Depression

[Siobhan]

I think the one linked to menstrual cycle is PMDD- pre menstrual dysphoric disorder.

I have had that for years.. mood swings, crying, depression once a month... I am just use to it now and thought there is nothing that can be done as it is just hormones.. I also get very agressive at times and yell at people for no reason... didn't realise you can get help for this.

[DaVeyWaVey]

Through personal experience, I would advise anyone who feels depressed for a prolonged period of time to speak to their gp.

I'm going to be totally honest and open here and whilst I haven't posted regularly for a long time, what I say might help you understand why to a degree.

Two months ago, my husband and best friend of almost 20 years walked out on me and my four sons. No explanation bar there not being another person involved, that he still loves me and the children, but we just "don't get on".

I have had several visits to my GP and am now on anti depressants and sleeping tablets. My life has literally been torn in two and I have no idea who I am anymore. Its early days on the anti-d's and they aren't miracle workers, and I feel a complete failure for having to go on them in the first place but after losing 2 stone in weight since September (1 and 1/2 of that since he left), and not sleeping for more than 3 hrs a night since he left, I have no real other option.

Depression is an illness, it can be treated through many ways, but speak to your GP and get any and all the help that they can offer you and that you need. Many women become depressed/emotional etc during the time when their period is due etc, but if you have a GP to talk to, they can help.

xxx

I am really sorry to hear of the tough times you have gone through JoJo. I noticed that you haven't posted much lately. Please feel free to speak to me on Facebook if you ever want too. I am willing to listen. Hope you make a recovery soon xxx

[Tori]

I have had that for years.. mood swings, crying, depression once a month... I am just use to it now and thought there is nothing that can be done as it is just hormones.. I also get very agressive at times and yell at people for no reason... didn't realise you can get help for this.

I think it depends on how bad it is; I've known people who's lives actually stop and sink into a deep depression around that time of the month, then are actually fine afterwards. Good old wikipedia explains here

[Siobhan]

I think it depends on how bad it is; I've known people who's lives actually stop and sink into a deep depression around that time of the month, then are actually fine afterwards. Good old wikipedia explains here

Thanks for this.. I have 5 or more of those every month, especially this one: lasting irritability or anger, increased interpersonal conflicts. Typically sufferers are unaware of the impact they have on those close to them
it is commented on at work that I can get very agressive and I don't even realise I have been

[Bryan]

well i know im goin to sink deeper into depression next weekend - Valentines weekend i actually hate it, why do they need a day to celebrate love and all that crap? I wish there was a singles day, so single people can flaunt their independance in the faces of all those couples god i really dont want next weekend to come

[Siobhan]

well i know im goin to sink deeper into depression next weekend - Valentines weekend i actually hate it, why do they need a day to celebrate love and all that crap? I wish there was a singles day, so single people can flaunt their independance in the faces of all those couples god i really dont want next weekend to come

Bryan.. one of the best days I have had was when I was single on Valentines day... I worked out a simple logic.. All the couples are going to be out doing couple things like dinner, cinema etc.. so all the night clubs are fully of single people all looking for someone to spend Valentines night with... I met loads of single people and there was hugs and kisses going everywhere.. Brilliant night out I had.. better than any of the other valentines days I had as a couple

[Tori]

well i know im goin to sink deeper into depression next weekend - Valentines weekend i actually hate it, why do they need a day to celebrate love and all that crap? I wish there was a singles day, so single people can flaunt their independance in the faces of all those couples god i really dont want next weekend to come

I hate it too, and I'm meant to enjoy it because I'm in a relationship. Why is a day needed anyway, shouldn't you love someone all the time?! Hopefully it can pass for us both very quickly!

[lizann]

Bryan.. one of the best days I have had was when I was single on Valentines day... I worked out a simple logic.. All the couples are going to be out doing couple things like dinner, cinema etc.. so all the night clubs are fully of single people all looking for someone to spend Valentines night with... I met loads of single people and there was hugs and kisses going everywhere.. Brilliant night out I had.. better than any of the other valentines days I had as a couple

i agree with Siobhan there and the theme is

[DaVeyWaVey]

Not been too bad at the moment. I've had up and down moods. I feel on top of the world, then I'm on a downer. The one thing I never understand is how I could possibly feel down if everything is going OK for me. Everything in life is perfect, if I look at it from an objective point of view. But then there's something there that always clouds my brain and makes everything upsetting. I've avoided going to the doctors so far and I want it to stay that way.

The funny thing is people have said how "funny" I am, how I'm always really happy and my presence brings laughter to everyone and how things wouldn't be the same if I wasn't there... those are my flatmates' words to me, not mine! I even have an appreciation group for myself on Facebook lol which my flatmate created! and people have commented saying "legend" etc etc, and yes I like making people laugh but it's just when I'm on my own, I feel myself crumble a little bit. I would never ever dream of sharing this with the friends or family in my life, as I feel deeply ashamed when I feel down... that's why I always slap a smile on my face when I go out and face people. I crack jokes, appear confident... and it works!

[moonstorm]

Hi Davey, it seems as if you wont let yourself be happy that you feel as if you dont deserve it. Why cant you believe that all these people find you warm and funny? Is that not the real you or are you sticking on a mask everytime you go out?