Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

The sad thing is, that's been my experience in certain hospitals. Certain Nurses not working, not talking to patients, and often leaving the work to the nurses who are immigrants to our country. And by golly, they're often the best nurses, those who aren't Irish I mean. Most caring, most obliging, and genuinely most human and empathetic. Irish nurses feel beat down by the system, I don't know. It's not like that in every hospital, and I don't want to generalise.

Other hospitals, the staff across the board are great. It's sad, but then again, we've also heard (either from friends, or family who work in hospitals or from articles) how nurses are facing constant streams of verbal abuse or harassment, as well as physical assaults. They're human, that can take a toll. I have a relative who works in the Office admin of a hospital, and she's got some tales. A few folks they've had to warn security about, because certain vagrants would wander in, late at night, and use the hospital entrance/ reception area as a public toilet, and the mess they leave can not be cleaned up with just a mop, unfortunately.

That said, we're all individuals, and it's horrible to hear how you're being treated, @apache . It might help to journal it, even posting on here might help. Just get the anger out of your system. I know it's honestly shocking and frustrating how poor our mental health services have become in recent times. Even private has become hit and miss.

You might have gotten in on a bad day, I don't know. Or it might be that folks were working overtime, and the regulars were out sick.

It is strange, because I've known folks who've gone into nursing, and who are compassionate. And then I know folks who are like 'it's a job', and who've no compassion whatsoever. I also know many more who would have been great nurses, but I think it just was not for them. A shame.

If you can consult with your GP or anyone familiar with what you're going through right now, they might be better able to advise you. If it's hindering you more than helping, maybe look into an alternative. Might be other hospitals or facilities that would be better able to help.

Yes, in a way. Not the exact same dream but locations(which don't exist in reality) are the 'setting' of bad dreams . Same ones crop up again and again and have done for donkeys.

That sounds horrible, Deja.

Is it connected to a traumatic event? If you are experiencing intense negative emotions frequently in your sleep ot might be worth talking to someone about it. Poor sleep and frequent trauma reactions, even if caused by dreams, can have a really negative impact on physical and mental health.

The dreams connected to trauma is a common occurrence, sadly. The 'script' of the dream might be different, but the theme is always the same.

I have those that coincide with certain dates, or regarding certain traumas. Sometimes they can be re-traumatising. Or literally throw you off the whole day. Sometimes they can lead to other physical ailment. Like physical pains, the feeling of a pulled muscle. Headaches. Stomach issues. Stress.

Sometimes they can be an indicator that one might be withholding something. An indicator it might be time to talk to someone about something.

Good information there Rabble, thanks for the insight! ...I appreciate how you put it - the script varies a bit but the theme is consistent, so true ...and they almost seem more traumatising than the actual (historical) event.

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has had dbt at all? I've been introduced to it briefly and would like to explore it more

Yeah I had one solo session and it worked very well so hopefully I can continue it

I've taken to the bed. I'm completely overwhelmed with sadness, negativity and darkness and just can't muster up the energy to fake it anymore. Wrang gp surgery this morning the phone was actually answered by a new gp! She was lovely. Kind, compassionate and understood immediately the seriousness of the situation I'm in. Wants me to be seen ASAP so I'm to ring tomorrow at 9.30 to see if she's any cancellation otherwise 9.30 Monday morning. Feeling less scared now.

I hope you find some hope and help, Sardonicat. :)

Got seen by GP today. Very good consultation. Prescribed Prozac, a sleeper to bridge me over the next few weeks and started me on beta- blockers mainly to see if they'll help with the frequency and intensity of my migraine attacks but also to assist with calming me down a little bit. Have to go out everyday for 30min walk (Mr Sardi required to chaperone as no way I can do that alone at the moment) and some counsellor contact details. Won't say I'm feeling better but do feel relieved and less alone.

Oh, that's rough Grem. It's great you are there for your friend and of course it helps when you can fully empathise but it can be very scary it's a lot of responsibility and it can be very triggering too. I hope your friend can turn a corner soon.

Oh, that will be a landmark event. Definitely, things will feel different after. The end of one phase and start of another. Is there anyone that can share the load supporting your friend?

I dunno what to do, I know if I speak to professionals they will ask if I'm suicidal, I'm not. I do think of people being diagnosed with cancer and wish it was me.