So I went back to work and nobody has said a thing. It's like nothing happened. Now I feel completely ridiculous but emotionally drained. I guess I'll start feeling better now. I will continue down...
Yeah, that wasn't really a rational thing for me to say about not coming back. I'd have to anyway, as I have an apartment, a car etc that I'd need to sort out. I think it was just the wondering if a...
Thanks. Just been out for a run and that's cleared my head a little. One part of my brain knows exactly the sensible things to do. Sort out a visit back home. Try to take it easier at work even if I...
I'm spiraling downwards today. I can't believe it. I've been in this country for 2 years and have been fine. Now suddenly, everything seems wrong. I suddenly really miss friends from back home. I've...
Yes, I did at least get that done. The bare minimum but at least it is out if the way....
After reading up on similar situations on the Internet, I've decided not to tell work about my depression. I think mine is the kind of place where it would spread around in a flash. There is no HR...
I think the 'when you don't know what to do, do nothing' is great advice. There is no big rush to get everything in life sorted. You have your whole life to do it. I get the moving back home bit. I...
Btw, are you aloud to put smily faces on a depression forum ;)...
Hi Jennifer, As you know I'm new here but I'm already connecting with a lot of what people have to say. I'm approaching 40 and my last meaningful relationship was around 13 years ago. Part of the...
Just found the sticky link above....
Hi all, I've suffered with bipolar symptoms for many years, in fact as long as I can remember. I had an extreme drinking problem due to this about 6 years ago but managed to get through that. I was...
I'm thinking about going into work on Monday and speaking to my manager in private. I could be completely honest and tell him the real reason I'm having issues is the bipolar rather than just missing...
So I went to the appointment and it was completely different to what I expected. It was fairly regimented, running down a list of standard questions and him typing in the answers. It was pretty...
One good thing about the US, is that as long as you are adequately covered, the health service moves really fast. I have an appointment scheduled for 11am this morning. I'd be waiting weeks for that,...
I had an idea of asking if I could go to 3 days a week at work for a while. I dont mind taking the pay cut. I bought it up in a casual way previously but they looked at me as if I was mental ! I...
I'm sure I do have an imbalance. I just don't feel easy taking medication but therapy could help. I didn't really know who to contact being in a new country and never having been to the doctors here...
Thanks. I always try to deal with everything alone. It's been a case of having to. I was going to say, it's nice knowing others are going through it also, but I wouldn't wish this on anyone, so you...
I just don't understand why I get crippling depression. Reading some of the stories on here, I get embarrassed just bringing it up. I realized my long term dream of moving from the UK to the US, even...