Tears in the Office

[beyondhelp]

Well I'm new to this site after watching some mental health shows this week on tv and seeing some very familiar signs.

I experienced some heavy fog today at the office so I decided to search online and found a depression check list. Well this certainly rang home, the sadness, being withdrawn, numb, feeling unwanted, the little things set me off, feeling of being judged. The tears just come from no where with no motivation to want to work. I feel if I feel off the earth no body would even know or care. For years I have felt like this and never knew any different. I'm not one for self diagnosis but depression really seems to fit. It can't remember the last time I felt happy and laughed. I certainly don't believe I have anything worthy to offer and my life has run its course .

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[HA1]

Hello Beyondhelp

Your life has not run its course. Good on you for recognising your symptoms  - it can be hard to accept that you may be suffering from a mental illness.  Now is the time to hit the road to recovery - are you ready for that?  

Speak to your GP to confirm your own suspicions, and if you are ready, ask to be referred to a psychologist.  Your GP might even put you on a mental health plan which will then give you 10 free sessions with the psych.

So hang in there, think about now,  yourself, your recovery.  

If you are ready, share a little more about yourself, your circumstances, and if there is anything that you may be aware of that has triggered the feelings that you have now.

take care

K