Something has upset me

You're not alone mate.

I find a great treatment is staring into the 'bush TV' (camp fire) if you can manage to get away to the bush for a night or two. It might only be a temporary relief, but it sure helps.

Cheers, Murray

Like many, been there done that, as they say.
Mine was Military spec depression too got right nasty sometimes.

I agree with dinosaur, get out and just walk, smell the roses, chat with the birds and trees.
The worst thing you can do is bottle it all up, talk to us, talk to family, what ever you do, DON'T talk to the bottom of a Rum bottle, they are idiots, got no ideas that will help.
(He says with some experience in this particular field)
Stay off those little pills, doctor put me on them things, first thing I did was start getting into fights, not a good idea at all.

There is a natural "rescue remedy" for the worst of times, if you can find it. Called Cherry Plum oil, a couple of drops in a glass of water, a few minutes later the world is a good place and you will be grinning like a Cheshire cat. I've used it but, not needed it for many years now.
And remember the words of the wise Monty Python song, "always look on the bright side of life".

Hope you're fairing alright. It's admirable that you spoke out rather than just slipping away. Give it some time and like others have said, keep talking about it. If you ever feel like chatting feel free to PM me :)

Arthur, we are here for you.
If you like to go for a bush walking , take some photos some were just let me know, send me a PM. I have a spare camera if you do not have one.
Get well mate

Sorry to hear that the Black Dog has bitten you again. I've been on tablets for the last 3 years. All good now. So instead of note taking anything maybe a change of medication may be in order. Ones with less side affects. Hope things work out for you

Gary

Do what you need to but I would be wary of bypassing the activities and groups that you generally enjoy (clubs, forum, whatever). Even if you're not at your best being around those kinds of things will assist in lifting the load a little and cutting off that source of enjoyment/alternate activity and isolating yourself may make it feel worse.
However I guess you know yourself best.
On another note; my own personal choice would be for short term memory loss versus battling the clouds of depression unaided where aid is required (hey I already cut laps around the house trying to remember what it was I was looking for, or why I went in to a room lol)

G'day Arthur,

Just like JC said, you have my number as well if you need it. I know a couple of people off this forum who are struggling a bit down here in Tassie, so probably a good reason to arrange a get together in the middle somewhere ;).

Someone asked me the other day among a group of parents - "What brought you to Tassie" - "Depression" I said. Got quite a laugh, but it was actually true :).

I went through a very rough time, and is the reason I took 6 months off work, chewed up all our savings and now live in this beautiful place. I wouldn't change anything. As a family I don't think we have been happier, you might want to check in with Sarah about that though;). We are pretty broke but I don't care about that anymore.

One of the things that helped me was that I had a very supportive family. The good thing about this site is that it can also be a very supportive 'family'.

Oh and you missed a good BBQ today by the way :p.

If you are ever travelling through this way feel free to drop in. Otherwise I will catch you at the next get together.

Good luck working through it mate.
I am sure all our thoughts are with you.
Do what's best for you and your loved ones.
LandieMatt

nothing wrong with a bit of caving. Take care and see you on the other side.

Hang in there mate. Lots of good people on this forum and we are all wishing you well.
If you want to escape the cold for a bit there is room up here:D

Keith