Depression

Just going in a shop and buying a loaf of bread can help to connect you to the rest of the human race. Baby steps....

Do You manage to go for walks? Just getting outside of the house can help. I know it's not easy. Probably best done almost without thinking about it. Just put on your coat and shoes and exit. Just walk, then turn round and walk home again. It might help. Give it a try?

Never heard of this before so googled and it does sound awful. You have my sympathy.

Perhaps if you join in other threads then you will find it possible to 'talk' on line and become a part of this aspect of the human race called Gransnet?

I hope so (((hugs)))

Thanks for message Nonnie...I have tried talking therapies and sadly I have a strained relationship at the best of times, and children have their own lives...... As for GPs ....well they are not what they used to be....I see different ones all the time unless I want to wait four weeks for an appointment....but I really appreciate your input.....

Hi Yoga talk to people on here, it is a way of connecting without actually having to face people.

Never heard of AVM but if it stops you taking meds I think the only thing left to you is some sort of talking therapy.

I think it must be very hard for our GPs to know how bad depression is for each individual so you need to go back as many times as you can to make yours understand. Maybe tell him/her that on a scale of 1 - 10 you feel, whatever number is right for you.

Do you have any close family? Can you talk to them?

Sorry I can't give you a wonder therapy but hang in here and someone may be able to help.