Putting on a brave face ...

[saxonz]

Hi all im new here and wanted to say hello and that reading some of these posts makes me realise im not alone in my feelings of lonliness and depression,

Im 43 and a fitness instructor working full time and i am really at a low point now and having to put a brave face on all the time sometimes is the hardest part , i recently broke up witha woman i loved after a familiar cycle of pushing away people/things i love repeated itself, i have been seeing a councillor for about 4 months and where as it has helped me face and realise some of the issues i have and have to deal with , i started to see the therapist because i wanted so badly to stop the cycle repeating ,but its not a quick fix and so ive lost again , ive just decided to try sertraline as i had some from a while ago but i always stopped taking them , this time i will do things by the book,

Hope you all are having an ok day

[chloe40]

Hello there saxonz

A very warm welcome to you our friendly Forum.

It's good to hear that you don't feel alone after reading our posts. You can look upon us one big friendly family, supporting one another in times of need.

As you say, therapy is not a quick fix and also I do feel you need to 'do things by the book' this time as stopping medication without your doctors advice is not advisable.

Warm wishes

Chloe

[spykey]

Hi saxonz

Welcome to our forum family!

Being a fitness instructor can get pretty busy & hary at times I'm sure, with all the people needing support & instruction & you're not paid to be what is known as miserable or look depressed!

Sounds like you've gone & are going through some times! It's good that you're seeing a Counsellor, but as you have said it's not a quick fix! Neither are pills or other types of medications! As Chloe said it's not advisable to stop or take medication without having s Dr involved & that knowledgeable about your care & what is going on for you at the moment!

Please try & visit your GP! You haven't failed again if anything you have taken a giant step in going to see a Counsellor, that's a big deal & not easy for some people to do! It will take time to work through & process all that has gone on for you over the years & recently! Counselling can be a good place to start, lots of feelings & emotions may come out too! But clearing out the cobwebs from years gone by, will help to break the negative cycle you say you keep going through!!

Please go and see your GP, & touch base with them! Try to tell them what's going on for you, especially now, keep them as part of your support network! Ask for a double appointment so you have time to talk to your Dr! Talk to them about medication as your own supply won't be endless, and they may advise sketching else or what you are already taking, I don't know?!?

With regards to your work, if you feel you can cope that's great! You sound like a fighter! If you feel you need some time out then talk to your Dr about what you want to happen about work!

Good Luck saxonz whatever you decide you want to do! Warm Wishes spykey🤗