Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

sam34

jt and pp, drop it please. or take it to pm.

darkhorse

Princess Peach wrote: »

Nobody here has said the it was their only form of treatment though

If you want to call alternative therapists "quacks" thats fine, I just don't think its helpful for people here who have benefited from it or who want to try these things.

I just want to say that I hurt my back badly. The specialist, on reading my mri scan, advised me not to have any surgery undertaken because of the risk involved. It was so bad, I got depressed not being able to do anything. I was on anti-depressants for a long time(I was a very outgoing guy up to this accident). My gp tried every kind of pain killers on me, no good. A relative told about this reiki. Now, I am a cynic, but I went along and tried it, after a lot of persueding. Best thing I ever done. Worked for me.:):):)

Carpe Jugulum

Dipping in & out of this site but still unclear if it's for folks suffering depression or people with Bipolar. Could anyone clarify? Best of luck to you all anyway - thinking of you all

Gremlinertia

Carpe Jugulum wrote: »

Dipping in & out of this site but still unclear if it's for folks suffering depression or people with Bipolar. Could anyone clarify? Best of luck to you all anyway - thinking of you all

It's for anyone and everyone suffering from depression, anxiety, bi-pola,r etc and their friends or relatives that they trust. Post whenever you wish, i mostly rant, others offer support, basically, ya takes it as ya sees it.

Carpe Jugulum

Thanks Gremlinertia

banquo

As a fellow cynic, I have begrudgingly accepted the (frankly amazing) benefits of meditation.

Gremlinertia

Argh, back to nightshift tonight and my pain issues have kicked in with a vengeance, hard to keep positive at all when mind and body are fighting me. Here's hoping other's are having a better day. Least i'm off mon and tue.

cloud493

I've been thinking about this for agesssss. And, I've decided to leave Dublin and go home, which is Birkenhead (which for those who don't know, if the scummier, smaller brother of Liverpool) Its not that Dublin doesn't have it charms. I will miss it. And I don't quite think going back will be a magical cure either.

But at the same time, I'm not sure what's here for me. And birkenhead is home, no matters whats happened, I've always been most comfortable there. So yeah. Finally stopped dilly dallying and made a decision

Seren_

cloud493 wrote: »

I've been thinking about this for agesssss. And, I've decided to leave Dublin and go home, which is Birkenhead (which for those who don't know, if the scummier, smaller brother of Liverpool) Its not that Dublin doesn't have it charms. I will miss it. And I don't quite think going back will be a magical cure either.

But at the same time, I'm not sure what's here for me. And birkenhead is home, no matters whats happened, I've always been most comfortable there. So yeah. Finally stopped dilly dallying and made a decision

Good for you cloud *hug* It's a big decision, hopefully it'll be a good one for you. And being back at home might make things easier. I know it'll no doubt be difficult at first what with everything, but if you have a better support system and you feel more comfortable over there it could be the best thing for you.

cloud493

Birkenhead is just, you know. I've been there for the best, and worst times of my life. But when I think now, I wouldn't choose anywhere else.

HalloweenJack

Good luck, cloud!

I'm probably going home for a while, too. I moved to Brazil a month ago but it hasn't worked out. A lot of problems with visas and getting enough work. I can't get a well-paid job without a visa and I can't get a visa without a job.

It has been very frustrating and has taken a lot out of me but I'm, surprisingly, doing ok. I will be sad to leave and want to stay but at the same time, it's something that's beyond my control so I'm trying not to beat myself up about it.

I am very apprehensive about going home. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get a proper job and I'm going to have to live at home again, which I think will be bad for me but I'm not in a position to pick and choose what I do. It's a very frustrating feeling and I'm fighting very hard to not fall into a dark mood.

Captain Graphite

I'm mostly doing ok these days. Actually got out of the house a little bit in July, which made things a little more bearable. Also am still off meds; that's about two to two and a half months now, I think. Don't get the "empty" feeling much anymore, more so feelings of frustration.

Recently though, when I do get really frustrated, I end up punching myself, usually on the arm. Never hard enough to properly bruise or anything (probably not "brave" enough for that, for want of a better word!), just enough to give me a jolt and release some little bit of that frustration. Stuff like meditation has never really worked for me, and talk therapy might help for a day or so but then I just go back and dwell on everything again. For me, blogging is probably the most therapeutic thing I do, though I have to be wary about who/what I write about and who I'm comfortable with seeing it (also can't have too much "woe is me" for fear of just boring people!!)

jammstarr

cloud493 wrote: »

I've been thinking about this for agesssss. And, I've decided to leave Dublin and go home, which is Birkenhead (which for those who don't know, if the scummier, smaller brother of Liverpool) Its not that Dublin doesn't have it charms. I will miss it. And I don't quite think going back will be a magical cure either.

But at the same time, I'm not sure what's here for me. And birkenhead is home, no matters whats happened, I've always been most comfortable there. So yeah. Finally stopped dilly dallying and made a decision

I hope everything works out for you over there Cloud

darkhorse

jammstarr wrote: »

I hope everything works out for you over there Cloud

Me too, Cloud. Keep in touch with us and let us know how you are doing, won't you.
John

cloud493

Yeah I will. Won't be till the end of october anyway, got a lease on where I am

G-Money

Feeling mega bummed out this morning. Don't know how much of it is from going back to work after a long weekend/not sleeping well last night, and how much is the low level depression I'm in at the moment. I thought it wasn't noticeable but I was at a wedding at the weekend and one of my sisters asked me 2 or 3 times if I was ok as I looked sad. So I guess it's started to show.

Really would love to take an extended break from work but unfortunately the finances don't allow it. I've considered moving home but I was home recently and got bored quite quickly and ended up wanting to leave not long after.

girlonfire

Good luck with the move Cloud - I know it's a bit away, but I hope it all works out really well for you,x.

Does anyone else find it difficult to keep boundaries with people? In friendships, relationships, etc? I tend to let people walk all over me. I've been working on it for ages and every time I feel I've asserted myself and resolved a situation, another one crops up:rolleyes:
It's one of the most stressful patterns I have. I try to be nice to everyone else and I end up coming out in a mess every time. Anyway, I'm making big changes and I won't be letting people manipulate me any longer(I'm unleashing my inner diva ), but I just wondered if other people do this too?

daithiocondun

Hi all,

I'm hoping this isn't considered "seeking medical advice" and won't clash with the Charter.

I'm not looking for medical advice really, merely if people can confirm and share their experience on my problem.

I have been on Effexor XL (venlafaxine) at a dose of one 150mg capsule per day for the last 2 years for anxiety and depression. I am a 24 year old male. Last weekend my prescription expired, I forgot to renew on the Friday and couldn't get my medication until today (Tuesday) since the doctors was closed Sat-Monday due to Bank Holiday weekend.

Long story short, I ended up missing yesterday's (one day's) dose and didn't get to take my medication until midday today which means that about a day and a half went by with no dose.

All day today, I have been feeling dizzy and light-headed and a marked increase in anxiety is there. I am wondering if you think this is as a result of a single missing dose or something else.

In otherwords, is it possible for my body to miss ONE DOSE after 2 years unfailing medication? I have heard effexor is hard to come off, but can one day have such marked withdrawal issues?

Thanks all.

Princess Peach

I'm not on Effexor, I'm on Lexapro but I get the withdrawal systems after a day or two or missing a dose. I spoke to my doctor and its normal for my meds anyway. Lexapro is a tough one to come off too.

neemish

I'll add Cymbalta to the list.

I have a permanent reminder alarm on my phone for the same time every day. Makes life easier for those bad days

RubyXI

Dentist tomorrow. Terrified. On so many levels.

Captain Graphite

As regards coming off meds, I've been on both Lexapro and Efexor. With Lexapro I never really had to experience coming off it 'cause I went straight from last does of Lexapro to first dose of Efexor. I have been off Efexor for just over two months now and I can't say I had any very noticeable symptoms like dizziness or anything. Definitely notice the mood dropping more frequently, and particularly noticed it for the first couple of weeks, but at the moment I'm just about able to control things without going back on them.

daithiocondun wrote: »

In otherwords, is it possible for my body to miss ONE DOSE after 2 years unfailing medication? I have heard effexor is hard to come off, but can one day have such marked withdrawal issues?

Thanks all.

Could be your body but could also be your mind that's doing it. How bothered were you about missing that dose? 'Cause if you were thinking to yourself "oh God, I'm missing a dose, this is terrible!" and panicking about it then it's probably more likely for your body to react that way than if you were a bit more relaxed and thought "ah it's only one dose, I should be ok so long as I take it again as soon as possible."

I should state that I'm no medical expert and the above is conjecture, but it sounds reasonable to me that if your mind is stressed your body will react to it.

darkhorse

girlonfire wrote: »

Good luck with the move Cloud - I know it's a bit away, but I hope it all works out really well for you,x.

Does anyone else find it difficult to keep boundaries with people? In friendships, relationships, etc? I tend to let people walk all over me. I've been working on it for ages and every time I feel I've asserted myself and resolved a situation, another one crops up:rolleyes:
It's one of the most stressful patterns I have. I try to be nice to everyone else and I end up coming out in a mess every time. Anyway, I'm making big changes and I won't be letting people manipulate me any longer(I'm unleashing my inner diva ), but I just wondered if other people do this too?

Boundaries? Well, there are these few people over on another forum that I'm on and ya know what

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Anyway, we'er not talking about me. I'm thick skinned. In what way do people walk over you. Everytime another situation crops up, just take a deep breath, think of what you are going to say and if you feel like you are going to be stressed by the situation, just walk away. If the person is a good friend, then s/he will go look for you. If they don't, then they aint that good a friend. Anyway, looks like you already made up your mind what your going to do, so go for it.

Princess Peach

girlonfire wrote: »

Good luck with the move Cloud - I know it's a bit away, but I hope it all works out really well for you,x.

Does anyone else find it difficult to keep boundaries with people? In friendships, relationships, etc? I tend to let people walk all over me. I've been working on it for ages and every time I feel I've asserted myself and resolved a situation, another one crops up:rolleyes:
It's one of the most stressful patterns I have. I try to be nice to everyone else and I end up coming out in a mess every time. Anyway, I'm making big changes and I won't be letting people manipulate me any longer(I'm unleashing my inner diva ), but I just wondered if other people do this too?

Sometimes I think that you are writing my posts for me!

Yes I used to have this really bad. Friends and boyfriends would treat me like crap, and I would forgive them no questions asked. We'd go back to how it always was, but we never talked about anything or sorted out the issues!

I'm definitely not the best to be giving advice on keeping friendships I guess just try and talk it out? Just wanted to say I've had similar things and similar patterns!

girlonfire

darkhorse wrote: »

In what way do people walk over you.

I think people really take the piss with me. I'm not the best when it comes to being assertive. I usually end up putting everyone else's needs before my own because I feel too uncomfortable to say no, back off or whatever. That's totally my own issue and something I need to work on, but it's really f***ing frustrating 'cause I hate confrontation. Thanks Darkhorse.

Princess Peach wrote: »

Sometimes I think that you are writing my posts for me!

Yes I used to have this really bad. Friends and boyfriends would treat me like crap, and I would forgive them no questions asked. We'd go back to how it always was, but we never talked about anything or sorted out the issues!

I'm definitely not the best to be giving advice on keeping friendships I guess just try and talk it out? Just wanted to say I've had similar things and similar patterns!

Thanks PP.x. It's been the same my end. Friends and boyfriends come along, dump every single problem they have on me, feel a bit lighter in themselves and feck off. I take so much **** and always forgive, but it's becoming very tiring. I'm trying very hard to change these patterns, but it's a slow process I suppose. Appreciate the reply:)

darkhorse

girlonfire wrote: »

I think people really take the piss with me. I'm not the best when it comes to being assertive. I usually end up putting everyone else's needs before my own because I feel too uncomfortable to say no, back off or whatever. That's totally my own issue and something I need to work on, but it's really f***ing frustrating 'cause I hate confrontation. Thanks Darkhorse.

I hope it dos'ent sound patronising, but you sound like my daughter, only younger. I told her something similar about thirteen years ago. She is one strong cookie today. I gave her boxing lessons----no I never, she is bigger than me.:):)

Princess Peach

I am so so tired. Early morning start at work this morning so tried to sleep early but my brain wouldnt shut up. Kept thinking about whether I could ever be a mother with all my mental problems, and those thoughts made me sad. It's very strange too since I won't be in the Market to consider such a thing for years, but it's something that bothers me sometimes.

cloud493

I've been posting on tumblr a lot recently. Great place to vent

banquo

I haven't felt at all down or anxious in about 7 weeks. Cautiously optimistic that it was just a phase.

Temaz

Doing ok atm. Hang in there people!