Depression-hard work to get better and stay well.

[Humphrey42]

I've been reading Black Rainbow by Rachel Kelly. I did find a parallel. Finding a way out is a journey of trying things, pills, different pills. Getting better. A self awareness of what makes you feel better, diet, exercise, social interaction, acquired knowledge. But not really understanding how u got this way. Relapse, greater awareness of you, which keeps depression on a tight lead. Less likely to have a relapse. From a personal perspective, its low mood, low motivation, little enjoyment, little social interaction, anxiety. As regards the medical profession, GP will give you tablets, offer a course, counselling and arrange an appointment to come back. But the level and standard of care is highly variable. A lot you have find out for yourself, regarding support, understanding. I was dubious about phoning the Samaritans but they were a great help and are there 24/7 unlike GP, counselling. Depression strikes out of hours!!. Baby steps to getting better, baby steps to staying well, things do work. I hope this helps in some very small way. Andy

[Photogeek]

Yes that sounds right, there is no magic cure or pill for Depression, it's

Like a recipe

1 cup of excercise

2 tablespoons of love

I helping of good food

Pick cup of good company

I Rx of Prozac or such life

I spoon of Mindfullness 'ediTion

8 cup of friendship

2 spoons of common sense

I cup of hope

I daily dose of health unlocked forum

at least a rant every now and again

Glass of wine

Chocolate.

Mix all ingredient together and if you still feel depressed see a Dr. Please.

Hannah

[MsSad in reply to Photogeek]

love love love this Hannah!

[gardengnome in reply to Photogeek]

love the recipe idea.

[Stilltrying_]

I like this Hannah!

Agree with you Humphrey; it has to be a mixture of many things. I am sure your advice and book recommendation will be of benefit to many people on here and I hope you are managing to remain reasonably steady at the moment x

[Photogeek in reply to Stilltrying_]

Thanks Gemma I know . I started thinking of all the things we need

To be well and it reminded me of a recipe. Sorry for the typos .

How was your day Gemma.?

Hannah x

[Stilltrying_ in reply to Photogeek]

Managed a lot better than yesterday thanks Hannah, thanks for asking x Off to bed shortly

[MsSad]

Hi Andy, thanks for posting.

I've been struggling a lot with this dark illness and i might look up the book and see if i can read more than 2 pages at a time!? I feel like i've reverted back to nursery with the things that i'm not able to do anymore!

[Humphrey42 in reply to MsSad]

I find it hard to get into books- its a very easy and compelling read, page 149 day two

.

[Humphrey42]

Off for a week to the seaside. Need a bit of break from work and the area I live in Need a bit of R & R. Looking forward to just sitting down outside and reading a good book. A bit up and down if I'm honest. But everything passes. Cheers hope you are ok

[MsSad in reply to Humphrey42]

ah i love being by the sea, hope you have a good rest and more up times than not x

[Stilltrying_]

Some rest and relaxation by the seaside sounds like "just the ticket" as they say. Hope the weather stays reasonable for you. Yes everything does pass, that is something I often use myself to help me through. Yesterday I had one of the worst days I've had in ages but today it has picked up again and I now have more insight into how I got like that in the first place (although no way of "stopping it" as of yet) That's the way the cookie crumbles as they say; we live and learn and progress as best we can . Hope your holiday passes well X

[duncan1971]

Blimey Andy page 149 in the black rainbow book its a interesting read I'm only on page 32 but can relate to the book .Hannah love the recipe idea made me smile