My Life

[Onedayok]

Feeling extremely low again andfelt dizzy when out walking my dog.

Feel so removed from my surroundings.

Wish these intrusive and negative thoughts would allow me a day off.

I hope everyone is doing ok.

[skydivesurvivor]

just SMILE to spite it all!!!

[WonderingWanda]

sorry you are low again. It must be exhausting.

Do you have a mental health outreach community contact ? This past year has seen you having a few episodes like this and we are only able to offer limited help on a forum.

You are not alone as there are many of us who struggle but when depression hits the help is really needed in person.

[Leaf100]

Hi OnedayokLike Wanda says, we all have our ups and downs - you don't have to do it all on your own - talk to Headway and ask for help - even if you don't think it will help.

Sometimes things help but in smaller ways over time.

Maybe give it a chance?

Leaf

[Jowood29]

Gosh, know how you feel. If only we could press pause on our overthinking brains, it’s exhausting. I can only offer you to find the ‘thing’ that helps distract your poorly brain and help it restore. The thoughts and mood seem to be a little better then, and you can cope each day a little easier. These days are so much harder when you are depleted. For me I swim, it’s kind of soothing. Good that you can get out with the dog, fresh air and outdoors is good, find yourself some green areas and woodland , not around roads, to walk it soothes the brain better. Things do improve over time. Hang on in there, you are not alone.

[Daisylinden23 in reply to Jowood29]

Great advice .

I also find nature comforting… especially being near water.

Good luck one day at a time !

[Mhelpsme]

Hi Onedayok,

I’ve not been on this forum for some time and have just seen your post so I don’t know your situation. If, when you read this, I’ve misunderstood your feelings, I’m sorry and just ignore me.

I can relate to how you feel. I’ve been struggling with a deep rooted depression. At first I thought it was because I’d lost ME and wouldn’t accept my new self. This was partly true, but a lot of it was anger at an unfair situation. I’m not proud to admit I gave in to the depression and did something stupid.

The reason I’m telling you this is because although you may feel really low and isolated at times, you do come out of it - maybe not the next day, it may take a few days - but you do get through. Just keep saying that to yourself in your head.

Tell your GP, the Samaritans, the hospital (do they have a crisis team?), a close friend, a close relative. Ask your GP for counselling. Ask the GP medication to help control your mood. I’m on medication and it’sa real game changer.

Don’t be embarrassed to do this. I eventually did the above overa year ago more and only Wed last week I had a “bad day”. I rang the Samaritans and told a ‘voice’ all my problems which were overwhelming me that day. I sent a text to my husband telling him. This helps enormously.

The low moods are a symptom of my TBI. This may also be true for you?

If people around you are aware they can be there to help you through a “bad day”. They do go (the bad days). It’s hard to not give in to them but having all of the people I mentioned above know this they do help you.

I’m glad your post came into my mailbox. Don’t be alone. Don’t be embarrassed to tell people so they can help you. They will be there to help you when you need them.

Christmas is coming and can be a hard time with all the noise, lights, etc . I’m going to stay on this thread and if you relate to anything I’ve said PLEASE PLEASE message me here. I may be 100s of miles from you physically, but I’m only a mailbox away digitally.

Stay safe, stay well.

Mhelpsme 🫂

[Teazymaid]

try the HeadSpace App .. it is tough but this has help me a lot .. Sue 😊