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Lets all be anxious/depressed together.
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Isn't lamictal an epilepsy medication?.i still have some low periods , so was prescribed lamictal- anybody know anything about it?
(sorry if butting in_
My housemate takes lamictal!I had a bit of a panic attack in work yesterday. I'm only back in work about 6 months after being off sick for a year with my nerves.
Sorry to hear about that tags, did you manage to work it out there?0 -
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I ran. I'm taking a couple of days off to try and get my head straight.
Tags I'm sorry to hear it Will you get to talk to anyone (counsellor/doctor) in the next couple of days? I hope so.
Starview, that sounds nightmarish - the hallucinations etc. Is that caused by the lack of sleep alone? When I was on my various anti-depressants I had a bit of trouble sleeping, and my doctor gave me Zimovane. Hope your doctor sorts you out with something.
I wish my feelings weren't so ridiculously delicate. I can work my way into a good mood, and then I read/hear/see one thing that just makes me sink completely Anyway, today is not a bad day so I can't complain. 0 -
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Marcus_Crassus wrote: »Hello,
I am new to this so I will try to keep it short. I am male and am 22.
I started attending a psychologist back in 09 due to crippling anxiety and fear. I could barely walk outside my home without some sort of irrational fear of being judged etc. Anyway, I went to the psychologist for 1 and a half years and, to be honest, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I left there every week feeling amazing about myself and my confidence grew an inordinate amount.
Although, that all went great, I feel like I am slowly slipping back. My confidence is still pretty splendid but there are certain things I worry about. These things are irrevocable and cannot be changed and I know that, but it still doesn't stop the worry. I just want the racing thoughts to stop. I just want to be happy again. Seriously, I am on the verge of cracking here. Exhaustion, fear of losing someone I REALLY like and non stop racing thoughts are plaguing me. I should undeniably stop talking to the person I like -- she's poison, I know this -- but I don't think I can curtail it. If I were to be wholeheartedly honest, I would say she's the main reason I am here. Can I really blame it all on her though? That's not fair. It's a long story between her and I so I won't elucidate too much.
I constantly think about the future. I say: "Oh, it will all be fine when this happens, or that happens." But obviously that's not the way to be and there's always another hurdle waiting for me once I jump one. It's like I am living some sort of life of escapism: that everything will be fine when I can emigrate and leave all this, but as a friend told me: "You don't leave the problems at the airport, you will still have the baggage when you land". It's quite poignant and I deny its credibility, but, deep down, I know it's true. I can't just run away, but I would give absolutely anything to go to the airport right now and hop on the next flight.. futile, eh?
You see, I don't have the money to return to a psychologist (is there free ones?). And I never really told my parents about any of this.
I saw a quote posted in After Hours by someone (can't remember who) and it sums up everything about the fear I have so succinctly:
"Some of the worst things in my life never happened"
- Mark Twain
P.S. I don't know if this is the right place to put this, but I just needed to vent..
Hey there,
I think it's great that you got confidence back after your minor setback in 09. It's a hard thing to recover from..i've been feeling like everyone notices me every time I leave the house for a few years now (like a celebrity but without the status
) It's a battle to face each day but i'm glad you've got a grip on it.
Personally I don't think anyone is worth going back to feeling that way for but i understand that sometimes the emotional pull is just to much to break free from & feelings just aren't rational.
Not sure about a free psychologist but if you're a student you can probably access free college counselling services.
Can i ask how you got over your fear of going out?0 -
New to all this wrote: »Hey there,
I think it's great that you got confidence back after your minor setback in 09. It's a hard thing to recover from..i've been feeling like everyone notices me every time I leave the house for a few years now (like a celebrity but without the status ) It's a battle to face each day but i'm glad you've got a grip on it.
Personally I don't think anyone is worth going back to feeling that way for but i understand that sometimes the emotional pull is just to much to break free from & feelings just aren't rational.
Not sure about a free psychologist but if you're a student you can probably access free college counselling services.
Can i ask how you got over your fear of going out?
Thanks for reading and for what you said. I'll look into seeing the college counsellor.
I can relate to what you're going through. I used to think everybody was thinking about me if they drove or walked by and were judging my clothes, looks etc.
Through talking to the psychologist I basically overcame all that. She made me see that there was absolutely no basis for my fears. I did one thing a week or so that would challenge me: like wear a shirt out. Yes, seriously, I wasn't even able to wear a shirt without fear, but once I wore it once it became easier. It's hard to describe but the psychologist just pushed me to take risks and see that nobody actually cares what you're doing. So, basically it was the psychologist doing whatever she does. I suppose she just built up my confidence.
I hope that helps a small bit. I am a bit tired so can't think too clearly. :P
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Marcus_Crassus wrote: »Thanks for reading and for what you said. I'll look into seeing the college counsellor.
I can relate to what you're going through. I used to think everybody was thinking about me if they drove or walked by and were judging my clothes, looks etc.
Through talking to the psychologist I basically overcame all that. She made me see that there was absolutely no basis for my fears. I did one thing a week or so that would challenge me: like wear a shirt out. Yes, seriously, I wasn't even able to wear a shirt without fear, but once I wore it once it became easier. It's hard to describe but the psychologist just pushed me to take risks and see that nobody actually cares what you're doing. So, basically it was the psychologist doing whatever she does. I suppose she just built up my confidence.
I hope that helps a small bit. I am a bit tired so can't think too clearly. :P
Good luck!
Well it's a free resource available to you so why not. They can advise you better than anyone on here can, although we know how it feels & they can't always understand but maybe a combination of both can help you.
That's exactly how i feel, logically i know they can't be looking at me any more than anyone else but that's not how it feels. I've been attending a psychologist for a few years but haven't had a breakthrough like yours. Maybe coz i'm like "are you serious" when she suggests doing things too much outside my comfort zone. I did try before but had a setback after a while so a bit shaky since then. Will definately try again, you're an inspiration.
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Marcus_Crassus wrote: »Thanks for reading and for what you said. I'll look into seeing the college counsellor.
I can relate to what you're going through. I used to think everybody was thinking about me if they drove or walked by and were judging my clothes, looks etc.
Through talking to the psychologist I basically overcame all that. She made me see that there was absolutely no basis for my fears. I did one thing a week or so that would challenge me: like wear a shirt out. Yes, seriously, I wasn't even able to wear a shirt without fear, but once I wore it once it became easier. It's hard to describe but the psychologist just pushed me to take risks and see that nobody actually cares what you're doing. So, basically it was the psychologist doing whatever she does. I suppose she just built up my confidence.
I hope that helps a small bit. I am a bit tired so can't think too clearly. :P
Good luck!
I have been seeing a college counsellor up until recently and it's a really fantastic service. Avail of it if it's there.0 -
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