Dear all,
I am just glad to have found this community. I live in Germany and am currently struggling as well with anxiety and depression. To be honest I feel quite lonely in this path and look for other people facing the same issue... Is any of you recovering without medicines?
Hugs to all,
Mónica
Hi welcome to the site. You will find many kind caring people here. I'm on medicine. Have you tried any calming teas? Are you able to take your mind to a happy place or time? I try to focus on the positive in my life, we all have those, even if they are little things. I wish for you peace of mind. Love & Hugs!
Many thanks for your message and good wishes!
I wish you also enjoy a calm and peaceful mind well yes I drink camomile tea;). Which medicine are you on? for two days I started with Paroxetine 10mg and yesterday I started having some serious suicidal thoughts that have scared me... so I have stopped. Any experience like this?
Love and Hugs for you too!
Mónica
No I don't have those thoughts. years ago I did. I'm on celexa & klonopin. They have helped me so much. I also see a psychiatrist, which is very helpful. Have you tried lavender tea? I'm here for you! Love & hugs!!!
Lavender tea, good idea!
Happy that you do not have these thoughts anymore and you are here today.
I am with a Cognitive-Therapist so far. Honestly I am afraid of taking phsyco related medicine and lose control over my behavior... after reading some scary episodes of people under anti-depressants that become aggressive or starting harming themselves... I am reluctant so far.
I am here for you as well, Love and Hugs,
Mónica
You have to remember everyone reacts differently to medicine, I'm not telling you to go on them. You know yourself better than anybody else. Are you able to take your mind to a happy place or time? Also when you have the anxiety try breathing slowly in through your nose & out through your mouth. I also feed my mind with positive thoughts, it really does help. Our brains are so powerful. Love & Hugs!!!
Hi Monica and happy Monday morning ,anxiety 😊 hope your back is on the mend xx
Hallo Alan, nice to meet you and happy Monday for you too!
Thanks Alan, it was one long week with the pain, but it's much better. Laying around last week drove me nutty, hahahaha!!! Peace, love & hugs!!!
Dear Monica47, I overcame a depression when I was in my 20’s without meds - but with a lot of prayer and support for my Mom. I recently entered into another depression and it’s been a daily battle. Sometimes I’m afraid to get up because I don’t know what the day is like. I am seeing a therapist- sometimes that helps - not all the time. There are emotional layers to work through - it’s not easy. My depression started right after I had surgery on a joint in my finger - I had this big cast on my arm with two of my fingers entrapped. This puts tremendous stress on my body. I was taking Xanax to sleep which I think totally through me off center. I, also, had an estrangement from my 26-year old son for two months - now rectified- thank God. Not working this summer is also hard. I still have three pins in my finger that will be removed beginning of September- so I believe depression is anger turned inward. I feel when I’m being nurtured I feel better. My sister has been helping me through this - it is a roller coaster ride and it is exhausting. I try to eat all the foods that boost moods - nuts, avocados, greens - there is a whole list. I read on this blog that someone had a Vitamin D deficiency. I’m going to try those Vitamins next. I can’t stand being in a dark house and yesterday’s rain was very hard for me. My husband, although a good man, is not very comforting - in general. I have found going in my pool helps me. I’m going to try to take a walk today. And I pray a lot - without ceasing because I am relying on my spiritual side to give me strength. We have to stay strong. My Mom use to say, “the sun is always shining behind the clouds.”
Dear Newlife,
I happy to read you but sorry to see you are going through depression as well. I know lifting yourself up every day is a titanic effort ... but I am sure every single step counts! going for a walk, stay in the pool, nurturing yourself. Yes, Vitamin D as well as Vitamine B are important, especially in rainy countries. Besides, omega 3 is supposed to improve your brain connections what may be good for increasing serotonin levels (but I am by far not an expert). Thank you for the reminder! I am sure the sun is always there and will get brighter in my heart once again... although at least in my case I need an extra work on my cognitive-processes and reinforce my spiritual side.
With care and love,
Mónica
Dear Monica - we have to continue to push through this. In my battle, I will remember you and pray for strength to persevere. Claim the victory, as my sister told me yesterday. With care and love, also
I've heard of CBT oil being helpful,which is derived from Hemp but does not have THC in it which is the high you would get. So no high, it just calms you. And Mindfulness Techniques I have also heard can be very helpful. I am an herbalist, and know that Valerian, lavender, chamomile can also be helpful....but most herbals are very mild and it would depend how severe you issues are, plus they take some time of daily ingestion to become effective long term. I personally take an SSRI at the lowest dose and find it very helpful.
Many thanks for your reply Fauxartist, actually for two days I started with Paroxetine and tonight had very strong suicidal thoughts ... I was like in a dream with a high depersonalization imagining all happening... It has been really scary and I stop taking the pill automatically. Sorry for the question but have you ever experienced anything like this with your SSRI? Many thanks, Monica
have the same feeling too
Glad I found this site!
Glad to meet you
Glad I made it today.
So glad to be here
I am glad to come back!
