Depression

Keith3
Community Member

I have been battling PTSD, depression and anxiety since 2007.  Lately I have been getting angry at the smallest things.  I'm constantly upsetting my missus.  I'm seeing a psychologist but lately I have been missing sessions and telling my missus it's because of overtime, but it's really because I can't get motivated to go.  I have no friends and hate social situations.  I am starting to struggle to remember things.  I'm also struggling to understand things I'm told and things I read.  I'm struggling to spell words properly now.  I hate being like this.

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Sophie_M
Moderator
Moderator
Hi Keith3, 

Welcome back to the forums and thank you for sharing what has been going on for you. We can hear you've been going through a tough time, often when we are overwhelmed everything can feel like an effort but please know you are not alone with these feelings. We hope you find some comfort in sharing here and reading some of our community's posts, many of whom will be able to relate to what you’ve been through.  

Know that if you ever want to talk this through with one of the Beyond Blue counsellors, feel free to give us a call on 1300 22 4636, or reach out through Online Chat here. We are glad to hear you've been seeing a psychologist, we know it can be hard to attend these session at times and it could be worth discussing this with your psychologist, even via email if speaking on the phone seems like too much. They'll be able to offer some helpful advice, it might be worth pursuing telehealth sessions or session space out further apart to give yourself time to process.

Thank you for sharing and giving this community a chance to offer you their understanding and advice. Please be kind to yourself during this time. We’re here to listen and offer support, and you never know how your story might help someone else.  

Kind regards,  

Sophie M 

David35
Community Member

When you're depressed your subconscious mind is working overtime trying to solve whatever problem is bugging you. That is most likely why you have difficulty comprehending things. You're preoccupied. I've been there myself.