I have been off work for about 6 months and just came back last week. I am depressive and on Prozac. I just had a sort of breakdown and self-harmed as I didn't go to work today and I feel so guilty towards my partner, who is so loving and caring. I feel like I am letting him down. I was on statuary sick pay and it got me in trouble, big debts and I don't know how to get out of it, as long as I am so weak and numb.
I live in the UK, is there any chance of getting some help to survive everyday?
2007-03-12 03:39:42 · 11 answers · asked by Wednesday 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Very constructive H... Moron!
Firstly, you are letting no one down, your partner loves you and depression is a part of who you are. Unfortunatly there is no quick and easy answer to depression, I suffer bouts of deppression when the whole world seems on top of you, your energy and enthusiasim is zilch, so I sympathis with how you feel.You should not feel guilty, although again I know where you are coming from. Do a web search there is a government agancy that can help you with your debt situation, I know you probably dont want to deal with it, given the way you feel at the moment, but please give them a call or send them a mail, and trust me small step but you will feel better, a little anyway. UK is crap at helping people like us, unless you get yourself a bun in the oven or are an immigrant, you get no help from our so called government. What helps me is finding little things and doing them. When I am down, I try to keep busy, go to the gym and do little things that may be to other people seem stupid, but to you make a big difference. Self harm is not the way to cope, but know you already know that! I used to drink loads, same thing really, trying to find a way to cope! If you ever need to chat with someone you can e-mail me, like I say I understand how you feel, having been there! and unless you suffer with this it is hard to understand, thats why idiots like that pratt (H) above really annoy me! Getting back to work even though you dont feel like it, is a wise move, the more you avoid people and going out the harder it is to deal with later on, the deeper the depression gets. You are not alone in how you feel and you also are not wrong becasue of way you feel.
Take care and I Hope some of this helps in some way.
Good Luck
2007-03-12 03:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by djp6314 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes,there is help out there,call National Debtline Freefone 0808 808 4000...The other thing you can do is ditch the pills..Making you feel the way you do is their job..Prozac and the like are designed to make you feel numb and not care about anything but the fact you do care proves you don't need them..It may be hard for a few days but if you have a caring partner,you'll make it..x
2007-03-12 03:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by trish b 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to take it 1 day at a time, if that is too hard, just take 1 hour at a time, then you can take the next hour. Take baby steps, one day at a time, you can do it. Just keep telling yourself, you can do it. Did you see you Doctor when he gave you Prozac, you need to have councelling from someone "now". Even if it's the Doctor. Ask if he can recommend any books or look into the book shop. Try to stop worrying about the money, I have bad trouble with money too. Any what can they do about it, they can't get money about a stone. Just try to pay a little bit at a time if you can, as long as you do that they can't take you to court, or maybe if they do, you won't be in trouble as long as you are trying. Maybe you can go to court to go bankrupt, and then you won't have to pay back the money.
2007-03-12 03:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by chez006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to look at the good things, you have a good partner and you have your health. Remember tough times never last but tough people do. You are going through a rough patch but it will pass. Don't be too hard on yourself.
2007-03-12 03:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by Maria b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Havent you talked to your GP?(He/she) may be able to offer some councilling, did me wonders last year so please be positive and know that you are not alone, how have you got on Prozac whitout councilling was it your GP try a new one as there are good ones out there but most of all KEEP positive!
My thoughts are with you
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2016-10-18 04:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by lipton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having trouble with debts due to being off work, go to see your local citizens advice bureau they will be able to give you loads of help.
2007-03-12 03:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your being hard on yourself get some counselling drugs do help but do not help you to understand yourself or what makes you depressed, and get out walking exercising that is good for depression read you bilbe everyday and renew your mind we all have to do it and see yourself through God,s eyes cos you are loveley but you dont, believe it take care
2007-03-12 05:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by denny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your not letting any one down so don't put that added pressure on your self. there has always been a stigma around mental health if he cares he will support you.
any way get in touch with these they are excellent M.I.N.D google it if you can't find the number.
wil
2007-03-12 04:39:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YEs, talk to your partner too./ Your not letting him down. There is hope DON'T give up!
2007-03-12 03:42:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋