I think you can tell people around you to back off - it is your Life and you shouldn't have to justify why. A 'I feel fragile at present and unable to hold a conversation with anyone' should be enough! Add to that "I will be in touch once the medication kicks in" ……. I 'lost' a lot of friends during my severely depressed years as people couldn't understand how I could do stuff 1 day but not the next . Halved our C.mas card list!
As I grew older saying 'no' became easier.
Make sure that you contact your support team today.
Hi CKLD
Thank you. I have a support worker who works for a charity for mentally ill, and I am seeing her next week. I spoke to her today.
I also have a counsellor who I pay for privately, and we have sessions every month.
The problem is, due to the economic situation, every one is pushed for time, so there is never enough time for me to talk about all my stuff.
It's also very stressful and I cannot handle stress.
I know they are all doing their best but the time thing really is a strain.
I'm sorry you lost so many friends, maybe they were not real friends to start with.
It's really difficult, that people don't understand.
Also, the meno depression and anxiety is different from the 'regular' type of anxiety I get with mental illness.
The meds, counsellor, and support worker, do help with the mental illness side of things, but the meno induced moods, on top are just too much to cope with.