Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

[flippa]

This is a very good way of looking at things, as is the flip side of this advice, i.e. "will anyone care about this in 2 weeks"?

If the answer is no, then don't waste time worrying about it.

And to add to that, when afraid of making a fool of yourself in public- "do I know any of these people? Will I ever see them again?" is also good.

 

[witchdoc187]

After a lot of soul searching. Talking to mates etc. I'm 100% leaving my place of work for the past 26 years.

I've been scared all along, but never thought about what I can actually achieve. Spoke to my mates 80 year old dad at the match on Saturday and he said things that made perfect sense.

I can afford to do it and even have an sound idea for a business. So what the hell life is too short and if I don't try I'll always regret it.

Worse case is I fail. I know there are going to be times when I wonder what did I do but hopefully it will work out. Life is about the ride and by God I'm going to enjoy it.

Great attitude mate. Making a similar leap of faith myself. I think the nerves are excitement. But I feel alive instead of just coasting in an unhealthy environment

 

[RetroCat]

This is a very good way of looking at things, as is the flip side of this advice, i.e. "will anyone care about this in 2 weeks"?

If the answer is no, then don't waste time worrying about it.

I would say "it depends". Sometimes just because no-one else cares about something, doesn't mean that you're not right to and shouldn't try to engage others.

 

[Sunderland afc]

Great attitude mate. Making a similar leap of faith myself. I think the nerves are excitement. But I feel alive instead of just coasting in an unhealthy environment

Good luck.

 

[Tim's tourettes]

Gp appointment today re the anxiety that hits me in waves (few weeks feeling great followed by a shorter period obsessing and worrying about all manner of things) . Prescribed citalopram for the 2nd time (didn't take them last time as thought I would manage through excercise/cbt techniques) decided I need too this time or it will cost me my marriage. The anxiety makes me want to be completely alone, angry and irrational. I have some awful thoughts with it then wake up the next day and wonder what the hell I was going on about! It's a horrible way to be. Would be interested to hear of anyone who has found this particular drug helpful for anxiety.
I am part way through the book 'the chimp paradox - mind management' would recommend it so far.....

 

[COYBL25]

Gp appointment today re the anxiety that hits me in waves (few weeks feeling great followed by a shorter period obsessing and worrying about all manner of things) . Prescribed citalopram for the 2nd time (didn't take them last time as thought I would manage through excercise/cbt techniques) decided I need too this time or it will cost me my marriage. The anxiety makes me want to be completely alone, angry and irrational. I have some awful thoughts with it then wake up the next day and wonder what the hell I was going on about! It's a horrible way to be. Would be interested to hear of anyone who has found this particular drug helpful for anxiety.
I am part way through the book 'the chimp paradox - mind management' would recommend it so far.....

How long have you been taking the meds mate, normally take three / four weeks to kick in ?.

Ps - make sure you take them at the same time everyday. Some of them can throw you out of kilter even if you take them an hour later than usual.

 

[Tim's tourettes]

How long have you been taking the meds mate, normally take three / four weeks to kick in ?.

Ps - make sure you take them at the same time everyday. Some of them can throw you out of kilter even if you take them an hour later than usual.

Thanks mate. Literally just picked them up! Am planning on taking them 9pm ish nightly

 

[Groucho]

I would say "it depends". Sometimes just because no-one else cares about something, doesn't mean that you're not right to and shouldn't try to engage others.

Meant more in the context of someone who worries about everything going.

 

[COYBL25]

Thanks mate. Literally just picked them up! Am planning on taking them 9pm ish nightly

Stay with them for at least three weeks.

If they're working you'll feel " normal " again, which will feel weird and can be a bit scary, as you get so used to being wracked with anxiety all the time, that you forget what it's like not to be anxious !

 

[broughy]

Had my first meeting with my counselor today and though it was really hard for me to get there and then start telling him about my troubles i walked away with a bit of positivty. felt good to talk to someone in person and not just people on here. Can see him being just what i need even after one session i felt like he made a difference.

Hope everyone is well and id just like to say thanks to everyone that posts on here makes me realise im not on my own.

 

[COYBL25]

Had my first meeting with my counselor today and though it was really hard for me to get there and then start telling him about my troubles i walked away with a bit of positivty. felt good to talk to someone in person and not just people on here. Can see him being just what i need even after one session i felt like he made a difference.

Hope everyone is well and id just like to say thanks to everyone that posts on here makes me realise im not on my own.

Next one will be easier mate, as you'll feel much more comfortable. Look at the first one as the " ice breaker "

 

[DanEFC92]

Went to GP today for anxiety issues. Prescribed sertraline.

I feel sick as a dog after just the one. Anyone had any experience with sertraline?

 

[COYBL25]

Went to GP today for anxiety issues. Prescribed sertraline.

I feel sick as a dog after just the one. Anyone had any experience with sertraline?

Stick with it mate, it's your body readjusting to it, can take a few days before it settles down.

The chemicals in your brain, have just had a kick start and it's not uncommon.

Ant Depressants react differently with different people and may have one side effect or another.

 

[DanEFC92]

Stick with it mate, it's your body readjusting to it, can take a few days before it settles down.

The chemicals in your brain, have just had a kick start and it's not uncommon.

Ant Depressants react differently with different people and may have one side effect or another.

Will do mate.

 

[Tim's tourettes]

Went to GP today for anxiety issues. Prescribed sertraline.

I feel sick as a dog after just the one. Anyone had any experience with sertraline?

Just took my first citalopram 10 mins ago and am lay in bed feeling as quesy as hell! Hope it passes!