Posted by pingles on November 1, 2009, at 13:27:17
In reply to Re: Depressed and anxious - Help » pingles, posted by Deneb on November 1, 2009, at 11:49:32
> Hello Pingles,
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> Welcome to Psycho-Babble. Thanks for sharing your story with us. It sounds like you're going through a really rough time. Sorry about what your father did to you. That was awful and I hope the nightmare will be over soon for you. You deserve justice and I hope your biological father learns his lesson soon.
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> You work sounds like it is very demanding both physically and mentally. You said you do not have enough energy to take care of yourself right now, much less others. Do look into help for your depression and anxiety. There is definitely help out there. Medication and therapy helps many people. Taking medication isn't actually that scary.
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> Are you able to take a vacation to destress from work?
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> I'm glad you have such a wonderful partner. Can you ask your partner for help in getting through this rough time? Family and friends can help a lot.
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> I hope you feel better soon. Let me know if you have any questions about Psycho-Babble and I will help you the best I can.
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> Deneb
Hi Deneb,Thanks for your reply!
I reported sick to this night tonight.
I always go to work for five nights and then have five nights off work.I can also say that I have very nice friends at work at night time, so I have told them about how I'm feeling and can be honest. That feels important.
I have no vacation to take out, I already had my autumn vacation, so tomorrow morning I'm gonna make a call to get real help, and I believe that I will get it.About my partner, I'm sure I will get help, though we can speak honestly about all things in life. But I feel that I need to see a pdoc and a therapist and hear some expert opinion.
I'ts hard to know what would be the best to do, but I know I have to take som time off from work.I have lived with my partner for four years and have been there for him when he had depressive episodes. I guess I always tried to be a strong woman, could never in my mind see myself taking any medication. But now I think it will be the best solution, for a short or a longer time period, I will see.
Looking forward to get some help tomorrow morning.Do you have any suggestions for meds that would suit me? Would be nice to have some ideas when I call my pdoc.
Kind regards,
Pingles
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