Struggling mentally after diagnosis

[matthew55]

Patw I was aware of how low my was until I had taken Prosac for two weeks. .!😋😁🤗😍xx

[denise]

i am glad you are feeling more positive and your family have noticed the difference. well done you.

love denise xxx

[Patw]

Patw I am so pleased to read that you are feeling better. One day at a time my friend and ensure that it includes a good laugh.

Richard

Thanks mate 👍

[richard]

im not sure if it was him or all the great messages from all the great people on here, but last night I felt so fresh and a sense of release, even my daughter said I got my dad back and today I haven’t shed a tear ,, so I hope it continues and thanks so much for your kind responses xx

Patw I am so pleased to read that you are feeling better. One day at a time my friend and ensure that it includes a good laugh.

Richard

[EvelynMW]

As someone who has taken antidepressants on and off for 40 years, I think 7 weeks should be long enough to decide the pills aren't working. I have had to switch pills in the past, and it is not easy. I only know that I am now feeling normal after years of roller coasting between ok and depressed states. I can only wish that you soon find a pill that works for you, i do not believe that I would be whole now, without them.

[Patw]

Patw I am so glad it went well with the Psychologist, Pat - it's good to talk. And your partner noticed your lighter mood, woohoo!!

Have you future appointments? Hopefully you have.

Onward & upward, gentle steps and remember, you're not alone.

Love Ellie.

Thanks Ellie
im not sure if it was him or all the great messages from all the great people on here, but last night I felt so fresh and a sense of release, even my daughter said I got my dad back and today I haven’t shed a tear ,, so I hope it continues and thanks so much for your kind responses xx

[Ellie]

Patw I am so glad it went well with the Psychologist, Pat - it's good to talk. And your partner noticed your lighter mood, woohoo!!

Have you future appointments? Hopefully you have.

Onward & upward, gentle steps and remember, you're not alone.

Love Ellie.

[Patw]

Hello Patw....I haven't actually posted in a long time but your situation resonates with me in that my husband was diagnosed when our 4 children were young. He was 50 at the time and our youngest was 6. That was 13 years ago. I know that we can't predict the future and everyone's journey with MND is different but he has survived longer than we thought he would after he was told to get his affairs in order at diagnosis. He's had a slow journey but we had no way of knowing that at the time and for the first year (maybe a bit longer) it was dreadful. I too, couldn't pick myself up. He was the stronger. I was constantly in tears, worrying about him, our girls, my job, finances etc. I went to counselling organised through my workplace and it definitely helped me. So I would advocate for counselling - I truly hope it helps you. And I suppose I want to say to you to not waste any time doing what I did. I know you need a bit of time to adjust to this diagnosis but try to make the most of every day, making lovely memories with your family. If you can't do it for yourself, make yourself do it for your children. We have seen milestone birthdays, graduations, a grandchild and all the things we thought we wouldn't. I know we have been lucky in that respect and not everyone gets that time; I'm not saying it's been a bed of roses because it's been hell at times but I hope that this post has given you a bit of hope and that's what's seen us through. Best wishes to you.

Boiler xx

thanks boiler yes it has helped !!!
saw the psychologist yesterday and I knew everything he was gonna say tbh , but since then I have not cried and even my partner has said today how I am smiling with my eyes again , so long may that continue just taking day at a time now

[matthew55]

In three weeks got there in the end

[Boiler68]

Hello Patw....I haven't actually posted in a long time but your situation resonates with me in that my husband was diagnosed when our 4 children were young. He was 50 at the time and our youngest was 6. That was 13 years ago. I know that we can't predict the future and everyone's journey with MND is different but he has survived longer than we thought he would after he was told to get his affairs in order at diagnosis. He's had a slow journey but we had no way of knowing that at the time and for the first year (maybe a bit longer) it was dreadful. I too, couldn't pick myself up. He was the stronger. I was constantly in tears, worrying about him, our girls, my job, finances etc. I went to counselling organised through my workplace and it definitely helped me. So I would advocate for counselling - I truly hope it helps you. And I suppose I want to say to you to not waste any time doing what I did. I know you need a bit of time to adjust to this diagnosis but try to make the most of every day, making lovely memories with your family. If you can't do it for yourself, make yourself do it for your children. We have seen milestone birthdays, graduations, a grandchild and all the things we thought we wouldn't. I know we have been lucky in that respect and not everyone gets that time; I'm not saying it's been a bed of roses because it's been hell at times but I hope that this post has given you a bit of hope and that's what's seen us through. Best wishes to you.

Boiler xx

[Patw]

Hi Patw Everyone has I hope given you some reassuring advice in so much as you are not alone and many if not all of us have been there. One thing I frequently say is to take time with your partner and family to remember lots of the fun times and have a good laugh, it's a great medicine. Crying and being depressed is also natural and a way of releiveing things but I hate to say it, its not helpful.

As the days and weeks go by I believe you will mentally feel stronger as you come to accept this horrible illness. Take care my friend and keep smiling.

Richard

Thanks Richard
I will get there one day at a time 👍

[richard]

Hi Patw Everyone has I hope given you some reassuring advice in so much as you are not alone and many if not all of us have been there. One thing I frequently say is to take time with your partner and family to remember lots of the fun times and have a good laugh, it's a great medicine. Crying and being depressed is also natural and a way of releiveing things but I hate to say it, its not helpful.

As the days and weeks go by I believe you will mentally feel stronger as you come to accept this horrible illness. Take care my friend and keep smiling.

Richard

[Patw]

Me and my partner cried for weeks when he was diagnosed and never thought we would stop. Every time we woke in the morning was the worst as you are still in that dreadful nightmare called MND.
life does become easier and you will as the friends on here have said , take one day at a time.
You have definitely come to the right place, being on this forum. Everyone is so nice and no question is a silly question.
Take care and I hope your appointment goes well xx

Hi jo jo
yes everyone on here have been lovely so glad I started talking about it aswell
thanks so much and take care also x

[Jo jo]

Me and my partner cried for weeks when he was diagnosed and never thought we would stop. Every time we woke in the morning was the worst as you are still in that dreadful nightmare called MND.
life does become easier and you will as the friends on here have said , take one day at a time.
You have definitely come to the right place, being on this forum. Everyone is so nice and no question is a silly question.
Take care and I hope your appointment goes well xx

[Patw]

Hi Pat, I’m sorry you find yourself here. I was diagnosed last September, what a devastating diagnosis. I have been seeing a Clinical Psychologist, the therapy I’m having is called Acceptance and Commitment therapy,didn’t think I was the therapy type but it has been really helpful

I’m glad it helps u xx I’m praying it is of help to me ! I know what I need to do just can’t execute it at the minute xx