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Written by kmcs Sunday, 7 March 2010 20:37

Hi everyone,

I one new to depnet. Found that I was struggling with not having the courage to ring my support network all the time and thought if I could find a support group online that might assist me more talking to others who have been or are in the same boat as me. I have had three nervous breakdowns in the past twelve months cause I think I am superwoman and can do everything without anyone's help. I work full-time, study full-time, am raising three kids and a husband, and the majority of the time I am left to do all the housework. Although in saying that they are constantly telling me how much they love me and give me positive comments to try to lift up my spirits. It doesn't always work though cause when I am down I really struggle to pick myself up again.

As I write this I have my seven year old son giving me kisses of the cheek telling me how beautiful and helpful I am, that I am the best mum ever and that I smell good (LOL).

I am so happy that I have found this support group as another outlet to deal with the depression that I just can't seem to beat.

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kmcs

Welcome to depnet... maybe talking with us here will give you some insight into your illness... though I should warn you... 3 breakdowns in 12 months... you are at the start of your journey... please be patient with yourself... it takes time ... sometimes it is a lot of time... so be prepared... but then again with the right help you could recover quickly... your recovery depends on many factors ... you, your support network, the meds, and life events... and you learning that you do not have to be wonderwoman... or superwoman... or miss perfect... do an assertiveness course... and self esteem... you are fine as you are... you are a good mother ... a good woman... ambitious but that is fine... you help others... learn to help yourself...

take care
rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, Sunday, 7 March 2010 20:49

Hi kmcs,

I think you are trying to do too much. I had a breakdown in 1980 as a result of the same thing. Unfortunately, I did not receive good treatment or advice and did not understand what had happened or anything about depression. I wish I could go back in time because what I failed to remedy then wrecked my life. My suggestion is that you treat yourself more kindly, be your own best friend.

Written by TerryN, Monday, 8 March 2010 16:37

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