General Chat

Stacey If you had bronchitis, would you refuse to take any pills to help you get better? Depression is caused by the lack of certain chemicals in your brain and the pills supply that chemical, which will eventually make you feel better. My daughter split with her boyfriend last year and did not want to live on her own. She asked a girl she works with if she would be interested in sharing a flat and they got one together. I am really happy about this as it means she has company, they look out for each other and they have a lot of fun together. They don't live in each other's pockets, but they are there for each other - kind of extended family. If there is a lot of tension at home, then living there is probably not doing you any good. Look on moving out as your first step towards getting better, in the exciting adventure that I hope your life will become. OC

Stacey love Contact your local council, they should put you on their housing list. It can take a long time but if your dad does want you to leave home and tell them this, they will have to find you somewhere to live. It maybe temporary accomodation until they can find you something more permanant but at least you will have a roof over your head. In some parts of the country there is a charity called PASH which helps single people find flats and sorts out the bonds for them. If you are on a low wage you may be able to get some help with your rent. Contact your local CAB they should be able to help you find what help is out there. I have also PM'd you Take care hun Jackiexx

Thank you all again. It is prozac that they gave me, which as my aunt says ' they give out like their sweets'. I've tried to get in to see my doc but can't till Friday, I think I've finally come to terms with the fact I need to take the pills and don't have much other choice if I want to feel good about myself again! As for the moving out, I think I'm just going to have to live with strangers in a rented room. The council waiting list is 3 years and they said I should look at renting a room until they can find me some where! I really do appreciate all your help and comments. Thank you. Sx

I have mailed you. Shirley Ann.

Stacey ask for an alternative to Prozac..... say you don't want to use those and they will give you something else I promise!

could i just point out that Prozac is not one specific drug, it is a group of drugs.. names of which are diferent but come under the common heading of Prozac, as in they do a similar job .

Hi Stacey The charity Shelter should be able to give you some sound advice. They should have a fairly local drop in surgery and from my experience they will sometimes take a case on for you... http://england.shelter.org.uk/home/index.cfm Hope things work out for you. x Sara

hi stacey sending you a big hug.im sure things will work out for you in the end.try and think possitive and prove to your parents that you can manage on your own 2 feet i was 17 when i left home and my parents thought i wouldnt cope but im very determind person and i made them very proud of me. bacardi x

Stacey, if you have a university or college nearby, you could put an ad on the notice boards to see if there are any rooms spare - i.e. if there are a group of students renting a private house, someone might have dropped out and they have a room to spare, like that you might feel more secure knowing they are students and altho a bit scatty, usually ok young people (I manage student rented houses and have never really had a bad person there). They would also give you some company too and share their social lives with you which would help you. Good luck Liz

Hello Everyone, Once again I just want to give a big thank you for all the support and advice you have all given me! It's strange you have all been such a help, more than my friends have. Thank you! Sxxxxxx