Fighting Depression

[Bren]

Well, it's been confirmed. I am suffering from Depression.

I have been finding it bloody hard of late after moving up from the south island. I miss my mates and my kids, but I made the move to support my wife, and to tell you the truth its not so much that I don't like Kapiti, it is more that I miss Christchurch. Added to that is the fact that my job sucks, and my bike is still in bits, and the fact of dealing with in-laws constantly and you have my very own recipe for depression.

I am guessing the winter blues have set in and a crisis in the family re my mums heart attack have not helped.

Anyway, I went to the doctor today and he was as helpful as tits on a bull, in fact all he seemed to care about is ejecting me out of his clinic and seeing the next patient. Maybe I should be glad that he is so dedicated to his job that he wants to see as many patients as possible...But I felt shortchanged....

Things seem to suck at the moment, but I got me some happy pills(are they really happy), and a list of counselors (that all seem to charge $75 P.H)...


Just my rant

[Edbear]

Depression has been extensively discussed on this forum, have a look for it, there's a lot of good info there.

[Owl]

Not mint Bren! Don't stay on those pills too long, as they're not a cure!

[Bren]

Depression has been extensively discussed on this forum, have a look for it, there's a lot of good info there.

did those threads discuss me? I thought not! So please excuse me whilst I put my own spin on it...and as a note yes I have read through some of them too

I am having my own rant here and you come to me and say it has been "extensively discussed" Well, so have a lot of other things too but does that stop new threads on those same subjects?

[tigertim20]

Well, it's been confirmed. I am suffering from Depression.

I have been finding it bloody hard of late after moving up from the south island. I miss my mates and my kids, but I made the move to support my wife, and to tell you the truth its not so much that I don't like Kapiti, it is more that I miss Christchurch. Added to that is the fact that my job sucks, and my bike is still in bits, and the fact of dealing with in-laws constantly and you have my very own recipe for depression.

I am guessing the winter blues have set in and a crisis in the family re my mums heart attack have not helped.

Anyway, I went to the doctor today and he was as helpful as tits on a bull, in fact all he seemed to care about is ejecting me out of his clinic and seeing the next patient. Maybe I should be glad that he is so dedicated to his job that he wants to see as many patients as possible...But I felt shortchanged....

Things seem to suck at the moment, but I got me some happy pills(are they really happy), and a list of counselors (that all seem to charge $75 P.H)...


Just my rant

Sorry to hear you are suffering.
They do say that moving house is one of the top three most stressful things a person goes through in life. And being away from your kids must fucking suck, and adding other personal and family issues to the mix, tis no wonder you are down.
Try and keep as much contact with your kids as you can, Im sure getting a handwritten letter back from them will cheer you up for a week!! Hang in there, as you find a couple friends, and the bike comes back together, You will probably cheer up. Find the positives. new town, new roads to learn to love!!!
Hang in there man, things will look up soon. Hope you find some positives to the new town soon.
P.S. Tell ya missus, she just might understand and be more accommodating. Godd luck mate

[Boob Johnson]

Known things to help fight depression....


First & foremost, knowing you are & understanding its why you are feeling the way you presently do, then excepting that. Then, exercise, a healthy balanced diet, good sleeping patterns (ie don't stay up late) & don't eat junk food at night plus lashings of motor cycling



True story

[chanceyy]

can totally get where your coming from Bren .. hmmm guess we might have to do a bike mission soon & come take you for a blat huh ..

u know where I live & have my contact details if you need them .

[Vern]

Things seem to suck at the moment, but I got me some happy pills(are they really happy), and a list of counselors (that all seem to charge $75 P.H)...

Hi Bren. I am in the same boat as you are mate except i was in a job for 5 years with to much pressure and I should have left the job earlier before I got sick but a understanding wife and very very good friends help so hang in there mate I know how you feel. Vern

[MyGSXF:Me]

Be gentle on yourself Bren.. you've been through a hell of a lot of change of late, & all changes like that bring grief into the mix

You are doing better than you feel you are at the mo though hun.. you have already taken steps by recognising you need some support at the moment.. & that's the first step! It takes courage & balls to ask for help!! so you're doing great!!!!

Happy pills do their job. Get some good counselling. Maybe get a new Doctor too! do a Google search of grief/loss/depression.. there is some good info out there!

As Boob said: exercise (a walk on the beach does wonders!), eat a healthy balanced diet, get a good nights sleep (ie: don't stay up late) & don't eat junk food. Drink some Chamomile tea.. avoid too much coffee! & alcohol

Keep talking with your wife, don't bottle things up!

Give yourself some time Bren. Have trust & faith that things will get better. I've been there. I hit rock bottom. It's a long dark tunnel sometimes.. but there IS a light at the end.. trust me!!

Big for you xx

[boman]

Well, it's been confirmed. I am suffering from Depression.

I have been finding it bloody hard of late after moving up from the south island. I miss my mates and my kids, but I made the move to support my wife, and to tell you the truth its not so much that I don't like Kapiti, it is more that I miss Christchurch. Added to that is the fact that my job sucks, and my bike is still in bits, and the fact of dealing with in-laws constantly and you have my very own recipe for depression.

I am guessing the winter blues have set in and a crisis in the family re my mums heart attack have not helped.

Anyway, I went to the doctor today and he was as helpful as tits on a bull, in fact all he seemed to care about is ejecting me out of his clinic and seeing the next patient. Maybe I should be glad that he is so dedicated to his job that he wants to see as many patients as possible...But I felt shortchanged....

Things seem to suck at the moment, but I got me some happy pills(are they really happy), and a list of counselors (that all seem to charge $75 P.H)...


Just my rant

Hey , my 10 cents, Try a natural remedy called St Johns Wort. They work well for depression, And are non addictive. I used them for a 3 month cycle and combined with 3 or 4 sesions with a councellor I found it worthwile. Hope this is of some assistance.

[Mom]

...Just my rant

Ah but see...

You have also to consider the stress of your Mom being so sick and the trip up to see her, and the travelling time involved, and the fact that you live so far away from her so cant be really suppoertive as you wish and on and on and on.

You have had a few of the big life changes recently that create stress that can lead to depression. Take a bit of time to breathe and smell the roses.

Sorry to hear that everything has piled up to the extent that you feel submerged. One day at a time mate, that is all you have to get through.

[kevfromcoro]

Isnt KB great...... there allways seems to be a bit of help along the way

besides riding .everyone seems to help through the troubles of life..

i just put a post in here about heights...and i got a lot of support,,,,
sort of helps...
so good luck to you Bren iam sure you will get a lot of help here..

a lot of good advice has been given allreardy
those happy pills arent arrowpax are they?
strange stuff that..............................................

[ttnz]

Bren well done mate it takes allot of courage to take the first and most important step towards recovery.... talking about it.

check out this website and the links page.



http://www.julesandpete.co.nz/Projec...a/Welcome.html

[shafty]

Hang in there Bren, seems like your not getting any quality "me time" - I guess its hard in the circumstances, but steal an hour or 2 for for yourself, you sure deserve it, Cheers

Shafty

[Bren]

Don't stay on those pills too long, as they're not a cure!

I dont plan to mate...just to get over this rut...never needed them before...

They do say that moving house is one of the top three most stressful things a person goes through in life. And being away from your kids must fucking suck, and adding other personal and family issues to the mix, tis no wonder you are down.

Hang in there man, things will look up soon. Hope you find some positives to the new town soon.
P.S. Tell ya missus, she just might understand and be more accommodating. Godd luck mate

Tell me about it...Stress city....Jane is very supportive, and she has had it rough too putting up with a prick like me

Known things to help fight depression....


...don't eat junk food at night plus lashings of motor cycling

So how do ya put the bike on the ice cream?

can totally get where your coming from Bren .. hmmm guess we might have to do a bike mission soon & come take you for a blat huh ..

Sounds good....sunny arvo round Vinager Hill sounds good

..... so hang in there mate I know how you feel. Vern

Cheers Vern

...Big for you xx

will hold a Rain check till 4th Sth Island Rally (can ya believe its #4?)

Hey , my 10 cents, Try a natural remedy called St Johns Wort. They work well for depression, And are non addictive. I used them for a 3 month cycle and combined with 3 or 4 sesions with a councellor I found it worthwile. Hope this is of some assistance.

Cheers man