depression
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Jan 2019
8:24am, 11 Jan 2019
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panad
Paranoia setting in about people having told mr panad wtf is going on (and tbh it could ironically be me that’s told him by posting on here, lol!) and brain won’t keep quiet  However, after chickening out before call connected a few times i have made a drs appt for this afternoon... Well done on getting through your exams eb ((Hugs)) everyone |
Jan 2019
8:26am, 11 Jan 2019
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early bird
Feeling a bit better today. Exams are over for the first semester. I can't change them now so no point in over analysing them just need to wait 20 days for the results 😕 Been out and walked the dog this morning already (usually takes me up until lunchtime to build up to it) I joined Julia Buckley's online programme yesterday so hoping I can at least do a short workout on there when I'm at home and not coping well. Really need a yoga mat though as I'm pretty sure laminate flooring is going to be uncomfortable. Not planning on going out anymore today unless I really need to or want to I've met my minimum quota I've set myself for today. I have a lot of work to do on my essay over the ten days before submitting it. I'm working a few long shifts and have a funeral to attend as well so not exactly stress free. Really need to find a diet and exercise regime that works for me. I'm pretty sure the lack of regular exercise and the stress of uni and placements has contributed a lot to where I am now. I have potentially up to four years of this so really need to sort this out. Still mentally exhausted from yesterday so we'll see how it goes 🤞 |
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Jan 2019
8:28am, 11 Jan 2019
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early bird
Good luck for your GP appointment this afternoon panad.
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Jan 2019
10:11am, 11 Jan 2019
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Serendippily
Good luck panad I hope you can talk to mr panad direct he might go to drs with you if you asked and be relieved not to be on the outside not knowing. Whatever works for you (()) Great you’ve been out already EB hope you find something that works x |
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Jan 2019
11:17am, 11 Jan 2019
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panad
(Un)fortunately he’s not able to come wuth me as he’s taking youngest for a uni interview today.... tbh that’s why i made the appt today as i knew he definitely wouldn’t be around to ask any Q’s about where i was going or why...i have a (probably unhealthy, but hey at least i’m doing it...) desire to be secretive about all of this... :-/
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Jan 2019
1:17pm, 11 Jan 2019
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Bazoaxe
panad. The best thing you can do IMO is speak to Mr panad and get him to be part of this with you. When Mrs Axe has some difficulties a few years ago I attended most GP appointments and this was very beneficial for each of us individually and also as a couple. While I didn't go to some of the early specialist appts, I made a point of doing so as there had been a bit of un-satisfactory progress and Mrs Axe missed a few appts. So I made sure she went to these and again we both benefitted hugely and ultimately they helped Mrs Axe conquer the demons she was facing and she is now in a much better place as a result.
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Jan 2019
1:53pm, 11 Jan 2019
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panad
I *know* you’re right Baz, Seren! However....I fear if I cancel this appt I might stick-my-head-back-in-the-sand, and I’ve got to keep going to really prove to myself that I *can* do this - I’ve been in denial for a couple of years at least and it is essentially killing me... He can’t be there today anway, I have told my sister I’ve made an appt, and how I’m feeling, so I am not ‘totally’ alone (though she lives the other side of the country, so not actually here/there with either) and I’ll have to hope that is enough for now... depending on what the doctor says I may *have* to tell mr panad anyway! |
Jan 2019
2:18pm, 11 Jan 2019
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Rrunner
I've been using Catch It this week. It appears to be a CBT diary. So far I've found it is good for "Told you I was ill" ala Spike Milligan as I've logged one or more entries everyday apart from yesterday and today (so far). Interesting to see what triggers it but unsure how it will help resolve, maybe time will tell. Daily Calm is also helping. Following the seven days of anxiety. Hope the docs goes well panad. |
Jan 2019
2:37pm, 11 Jan 2019
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Wednesday Mouse
Thinking of you at the drs today Panad. When I first went to the doctor, I didn't want Mr Mouse there. I knew I needed to go to that first appointment alone. I had to do it for me, and not just because someone else was nagging me to. But every appointment after that, Mr Mouse knew about and came with me. I started the path alone, but I knew I needed him to help me carry on. It also meant that there were two sets of ears to listen to important information, and it also helped the doctor as Mr Mouse could give a more objective view of things too (for instance, after about 3 months on the first round of drugs I was given, I was asked how things were going and if I wanted to change the drugs at all. I thought it was all going well, but Mr Mouse pointed out x, y and z, and that actaully maybe those particular drugs weren't working as well as I thought). I think it also helped Mr Mouse. Whilst the worst parts of my depressive episodes were very isolating for me, they were also isolating for him. Being able to attend appointments with me meant he was involved at least a little bit, and it felt like we were putting up a united front against the illness, rather than me having to battle it all on my lonesome. |
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Jan 2019
4:39pm, 11 Jan 2019
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Bazoaxe
panad, I agree I wasn't suggesting to cancel the appointment. In fact that is key that you do go. But what I would suggest you try to do is speak to Mr panad about this and he can only help.
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