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07-02-2021
01:12 PM
Approximately one year ago I got up to go to work and started crying for no reason. It really scared me and I just wasn't myself. Since I have had the same feeling just not back to that level.
I did see a doc, and after a few appointments did do a round of some low level antidepressants. As covid hit I missed appointments, but thought I was doing all right.
Lately come weekends they go one of two ways. I either plan massive jobs for me to do and before I know its Monday morning ready for work and I'm already fatigued. Or I literally move from bed to couch and mope around deep in my thoughts about why things aren't the way I want.
I have never been able to determine a trigger when this all began and it drives me nuts.
I havent talked to anyone about these issues as I always prefer any conversation or attention to be no where near me.
I did see a doc, and after a few appointments did do a round of some low level antidepressants. As covid hit I missed appointments, but thought I was doing all right.
Lately come weekends they go one of two ways. I either plan massive jobs for me to do and before I know its Monday morning ready for work and I'm already fatigued. Or I literally move from bed to couch and mope around deep in my thoughts about why things aren't the way I want.
I have never been able to determine a trigger when this all began and it drives me nuts.
I havent talked to anyone about these issues as I always prefer any conversation or attention to be no where near me.
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07-02-2021
05:17 PM
Hi, welcome
Many of us underestimate how much we need rest. As my therapist told me 32 years ago- "Tony, when are you going to stop saving the world"?
I had developed a major anxiety issue work related. I embarked upon curing myself and eventually I did just that but I had to learn to rest, do things in moderation and stop worrying.
Here is a few threads you can browse through. I'm not suggesting you have anxiety but in the second thread there is relaxation techniques to consider.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/anxiety/worry-worry-worry#qhCDHnHzvGGEbv8AAOnT_A
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/anxiety/anxiety-how-l-eliminated-it#qpS1gXHzvGGEbv8AAOnT_A
TonyWK
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07-02-2021
06:22 PM
Hi and welcome to beyond blue.
You could have a look at the K10 test on the beyond blue website. That was where I started.
My son has a medical condition that makes tired most of the time. But I am would think that you would have checked all that sort of stuff out before.
Why things are not the way I want is something I can understand. For me that centres around a discussion around values, missed opportunities, what ifs etc. None of which is helpful ... Those thoughts that is. But I am also trying to align things with my values as well.
I'd be happy to walk with you for a bit if you wanted to chat some more.
Tim
You could have a look at the K10 test on the beyond blue website. That was where I started.
My son has a medical condition that makes tired most of the time. But I am would think that you would have checked all that sort of stuff out before.
Why things are not the way I want is something I can understand. For me that centres around a discussion around values, missed opportunities, what ifs etc. None of which is helpful ... Those thoughts that is. But I am also trying to align things with my values as well.
I'd be happy to walk with you for a bit if you wanted to chat some more.
Tim
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