depression help nhs

At the age of 19, I had a bout of depression and was given and short course of tablets. When asking about counselling for the OCD, anxiety and depression, I was told, "sorry we don't provide it". 18 months later I feel overloaded with rituals and anxiety. I lie in bed for as long as I can until I have no option but to get up and start the exhausting day all over again.

is there anyway of getting rid of Fordyce Spots on the penis for free on the nhs? because they look disgusting and im really, really embarresed about it.

Seek help with your phobias. You were never at risk.

i live in Leeds and have a nhs dentist you need to phone your nearest nhs dentist and ask if they are taking new patents if there not they will be able to give you a number to call

It really affects me. I already have soo many issues, (depression) and it makes it worse. I really need help.

Okay so I've had issues with depression way before becoming pregnant. And now being pregnant I of course cannot take my meds. Has anyone else dealt with depression issues before/during pregnancy? No certain reason behind them, just depressed. And does it usually cause you to be more at risk for post partum depression? How can I deal with this easier? Now and once my little man is here?

In January i went to my GP and got prescribed medication for depression but never actually took any of them. I have them here as proof in the package untouched and along with the repeat prescription lasting a further 5 months worth of tablets. I am wishing to join the royal marines but they need you to be off anti depressants for 24 months before applying to join.

Yes it does to me and though the cause of it may be a bit different (and still under study) when depression is at extreme people can feel incapable of any action or many normal feelings at all but as things improve a bit and people have the ability to act at all they can become suicidal and that is the time of most concern. If you feel that way its best to speak to a psychiatrist immediately and if you feel in any way you would act on those thoughts go to a hospital where you would be safe.

peterrrr and myself are in the UK; for us the question is not whether it is medically possible, what we want to know is whether the NHS (what in the US you'd consider "socialised healthcare", i.e. govt/taxpayer funded healthcare) will pay for it. Most people in the UK don't have medical insurance, it's all covered by the NHS. The NHS is extremely happy to pay for anything that prevents fertility, not so sure whether they will pay for fertility to be restored...

ve been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, feel depressed a lot of the time and cut regularly. I go for therapy with the NHS but I still feel terrible. Does anyone know how I can start to feel better?

Long term H.I.V Anxiety sufferer. Seeking help in the U.K for possible phsychological issues including Depression/Anxiety. Accepting this is probably my issue, but cannot at the moment control the worries. I wanted to know if anyone knows if the 'STANDARD H.I.V ANTIBODY' tests used in the U.K by the NHS would be the same as the ones generally used in the U.S?? If I need to test to relieve anxiety, like anyone I want a 'SIGNIFICANT' level of reassurance A.S.A.P.

this was done under private health care,i didnt renew my private care so have been going to my local nhs hospital in london..they done blood tests bone scane and mri scans but say they cant find any thing wrong!! when i show them the report from the private hospital i was seen at they just say.theres nothing wrong!! they gave me pain killers and discharged me.im not happy with this.

Hi and Welcome! I am sorry you are still suffering...I don't know about subutex but I was on a similar drug before cold turkey called Targin (oxycontin and nalexone) 100 mg. I have had a long and drawn out detox. I am at 20 days and finally slept last night. Still having chills, sweats, and sinus stuff. It's important to get a good quality multi-vitamin, whey protein shakes, and lots of exercise. Your brain needs to heal-and everyone's brain is different.

Often anxiety and depression go hand in hand. If it's affecting your everyday life and your doctor isn't paying much attention then it's time to switch doctors. There is help out there whether it be medication, therapy or both. Find a doctor who will listen to your concerns and get a therapist you can talk to. Keep posting here... lots of people give great support in this forum and you aren't alone.

I want the best treatment possible as I cannot afford to go private, I need help please can anyone help. Shall I asked to be referred to someone better?

Hi everyone, I've had severe depression for about 8months now and have been on medication and counselling etc, and i thought things were getting better as i seemed to get these happy episodes, but now theyve become severe episodes where i feel such overwhelming excitment and happiness.... all i want to do is jump up and down and scream and sing and talk to anyone who is there, and if no one is there i will talk to myself.

You certainly don't want to get so down that you end up in the hospital again, but, if you do you know you will need to go for crisis help at the ER. I urge you to do this if it gets or starts to get to that point. Depression does not go away on it's on. Perhaps you need to see a physcharist instead of a phycologist. A p-doc is more trained in medications and I personally believe would be more helpful for you now.

I am currently on the NHS and I recently spoke to FTB4 about receiving a second opinion regarding my symptoms, is that possible to do on the NHS and where I live? I don't really want to pay for anything private as I'm currently jobseeking. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Hi I am from the UK but currently live in the US so know how both systems work. I would recommend seeing the specialist privately in the UK. It's usually not too expensive and you can be seen within days. For something like your eyes, this is a good investment believe me. In the US, you can see whoever you want......but believe me also when I tell you the bills are scary. Even with insurance! Don't hate on the NHS just yet.

Depressed daily is not normal,youre probably having a clinical depression,do you have help therapy,meds?

Some time ago over Christmas I asked people for help in this forum with what I thought were normal mood swings and feelings of self harm, after speaking to a doctor at length (I've had my symptoms for years but only sought help after reading similar accounts of people on here) she thinks it's highly likely to be BP, as I'm a student away from home and use the NHS the only thing she could do was place me on Citalopram and keep seeing me every week to check my moods.

The serum levels of serotonin are done for reasons other than diagnosing Depression. Depression is a clinical disorder that has many origins as stated above, but it can also be an imbalance of the neurotransmitters in the brain + a pre-disposition, often passed down genetically (as in Bi-polar Depression). Serotonin is very important in the body - outside the brain, and they're discovering more and more about it all the time.

thanks for your response im currently going private as the nhs havent been of much help to me. ive just sent my scan pics to a radiologist in london so fingers crossed they will offer me some advice. i dont know where else to turn.

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