I just want to say to you that you are not alone! Your brother may have sent you here, but you got here! That shows a lot of strength and determination! Keep it up!
Wow, it sounds like you have to endure a lot of pain and heart ache. I am so sorry. It is amazing after reading all that you have been going through that you have hope and you are still striving towards the light. You are an amazingly strong woman Fiona. You deserve that life you see for yourself. We will help you get there.
Now, let's get down to business... This program is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy which is one of the best treatments for depression. It is quite a bit of reading and work but the work will pay off. Within the first few sessions you should start to notice a difference. Try to complete one session a week but you can take longer then a week if you want; just don't try to rush it.
Have you had a chance to get started? Any questions so far?
It sounds like you have a lovely supportive brother. Who else do you turn to for support?
Hi everyone. First Time here. If I'm honest I would guess that I've been suffering from depression [at least low-grade for more than 15 years. I was diagnosed about 4 years ago.was put on meds Aug 2012. Quit them FeB 2013. lost Several friends. Lost 2 jobs in as many years. My anxiety and depression was exacerbated due to several different events. One was an unwanted move across the world away from most family and friends. Terminal illness of a parent followed by his painful death, Serious illness of my other parent. Relationship problems and work problems. I've tried meds, exercise, eating right being more social. But never all at the same time. I'm here because I'm broke and can't afford meds or therapy. I'm here because this disease now threatens my independence which for some reason means more to me than my peace of mind. I'm here because my brother said to me just last week - 'I wish I could fix you'' - and I love him for that. I'm here because I'm trying not to give up. trying Not to beg the earth to swallow me. I'm here because this disease has stolen so much of my time and my resources and my opportunities and my relationships. I'm here even tho I feel too tired to hope - I still hope. I have glimpses of a possible life for myself and it looks good. I want it.
