Hi, I'm new here

[kiwibird]

Hello

Just wanting to connect with people going through depression like me. It's been 6 months now and I'm really struggling. I have two children and not much support. The mornings are terrible. I have started medication but after 6 weeks the depression is worse so now coming off the meds. I'm normally a confident and happy person, but this has taken over my life and I find it hard to go to work and do normal things.

[MickeyM]

Hello, kiwibird, and welcome!

Ive found these forums a wonderful source of support and encouragement, just like you said-to connect with others. It's oddly reassuring that our experiences with anxiety and depression are felt by others-somehow it de-mystifies anxiety and depression. Just the knowledge that you're not alone with these feelings really helps. We're not 'broken', we're human.

Sounds like you need to see your GP again to discuss your medication. It has to be right for you.

Mickey

[kiwibird]

Thanks so much for your reply MickeyM. It does reassure me to know I'm not the only one going through this, as it does feel very lonely. I go back to my GP in two weeks to start a new medication.

[MickeyM]

Hi there!

have you seen your GP?

Hope you're doing ok