Troubled times

[Matt Cycle]

Not much I can say or do Steff but wish you all the best and that with your sister's support and the counselling you'll be back to your old positive self soon.

 

[Steff]

Telling your GP, sister and here us a huge step, @Steff. You've got a good plan there. I'm sure your son (and dog, too?) will help, too.

Yes I'm sure your right my dog believe it or not knows my most in-depth feelings .

 

[Steff]

Hi Steffi, I'm a bit new on here but I can sympathise with you. Whenever I have felt down I found walking out in the fresh air helped. Glad you are getting help from your doctor, perhaps you have been strong for too long. Give yourself a break. Here we all are,for you.

Thank you so much x
Been getting out twice daily this passed 9 days and walking my dog you are right in this pleasant weather it's been good

 

[Steff]

Oh Steff, tears in my eyes when I read your emotional plea and so utterly sorry to learn you find yourself in that black bottomless pit again - I empathise totally and wholeheartedly with you and so glad you found the courage to *open up* & express your feelings to'your GP - and to us for which I thank you. I know this couldn't have been easy for you but you are on the first rung now toward your recovery and to a better place.

There is no shame attached to accepting professional Counselling by any means - it is the right way forward for you to mend and heal yourself - but it will take time so please try to be patient. Your family and especially your son will be the reminder for you to repair yourself - but having said this, there is no pressure upon yourself whatsoever.

Both depression & anxiety is all too common and can frequently drag a person down to unknown depths - dark depths - but together with professional Counselling you WILL overcome your troubles as & when your mind is ready to accept & deal with them, so please dont despair hun. Rome wasn't built in a day.

I'm thinking of you with my arms virtually around your shoulders to comfort you. No judging - no criticism - stay strong & remember Steff, you are not alone - for you are surrounded by supportive friends {{{{{huge hugs}}}}} and xxxx's.
WL

Jackie your constant support to me and others on here is a testament to the lady you are I hope truly one day we meet . Thank you very much for every single time you have perked me up x

 

[Mini-Vicki]

Hey Steff,
Sorry to hear you're feeling this way, but you've made such a fantastic, huge step by admitting you're not coping, and talking to people about it.
Sending you huge hugs xxx

 

[SB2015]

Sorry to hear you are feeling this way Steff, and I can't imagine anyone on here judging you.
You have been a great support to others and it is time to look after yourself, with some help.

You have taken the first steps by opening up and asking for help.
Well done and thank you for sharing on here.

 

[grainger]

I can only echo the words others have said.

Sending you love, hugs & all the positive energy I can find.

xxx

 

[Pumper_Sue]

PM sent Steff (((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

 

[khskel]

Not much of a help I know but my thoughts are with you.

 

[stephknits]

Nought to add ,but sending hugs from the other Steph x

 

[Hazel]

Ach Steff sweetheart - I can only echo what has been said.

You know you are among friends here, who only want the very best for you.

xxxx

 

[Wirrallass]

Jackie your constant support to me and others on here is a testament to the lady you are I hope truly one day we meet Thank you very much for every single time you have perked me up x

Steff, thank you for your lovely words of thanks - it is very kind of you. It gives me enormous gratification in knowing that I have helped you in some small way.

I'm sorry I didn't mention your trusted four legged friend in my previous post. Our friendly pets are very attuned to our moods and as you say feelings - by laying their heads in our laps or snuggling into us, brings us great comfort - especially when we are feeling lonely, poorly, bereaved, desperate or sad. I hazard a guess that you no doubt have shared many a thought with your faithful & loving dog which you haven't share with anyone else.

It would be great if we could meet Steff - maybe this will happen at one of the forums meets, I do hope so and I look forward to that day. Good luck with your Psychotherapy & Counselling sessions & I hope you'r referral appointment is sooner rather than later. Chin up if you can and take care hun, you're in my thoughts and I hope your spirits are more uplifted soon.
{{{{{huge hugs}}}}} and lots of love.
Jackie. xxx

 

[Ljc]

Sorry I missed this yesterday.
Steff I am so sorry you're feeling this way. I wish I had some wise words that would actually help you.
Lots of love and {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

 

[Wirrallass]

Hi Steff
How are you - I hope you slept well last night. Thinking of you and hope your spirits are more uplifted today. Take care my friend {{{{Hugs}}}} and love.
Jackie xxx

 

[Steff]

Thanks each and every one of you I don't care how little you typed either a few words or sentences It just means so much to me that your support has no boundaries.
@wirralass Called my gp earlier as was feeling really very low thoughts of running onto the road grrr scary she called me back asked me to go in tomorrow.

 

[Wirrallass]

Thanks each and every one of you I don't care how little you typed either a few words or sentences It just means so much to me that your support has no boundaries.
@wirralass Called my gp earlier as was feeling really very low thoughts of running onto the road grrr scary she called me back asked me to go in tomorrow.

I'm sorry to hear this Steff but glad you had the presence of mind to ring your GP - I'm relieved that she recognised your despair by asking you to go see her tomorrow, (today would have bern better but....) Please keep us updated hun, none of us are very far away🙂 Try to keep your chin up, if you can {{{hugs}}} and love xx
WL

 

[zx10pilot]

Glad your GP can see you tomorrow Steff, if you have more thoughts like that before you get to see her, before you do anthing please promise you'll come on here first?
zx

 

[Bloden]

(((((HUGS))))) You're very courageous, Steff, asking your GP for help and letting all your friends here know how you're feeling. ((((((MORE HUGS))))))

 

[KookyCat]

Hi Steff
I'm really sorry to see you're having a very difficult time, I don't have any sage advice, but I do know depression is a a very hard taskmaster. I hope your doctor can help provide some relief soon. Take care and I for one think you're very brave and strong. Someone once told me that strength isn't supporting others it's being able to stand when you're broken, you're doing that, however hard that may be. Take care x

 

[Steff]

Glad your GP can see you tomorrow Steff, if you have more thoughts like that before you get to see her, before you do anthing please promise you'll come on here first?
zx

Ill do my very best zx sometimes all I wanna do is be alone though, x but I promise