Feeling guilty about being depressed not working

[James75]

Hi I'm new to this forum. I have always had depression off and on my whole life

The last 4 weeks I seemed to slip badly into depression and anxiety breaking out in tears feeling i cant go on.

I went to the doctors he stated me on medication for depression and anxiety but the side effects are hard lack of sleep Et

I thought if i brought a puppy it would help... But its hard looking after him when you are soo low the teething the continuous energy barking and whimpering causing me grief. I FEEL i can't leave him and get additional anxiety i have guilt feelings all the time

My depression makes me tired i lay arround alot and feel the biggest guilt i used to have a career once but feel unable to face any work i just feel so quilty about everything i hate being lasy and have this black cloud in me

[James75]

Hi Mary I take them in the morning

[James75]

Thank you carol for your words

[James75]

Slowly Paul as you would understand You are always so kind and supportive to everyone I bet you a good Bloke

[Lost_Girl]

Hey James,

Over the course of my chronic illness and related depression and anxiety insomnia has been one of the worst side effects of the medication and illness.

One of the things my psychologist recommended is a guided body scan. You can find a link to one if you google palouse mindfulness. The link is on the menu on the left towards the bottom.

There are a number of other free resources there to assist with managing anxiety. If you are keen you can do the full course starting at week 1. I can't vouch for this because although my psych recommended it my mind has been too tired to get there.

I hope this might help.

Cheers,

Carol

You mentioned you have had depression on and off during your life.

[Cat1975]

I am in tears because i feel exactly the same james 😞

im not going so well tonight. Ive had a shower .. i realise i haven't eaten for almost 2 days.. im really lost

[Lost_Girl]

Hi Cat,

I am sorry to hear you're feeling so low. It's often quiet this time of night on the forums but you sound very low. Why don't you give the BB helpline a call on 1300 22 4636 and have a chat.

Having a shower can be a huge achievement, I know, I have been there too so well done Cat. Small steps are ok. Be kind to yourself.

I hope now you realise you haven't eaten you might be able to try a little something. Your body needs fuel to help fight your illness if you have depression, your post implies that you might.

Do you have a GP that you see Cat?hope to hear back from you soon. I am just getting sleepy myself but I will check in as soon as I can tomorrow.

Perhaps you'd consider writing an introduction thread too? This way you can let people know a little more about your story too and you'll get some extra support as well as from the lovely people here.

Kind thoughts,

Carol

[Cat1975]

Thankyou Carol 🙂

I will do that sweety thankyou 🙂

It just crushes me to see others who are going through the same thing and in a strange way i feel like im not so alone.. xxx

[Lost_Girl]

I know exactly what you mean Cat, that's how I felt when I first found these forums. I was feeling so lost and it really does help to know that you are not alone and others are going through the same.

Thinking of both you and James.

[James75]

Thankyou lost girl i will look that up. I get to the point that i become anxious going to bed then worring i wont sleep its a spiral one can get into

[JHT]

Some dogs bark a lot but others are very gentle and will almost never bark at their owner. You could try get a type of dog that has a very gentle temperament and all it would do it play with you and lick you, perhaps it might suit you better as it can be hard to deal with