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Aceofspades33
Aceofspades33

Hi I'm new :) 


maybe in need of some advice? 


The last year has been horrendous, from my mum getting lung cancer and having chemotherapy and an operation to remove half a lung as well as being ill myself (both my tibia bones dislocate in both knees 20-40 a day) loosing my job and life in a way.


I have become very.... hmm I really can't think of a word for it. I know I am getting depressed as most days I cry ( please don't think I want sympathy as I'm a get up and go girl!) I often find myself just sitting by myself wondering when is this going to end.... and I always get the same answer... it ain't!!


I have faced some rather difficult things through out my life but I have always been the person to brush it off and get on with things, the one with a smileostomy on my face and never show how I'm feeling. 


My question is.... do tablets really work? I see it as I could go and get tablets but everything going on is still going to be there everything is still there. Does that make sense? 


Also I don't want to be labeled for asking for help or people saying " aww poor girl no wonder she needs tablets with what's she's going through " or something like that. I know it may sound harsh but I feel if I get sympathy I am going to break. 


Restful
Restful
Medication definitely has helped me significantly. It obviously isn't a magic wand, but it allows me to deal and cope with struggles in a more stable way. The meds keep my emotions regulated for the most part.
billwfriend
billwfriend
I agree that your item you call tablets are actually called anti depressant medications and they help multitudes of people to feel little bit better than they were....I take one anti depressant and it keeps me from deeply being down in the dumps....
Aceofspades33
Aceofspades33
Sorry didn't mean to upset anyone

:(
Debbalina
Debbalina
I dont think you upset anyone. Seeing how you feel, I think meds/tablets would be helpful to you to keep you from going further into depression. As others have said, they are very helpful. And it doesn't mean it has to be long term. Some people use meds temporarily for a crisis then stop them. It's up to you.
Aceofspades33
Aceofspades33
Thank you
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Medication/tablets can help, but they are definitely not magic pills :) I find a combination of medication and therapy helpful, and as was mentioned above, any treatment you choose doesn't have to be forever, it can be for a short period just to help you through a tough time.

Wishing you all the best :)
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