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Hi I am 25 year old mum of a 16 month old son I have been suffering with depression for quite some time now and I need some help. I am at my wits end I do not know what to do anymore I went and saw a doctor who prescribed me anti depressants and shrugged it off as Post Natal depression I have had alot going on in the last few month with my partner being made redundant haveing to move interstate and lots of other things. I am finding it hard to function on a daily basis but I dont know where to turn i feel completley alone and think it would be better if I just was not here I feel embarrased to talk to anyone I just really need some advice I havnt dealt with this issue properly and its been ongoing for a very long time I am worried I will lose the plot shorlty I just need help I feel like I am screaming out to everyone around me but no one is hearing me.
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It's sad to see you like this, suffering and in pain. And I wish there was something I could do to help, honestly. I understand how you feel. Not being able to function, feeling as if no one is there for you. Feeling trapped, and being in pain 24/7. I hate it, as I'm sure you do too. But you need to remember one thing: probably the most important thing in your life right now: is your son. No matter how low you get, I beg that you think of your son. He needs his mother, and your the only one he has. Imagine if you ended everything. Envision it. You wouldn't be able to see your son grow up. Or graduate. Or go to university, or have kids or get married. These are all things you want to see, and you won't be able to if your not here anymore. There are positives in your life. If there aren't many, then you should know for certain your son is at least one of them.
Would you be able to elaborate on 'lots of other things'? I would really like to try and help you.. Do you have family, besides your partner, that you may be able to turn to? A sister perhaps? And also, are you seeing counsellors, or psychiatrists? Are you on medication? I think if your answer is no to those last questions, than you should really consider organising to see them. I think they'd make a massive difference on things for you.
Get back to us as soon as you can Chloe, I'm eager to talk to you again. Best wises, Rachael. x
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dear Chloe, I have just replied to Rachael, so I am really pleased that she has replied back to you, and what she has said is terrific, and an intelligent reply, and I agree with what she has said.
'Lots of other things' is a general comment, but there is so much deeper pain in your comment, and it seems as though as you say it's a much longer concern.
So please reply back to us. L Geoff. x
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