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Babs03 Mon 16-Sept-24 10:21:11

I have suffered with depression. Crying, feeling like nothing makes you happy, and having trouble sleeping are all red flags. Of course it may not be this at all but it wouldn’t hurt for you to see your GP and describe how you have been feeling.
Wishing you well. X

Cossy Mon 16-Sept-24 10:18:14

*then not them!

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Tuaim Mon 16-Sept-24 10:18:12

Also, please take into account that the days are shortening. Can you set yourself little treats each day, be it reading a fav book, a fav TV programme, some chocolate, flowers, whatever? and enjoy the moment you are experiencing them. I had a train of nasty incidences with rude people this summer where I was completely innocent and it set me spinning into a kind of sadness that questioned was no one nice anymore? i.e. a bad tempered hairdresser who virtually rammed a comb through my hair and hurt me, a supposed friend who spent months asking me out for lunch only to cancel on the day for a better offer. Any of these small incidences can add to the ever increasing pile. I am through it now but do treat myself to a lovely walk in the sun or some new plants for the garden etc. I do hope you feel better soon.

Cossy Mon 16-Sept-24 10:17:31

I do think you might be depressed or anxious, believe me, it creeps up on you very suddenly and them boom!

Please do Google signs of both online, there’s some great resources there and if nothing helps please do go and see your GP.

flowers

MissAdventure Mon 16-Sept-24 10:11:30

You could probably do with seeing your gp.

A lot of people slide slowly into a state of depression, and don't even know that's what it is.

Witzend Mon 16-Sept-24 10:10:05

💐, I do hope things brighten up a bit for you soon. X

vintage1950 Mon 16-Sept-24 10:05:44

flowers A lot of small things all add up. All best wishes.

Grandmabatty Mon 16-Sept-24 10:03:19

Biscuit muncher 💐 sometimes it's a collection of little things which, put together, make you unhappy. Maybe it's a feeling of powerlessness too. Some things you just can't change. Not sleeping well will be making it more difficult to cope. You don't say how old you are, but could be menopausal too. A wee trip to the doctor's if it continues. All the best

Biscuitmuncher Mon 16-Sept-24 09:59:47

It's just that really. I'm always on the edge of tears. I don't think I'm depressed. My 19 year old daughter is away working, she's told me she's going away at Christmas which has upset me. Her pet rabbit which she had years ago because she was bullied at school is dying. I've hurt my knee. I'm struggling to get in the bath. All these things are not huge in the great scheme of things I know but I can't seem to find any joy in anything. I'm not sleeping well. Ugh sorry for the moan