Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

PMBC

Yea, Shannon. A family member was similar to you 12 months ago but is much happier and better now - however he does have an occasional bad day. Keep posting here; we'll be here for you.

Shannon757

PMBC wrote: »

Yea, Shannon. A family member was similar to you 12 months ago but is much happier and better now - however he does have an occasional bad day. Keep posting here; we'll be here for you.

I just can't deal with all the bad days like this

inca2

The bad days don't last forever, Shannon. They'll persist for a while and then somehow, they go away. Fighting through them is so, so draining - physically, mentally - but honestly, someday you'll feel like someone has opened the blinds, or turned a light back on. You just need to draw on any supports you have - the people around you don't want you to suffer through this alone. Never feel like you can't ask for help.

I don't want to pry (or you may have mentioned it before) but are you currently on medication?

Shannon757

inca2 wrote: »

I don't want to pry (or you may have mentioned it before) but are you currently on medication?

I'm on Prozac

inca2

How long have you been on it? When is the last time a doctor reviewed your dose? Or even the choice of medication? Sometimes things need to be tweaked quite often to get the best result for individual people. It's important that if something isn't working as well as you need it to, that alternatives are considered.

Ray37

Shannon757 wrote: »

PMBC wrote: »

Yea, Shannon. A family member was similar to you 12 months ago but is much happier and better now - however he does have an occasional bad day. Keep posting here; we'll be here for you.

I just can't deal with all the bad days like this

Hi Shannon, you say you can't deal with days like this, but in fact you ARE dealing with days like this. Think about it this way, every hard/awful day you've had, you've survived it. You can push through. One step at a time. Don't see all the future bad days laid out in front of you, we will all have them, thats inevitable, but you will get through each one, just as you have done so far. You will look back on this time and realize that you are stronger than you know now.

Shannon757

inca2 wrote: »

How long have you been on it? When is the last time a doctor reviewed your dose? Or even the choice of medication? Sometimes things need to be tweaked quite often to get the best result for individual people. It's important that if something isn't working as well as you need it to, that alternatives are considered.

4 weeks now. To be reviewed in 2

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

4 weeks now. To be reviewed in 2

Shan how has your mood been since starting Prozac?

inca2

Medications for depression unfortunately cause things to get worse before they get better for a lot of people. Anxiety levels usually go through the roof and sometimes, doctors will prescribe something to help with that in the short-term (I'm taking a beta-blocker to slow my heart rate and help with the tremors and sweating). It will likely take six weeks for you to start feeling the real benefits, but you're almost there, it will get better.

Shannon757

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Shan how has your mood been since starting Prozac?

Lots of downs and very few ups

inca2

inca2 wrote: »

Medications for depression unfortunately cause things to get worse before they get better for a lot of people. Anxiety levels usually go through the roof and sometimes, doctors will prescribe something to help with that in the short-term (I'm taking a beta-blocker to slow my heart rate and help with the tremors and sweating). It will likely take six weeks for you to start feeling the real benefits, but you're almost there, it will get better.

We need to be mindful of what we say here regarding meds. Shannon will have to speak to his doctor at his review if there are any marked decreases in mood.

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

Lots of downs and very few ups

Say this to your doctor Shannon. I'm not one so am not going to advise you in any way regarding your meds but just keep an eye on any changes in yourself since starting the Prozac.

Shannon757

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Say this to your doctor Shannon. I'm not one so am not going to advise you in any way regarding your meds but just keep an eye on any changes in yourself since starting the Prozac.

I said it to the the therapist today. She'll say it to the doctor for me. My mood has definitely changed for the worse since I started it

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

I said it to the the therapist today. She'll say it to the doctor for me. My mood has definitely changed for the worse since I started it

It is very important Shannon to follow the advice of your doctor when it comes to your meds and make sure he or she is aware of any concerns you have. If you are going to see the doc yourself in two weeks then makesure he knows.

Shannon757

[Deleted User] wrote: »

It is very important Shannon to follow the advice of your doctor when it comes to your meds and make sure he or she is aware of any concerns you have. If you are going to see the doc yourself in two weeks then makesure he knows.

I will be there as well but the therapist will have all the notes from our meetings for the past few weeks. I'm just really worried about the future with the way things are going.

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

I will be there as well but the therapist will have all the notes from our meetings for the past few weeks. I'm just really worried about the future with the way things are going.

Be present Shan. There is so much living for you to do. The future has hope as long as you are alive

You have a drone don't you? Someone I know is planning on getting one. Do they need good weather? Would you recommend one for photography purposes?

Shannon757

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Be present Shan. There is so much living for you to do. The future has hope as long as you are alive

You have a drone don't you? Someone I know is planning on getting one. Do they need good weather? Would you recommend one for photography purposes?

I do. You would need good weather but I would recommend one. Don't know if I'll ever get to fly mine again though

HalloweenJack

I worry that I don't worry enough about things.

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

I do. You would need good weather but I would recommend one. Don't know if I'll ever get to fly mine again though

I must have a google. I saw an article in the Guardian about Drone photography. The images were really lovely. Did you take many photos with yours?

Shannon757

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I must have a google. I saw an article in the Guardian about Drone photography. The images were really lovely. Did you take many photos with yours?

Not really. Just pictures of my house and surrounding fields. I'm hoping to do some filming in the summer with a silage contractor though.

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

Not really. Just pictures of my house and surrounding fields. I'm hoping to do some filming in the summer with a silage contractor though.

Using your drone?

Shannon757

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Using your drone?

And camera stuff

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

And camera stuff

I tried to find my way around a complicated Canon a few times but I hadn't a clue about all the settings. What sort of camera do you use?

Shannon757

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I tried to find my way around a complicated Canon a few times but I hadn't a clue about all the settings. What sort of camera do you use?

I have a Nikon DSLR

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

I have a Nikon DSLR

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh fancy!

You'll get lots of great pics with that Shan. Technology and Talent

Shannon757

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh fancy!

You'll get lots of great pics with that Shan. Technology and Talent

I try, but they aren't that good

Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

I try, but they aren't that good

Well if I were a betting woman I'd say they are a damn sight better than my attempt

What sort of photos do you like to take?

Shannon757

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Well if I were a betting woman I'd say they are a damn sight better than my attempt

What sort of photos do you like to take?

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Shannon757

Shannon757 wrote: »

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They are class! I love the Aer Lingus one. Makes me want to go on holidays

Shannon757

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They are class! I love the Aer Lingus one. Makes me want to go on holidays

I don't think so. It's been so long since I've been out there