Man, i feel depressed/sad

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I had an appointment cancelled to speak to a gp about hrt (hormone replacement therapy) and now i feel like itll never happen (the appointment) but its only been moved forward ten days.

I just feel like ill never be able to work, and ill always feel unsatisfied. I would be crying right now if i could. I genuinely feel that coming to terms with how this illness affects me is not progressing. That i am always avoiding my reality. Which is that i am now marginalised from society for the most part.

I am writing notes on my notes app to come to terms with my current situation and life and it helps a little. But the worries still come back, so im writing this post to see what others say about life.

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What about mental health groups. It’s a step and sometimes friendship provides motivation

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Theres a mental health group called mind which i could ask about, but idk, i feel so alone even when i turn up at these places. A part of me wants to hide away because i feel “shame” for lack of a better word

Do you attend any mental health groups?

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When I was feeling the way you are atm, I joined a mental health group. It helped me because the people also feel fatigued and empty like me but were kind. I fit in…

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Ill have to join one, psyche myself up. Because atm, the thought is kind of terrifying.

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Oh right. Yea make sure that you do feel comfortable to to some degree. Good luck. :eagle:

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Did you feel anxious before you joined one?

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I did loads but I took the risk and it was worth it

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I’m from the UK. THE one I joined was also MIND. I’M not part of it anymore thou.

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I tried one of those groups but I was too delusional at the time so I didn’t stay with it. I just noticed I didn’t fit in. I didn’t want to open up to anyone so there wasn’t much I would talk about.

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Before Covid I was in a couple mental health groups. I found them very helpful. It’s how I met my best friend 8 years ago

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Here where I’m at my mental health services offer 5 groups. I go to all of them. My friend who I met in the hospital started coming and I’ve been doin it for over a year. In time I’ve really opened up. Even about scary stuff. It helps me not isolate.

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I’ve battled depression as well. What helped me was to take an AD and exercise every day, even if it’s just a 30 min walk.

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Which ad are you taking? Im thinking of trying exercise again. Slowly.

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I take bupropion called Wellbutrin 150 mg.

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Are you able to work/volunteer?

I heard bupropion gives some people energy. Or at least feels activating

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I volunteered for 6 months until May. But then I decided to quit because it wasn’t for me.

It helps a bit with my negatives and depression.

I don’t work and am going to start a part-time Online Masters in Jan.

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