I Battle Depression and Anxiety
I got diagnosed with depression with anxiety yesterday. I start medication and counseling soon. I know I'm not alone in this, but out of everyone I know, it's abnormal... So now I feel like the odd one out.
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Well you're deffo not alone. I had it for years and years in varying degrees and medication/therapy really helped me. Meds might feel weird at first as it takes your body time to re-adjust. If you wanna know about SSRI's i can tell you what you might expect when you're on them. Ps most of the people i know are depressed or have been depressed at some point in their lives, s'all good :)
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MomOfTwo · 31-35, F
I hope so :) I really appreciate you explaining all of this.
MomOfTwo · 31-35, F
@Outoforbits: I got my meds today. She said to take them in the morning and for about 2 weeks I'll be drowsy. Easy enough. But she said I can't just stop taking them because there will be issues?
Beachlover · M
Having been like this for a few years now, its hard for friends to comprehend what you are going through the thoughts and emotions and changes , unless people have been through the same thing its not something they can understand. Once you are on your medication it will help you, and in time although you may not be able to explain people and friends will try to understand and be there for you, good luck and if you need a friend there are plenty here going through the same.
SW-User
@MomOfTwo: I'm sure you'll get it figured out, counseling should help with whatever challenges you're facing
MomOfTwo · 31-35, F
Again, I hope. Last time I went to counseling, my counselor left me after a month.
Itsmrsockmonkey · M
I know if your magnesium level is too low you also can have anxiety
Itsmrsockmonkey · M
@MomOfTwo: good,it's true
Itsmrsockmonkey · M
Many you know may be,just undiagnosed
MomOfTwo · 31-35, F
That could be true..