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lately i have been going though a lot of different moods.
at times my depression kicks in a lot and then causes anxiety which has seemed tolead onto paranoia.
I just dont know whats going on, my head feels so messed up its unbeleivable.

I am training to be a councelor and voulentier for the samaritains, but at the moment im unable to do this stuff because of my depression.

I really dont know what to do or who to turn to, i have met a lot of great people on here that i can talk to about how i feel, but im finding it so hard.

Anyway i have babbles on for long enough now and probably bored everyone reading it.

Thanks.
Adamx
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Don't apologize for asking for help. Do you have a doctor you can call about your moods?Are you on any medications? It would be a shame for you to give up your training to help others. You can be very proud of your direction. lol
deleted_user
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no, at the moment i dont have any meds, but i cant either because i have to be on full mental health to do what i do, but i just find it so hard, i have considered going to see one but im just scared i guess.
deleted_user
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i dunno what advice i can give you, cuz i'm goin thru the same stuff, but yer not alone if that is any consolation
deleted_user
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...whos scott lol

You know we're all headcases here so if you feel any better talkin to us go for it, it's all good and welcome ^_^

DISCLAIMER: Joke, get over it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah, it doesnt feel good, so i knwo its good knowing that you arnt alone.
It feels strange being the one asking for help and not the other way around, im just not used to it i suppose
deleted_user
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i commend u for you volunteer work. we need more ppl like u who understand what it is like to feel the way we do. all i can advise is to take each day as a small step to returning to full health. Maybe u should talk to your dr about how you feel. R u taking any meds?
deleted_user
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haha, i'm no one, i'll disappear now, good luck to you adam
deleted_user
deleted_user
thanks, and no at the moment i not taking any meds, but i might go and see a doctor about how i feel like you say.
I am currently engaged aswell and im scared that if how im feeling keeps going on it might mess everything up
deleted_user
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and take care scott, i hope that everythign turns out well for you as im sure it will
deleted_user
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If she loves and cares for you she will be supportive and help you feel better. Do you think that it is the work that you do is making you feel the way u are?
deleted_user
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she does try her best, but she is down too, so it can be hard.
I love the work that i do and find it very rewarding, i love helping people and in a way this helps me a little.
But i have had to take a while off.
deleted_user
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I feel like that when i help someone on ds, I can deal with someone else`s probs but not my own. Taking time of to take stock of what is going on with you is a good idea. maybe you and your girlfriend could support each other.
kiwicsi
kiwicsi
Are you saying you can't be on meds because councillors can't be depressed? If so, that seems a bit silly - who better to help others than someone who's been there and done that?

Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. It may feel weird, but imagine what the world would be like if nobody asked? There would be a lot of bottled up angst out there!
deleted_user
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im just saying that it can be frowned upon, but i know what you are saying, im just confused because i cant keep going like this, i need to do something
deleted_user
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Do you get any support with the samaritains, you should, what you hear is bound to take it's toll on you.

All counsellors have counsellors of their own so they can offload too.
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