hi, my name's mary and i'm going to be 23 soon i'm new here and i've been struggling for a while. i have PTSD ever since i was 14 and also depression but, most recently anxiety, (roughly started experiencing it a little over a year ago or so). i just want to make new friends and talk to other ppl with similar things since i've felt very alone for a while and don't like to talk about my feelings.
i recently went to the doctors and finally opened up about my depression since i feel like it's gotten worse over the years as i've gotten older. i have very uneasy thoughts about hurting myself or feeling worthless. i suddenly get these anxiety attacks and start to uncontrollably cry or just wondering like "why am i here?" or thinking about my future mainly.
she suggested seeing a psychiatrist but, i'm very scared of getting prescribed medication since i never took it before. i've been hesitant on calling the referral she gave me to for close to a week now. i don't want to take anything that'll make me feel worse than what i already do.
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I think you'll find yourself in good company here. I've also had depression from about the same age as you.
I just want to say you shouldnt be afraid of taking meds. They won't magically make your negative feelings go away, but they can take the edge off of them and make them alot easier to deal with. There are alot of drugs out there and finding the right one for you can be tricky. The process of finding the right one is a bit of a pain, but once you do, you wil be happy you did.
That first step is always the hardest, but your on the right path. Best wishes!
I agree! Medicine isn’t always a bad thing. I was never for it after I went cold turkey but meds are definitely needed for me. Mental illness is just like any other illness that can be treated with medicine as well as therapy.
Welcome to the group. Definitely call and get into therapy. The therapist may not even want to prescribe any medication. I've been on anti-depressants for a long time now, but I didn't need them when I was younger. I recently reduced the dosage, but it's probably something I will always need.
There is also another group on here specifically for those with PTSD!
It’s very brave of you to open up to the doctor about how you were feeling. I know it’s definitely not easy sometimes. I was afraid to take medication too but it’s helping! Anxiety meds just slow down your thoughts a bit and relieve the anxiousness at times. If you do start meds give it 6-8 weeks to work and get into your system. Remember it gets worse before it gets better!
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