It's something that doesn't get discussed very often Ross and to be fair it's taken a big pair of bollocks to post about it I reckon so well done mate. The sister in law was diagnosed a couple of years ago with the same thing after going through some bad times and was prescribed them and they seem to have done the trick as she came off of them just before Christmas. Best of luck fella..
Citalopram i`ve had those in the past did not do anything for me i`m afraid.I ended up on Fluoxitine (Prozac) which helped with my OCD & depression.Good luck & go to your Mental Health Clinic if you have one in your area there will be somebody there to talk to you about whatever problems you are facing & non judgemental.
Lost one of mates a few weeks ago to depression he suffered in silence mate would never of guessed it you are very brave for admitting it and getting help mate respect to ya mate
tough thing depression , my wife went through it badly when she lost her Mam , it totally destroyed her .. need your family and friends to rally round , this is the time you discover true people .. my wife didn't want medication , as she fealt it would only supress her fealings , mask them if you like .. painful time , and a subject that sometimes seems taboo - not recognised .. many many people suffer from it though , some in silence which is a real tradgedy , I've lost two cracking friends through it , both commited suicide , when help was needed ..
it's not gonna be easy , but at least your open about it .. good luck , hope things get better ..
the wife suffers with it and its not a nice thing,but you have done the right thing ross and got yourself help,keep your chin up pal and talk to your family and loved ones.
Nice one mate for this thread. It does from experience take a pair to admit to it. I suffered a few year back and was perscribed citolapram they seemed to have an effect although at the time i was on medication for an other 'illnesses' didn't stop taking them until i came off the rest so i cant say 100% that it was the citalopram though mate sorry. i also work with individuals now who on a daily basis talk of depression we also run the odd group to aid in recovery from it. Talking mate is one of the best cures. obviously not your general chit chat. as much as you can talk through your issues (with someone with some understanding) will very much help too. Dont just rely on the medication. you have taken the first step towards a positive future. keep it up and good luck squire.
Stan collymore, as much as people slate him, is in my eyes a quality bloke, anyway he does loads for depression charitys, tweets about it etc, he's a sufferer himself !! Raised a fortune of late for a charity !! Top bloke is stan !!
Quote by mkj1972Citalopram i`ve had those in the past did not do anything for me i`m afraid.I ended up on Fluoxitine (Prozac) which helped with my OCD & depression.Good luck & go to your Mental Health Clinic if you have one in your area there will be somebody there to talk to you about whatever problems you are facing & non judgemental.
are OCD and depression linked in some way, are people who suffer from one more likely to have or get the other ?
Still lots of stigma around the D word sadly. You have taken a very big step which is good. Too many people suffer in silence, many don't know what it is so don't know what to do. Tablets are useless unless you are determined to beat it, there are lots more which can help along with it. Therapy ect is good, although your reasons for such problems are personal and only you will know what's best. Iv been through it to the very depths and iv also worked with it as a nurse and mental health councillor in the past. However the most I can say is your a brave man for coming out and trying to find help and opinions ect, it takes balls! But the rest is for you to work at, don't shy away from help and talking about it.... Your not alone, good luck!
Can't say much as I've never experienced proper depression and hope I never do. I just always remember something my Grandad said to me as he went through a terrible period with it. "You will never understand unless it happens to you"
Good luck mate and keep us updated with any positives.
Hi Mate, if this is any consollation there are 17 replies to you from people you have never met probably all offering you their kind thoughts, you're not alone, weather we are sufferers or not we all come from a similar breed we love our clothes, our football and music, in the dark days remember mate we care.
You've taken the most important step by trying to address the problem Ross. Hope it goes well for you and just realise you are not the only one having a problem with it, far from it. It has emerged that Dean Windass is suffering too.
Dean Windass has admited he attempted suicide earlier this month after battling with alcohol and depression following his retirement two years ago.
The 42-year-old former Hull, Bradford, Middlesbrough and Aberdeen striker's professional career spanned 19 seasons.
Windass, who scored the goal that fired his home town club Hull into the top flight in 2008, told The People: "I have cried every day for two years.
"I took an overdose and, when that didn't work, I tried to hang myself."
Despite earning more than £500,000 a year at the height of his fame, Windass, who also helped Bradford win promotion to the Premier League (scoring 86 goals in two spells with the Bantams), said most of his money was now gone.
His 18-year marriage has broken up and, with little income and grieving for his recently deceased father John, he decided to take his own life.
"People outside football think we have it all," he said. "But I was in a hole that I honestly didn't know how to get out of.
"Just over a week ago, I hit rock bottom and decided to end it all.
"I need to sort myself out which is why I'm speaking out now. It's part of me getting better - part of the healing process.
"People have this image of me as this big strong man who can take anything life throws at him. But I'm not ashamed to say I wanted to end it after a string of setbacks.
"I knew I'd been a fool but I couldn't shake off the depression at feeling what a failure I'd become."
His first attempt was thwarted by a former girlfriend who turned up after he had tried to overdose on tablets.
The following day he tried to hang himself with a bedsheet.
"I tied it to a handrail at the top of the stairs but it was too long," he added.
"I was quite drunk and couldn't get it to work, so I got a belt instead. At that point a friend came round so I couldn't go through with it.
"We're not the brightest but you play football all your life. There are hundreds of footballers in the same boat. There is nothing to get up for in the morning.
"The Professional Footballers' Association or the governing body need to help us. I have hurt the people closest to me, so I've come out today and admitted I need help."
My dad is still on them, was off sick for work for 5 month last year with it. They do help to bring you down, can tell whether my old man has taken his tablets or not within a few minutes.
I know there is no cure so to speak for it, I reckon some of it was down to the period where you weren't working. I do feel your pain mate, go through stages of miserableness, moodiness from time to time. Worst was when my ex finished me, going on 3 day benders for abut 6/7 week, drinking far too much and dabbling with anything I could put up my nose.
We're just at the start of a long road with a family member. She's struggled for years but has got to a point where alcoholism is coming into it as well.
It's probably more common than you think, and I it's brave of you to mention it. I hope you can talk to your friends and family about it too as these things can quickly grow. All the best to you pal and here's to a happy future
Ross, commend you mate for telling us and you can overcome it. Depression is a debilitating illness, there is no shame and many fight it and suffer. You need the tools to begin to overcome it. Working with young lads who are severely depressed in my job. You obviously have courage and are aware of your depression. Your not in denial thats the first step, admitting it, I bet you felt a bit better after you did this. In reality it is a long haul. Your right positive thinking is a key factor, Even down to and it sounds stupid but it works. Praise yourself in the mirror every morning 10/20 times until its in your head. You have to reprogramme your brain. Being aware of your depression is the key, your low points hit, take some time out for you and sit with yourself, write down your thoughts, keep a diary, stick with it no matter how fucking daft you feel mate. In time you can look back and will see that things are getting a bit better which then has a knockon effect. Dont give up with this. Think of situations could be worse and how your life is, write it down. You will find your denying yourself of feeling positive and this will show in what you write if you stick with it. Read it back as you go on and things will improve, this is a very good technique but there is no quick fix if your going to fight it. Try not to drink alcohol or mask your feeling, prescription drugs are ok short term but this does not get rid if there is an under lying problem. You will find the answer in what you write down over time. And talk to people just like this, Counselling will help if you are prepared to open up and allow yourself to be vulnerable. You will feel more positive with every action you take and over time you will be thinking positive again. Good luck my man and I am only a pm away. Do things which make you feel good in small steps, I know its a cliche but learn to like yourself and your own company. There are other techniques but judging by what you said and the medication given you can overcome this.... Take care
Some great advice in this thread for you Ross, and well done for having the balls for starting the thread.
I'd personally recommend a healthy diet and exercise. It's really surprising how much better you feel when you eat proper and make sure your exercising few times a week. This will help with your sleeping patterns too if thats a problem.
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