Anxiety and/or depression discussion.

Joya

thanks hugo, ill go for a walk little later and see what fresh air will do for me ...

not sure i will succeed anyway, first time was not successful either but id like to try really hard this time..

Joya

hey grem, i had no headache while on them but as soon as id decrease the dose there it would come...

so perhaps it is some side-effect of withdrawal..


btw i may try with meditation too, i did it while i was going to therapy as she advised it and it was a pleasant experience - when i had power n me to do it.. so perhaps id give it a go again..

Gremlinertia

Yeah changing types meant withdrawal here and there for me, i'd get shakes, nausea, cramps and some sudden pains. Worked through it all really some times neurofen or aspirin.

Joya

yea, neurofen did help a little not fully but its better now..

Roquentin

stainluss wrote: »

This has worked recently for my (mild-moderate) anxiety.

I redefined myself as a 'zen' person - I accepted that worrying isn't productive and, even if it is, its still better to risk the productivity loss and be happier (and clearer - my mind was for too long a fog of juggled worries!) in your own head.

I had forgotten about trying new things or day-to-day life as I was too focused on my worries for 10 years - and I had realised that not once had I ever achieved anything for thousands of hours of this painful circus.

Now when I feel myself even being slightly concerned, I remind myself "No, I'm now zen [insert your name here]. I don't worry about things, no matter what they are - its self-destructive. I just try to savour every day like its my last."

I won't be cheeky enough to suggest people who have more severe panic or depression will be right as reign after this, but if it helps one of you for even half a day this typing will have been worth while

DepDep

Hello everyone. I've been suffering from depression for most of my adult life and I've been putting off the treatment for a long time, but I feel that I can't take this anymore.

I need to talk to someone, and I don't know who to go to and how to handle this... Do I go to a psychiatrist? Psychologist? Consultant?

Wilberto

DepDep wrote: »

Hello everyone. I've been suffering from depression for most of my adult life and I've been putting off the treatment for a long time, but I feel that I can't take this anymore.

I need to talk to someone, and I don't know who to go to and how to handle this... Do I go to a psychiatrist? Psychologist? Consultant?

I'd suggest to take a trip to your GP first and foremost and open up to him/her.

At the very least, they'll put you into connection with a psychologist or someone else in a similar field.

Gremlinertia

DepDep wrote: »

Hello everyone. I've been suffering from depression for most of my adult life and I've been putting off the treatment for a long time, but I feel that I can't take this anymore.

I need to talk to someone, and I don't know who to go to and how to handle this... Do I go to a psychiatrist? Psychologist? Consultant?

Hi there, welcome to the thread and well done on making steps. First go to you gp, they may start you on some form of medication aswell as giving you a referral to your local services.. If you have health insurance you'll likely be seen more quickly as public wait list can take a while. If you reach crisis at any point always bring yourself to your nearest casualty department..

Finally, well done on landing on this thread, we've a good little support system going here and you are also more than welcome to pm me if you wish..

Hugo Stiglitz

DepDep wrote: »

Hello everyone. I've been suffering from depression for most of my adult life and I've been putting off the treatment for a long time, but I feel that I can't take this anymore.

I need to talk to someone, and I don't know who to go to and how to handle this... Do I go to a psychiatrist? Psychologist? Consultant?

As the others have said DepDep, a visit to your GP would be the first port of call.

In the meantime, I suggest you keep on posting in this thread here. We're mostly a good bunch. It's a good place to get things off of your chest and to seek advice.

Hope things improve there soon.

DepDep

Thanks for suggestions, I really appreciate it.

Unfortunately, I don't have a trustworthy GP, or one that I would feel good opening up to. This has also been one of the reasons why I put all of this off for such a long time. Every GP I've been to so far (around 6) has been far from helpful - I've always been treated with the typical "take some paracetamol and you'l be fine", regardless of symptoms.

As for health insurance - it doesn't cover psychiatrist or psychologist, but I'm willing to pay out of my own pocket.

wupucus

unfortunately a lot of psychiatrists require a referral letter from a GP, have you considered going to a counsellor, this is the route I took - I found it a great help - it was the first time I was really able to talk to someone about what was going on in my life- normally you can just ring and make an appointment- there are also some help lines available if you are distressed or anxious and need immediate help-

Gremlinertia

That's very unfortunate I have to say. Have you written down how you feel on a day to day basis and shown that to them?. First time I went to my doc I knew I'd find it hard to speak and I wouldn't remember things so I wrote a load of words that described the loss, anger and confusion I was feeling aswell as feeling numb.. Perhaps they might take more note if it's presented that way.

DepDep

It's been a constant fight for most of the past 10-15 years. I really just want to talk to someone to explore my options at this point..

Hugo Stiglitz

DepDep wrote: »

It's been a constant fight for most of the past 10-15 years. I really just want to talk to someone to explore my options at this point..

A lot of us here have a similar timeline.

Have you thought about enquiring on the regional forum for where you're based to ask what GPs are known to be sympathetic to those with mental issues?

greenfrogs

DepDep wrote: »

Thanks for suggestions, I really appreciate it.

Unfortunately, I don't have a trustworthy GP, or one that I would feel good opening up to. This has also been one of the reasons why I put all of this off for such a long time. Every GP I've been to so far (around 6) has been far from helpful - I've always been treated with the typical "take some paracetamol and you'l be fine", regardless of symptoms.

As for health insurance - it doesn't cover psychiatrist or psychologist, but I'm willing to pay out of my own pocket.

Maybe write down how your illness affects your life in every way. Next time you visit a doctor show them this information.

DepDep

I thought I'd get some help regarding that here. Would it be better to post such question in regional forum? I'm from central Dublin but I'm willing to travel anywhere in Dublin to see a good specialist/GP.

Hugo Stiglitz

DepDep wrote: »

I thought I'd get some help regarding that here. Would it be better to post such question in regional forum? I'm from central Dublin but I'm willing to travel anywhere in Dublin to see a good specialist/GP.

Yeah you could. I didn't know where in the country you were so thought that might be a good idea. Maybe someone from Dublin on here will advise you. If not, try the Dublin forum.

Use here still though for talking about it and how it affects you.

scrimshanker

Hi DepDep,

Sorry to hear things are so tough at the moment. I'm in Dublin myself, but I can't honestly recommend my GP until I see how he handles my next appointment. There are two in the practice see, one has been good, the other a bit dismissive - possibly I wasn't communicating very well, but either way I'm going back to the thus far helpful one.

Are you planning on changing GP entirely? Or do you just want a once off appointment with a GP? My own thoughts are that it's probably best to have some level of continuity of care...

Anyway, what I really wanted to say is that GPs spend something like 30% of their time dealing with psychiatric complaints, which are mostly depression and anxiety. They're well used to it. You don't have to pour out your heart and soul to the doctor, you can keep it very factual - you've been depressed and anxious for however long, been worse since whenever and has been impacting on your life in the various ways it has. You want to discuss your options because you've run out of the ability to cope with it.

Best of luck talking to and finding a GP you like. Believe me, I know it's hard. You can do it though. We're all here for you if you need us.

greenfrogs

I headed out a little bit the last two nights. I have actually improved so much. I had a good time and made an effort to initiate conversations. I am so proud of myself. The wonders of counselling. I just felt so much more comfortable and relaxed around people. I never thought this would be possible.

mg1982

greenfrogs wrote: »

I headed out a little bit the last two nights. I have actually improved so much. I had a good time and made an effort to initiate conversations. I am so proud of myself. The wonders of counselling. I just felt so much more comfortable and relaxed around people. I never thought this would be possible.

Thats really great to hear GF. It means the therapy is working. Happy for you.

Hugo Stiglitz

greenfrogs wrote: »

I headed out a little bit the last two nights. I have actually improved so much. I had a good time and made an effort to initiate conversations. I am so proud of myself. The wonders of counselling. I just felt so much more comfortable and relaxed around people. I never thought this would be possible.

Good for you.

greenfrogs

Thanks guys. Hopefully this will continue. It's crazy how much our minds can work against us. But with work we can change this and ultimately be the person we should have been.

norwegianwood

Sometimes all I want is for someone to give me a hug, I feel so alone.

Joya

will a virtual hug be of any worth for you?
if so please allow me to give you one

btw norweigan wood is my fave book ever ...

Hugo Stiglitz

norwegianwood wrote: »

Sometimes all I want is for someone to give me a hug, I feel so alone.

*hugs*

You'll always have us here NW.

heyday30

Hope everyone doing ok. Feeling pretty deflated Today. Maybe just weather

Gremlinertia

*hugs* Norwegian, actually *hugs* for you all.


Thinking of Mocha too, hoping she's doing ok..

DepDep

Do you guys know of any places in Dublin city centre (or nearby) where I could go relax? I was planning to take a walk in Pheonix Park but the weather is nasty The loudness of the city is getting to me, so I need to find a quiet place while I keep searching for a new flat somewhere in the south of Dublin..

Hugo Stiglitz

This is my depression recovery anthem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Mc-NYPHaQ

Gremlinertia

DepDep wrote: »

Do you guys know of any places in Dublin city centre (or nearby) where I could go relax? I was planning to take a walk in Pheonix Park but the weather is nasty The loudness of the city is getting to me, so I need to find a quiet place while I keep searching for a new flat somewhere in the south of Dublin..

Message sent DepDep