what can I do for depression?

Question

I have "ADHD" and find it very hard to concentrate at times ,I am also a recovering addict Ihave frequent anxiety attacks what can I do about these problems?

Answer 1

I would say therapy...including a support/recovery group. It is extremely reassuring to be able to call someone at any time and say that you are going thru a hard time and could use support. Also, it helps to share successes and setbacks with others who are going thru similar things...

Answer 2

You need to go see a psychiatrist or therapist and get put on some meds for depression and anxiety. It shouldn't be a problem with you being a recovering addict. Actually some meds can help you get over the addiction and the anxiety of being in the functioning world without being on something. I am a recovering prescription painkiller addict and my doctor put me on Prozac and the depression, anxiety and the ability of not being able to concentrate, went away.

In my opinion, I don't believe in ADHD. It is a doctors way of giving parents or adults an "out" when it comes to their kids and some misbehaving or lack of concentration. And if you are coming off drugs or alcohol, even a while ago, I think that is what the major problem is. You have to relearn how to function without and it can be scary as hell.

Answer 3

Well for starters get yourself on some medications if these are truly your problems and get serious counseling to overcome and learn to deal with issues you live with on a daily basis. Are you diagnosed by a psychiatrist or just your family doctor? I have nothing against family doctors, but they are not qualified to treat ADHD or even depression or anxiety... the levels of your medications need to be watched and changed until they work for you and that can at times take some time.. I wish you the best and hope that you seek the help that you need to get through this rough spot.

Answer 4

First of all, how old are you and are you on any medication? If you are maybe you need to be on something different or maybe you need a higher dosage. Its so hard to control though. I am an alcoholic/addict and am bipolar/manic depressive. I take meds in the am an at night and I still have anxiety but I usually will up my dose a bit during more stressful times and that seems to help. Have you tried to goto any groups or counseling? That helps too. If you have a psych you should be talking to them about your anxiety cause they will know best.

Answer 5

as others have suggested, talking to a trusted mental health professional like a therapist or counselor can help a lot. cognitive behavioral therapy is good for both anxiety and addictions. its basically retraining your brain to recognize and talk back more realistically to negative thoughts and patterns

exercise
relaxation techniques (progressive muscle relaxation)
warm baths
talking to trusted friends and family
support groups, some are free. try and see if there is a local chapter of the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance in your area http://www.dbsalliance.org/

its good to feel you are not so alone when you are going through all of this.

well wishes

Answer 6

i dont if was so serious has yours, but i have depressed last 2 years, i am still afraid going balc again, i try my best not happen to me again, been positive.
It was very hard i was always feeling unhappy and not sleeping properly. i think you find help from a doctor but only you can help your self. Think there are person really bad situation and we have to take a lesson of what we live and acept our destiny, sometimes the destiny takes us away from what we most want...
Be patient and do a trip and be positive, better days will came... and try to soemthing nice from someone without expecting nothing...
and i knwo how anxiety its hard i also had a lot.... think you are unique and sooner will find serenity in your mind. Please dont give up!

Take care and good luck i am sure you find the light soon

Answer 7

Therapy really helped me. Sometimes family members and/ or friends just don't understand enough, even if they really want to. Also, if you're having frequent anxiety attacks, you need to see a doctor. He or she could prescribe a non-addictive anti-anxiety medication to you.

Answer 8

relax ...first you need to seek help. you need to find psychiatrist and a therapist preferably ones that are working in the place so they both monitor you recovery.it is not uncommon for recovering addicts and those with ADHD to experience both depression and anxiety,once you have found doctors, you should speak to them about attending duel diagnosis meetings (meetings for those who have drug addiction and depression). you should also speak with your doctor about taking STRATTERA, a relatively new med foe ADHD, it is stimulant free and has helped me a great deal. i believe once to address these problems your anxiety should lessen however that issue also needs to be addressed with both of your doctors so you can be treated correctly. good luck.

Answer 9

Take some time for "YOU" make a Dr's appointment and get on some med's for now talking to friends and relatives about your problems helps or you can see a Dr for that but bottling it up doesn't help. Talk to someone anyone just talk it helps when you talk about it. Their is medication for anxiety attacks etc it's not the answer but it will help you to take back your life.

Choice is your! ... choose to live! not just get by.

Answer 10

Have you thought about joining a recovery group; getting yourself a sponsor. Being involved with a recovery group and having a sponsor gives you someone to talk to when you are depressed or even when things are going good for you