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[Shadow123-]

Hi guys and apologies for neglecting u all esp mizzkent , navslife and alan234. Been a bit under the weather emotionally and quite depressed so back on anti depressants. I know I should be grateful virus is gone (pending 3 month check ) but can't seem to get motivated. I've also joined the mental health forum on this site - are any of u members? Taania🌞

[Sillysausage234]

🙋🏻‍♂️Hiya taania lovely to hear from you I was going to send out a mayday call...sorry your a bit low don’t be disheartened and low the weather doesn’t help you are solid and your health will pick up gradually,not on mental health forum personally I did have a look but I think this site is good for me team hep members are special👋I did have a bit of a low about the same time as you too expecting a miracle recovery youlle be ok I admire the way you did your treatment always here to talk xxx🌹

[Shadow123- in reply to Sillysausage234]

Hi Alan lovely as always to hear from u and words of wisdom. ... I think the weather def effects my mood and you're so right about the hepc group. It really is special and so fab that we can reach out to each other.... I'll still be popping by every few days and keeping an eye on u all !! See- Im feeling bit better already 😀😀😀 Taania xx

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Shadow123-]

Youlle be ok, I had a blip xmas time and the gp give me Prozac but they are in the bin now after making me worse all the stomach trouble came back....healthy eating and good friends prescription for you xxx😊

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Shadow123-]

The forum is much better with the lovely taania in it😊

[Shadow123- in reply to Sillysausage234]

Thanks Alan and ditto xx

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Shadow123-]

Hiya t.hope your ok ,and don’t feel guilty about being down just do whatever it takes to get back up AGAIN I know you will xx take care xxx

[Cara78]

Hiya! Can I ask what treatment you went on and I'm sorry to see you feel not good. I've been on and off anti depressants for long time.

[Shadow123- in reply to Cara78]

Hi Cara I finished 8 wk course of mavyret for geno 3a a couple of wks ago. The treatment went well although I got side effects about halfway through- horrible but bearable but I stopped taking my antidepressants and that was prob my mistake. I lost my partner last year and it's hit me double bad since and i feel so low about everything really. I've got plans but absolutely no motivation! Are u on the hepc treatment yet if u don't mind me asking and has it affected your mood ? Taania 🌞

[Cara78 in reply to Shadow123-]

Hi Tannia! My mood is kinda stable the now cuz I can get it bad. Week2 of maviret tommorrow. U have every reason to be down. Stopping taking anti depressants mucked my head up and been off them for months now n feel ok. Maybe it takes a while to adjust. Cod liver oil is good for depression. I take 2000mg per day. Try n keep it simple. Lavender oil on pillow so I'm breathing it in and smells lovely.

[Shadow123- in reply to Cara78]

Thanks Cara. Sometimes we really are our own worst enemy. I was fine for a while then wham-everything hits like ton of bricks.

PS - Love lavender too. 🌞x

[navigatinglife]

Hi lovely, once we're into spring you should feel better. I am struggling somewhat myself so feel better for reading your post, thank you, just putting a brave face on. Very Bad dreams and low. Must be the medication, that's what I tell myself. I think it's part of the recovery. don't apologise do what you have to. I ve been getting rid of my belongings, even the sofa has gone 😂thinking of you 😍😍😘😘

[Cara78 in reply to navigatinglife]

Oh my g! The dreams I'm having are very real and scary. I'm talking demonic.

[navigatinglife in reply to Cara78]

I wake up sobbing sometimes, horrific so I avoid the news, sure it's just coming off chemicals they take time to wear off I guess & it depends on the person 😊 I get out of bed make chamomile tea, get pretty pictures in my head after half hour or more then change that nightmare into sweetest dreams 😍🌈🌈

[Cara78 in reply to navigatinglife]

Good idea! It's demonic and feel it's in the room with me when I'm half awake......anyway nice thoughts😊😂

[Sillysausage234 in reply to navigatinglife]

🤔you’ve got me worried now,have you been putting more furniture on your fire or was that a dream?

[navigatinglife in reply to Sillysausage234]

😂😂😂😂hardly any furniture left to burn! Therapy I call it. Actually got my coat on and am venturing out in daylight! taking stuff to charity shop 😁

[Sillysausage234 in reply to navigatinglife]

Don’t be giving your woolly hat away😊

[navigatinglife in reply to Sillysausage234]

No way, it's my lucky hat, will post a pic then I will take it off the site 😄

[Sillysausage234 in reply to navigatinglife]

And youlle need to keep hold of your thermal pants it’s not spring yet

[navigatinglife in reply to Sillysausage234]

Merino pants, leggings and vest underneath my clothes, 😂😂😂😂

[Sillysausage234 in reply to navigatinglife]

And next doors fence post on the 🔥 cosy😀

[Shadow123-]

Thanks Navs lovely to hear from you although sorry you're low too. Weather def affects mood and I am struggling to find any motivation for anything when I should be realising how lucky I have been. I know u will hang on in there and I'll be thinking of you. Virtual hug coming your way.... xx

[navigatinglife in reply to Shadow123-]

I am determined to get a life. Thought it was me just being moody & wanting a selfish life but after your post I do believe it's the after effects. Nothing wrong with you darling, I have been hiding in my cellar 😂😂 maybe coz we're that bit older than some? Holding your hand right now 👭 just think how bad you felt 6 months ago, love 😘😘😘

[Shadow123- in reply to navigatinglife]

Yeah i feel guilty for being down- wish I had a cellar to hide in !! xx

[navigatinglife in reply to Shadow123-]

I think I've had enough of feeling guilty, was born feeling it and now I am concentrating on feeling happy or at least at peace with myself. There's a lot of ugliness in the world and just because we have or had this virus we don't need to punish ourselves. The virus has done that for us. I will always be a hider though, if you lived closer I'd let you have the cellar for a while. It's great maybe coz it's underground 😂😂😎😎😘

[Shadow123- in reply to navigatinglife]

😀 thanks Navs you're diamond xx

[navigatinglife in reply to Shadow123-]

No problem, maybe a rough diamond 😂😂😂😂😂 still feeling bit rubbish but I keep thinking of you x 😍😍

[Shadow123- in reply to navigatinglife]

Ditto. You guys are fab. Couldn't do it without you all. 😘xx

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Shadow123-]

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[adymarsh]

Hi, yeah since I finished my treatment of Zepatier last year, I've been really depressed, tired all the time and have had a strange numbness on the top of my head. It started after having a chest infection and then sinusitis. I've had

C. T scans and blood tests yet still is there. I have been considering using again, cos having this feeling in my head and constant pain from sinusitis for over 6 months now. Just think wtf was better off when i was using.

[Sillysausage234 in reply to adymarsh]

Hi ady,good to see you,and good you can tell people about zepatier treatment and your now being hep free,I also suffer chronic sinus problems and it really does wear you down mentally the pain is horrendous,I got a netti rinse syringe off eBay and use that twice a day ,make my own saline solution with bicarb and rock salt and plunge it through,but if I miss doing it the infection starts again,I know that wtf train of thought but I think of that feeling desperate to score and it soon goes good luck going forward you’ve obviously come a long way already so keep going 👍

[Shadow123- in reply to adymarsh]

Hi Adymarsh. Know what u mean but using again is not the answer and in your heart you know that. I've been there -never going back !! 🌞 Taania

[Cara78]

Are you talking about drugs!😊 so I know and can share.

[adymarsh in reply to Cara78]

Lol only just saw your post, dunno if u mean share as in report me to admin, or Share as in SHARE.. 😂

[Sillysausage234]

You ok t? X🙏🙋🏻‍♂️

[Shadow123- in reply to Sillysausage234]

Hi Alan. I'm hanging on and taking 1 day at a time. Getting plenty sleep and making sure I drink lots of water but appetite is not so good so I got some ensure drink. Glad I got u guys to offload to. Tania xx

[Sillysausage234]

Hope your on the mend after some nourishment,one day at a time is ok youlle be ok soon the horrible weather is nearly finished ,take care,see you soon xx

[Shadow123- in reply to Sillysausage234]

Defo light at the end of the tunnel. Take care yourself and speak soon xx

[Sillysausage234 in reply to Shadow123-]

👋😊 you ok t