Thanks for having me

[Sherlock123]

Hi,
Lately I have been feeling really low. I don't want to get out of bed
I feel like I don't want do anything. I go to work and put on a brave face
I just feel like I am a burden on everyone. I try and talk to people but I just
feel like I am bothering them.

I am at a loss. I just feel like I am fighting an up hill battle alone.
I just over think everything so I can't sleep.

Thanks for letting me put what's in my head out there..

[Sherlock123]

Hi ecomama

I do have interests. I really want to do an online course but I don't think I quite have the motivation. Maybe in the future it will happen.

I want to catch up with friends and family but when the day comes around I make up some excuse and just stay home. I want to tell them the real reason but I just don't want to put it on them to worry..

My dog is my best friend at the moment. He does make me smile. And I do like a British comedy every now and then..

Thank you
Sherlock123

[ecomama]

Hi Sherlock

That's a great idea about seeing your GP. Maybe if you shared more about how you're feeling, your GP will get more of the picture?

What's holding you back from hanging out with family and friends? Can you extrapolate further with us?

I completed an online course once because it didn't have a 'time line' component. What are your interests?

Dogs are great companions. I'm glad you have yours.

EM

[Sherlock123]

Hi Ecomoma,

I think I don't want to hang out with friends because I t hink I would just be bringing them down. I don't know I am all set to visit them then I back out last minute.

[Helen72]

Hi Sherlock123,

I did the same (backing out at the last minute) - it just seemed too hard. But now its easier.

Is there some group activity (sport, choir, ???) that gets you out but doesn't focus on you?

Helen