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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 43

Hi Matty,

I just wanted to say that taking medication for anxiety and depression is not a bad thing. The chemicals in your brain are not responding correctly and finding the right medication will help to balance them. If I could just will away my illness I most certainly would, but with the combination of therapy and medication I know I will make it out of this hole I'm currently in. When you come off meds without your doctors help, it could be quite detrimental to you, so before you make the decision that meds aren't for you I beg you to talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist who will help get you to where you want to be. I've suffered depression and anxiety along with a few other things for well over 20 years and there have been periods where I've thought I can manage without only to suffer the consequence of a set back. Even when you're feeling in total control and good the weaning off of meds needs to be done with some supervision. I know it's not fun taking meds but they will help you in the long run with a good therapist. Freddy is right when she says if you had a physical problem you wouldn't just not take meds, so think of your disease as a physical illness because it does involve your brain. I wish you all the best in your recovery Matty. You have a beautiful family that will benefit from you being well and a long life of dreams to fulfill. Take care.

Rosiesmom

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

Hi Freddy,

I'm feeling ok at the minute thanks (still not myself though obviously). My moods can be very changeable though and drop

down low as quick as they rise up as you will know yourself.

I'm just trying to stay positive and not read into too much at the moment with my thoughts and also i've been on Google researching my condition/damage the drugs i used can do to your Brain (which freaked me out and made me panic).

My main worry at the moment is that the night i had my binge on drink and drugs i may have caused serious/permanent damage to my Brain which just creates a vicious cycle of negative thoughts/worries.

It would be great to be able to get to the root of the problem as soon as possible and hopefully be able to put my mind at ease.

How was it when you were coming off your medication if you don't mind me asking? Did you feel a big change without them or have any problems?

Yes that's my eldest daughter, Crystal, she's 5 now bless her. I also have another daughter Starla, she's just turned 2 in January.

Yes i understand what you mean, time flies by and they don't stay young for long, you just have to enjoy and make the most of these years hey?

My family really give me a reason to keep on fighting and not give up.

Take care, all the Best

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 44

Hi Matt,

I just wanted to check in and see how you're doing? With regards to not feeling like you need to take medications for your moods I'd like to say that if it was a pill for high blood pressure or a thyroid problem most people wouldn't think twice about it. You have a mood disorder that is treatable with a pill....thank goodness for modern medicine! When I had a clinical depression 15 years ago I remained on Effexor for a year. Please don't feel that it is something that you can control....with time, yes, but right now there is likely a chemical imbalance that your brain needs help with. Is that your daughter? She is so sweet....I miss the days when the kids were young. It is so much fun seeing the world through their eyes. My son turns 21 at the end of this month and my daughter turns 19 this summer. Believe me when I tell you, " the days may be long, but the years are short". I wish you well.

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

Hi Freddy

Thank you for your kind words of Support and Advice.

I'm starting to work on CBT through this program, have a Self-Help Workbook and will also be seeing a CBT Profesional on a one-to-one level as my Doctor is referring me to that service.

I hope that i won't need to be on Medication for too long as i don't like to feel as though i need medication to regulate my happiness/mood.

I'm sure Time and Hard Work is a great healer. Take Care.

Thanks again

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 44

Welcome Matt,

I am so sorry for what you are going through but I applaud you for seeking help on this site so quickly. Know that it helps tremendously to know that you are not alone and that there are people out there that care. I have dealt with anxiety and depression of many years and have periodically gone on medication. I absolutely can say that CBT is a wonderful tool to train your brain as although you may have a chemical imbalance it is also our thought processes tthat can cause us to sink deeper into despair. I encourage you to begin the sessions and also to have a look at "The Happiness Advantage" by Shawn Achor on YouTube. You may need the medication to get you over the hump but I'm sure that once you begin your CBT you will see a way out if the darkness. I have only just started to meditate through a guided meditation for beginners. It's only 6 or 7 minutes but it teaches you to try to remain present and not to let your thoughts wander. Take care.

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

Hi everyone i'm Matt, i'm a new member and currently suffering from both Severe Depression and Anxiety...

It all started on the 1st of February (this year) the day after i had fallen out with my girlfriend and i ended up binging on Alcohol and Drugs...

Ever since i have just not felt myself at all and i'm pretty sure it has been caused by some Trauma to my Brain/Drugs causing an imbalance in my Brain...

I have seen my Doctor on numerous occasions and he has prescribed me Citalopram (started on 10mg per day, now on 20mg per day).

My life has basically stopped since this regretful night and i could really do with some help/advice please.

Most mornings i am struggling to get out of bed and just want to sleep (gives my mind a rest) I suffer from frightening panic attacks and my world seems 'Surreal' now, as if i'm not myself, i lost my job, can't work with this

'condition' and spend my days trying to distract myself/boost my seretonin levels ie Working out, getting out of the house etc. My mood swings can be so unpredictable and Debilatating when it goes down (extreme lows accompanied by hopelessness and worry - 'There's something seriously wrong with me' 'I'm not going to get better' 'I've caused permanent damage'.

Is there anyone out there who can relate/is experiencing something similar?

Also i feel i'm having to re-assure myself quite a lot recently to calm down so Recovery Stories are also very welcome!

Many Thanks Everyone

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