depression

[Phoebe2009]

I am suffering with depression and hiding it from my family and friends. In front of people I put a face on. Am struggling going to work but I do, when I come home I do the tea I can’t wait to go to bed, I don’t let anyone see that I am really suffering. My husband works hard and is away 3 nights per week, I do everything at home but for the lasts 6 months I can’t be bothered doing any house work, I just do the basics. I cry myself to sleep most nights, I just feel very numb inside

[kenster1]

hi don`t hide it please open up if we keep hiding it then no one will know our suffering.

[ford08 in reply to kenster1]

you need help or it will get worse,I know how difficult it is but try hard for you to get some help .Take care

[sunsetred]

You must get help. Talk to your husband about how you are feeling or a close friend. You can go to your GP who may prescribe antidepression and/counselling both these will help. Depression is an illness and should be treated nor something to be ashamed of. There are lots if techniques you can find on the internet to help lift your mood too.

[Rachmaninov2 in reply to sunsetred]

I agree sunsetred, I asked my GP to refer me for CBT Counselling although I understand that you can self refer. I heard today that my first session will be at the end of this month, I have been booked in for one hour a week for 4/6 weeks.

[Amazingdude]

You're not alone Phoebe, But please talk to someone. Loves and hugs

[Rachmaninov2]

I agree with everyone else Phoebe, please don’t suffer in silence. There is help out there for you. 🌷

[Louiseone]

Hello, please be open about your feelings. If we continue to keep them hidden, no one will be aware of our pain.

[Renizzle2023]

Hi Phoebe. I’m sorry you are feeling like that. I relate to hiding depression from friends and family. I had “smiling depression” and tried to hide all the negative things and ended up having a painful breakdown. Is there anyone you would be comfortable talking to about your mental health? Even someone you aren’t best friends with. Don’t hesitate. Most people would be willing to listen.

[Itsthegirl123]

I don't know if this will be of any help, but you could try some of these things, call samaratians, they are there to listen to you in a non Judgemental way. You could even try listening to something that will calm your nerves or is uplifting, also recite some positive affirmations, do something that is remotely enjoyable to you, you could even try writing for about 2-5 minutes a day, and also brief distractions, social media for about half an hour a day (not more as you don't want to get sucked in).