Any ideas?

[LadyHannah]

Hey everyone...I just joined the group today and making my first post now....I've struggled with depression and anxiety since I was 10 and been on same medication since then only raising in dosage or going back to lower dosage. I've always been seen by my general doctor and never been sent to a psychiatrist just therapist. Struggling with these conditions for so long is so draining and my life has been a stand still for a long time. I just am at a lost at what I could possibly do to get better...any ideas that have helped u all would be appreciated ❤️

[Sunrisetabby]

I am sorry to hear that you feel like your life has been at a standstill for a long time. My experience has been that it is really important - even though it often feels overwhelmingly impossible - to strongly advocate and fight for yourself. An important component of that is trying to get as specific as possible as to what you want and why your depression and anxiety is making that impossible to attain. It sounds like you may benefit from seeing another doctor or two and a psychiatrist for the first time. Doctors often have very different medicinal opinions and varying degrees of willingness to incorporate patient suggestions and requests into prescriptions. Your healthy is incredibly important and I think it would be worth it to get a second, third, and perhaps even a fourth opinion on what specific treatments could help you reach your specific goals. Wishing you the strength and energy to fight for yourself!

[LadyHannah in reply to Sunrisetabby]

Thank you so much! I will try different doctors and see what works best. I appreciate ur advice

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. I too would recommend seeing a psychiatrist. I also think that joining this group is a great step. I have benefited so much from talking with people who understand depression and anxiety. It has made such a big difference.

[LadyHannah in reply to gajh]

Thank u! I'll try to talk with people

[LoveforAll41]

Howdy and welcome LadyHannah, I am sorry that you are feeling stuck and have had the lousy anxiety and depression for so long. I imagine that you have tried a lot of things? I would recommend a psychiatrist as others have, looking for a therapist that you really like, and perhaps playing with drugs if you feel that would help. I look at drugs as taking the edge of so that you can do the real work of processing and healing in therapy.

I am also a fan of trying things you have not tried before. In the past two years I have gone to an inpatient treatment center and done ketamine therapy. Both have been life changing and while I still have issues I feel that I am trending upward. I also really love the book "Feeling Great" by David Burns and the Feeling Good podcast. You have time to experiment and live, and the only failure is giving up. I wish you peace, hope, and strength on your journey.☮️

[LadyHannah in reply to LoveforAll41]

Thanks so much! I do love reading so I'll be sure to check out the book I appreciate the help

[Beevee]

Hi Ladyhannah

Sorry to learn of your suffering.

Have you ever tried doing nothing about your anxiety and depression? I mean just letting it be there and to feel it all willingly with a passive attitude? What will be, will be?

It is the struggle of trying to get better that stops sufferers from getting better.

Acceptance of all symptoms creates the time and space for the mind and body to fix itself and the natural physiological healing process.

Best wishes ❤️

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the community

I agree that you need a psychiatrist. You might be one medication change away from a better outlook on life.

If you don't feel therapy is helping you then it may be time for a different form of therapy or a new therapist.

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[ArcobalenoChibi]

Welcome, LadyHannah.

I have found that with a psychiatrist that works well with me helps me greatly.

I am here if you would like to expand on this thread/message.

I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I’m in this chat group board because it’s the closest group that I can identify with since I experience depression. I just happen to experience mania as well.

Thankfully, with my psychiatrist’s help I have found more balance and peace in my life.

I still struggle with anxiety, Bipolar, and keeping up with self care plus activities of daily living.

My P.A. (Physician’s Assistant) was the one who referred me to my current psychiatrist. I am very grateful to her since she caught my symptoms. She knew that it was out of her scope of care. That to me, is also a good sign of a competent medical professional.

I have lived with this condition all my life, however, now more than ever I am sure that I live with Bipolar disorder.

Feel free to reach out if you would like my take on seeing a psychiatrist. I know like with any medical professional it really for me comes down to being with a competent and compassionate medical personnel.

Have a good day. Take good care of yourself. You are doing great despite how you may feel. Best of luck with your journey and search for a possible psychiatrist.

[Teaching]

I'm so sorry you are going through a hard time. Maybe, you can request to see a Psychiatrist.