the2ndevil
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Post by the2ndevil on Feb 14, 2019 10:21:46 GMT -5
I had a doctor’s appointment, this morning.
I have been diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression. It’s an issue I’ve been dealing with for some time, but only ever brought up to a small circle of people before now.
I’m going on medication for it, and have a follow up appointment in a few weeks, and was given information about counseling that I’m going to be looking into as well.
There’s a bit of a stigma against having mental health issues, which is why I want to be open about this.
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Post by Spider2024 on Feb 14, 2019 10:25:30 GMT -5
Great topic.
There are WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE who don't understand the shit we go through.
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Post by willywonka666 on Feb 14, 2019 10:47:24 GMT -5
I've been on medication since I was in the hospital-They gave it to me for depression from being ill, but I've always needed it I think. I also think that I need to have it adjusted because it's not working like it once did
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Post by Sponsored by Groose Wipes on Feb 14, 2019 14:23:20 GMT -5
I was borderline suicidal before I accepted that I needed help and got medication for it. There's no shame in admitting your own faults and asking for help from others. The world sucks sometimes, so a little help can go a long way.
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Post by SmashTV on Feb 14, 2019 14:33:34 GMT -5
I think your last paragraph does you great credit. You want to be open, and I think that by being open, you can only help erase that stigma.
My best friend has mental health issues, not constantly but he does suffer depression. He’s been open about it and sought professional help, which helped him feel more comfortable once he’d announced it. From my point of view he’s still my best friend, and issues such as this make no difference to me. The best of luck my friend, and respect to you for putting it all out here.
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Post by xCompackx on Feb 14, 2019 14:59:45 GMT -5
Yeah, I recently talked to my doctor after hiding my mental issues for way too long. I always knew there was something wrong; I'd sink into these constant thoughts of sadness, worthlessness, and anger and then become afraid of being accused of seeking attention or faking while trying to put up this facade of being okay. I... wasn't in a good place for a while.
The medication I was prescribed seems to be helping a lot, fortunately. But man, it's f***ing frightening how the mind can put you in a dark place.
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Post by crankypants on Feb 14, 2019 17:54:32 GMT -5
I'm only open with a small group of people about my mental issues.
While society is more understanding about mental health, it's still hard to gauge how people are going to judge.
I'd really recommend counseling, but if you don't click with the counselor, don't be afraid to walk away after a few sessions and look for another counselor.
Wishing you all the best.
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Post by I'm Team Bayley and Indi on Feb 14, 2019 18:05:59 GMT -5
It's still not a thing I feel like I talk about enough, for the most part, I am in good spirits these days but it's still something that sticks with me, 2009-10 was well and truly my darkest times, still think it controls my life to this day think I am petrified to go out of my comfort zone, think I am frightened things go back to my lowest point.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2019 18:06:03 GMT -5
I've had mental health issues all my life, and have been treated since the age of 8. I'm 38 now, so I've been going through this shit for 30 years.
Always take your meds like you are supposed to, and get all the assistance you can. If you can get a case worker or something like that I recommend doing so.
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Post by MiLB Fan on Feb 14, 2019 21:26:50 GMT -5
I struggled with severe anxiety after my dad’s sudden death from a heart attack in 2008. To me, nothing seemed amiss; he always woke up early every morning to go for a run and never smoked. I later found out that he had high cholesterol but for whatever reason he never took medication for it.
I was absolutely miserable for the next few years. I became almost obsessed with my heart, thinking that it was beating too fast. There were times when I would go for a walk in the middle of the night in an attempt to calm down. Then I did end up in the hospital after my shunt malfunctioned, which did no favors for trying to convince myself that everything was okay.
I finally got some professional help and man, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’m able to deal with things much better now.
Best of luck to any FANatics out there who are dealing with mental-health issues.
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Post by zrowsdower on Feb 14, 2019 21:33:59 GMT -5
I know that there needs to be a mental health system, I fee, at least from my own personal experience, that it is very flawed and sometimes either does more harm than good, or worse, not much at all. Sorry if I am wrong for saying this.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 15, 2019 7:23:08 GMT -5
I'm bipolar and bisexual, and a Gemini.
It feels a bit on the nose.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 9:53:17 GMT -5
I'm bipolar and bisexual, and a Gemini. It feels a bit on the nose. You're bi a lot of things, but lingual ain't one of them.
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Post by The Dark Order Inferno on Feb 15, 2019 10:32:39 GMT -5
Bipolar here. When I make friends with people, I make it clear that I have issues and I can't always be at my best. Those who can handle that are the best friends as I could ever hope to have, and I'm happy to say that many have surprised me on that front, turned out to be more accepting of my best and worst than I could ever have hoped.
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Post by Perfect Timing on Feb 15, 2019 12:58:40 GMT -5
I've always avoided meds for anxiety/depression for fear they would make me worse or something. In some ways I'd rather make myself happy than be fake happy.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 13:31:44 GMT -5
I've always avoided meds for anxiety/depression for fear they would make me worse or something. In some ways I'd rather make myself happy than be fake happy. Pills don't make you happy, nor are they designed to. The pills give your brain whatever it's missing to function properly so that nothing is actively preventing you from happiness. Even on pills, you can't be "fake happy". Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and take pills if your brain doesn't work properly.
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Post by xCompackx on Feb 15, 2019 15:19:34 GMT -5
I've always avoided meds for anxiety/depression for fear they would make me worse or something. In some ways I'd rather make myself happy than be fake happy. Personally, I was scared about the idea of taking medication. Maybe it was just the stigma surrounding them, but I was worried I'd end up worse or lash out at a co-worker or family member. All I can tell you is since starting my current meds, I just feel more... calm, I guess? It's never going to make everything look like a musical, but it definitely helps.
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Post by chazraps on Feb 15, 2019 15:28:49 GMT -5
I've always avoided meds for anxiety/depression for fear they would make me worse or something. In some ways I'd rather make myself happy than be fake happy. That's not really an accurate idea of what meds do. It's not "fake happy," it's a medical correction. Calling it "Fake happy" is like saying someone who uses glasses or contacts to see better just has "Fake sight."
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Post by Perfect Timing on Feb 15, 2019 16:01:12 GMT -5
I've always avoided meds for anxiety/depression for fear they would make me worse or something. In some ways I'd rather make myself happy than be fake happy. That's not really an accurate idea of what meds do. It's not "fake happy," it's a medical correction. Calling it "Fake happy" is like saying someone who uses glasses or contacts to see better just has "Fake sight."
Yeah but having to use them to cope when I've got past the worst years of struggles make me wonder if they would be of any benefit.
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Post by chazraps on Feb 15, 2019 16:07:13 GMT -5
That's not really an accurate idea of what meds do. It's not "fake happy," it's a medical correction. Calling it "Fake happy" is like saying someone who uses glasses or contacts to see better just has "Fake sight." Yeah but having to use them to cope when I've got past the worst years of struggles make me wonder if they would be of any benefit.
I know everyone's struggles are different, and speaking as someone who started after what I thought were my worst struggles and formerly had an aversion to medication as well, I will say that they've changed my life tremendously for the better. I didn't know I could feel this healthy. You don't have to be on them forever, I highly suggest trying them, even at a small dosage, for a few months.
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