Depression

[Dave_67]

I was a relatively wealthy man for some one who left school with no qualification

I am a UK citizen and lived in Thailand with my wife and kids for 16 years

In 2003 I worked in Taiwan, China and Malaysia in July 2015 I got a job in Singapore where I became very sick and flown home escorted by a doctor which cost me a fortune and my insurance. I was off work for 18 months. I went back to work in Qatar and that lasted 7 months due to being ripped for my wages, The last 18 month have been keeping my keeping my head above water and keeping my kids in school. So many false false dawn its seem like it never going to end.

I came back to the UK to get out life back a new start 5 months ago and I have living out of suitcase and missing my wife and family. In the last 4 weeks I saw the blue sky again only for it to turn dark again both occasions and I still trying to keeping my head above water and again. I think about the last 4 years and stop what I am doing and just stare in disbelief about why this is happening to me. I have never depression like this before its overwhelming

[Tutttutt]

Focus on your children and the life you want with your family and have faith .... something will turn up and it will get better promise especially if you keep a positive outlook and stop looking at what went wrong but instead think how you want things to be. We experience our lows but it’s up to us to keep looking for a brighter future and if we do this it always works out in the end. Sometimes it takes longer than expected but it makes us stronger in the end think of it as a challenge. If you can fight your illness you can fight this horrible feelings away stay strong 💕

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Dave_67 and a warm welcome to this caring forum. I am sorry to hear things remain difficult for you. You have overcome so much and will do so again. You are obviously trying very hard to overcome your problems. Please make an appointment to see your GP as soon as you can to discuss how you are feeling. It may help you to write down how you are feeling and show this to the doctor. He/she will be able to help and support you. Your GP practice may also have a mental health nurse who could help you with some coping strategies. Your GP will discuss with you the most effective type of treatment, such as Talking Therapies and/or medication.

You may find it helpful to contact the following organisations--

MIND The Mental Health Charity

www,mind.org.uk

information line 0300 123 3393

Citizens Advice Bureau [CAB]

citizensadvice.org.uk

Please remember that you are not alone. In the meantime, if you are distressed and are in the UK, please call---

The Samaritans Freephone 116 123 [24 hour helpline] 7 days a week.

Please keep posting and stay on this caring forum to receive support from other members. Are any other members able to help Dave_67, please?

Thank you and best wishes.