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Q: Think I'm depressed
asked by: willas00 on June 29th, 2009
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Hi,

I'm a 20 year old male from england.

I live alone with 4 cats.

Due to reasons I cannot discuss I had to leave home when I was 17. All of which I feel has nothing to do with this.

Over the past few months (relating to the past few years) I've managed to get myself into around £8000 worth of debt.

I've been seeing CAB for this and they are helping me.

However in November 2008 I went of work sick for around 4-5 months. I returned to work in March on and off and finally went back to work at the end of March after having some b12 injections.

I've been feeling fine for the past 3 months and now I'm ill again.

Work have given me 2 written 1st warnings and the manager told me this is my last chance to sort my health out. Like to say I havent been doing any thing. Spite the regular telephone calls to the Dr, visits and hospital appoitments.

Over the past few weeks I've had all this getting on top of me and have often wondered about suicide.

When I'm around my family I seem really happy and enjoy my life.

But when I'm home and on my own I feel really sad and unhappy and like suicide is my only option.

The only reason I dont try to commit suicide is because I love my cats to much to leave them without me.

Could I be depressed? I feel I cant talk to my mum about it because she has been depressed and I cannot find the right words.

I want to see a Dr but I don't know how to word it without bottling up and not talking.
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ioka
replied on June 30th, 2009
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hello sorry to hear you are experiencing these feelings.
When i was depressed i felt lonley too but it shall amaze you how people understand..

talking to your doctor is a must my friend and it shall be a surprise as to how quickly he/she will pick up on your symptoms..this is affecting your work and everyday life so you need to take control..you must feel like a jeckyll and hyde as i hid it well also with one face for my family and the change once alone..

you love your kitty cats and thats good you have a focus on them so now you need to focus on how you can overcome this period and always be there for them.

i was prescribed citalopram and had a few courses but they made me so much better and in control..we all get into debt and you have done the right thing seeking help so do the same for you..

be honest with your doctor and if you cry or show any signs of emotion this is what they need to see and shall work with you and get you the help you need..
I understand why you won,t speak to your mum as she sufferes depression but it takes a true sufferer to understand exactly what your going through..your mum would be a great help to you as she loves you as much as your cats do.

we are here all the time if you wish too talk and my advise to you today is see your doctor and start taking control and what a great asset this would be to help your mother who also needs you right now..

keep in contact and let us know how you are doing and once you see your doctor the weight that grinds you down just now shall be lifted..
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Snakes
replied on July 29th, 2009
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Go slit your wrists you waste of a lot of space.

Snakes
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