Browsing Archive: November, 2012

Balance is restored

Posted by Samara Collins on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, In : Blog

Well my last entry was a little dispirited and I felt full of despair as I was struggling. At times when I feel that low I find I need to explain myself, hibernate and make a plan. Hibernation for me means taking a quieter approach to life for a period without getting too involved in the outside world. I hide away a little.

I feel I have come out of the other side of that particular dip. I know dips will continue as is a part of depression and of the grief. I know that the depression will ...
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Coping with Depression

Posted by Samara Collins on Monday, November 12, 2012, In : Blog

I think I have mentioned before that a little while back, around the second anniversary of Sadie's death, I finally discussed my low mood and depression with my GP, as this has grown progressively worse. I have treatment now and my GP advised me that I would likely need medication for at least a year.

I often find that I can go for weeks without feeling too low but now and then I am knocked for six and it can be overwhelming. Often these bouts send me into cycles I have come to notice - I fe...
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