now and I'm really struggling. I have two children and not much support. The mornings are terrible. I have started medication but after 6 weeks the depression is worse so now coming off the meds. I'm normally a confident and happy person, but this has taken over my life and I find it hard to go to work and do normal things.

Hi, I'm new here

MickeyM — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 23:58:44 GMT

Hello, kiwibird, and welcome!

Ive found these forums a wonderful source of support and encouragement, just like you said-to connect with others. It's oddly reassuring that our experiences with anxiety and depression are felt by others-somehow it de-mystifies anxiety and depression. Just the knowledge that you're not alone with these feelings really helps. We're not 'broken', we're human.

Sounds like you need to see your GP again to discuss your medication. It has to be right for you.

Mickey

Hi, I'm new here

kiwibird — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 00:39:47 GMT

Thanks so much for your reply MickeyM. It does reassure me to know I'm not the only one going through this, as it does feel very lonely. I go back to my GP in two weeks to start a new medication.

Hi, I'm new here

MickeyM — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:48:05 GMT

Hi there!

have you seen your GP?

Hope you're doing ok