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Gaz1 — Fri, 04 May 2018 04:32:45 GMT

I find it hard to admit but i believe i have depression and anxiety. My GP has prescribed me anti-depressants and im on day 10 and my head is all over the place. I've been properly unemployed for about 2 years now and finding a new job is so daunting and difficult. This is my introduction.

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Speak Your Truth — Fri, 04 May 2018 04:42:09 GMT

Gaz I’m sorry you feel the way you do but it’s so good you joined the forum, so welcome - you will get a lot of support here from kind, patient, understanding people. I’m feeling zapped myself and really can’t say too much now - I’m too tired to sit on the sofa, holding the iPad in one hand and typing with the other.

i hope your doctor did tell you that it can take up to 6 weeks for anti-depressant medication to kick in so you need to be patient and weather this storm for a while yet. It’s not easy but you can do it.

Thinking of you, be gentle with yourself

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startingnew — Fri, 04 May 2018 05:38:09 GMT

Hello Gaz and welcome to the forums

well done on reaching you. are you seeing your gp on a regular basis to have your medication monitored and also for support? has she/he given you a mental healh care plan to see a psychologist (if your up for it)?

i find its important to have supports in place so you dont have to go it alone. there is help out there.

please keep talking to us here