Is a call to the GP due?

[Sandpiper14]

In December 2022 I was diagnosed with clinical depression. I was on anti-depressants for around 8 months. Yes in hindsight I came off them way too early but I hated being on them, they made me feel out of control and dependent, not withstanding the fact I quite literally ballooned.

last time I spoke with my GP was around July 2023 but I am feeling like I need some more support again because my anxiety is so bad it’s stopping me getting sleep. I just don’t want to rock up for them to just put me on medication again. I really wish mental health services in the U.K. were better. I need to talk to someone not swallow a pill.

[Barbloki]

I feel the same way. I hate being on pills and would feel better if I had someone to talk to every day and just a purpose for my life. I'm retired now and I have nothing to do. No reason to get out of bed. It's depressing.

[tommy2toes]

Hi There Sandpiper:

What about some sort of talking therapy? Would that be doable under the NHS? I must admit that although born in your neck of the woods, I left good old Blighty in 1971. What about some form of self-help guide? I’ve been reading one by a chap called Paul Gilbert, a professor at the University of Derby, etc. The book is a bit of a brick, and it goes into lots of detail. I also read another interesting and reaffirming book that gives a really strong message as to just who we are as sufferers of depression. By a bloke called Tim Cantopher (a veteran psychologist) called “Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong.” All I am saying is doing some reading and receiving some self-assurance might give you some breathing space until you can make a solid judgement about what you want to do.

t2t (tommy2toes)

[Platesofmeat]

Have you tried this?Good luck....

nhs.uk/mental-health/talkin...

[Agora1]

Hi Sandpiper14, I agree in that the answer isn't in a pill or even talk therapy.

They are but a means in allowing you to absorb and find the help you need.

Since everything takes time to learn and find the help you need, don't give up,

don't get discouraged All in time, all in time.

A therapist could lead you to the right path. A pill will take away the emotional

pain but not address the problem.

Both give you time to find what's best for you. There are so many solutions

out there, you just need direction right now. Wish you well dear xx