[Wmshyrga]

I was very depressed and asking a forum is a NO go !
seriously she should see a Pro in this case !~

but of course all the FM Doctors will show up in a few posts

Touche is actually a real doctor! I'm a doctor too but not the kind that is of any use...

[Raj_Copi_Jin]

Hey guys, some girl online was speaking to me tonight and erm...well, to cut a long story short she's very depressed etc etc. So I had a big talk with her and said I'd try find her some help, thing is she lives in England, Doncaster, so I was just wondering if anyone knew if anywhere in that area or any good places in general she could go to if she wants to try and get her life back on track.

I realise I'm not giving lots of information but if it's required to get anywhere then just say ofcourse...rather strange thread I know :/

Thanks in advance..

Good luck with the issue, seems you're getting more usefull replies then other similar threads though [thumbup]

[Piediahef]

Touche is actually a real doctor! I'm a doctor too but not the kind that is of any use...

Indeed, I am a London based doctor. I have done GP work and 6 months of psychiatry in the past. GP should be her first port of call here IMO. Not only can they advise on what to do next, but they will be able to monitor her progress to make sure things are going the right way, so that if she needs extra help in some way in the future she should get it. Personally I'd offer counselling (which should be available for free) as a starting point for most people and review regularly.

GPs have 'depression screening using a validated method' and then 'monitoring of depression with a validated method' as points in their contract... So if they do it (and keep records showing what they're doing to help), they are paid more... which should mean every GP should be more than happy to help! Our government felt GPs needed carrots on sticks waved in their faces :s

[Jueqelyl]

I don't know if you saw my post TS, but in case you missed it I thought I'd post the link again, this time being a little more specific. The page below is the search page for "Mind (National Association for Mental Health)" Services in your area:
http://www.mind.org.uk/Mind+in+your+area/

The following is an html version of one of thier booklets:
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/B...depression.htm

They have a whole raft of leaflets and booklets available to read online, have sent to you in the post, pick up in person etc:
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Factsheets/

I do hope you find some decent help for your friend.

[astefecyAvevy]

you could try to introduce her to some positive music if your looking for ways to personally help. Music is a draw, sometimes people really respond to it, or immediately push it away, at least in my experience

[Dominick Yo]

Here is a site I found interesting .
GP or if it's a bit more to do with bervment/split up etc ,The Samaritans.

Also all treatment should be free, this is the UK.

Have you tried to obtain counseling in the UK? It's very hard to come by for free if you are an adult.

[ChuttyAmult]

Some people swear by St John's Wort...

I think GP's can be somewhat unsympathetic and dismissive about depression, especially in women. The old Victorian values creak out, and the early 1900 views about the fairer sex leap about like a dancing idiot, and before you know it, she'll be poorly prescribed a bunch of chemicals to get her out of the surgery as quickly as possible.

Of course this is not universal, but I do believe GPs can be hit and miss. If at all possible, I'd suggest she speak to a counsellor/psychologists, at least to figure out if this is really clinical depression, or something else.

[SkeniaInhilla]

How did you know that [shocked] let me guess because you are a "Doctor" ? ;-)

No because Ive been stalking you!

[VYholden]

Imo based on where I have been to, the only person who can truly rid themselves of depression is the person themselves. I have depression that will never truly go away, its something you have for life. However I just try and ignore all the negative stuff and thoughts suicide and focus on the positives. I took an overdose a few years ago which was utterly stupid. But it was the turning point for me. Now I am not suggesting she does anything as silly as that. However I was at my darkest depths I was out of work for the very first time in my life ( been working solid for 12 years previous ) I was in an amazing amount of debt and could not cover my bills.

I decided I did not like being there so kicked myself up the backside. Of course my Mum and Dad got me to see doctors and also to take some tablets. But the doctors do not help, nor do the tablets. Doctors can only analyze based on experiences with others and tablets are only a temporary fix. I did not want to get addicted to tablets, nor did I want someone who does not know me telling me how to run my life.

Fast forward 2 years and I have a successful job which I enjoy. My debts are in control ( will take a while to get rid of but thats entirely my fault ) and I am enjoying life. The best advice I can give is to look at what is exactly bringing her down and either sort it ( if debts for example ) or push them to the back of the mind and focus on the positives of life such as family. I used to help everyone else, but I realized apart from my family the one person who truly matters is myself and now I look after number one.