Thanks for that - will take a look. My wife did a mindfulness course after struggling after the birth of our first child so am aware of the techniques although haven't tried it. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
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Only just seen this thread (off work sick and doing a bit of a trawl!!), hope you are doing ok!!

Sometime there can be reasons, lifestyle, job, things you are just not happy with and its a case of puffing up your chest and making some decisions for YOU. For me, it was my job, but I'd put it to one side and carried on.....just not realising the effect it was having.

Mainly it can just be that unexplained, chemical imbalance that nobody can put a finger on!! Counselling can be a good way of being truly open with someone you don't know, to discuss all avenues of possible causes. The internet can be a scary place when looking things up, so don't. Just do things that make you smile, try some exercise, get some sun, look after yourself.

Think of depression as a broken Land Rover......you know theres an issue but you just can't quick work out whats up but when you do and its all fixed, life is good again!

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Thanks I like the analogy

Things are feeling strangely good now that the meds seem to be working. Seeing doc again tomorrow so will discuss where to go from here.

It is safe to say my lifestyle isn't helping - I stay at home to look after my 2 young daughters. A stunningly rewarding thing but also massively draining, frustrating and often thankless. Plus it is more than full time. However one is about to start school next year which will ease things a little.

Feeling good though, which I haven't felt for a long time. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Good!! Glad to hear!!

Its good to find new analogys of problems you face!! Remember this feeling today and push for it every morning!  2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
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Quick update. Things are still feeling pretty decent and my moods have totally levelled out with no dark spiralling thoughts which is lovely.

More appts with the doc over the coming weeks and months plus an assessment for Autism spectrum disorder but all of that is good.

Thanks everyone. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

Good news, keep us updated.

great to hear the news that your on the up mate,

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Good news. Glad life is getting better.

Thought I'd update this as things have moved on a bit since the last post.

Still on the same meds and feeling ok but the anxiety has crept back in which is not so good. I have just been to my first self help appointment which was very helpful, if emotionally exhausting. It would seem the can of worms we have opened contains many more such cans.

I have also been formally diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, specifically the Aspergers area which goes a long way to explaining things.

As the lady I saw today said, it would seem I am in the process of taking the first few steps to a long but hopefully positive journey.

Thanks again all. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…

sorry to hear that, keep your chin up and accept all help offered.

regards

Iain

ps it's good that you have been given a possible explanation for your symptoms.

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Cheers Ian. I intend on doing that FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
2019 DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental
Now greatly regret selling the Outlander. MPG of the FL2 is atrocious and so are the fuel bills. Fun though 😎
Couldn’t afford the fuel bills so back to an older Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Significantly better than I remembered it to be…