Depression

Sorry to hear that .
I’ve had 3 episodes of quite major depression over the last 15 years ,
The last was 3 years ago but , I still live with some depression symptoms.
I find that depression is just like that .
You can expect a dip after a bit of a high .
I try to remind myself that “ everything passes “ .
And try to do things that will help my “ future self “ ,
Be it rest , something good to eat , a little walk , ring a friend ( they really would like to hear from you !! ) ……..
Or taking a little step to addressing a problem that’s troubling us .
You will feel better before too long , hope it’s soon .
 
GibbosEmpire said:
Haven't felt this low in a long long time, taking meds for depression and adhd, felt really good so far and had a brilliant weekend away, today and yesterday has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
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My mate’s a footballer podcast with Joe Wilkinson and Patrick Bamford.

Try sticking that on and going for a walk.. get some fresh air.. or try and get on an exercise bike or sommet.. get the blood pumping.

Good luck x
 
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Depression is like a roller coaster. One minute you are high followed by a trough.

The art of managing your feelings is to minimise the rise and fall. It is great that you have had a good weekend, but following this, it is natural that you will come down from your high. Use your coping strategies to minimise the descent, some good suggestions above. Dont beat yourself up, that you have come down after having a good weekend.
 
GibbosEmpire said:
Haven't felt this low in a long long time, taking meds for depression and adhd, felt really good so far and had a brilliant weekend away, today and yesterday has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
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Sorry to hear that fella. I suffer from anxiety, I know it's not the same but it's debilitating at times nevertheless. All I would say is, quoting from a favourite song of mine, "it's just a bad day, not a bad life" x
 
GibbosEmpire said:
Haven't felt this low in a long long time, taking meds for depression and adhd, felt really good so far and had a brilliant weekend away, today and yesterday has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
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The best thing is to tell others what you are going through so if you feel able to the good people on here will help.

I had a time a few years ago where I was actually visiting someone in a mental health facility and I fell down that hole a bit because I wasn't speaking about how it affected me.
 
Talking is key, keep doing it and don't bottle anything up, more and more people now understand depression and the phrase 'it's ok not to be ok' and will genuinely listen with a sympathetic ear. You'll be fine, it just takes a little time sometimes.
 
GibbosEmpire said:
Haven't felt this low in a long long time, taking meds for depression and adhd, felt really good so far and had a brilliant weekend away, today and yesterday has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
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Hope you pull through it. You're a cracking contributor to this forum, I always open your posts so sad to read you're struggling.

My Dad had it terribly. Attermpted to take his own life 3 times and was sectioned twice.
Puts a terrible strain on the rest of the family especially when he was into one of the heavy episodes. We tried to be positive and remind him of the good things in his life, his wife, kids and grandkids but no matter what sometimes it was never enough to break him out of it.

Stick in please. And never feel reluctant to post about it on here. There are some brilliant people who look like they sometimes make a genuine difference.
 
You sound exactly like me - highs and lows. I’ve been known to go away for the weekend and break down in tears on the drive home or when I get back to the town where I live.

I have no real advice but this forum has been a sea of misery since the Sunderland game so if it was me I’d temporarily find something else as a distraction technique!!!

Take care mate
 
GibbosEmpire said:
Haven't felt this low in a long long time, taking meds for depression and adhd, felt really good so far and had a brilliant weekend away, today and yesterday has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
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I am in the same position with same two issues, have been off medication for a while but have an appointment Friday to discuss going back on them.

Its a strange combination depression and ADHD and a brutal mix when at those really low points.

If you ever need a empathetic ear from someone who is going through similar I am happy to listen anytime, support is key, especially on those low days.

Stay strong matey.
 
I’ve been really struggling with depression this winter. Always suffered with with weather being rubbish, dark nights etc but had a really bad one this year. It’s looking like it’s cost me my relationship with my partner, because I’ve tried to mask it for so long I’ve pushed her away too many times. But, this time I’ve found I’ve got an acceptance around it and a what will be attitude. Just feels abit different. Something which has helped me is something called the DABDA model, it’s really helped me process my feelings. You may already know about it, and it may not help but it helped me make sense of things.

I’ve just came back from a holiday with her and the kids, it was abit surreal because as much as I enjoyed it, it maybe our last as a 4. But I had that low driving home, so I think it’s natural.

Please take care mate, use this board as much as you need to. The football isn’t great at times but the people on here are. Take care
 
GibbosEmpire said:
Haven't felt this low in a long long time, taking meds for depression and adhd, felt really good so far and had a brilliant weekend away, today and yesterday has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
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Hope you are OK. It may not help but lighthouse family have a song called “Goodbye Heartbreak” and it’s a wonderful song about how time does help. Have a walk with some headphones on and have a listen or go for a walk and listen to football match tonight. I often go for walk on evening with radio 5 live on or TalkSport and suddenly you have walked 45 minutes just by listening to some football. Stay strong. UTB.
 
Get a copy of An Introduction to Coping with depression for Carers by Tony Frais - it's for sale on Amazon. It explains in easy to understand language the nature of depression and how it affects people. Although written for carers, it's also for the depressed person themselves to read which explains the illness and how it affects the rest of the family or their partner.
 
GibbosEmpire said:
Haven't felt this low in a long long time, taking meds for depression and adhd, felt really good so far and had a brilliant weekend away, today and yesterday has hit me like a tonne of bricks.
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I’m a professional counsellor and very experienced. I work in and around the military in Devon and Cornwall. I am experienced in depression and anxiety. If you need someone to talk to send me a message and we can chat online. I can counsel you for free and also give you some advice on nutrition and supplements that also help.
 
For other people suffering with depression latest research is also showing improvements in gut bacteria is essential. I know it’s hard but limit carb intake, sugar/alcohol. Buy unpasteurised sauerkraut from Amazon and have a few fork fulls a day. Buy magnesium glycinate and have 300mg daily. Reducing inflammatory markers also plays a huge role.

I’ve seen massive improvements in people who skip breakfast. Have zero calories in a 16 fasting hour window. Ditch sugar, have two healthy meals a day, zero snacks, sauerkraut unpasteurised, 90% dark chocolate 30g, blueberries, magnesium glycinate, D3 with k2 and a b complex. Inflammation drops, depression can be lessened dramatically.
 
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