Is there a better anywhere in sight?

[Tbone019]

Hi all, first post so bear with me. I also shared this on Mental Health page but I noticed a comment about this group so I’m going to ask for your help too. I’m a young adult who is currently suffering from anxiety (generalized), depression, and ADHD. It has been almost 5 years since my diagnosis but recently things have been at an all time bad. I have been terrible with treatment, I can never seem to get the routine to take medication regularly and scheduling appointments/calling people is very difficult for me.

But as I said, lately things have been at an all time bad. I can’t seem to quiet the noise in my head and I feel like I’m in a constant state of being overwhelmed. I’m beginning to question myself more than ever. Will I ever get better? Or will I live feeling like this forever?

I could use input so please do. I don’t have many in my life who can relate to me, let alone understand what I am going through..

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Hi Tbone and welcome. There have been many times I wanted to give up because the thought of having those feelings forever was too much. But I've seen success in others so I know it's possible to get better and that gives me hope.

I think the first step is for you is to work on being consistent with the meds and doc appointments. The meds can make a big difference and they aren't necessarily forever but definitely for now. Have you had any kind of counseling or therapy? If not, that might be something to look into and can be very helpful. There are also support groups may help. For me, that's easier said than done because I don't do well speaking in a group setting, especially when they're all strangers. But I'm going to give it a try thanks to encouragement I've gotten from someone I met here.

Being able to talk to others here has been a big help. We all understands because we're all in this together. You'll find support, compassion, good suggestions and it's a safe place to talk about anything you need to. Day or night, there's always someone here to talk to and that will listen.

[Tbone019]

Reading this has been one of the first moments of relief I’ve had in a very long time. For a moment I may have even had the thought I can get through this. I’m not sure I can. But I am trying. I have an appointment with a psychologist in February. I hope that is a start. But that’s if I go. I have to make sure I go, but sometimes no matter how much I know I should do something it feels like something just pulls me down and says no no don’t do that. No that will mean people. That will mean talking. It will mean unfamiliar. Unknown. So many different noises and lights and people I don’t know.

I just found this app after trying to research alittle about what I am going through, and if there was ever an end in sight. Other than the one that has crossed my mind a million times just to stop the feelings. But is there an end that leads to me being able to feel? Be happy? Not live in this state forever?

[AZ1970]

Welcome to the group. Does your doctor know you are struggling this much? Do you have a therapist? They should be giving you ideas about managing this. I use alarms in my phone to remind me to do things. It really does help. I always think I can remember without them, but it never works.

[Tbone019 in reply to AZ1970]

I’ve had 4 doctors in the duration of my diagnosis and I swear I can’t find a single one who truly understands me or listens I don’t know. I am hoping my appointment next month will lead to something good though.

[baileyf14]

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Anxiety and depression are very difficult things to be going through. It is good that you are seeing a therapist and taking the medication they know is good for you. But, in order for these things to work, you have to be consistent. Try setting reminders or writing it in your calendar so you never forget. Also, try thinking of these things in a positive way because if you go you are going to get the best help you could possibly get It may be hard at first but you will be so happy you do these things. I hope everything gets better.