I'm glad you found the courage to ask for help. I'm on medication for my depression and anxiety and it doesn't seem to be working. But I am finally losing the weight that I gained thanks to my meds so am reluctant to change them plus I can't deal with the side effects from changing meds
I'm feeling fed up with my mental health and funny turns / non epileptic seizures. I feel ill most days and just can't seem to shift it. I am feeling myself spiralling downwards again.
My husband is embarrassed by me and feels that I spend too much time worrying about having a funny turn / seizure which is true but I can't help it.
We had friends staying for New Year (a huge thank you to those who have supported me on the rant thread these last couple of days) and my husband said I have embarrassed him with my actions. I generally don't know what I have done wrong but he says I barely spoke to them. I did speak to them but I found it hard having them here and I didn't feel my best. I feel so ashamed
. I feel bad thinking that. But it’s how I feel. Try to think of the positive things to look forward to this year.
Thank you. I have had counselling in the past, seen therapists and many doctors and none of it has helped. I have such complex health conditions and I get no support from my husband or his family. I am already on the highest dose of medication.Oh Claire I feel for you. It must be so hard to have an illness which isn’t widely talked about and your loved ones aren’t that supportive. Which then I imagine makes you more stressed. I’m assuming you are on medication for it? Is it the right strength. Do you think a frank, honest chat with a doctor would help. Or a counsellor. You’ve probably tried all of this already. Maybe a frank chat with your husband too. But I imagine that would be a very hard conversation. You haven’t embarrassed yourself and you should not feel ashamed. Take care.
Thank you. Yes, my family are more considerate but even they get annoyed with me at times
My doctor won't change my meds without referring me to the psychiatrist but I may speak with her about it x
I’m sorry that your family aren’t as supportive as they could be. It can be difficult for others to adjust too or know what to do at times. Maybe they could get some help with how best they can help and also with how to talk through things with you and your family and friends. Please never feel ashamed. Most people will be sympathetic but don’t know how to act or what to say.I'm feeling fed up with my mental health and funny turns / non epileptic seizures. I feel ill most days and just can't seem to shift it. I am feeling myself spiralling downwards again.
My husband is embarrassed by me and feels that I spend too much time worrying about having a funny turn / seizure which is true but I can't help it.
We had friends staying for New Year (a huge thank you to those who have supported me on the rant thread these last couple of days) and my husband said I have embarrassed him with my actions. I generally don't know what I have done wrong but he says I barely spoke to them. I did speak to them but I found it hard having them here and I didn't feel my best. I feel so ashamed
You shouldn’t feel ashamed of anything Claire. I worry a lot too which is why I hardly leave the house these days (apart from to vets or to buy veg!), but I think when you have seizures it’s hard not to. I’ve hurt myself so many times and done such embarrassing things, I’m always apologising afterwards but it’s not my fault just like it’s not yoursI'm feeling fed up with my mental health and funny turns / non epileptic seizures. I feel ill most days and just can't seem to shift it. I am feeling myself spiralling downwards again.
My husband is embarrassed by me and feels that I spend too much time worrying about having a funny turn / seizure which is true but I can't help it.
We had friends staying for New Year (a huge thank you to those who have supported me on the rant thread these last couple of days) and my husband said I have embarrassed him with my actions. I generally don't know what I have done wrong but he says I barely spoke to them. I did speak to them but I found it hard having them here and I didn't feel my best. I feel so ashamed
my family are not supported as well, but hope you feel better soon
Sending you hugs, I am so sorry you are having to wait froe treatment. Many years go I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I remember that feeling of limbo and lack of control, the waiting to hear when surgery is going to happen is the worst. One night I took my frustration out on the ivy on our boundary wall at about 2am, completely striped the wall clean! I hope you don't have to wait too long for news.
Hi everyone maybe we should have a dedicated thread for us to go to if we are struggling with anything non piggy related? I’ve wanted to post about how sad I am about my mums dementia. It’s
supposed to be a happy time of year where you eat, drink and be merry. Well I eat, drink and be sad. I know you guys can’t make my mum better. But sometimes it’s nice just to off load. Be heard.
It’s nice just to have people say we’re sorry you’re sad have a hug
Well, I’m not at all surprised that you don’t feel like yourself at the moment. What a shock for you to be given the diagnosis and then be to be left in limbo awaiting the treatment. It’s great news that your prognosis is so good - well done for going for your smears when called - but it’s still a big operation to be undergoing. Huge hugs x
I’m so sorry you’re having to go through it all @weepweeps, dementia is so cruel. Sending lots of love from us to you and your family
And to everyone else having a hard time or needing a hug at the moment
It’s been a bit of a rubbish month for me. Lots of seizures and just feeling utterly exhausted so in bed all the time. I’m also having a flare up with my stomach so spent all week throwing up/feeling nauseous. Lost half a stone in a weekFelt much better on Thursday but then yesterday yet another seizure and missed my sisters bday/new year celebrations.
I just feel like things have got on top of me a bit recently, housework neglected etc because I’ve hardly got any energy and that obviously goes on my cages and tank cleans and then I’m ready for a sleep again and I don’t seem to do much else atm!
But no seizures today and you guys have cheered me up loads with your loveliness and Gigi’s award so thanks so muchx
I’m completely understanding this. My Dad rapidly deteriorated between Christmas and New Year 3 years ago and we are coming up to both his birthday and the anniversary of his death this week. It can feel overwhelmingly sad at a time when everyone else is celebrating. It’s that classic thing of life going on around you as normal irrespective of what is going on in your life. I’m desperate just to hold it all together and get through this week by keeping busy. Huge hugs.
(((hugs)))
There is absolutely no shame in needing help. I am the first to admit that. I had crippling anxiety and a breakdown in January of 2021. My GP was wonderful, explained that if I had a physical illness I would not hesitate to accept treatment, so I should feel the same about my mental health. The medication took a while to work but I felt so much better within a couple of months of taking it that I realised I had been ill for far longer than I had been prepared to admit. I hope that your recovery continues to go well.
Definitely just tired out