I've been better last week but since the day before yesterday I've been having really negatives thoughts again, wanting to grow and drown me again... Today I'm a little bit worst with too much anxiety and obsessive thoughts and I just wonder if I should talk to my therapist to get meds or something.
I didn't need them while it was just anxiety and obsessive thoughts but since I have depressive episodes when I feel really really low... And since I can only talk with my therapist once a month... But the thing is that I don't want to deal with all the "side effects process" I've read about is hard to find the right medication, the right dose (I've read that some meds for depression causes addiction, idk if it's right or not) and you don't even end having depressive thoughts and anxiety so I'm not rlly sure if this is a good idea...
Any advice or thoughts about this? Would be really really helpful
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Hi there. We cannot answer this for you; it all boils down to what you feel would be best for you. I don't think there is a medicine out there that doesn't have a list of potential side effects, "potential" being the operative word. Every person is different in their biological makeup and therefore their response to medicine. Please don't let others' stories deter you. The stories they give are of their own, unique experience with that medication. Yes, it can be tricky to find the right medicine and dose, but that's how to is unfortunately.
It definitely wouldn't hurt to have this conversation with your therapist. If you have worked with this therapist for a period of time, they will have some insight as to the potential benefits and drawbacks for you. In addition, your medical doctor would be a source of info based on your medical history and current health. So consulting with him/her would likely be helpful as well. And while what you say can be true about the adjustment period and potential side effects with medication, it can also be true that it makes a marked difference in how you feel and it is worth the possible negative aspects to have the benefits. If you had a medical condition like diabetes or a heart condition for which your body needed a medication to operate effectively wouldn't you consider it worth it? So why not the same for your mental health condition?
Hi lixus.. I feel that you don't want to be treated with medication. Then, i would suggest you to find your own treatment. Go by natural methods. Learn to control your thoughts. Do not focuss on negative thoughts . Instead create a positive aura and be involved with happy people rather than toxic ones. Some natural ways : understand yourself. Create a wish list and execute them. Help people in your life as per your capacity. Treat yourself when you feel like to. Get addicted to a sport. Swimming is best by the way. If you don't know how to swim. Get some Swimming lessons and a swimming coach. Train yourself to be busy in your activities.be creative. And concerning you therapist ,I would say you are your own therapist. Play the therapist role and your current role. As a therapist, write yourself what things you think wil be better for you. As a patient , write down all the things that bother you. In a way, you are playing the role of being very positive and being negative. Pros and cons are open infront of you. Now you sit and decide how to tackle them. A little homework is important to help thyself . Read some holy books. Watch some motivational videos. Gratify yourself for having and received whatever ypu have today. Be thankful that you have been strong since long and you are growing stronger with all phases of life. You just need to believe in yourself that you are a Blessing in disguise. Accept changes in life. Take challenges to perform better. Ups and downs moments in life happens to everybody. It is normal. I have been thru it also, not once ,not twice but many times. It happens because our mind needs some refresh mode when we are down. WHAT MATTERS IS HOW MANY TIMES WE RISE UP WHEN WE FALL.that's important. We can't exert too much pressure on ourself. That's why it is important to take some personal time for thyself and decide what and how we wish to be and we shoul feel the gratitude what Nature has offered us. We are all a blessing and happiness is meant for us. Peace of mind will come to us when we become positive. To be positive we need to stop having expectations and try to adopt positive thinking attitude.
You can try it.. and am sure you will succeed.
Goodluck dear and postive vibes and love to you !
Hello Linux :)It took me over ten years to find the right medication combination for my Bipolar II, so I can relate to your hesitancy. I'm thankful I just kept at it because stabilizing on meds allowed me to get clean and become an addiction counselor. When we are in a low, it feels like the end is near. Once you find more stability, the entire earth bursts open and you become pure potential. Please don't give up. When you're having dark urges, never doubt that you have the right to reach out to your therapist. Most antidepressants can cause some tolerance, but it is not true addiction in the way it is with something like heroin. The fact that you are concerned about that is a good sign though. If you were truly going to throw in the towel, you wouldn't care. I deeply respect this level of resiliency and efficient cognitive function despite the fact you're feeling so terrible.
And you're right, some meds wont be the right meds and its a pain in the ass to go through that process. Conversely, for me the outcome of going though it was experiencing life on my terms for the first time. You have just as much right to that as I do ❤️
PS: I know a few people who use alternative treatments for their maladies if you're feeling like pharmeceuticals aren't your thing
Thanks for your answer before, I'm feel better this days, I decided to be more open about my problems and obsessive thoughts, I always keep really bad things inside of me because I think people won't understand them and they will get mad or because I feel ashamed of my thoughts so I end up getting hurt and dealing with this alone... I will try this so I'll wait to get meds, as your said meds for mental health aren't rlly my things but I don't really trust or "believe" on alternative and natural treatments, thanks for the advice tho, I really appreciate it
It sounds like you're utlizing some effective coping skills and it's paying off, that's terrific! I strongly support people making decisions that feel right for them and I admire that you are secure in your confidence to make your own choices. More power to you!
Well is way too early to see if this is gonna work or not but I'll try... I have a lot of doubts and insecurities about this but I just think is anxiety talking... Thanks for youf message, rlly help 😄
Hey there, I hope you're better now. Anxiety and depression is the worst thing ever not in our control yet to be controlled by us only. I know what a person can go through. I do not recommend you using any medication for that. Anxiety attacks can get in control if you have the will to fight against them. You can try some breathing exercising, any soft soothing music or some activity to distract yourself. There are many other several ways to control and manage your anxiety. mangoclinic.com/anxiety-man... . Also you can find the medicines and their use and dosage mentioned in this article. I hope it helps.
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