My story

[Sbuda]

Hi everyone, I have anxiety and depression, I got sick 2022 and it was bad, but by God's grace I survived but unfortunately I did not get any mental help after the recovery. So this year I was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety, everytime I do not fell well I become very anxious

[Jameshuh]

Welcome Sbuda. How are you managing your anxiety and depression at the moment? What tools or therapies are you using?

[Sbuda in reply to Jameshuh]

I am struggling to manage it, today I am going to see a psychiatrist, to prescribe some medication

[Jameshuh in reply to Sbuda]

That is a big step in the right direction. If you want any tips or advice there is a lot of expertise in this group that can help speed up your recovery journey. Wishing you peace and health.

[Mamamichl in reply to Jameshuh]

Be a squeaky wheel if you have any negative change on the medication. My psychiatrist did poorly for so long, I had to do inpatient psychiatry. So glad they got me on good meds.

[Mamamichl in reply to Jameshuh]

DBT has been helping me with my depression. Makes me think in the moment, and accept where I am. I also use the app I am… so I can keep positive thoughts throughout the day. There is also intensive outpatient to help. I did that for a couple weeks and felt better about myself.

[soothingspruce]

Hey Sbuda, I'm sorry to hear abouot your diagnosis. One thing that always seems to help me when I'm anxious is to take deep breaths and go outside for a few minutes. I know it's not a permanent fix, but in the moment I find it very useful!

[nora012]

Hey! Sorry to hear your diagnosis. If you're a woman(don't have enough info to suggest this to a man), it can be connected to your hormones. Perimenopause/Menopause can greatly influence overall health of a woman. Maybe look into BHRT.