Is there Hope?

[IneedHope]

I keep searching for something to keep me going to not commit suicide. I've reached for help but it didn't quite help and even the doctors are trying to put me on some stupid pills

[CapitalT]

Pills can help, though perhaps not alone. Therapy is needed by all accounts. Share your concerns here, we try to help one another. Hang in there.

[20Voices]

Hi,

There is hope. I didn't want to go on pills so I had a long chat with the GP and we came to an agreement where I would take the medication to help me get to a place where I was rested and my head was less fuzzy so that I could make the best use of other therapies. So I did a CBT program and a stress control course. I have also paid to see a psychologist myself which was very helpful and I have read a lot of books and articles.

I made changes to my diet by removing most of the refined sugar and processed foods from it. I don't drink alcohol and I ensure that I drink lots of water everyday.

I also increased my exercise level and I sorted out my sleep issues by following a sleep hygiene plan and a sleep routine.

You could check and see which groups are in your local area which can offer you help and advise.

You could also check out the Shaw mind foundation website and see there is any information on there that could help you.

Take care.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello IneedHope,

Welcome to this caring and supportive community. I am sure you will begin to find friends here once you start opening up a bit more about your depression.You may like to tell us how long you have been feeling this way and what helps and what support have you had, in order to help you cope better with your life?. It may be that you need to go back and have a long chat with your doctor, sometimes booking a double appointment gives you longer time. It is important you express your thoughts to your GP, and it is possible that a combination of medication and therapy may help you to feel better about yourself. If you feel that you are in a crisis and may harm yourself, you must contact the emergency services,

Diall 999 for emergency help.

Dial NHS 111 (24 hours a day every day) for non medical emergencies and advice

Diall the Samaritans ........116 123 ( open 24 hours a day every day), (Freephone)

they provide a very good empathic listening ear

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or visit them at your local branch

samaritans.org

Also take a look at the pinned posts where under the heading Crisis Support Guidelines, you will find some very useful information, please keep these numbers with you if you feel that you may hurt yourself in any way. Also you may like to browse through Mental Health issues and Illnesses. It is very important that you continue to get Professional Medical Support and that you keep yourself safe at all times. Keep posting here and let us know how you are, but please also remember that the support here while it is excellent, cannot provide you with the support you need from your GP and Mental Health Services in your area. I wonder if there are any friends or family that you can talk to about your feelings and thoughts, try and get as much help and support as possible so that you can begin to recover. You have taken the first important step by coming along to this forum, where our very helpful members will support and guide you. Take good care of yourself as we are all very important and worthwhile.

[Gambit62]

The fact that you are looking for something to stop you implies that it isn't really what you want to do.

Posting this link as it may be that you are struggling with intrusive thoughts of suicide and it may help you find a way of dealing with them.

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