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[Yellowstar]

Hi guys I've been suffering anxiety, depression for almost 2 months now and I'm really finding it hard. Any ideas with how I can try and manage it? I've been given antidepressants took one last night but didn't like how it made me feel.

[Jules13]

It's very early days. Medication takes 3-6 weeks sometimes to do what it should. Try not to think about the pills too much and also think about talking to a professional. xx

[Yellowstar in reply to Jules13]

Hi Jules13, that's my problem i overthink things, took my 2nd pill tonight and i freaked out. Spoke to my pyschologist tonight, i gotta stop focusing so much on the negative and think about the positive of this pill.

[Jules13 in reply to Yellowstar]

I would actually try not to think about it at all. Pretend you are taking a supplement or something quite incocuous that will be benefit your health, not as a drug so to speak. I have to take 9 pills every morning for various ailments and I just have to look at how they are helping me and keeping me alive. xx

[Edaa]

You need to keep taking them and as time goes by you'll find things start to feel easier and more enjoyable. It definitely takes time. You'll regain your joy and hope day by day, I'm suffering too. The trick is to keep reminding yourself how tremendously common what you're feeling is and how many people overcome it in time.

[Yellowstar in reply to Edaa]

Hi Edaa, took my second pill tonight and straight away got anxious, i'm trying to remind myself this is good it's gonna help me, but thoughts just keep racing in my head.

[Mikam1967]

After I had my twins was the first sign I needed help. My ex refused to help me with the babies. I just started crying everyday and I told him I needed help to find someone for my depression. Even getting me help my ex didn't want to take me. I am grateful to God for my parents to taking me to see someone. The doctor told me I had bipolar. The doctor had to shift my medicines around before we found the right ones. Some medicines gave me bad mood swings, some made me more depressed, and some didn't help at all. The main thing is communication with your doctor as to how your medicines are helping or not helping you. The other thing that helped me was and still is keeping a journal. It helps to pour out the stress of the day out. It's also something handy to have to share with your doctor especially if something important happened that day. And my other big thing is prayer. For me, it's another way to let the stress of day go. I'm hoping what I shared can help in some way. Just know I send you my hugs, encouragement, hope and prayers.

[Yellowstar in reply to Mikam1967]

Mikam1967 thank you so much, just anxious tonight as i took my pill, this is my first time taking antidepressants ever in my life. I'm happy that you were able to find one that helped you. I've been keeping a journal and trying meditation but some days it just feels like an effort and i don't end up doing it. Sending hugs, encouragement, hope and prayers back. Just trying to be more positive.