I think I have been suffering from anxiety and depression for a couple of years, but I also feel that there is something else wrong with me. I can't explain it. I hated being on medication, even though it helped me a lot, I did not like the fact that I needed pills to function, so I am currently off them, and trying hard to stay strong. But I guess what I am saying is I feel like no one understands, and I just feel very lonely. Has anyone else been confused like this?
2007-01-16 16:52:47 · 7 answers · asked by mrr86 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am on medication for depression, as are many many people in our world. When I did not take them regular I was up and down in my thoughts and feelings. When I take them as prescribed I am happier, I see the beauty in nature around me, I see that I love watching children having fun and that makes me smile. I can concentrate on reading a book, or watching a movie, Think of taking your medication this way, you have a permanent injury to your leg, to get around you need to use crutches, well our crutch is a pill. Does not mean we are weak. Even on my meds i dont feel the need for a lot of people around me as I find them too demanding, I have a few friends, that I like to talk with, but we dont close each other in. I wish you all the best.
2007-01-16 19:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by spuds_suds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck yeah man, I've totally been there. I'm often confused (I am mostly depressed with some other stuff), and it can be hellishly loney. As for your meds, I don't think it's wierd that you don't like being on the meds though they help you. There are a ton of ppl like that, I'm kinda like that. But, if the pills are helping you, you aren't in a financial strain (well, even if you are), and there are no real adverse side effects that really turn you off, you need to stay on them. You may not like it, but it is way better than being in pain. I recently stopped taking my pills (back on again though phew) and a little while after I stopped I crashed and I started feeling suicidal. Not saying this will happen to you, but better safe and sorry, and anyways it's like a man with diabetes not taking his insulin because he doesn't like being dependant on it. Ok, depression meds might not be as life threatening, but the point is that they are meant to help you and you best chance of being ok is to stay on them. It's pretty much turning away something that will help you feel better because you don't want to be dependant on it. Sometimes, it's ok to be dependant on something. If you do get off it, you might still just be depressed and stuck where you started. So, I would suggest stayin on. If not, then I would suggest you get a therapist while you are getting off, so that they can monitor you and help you if it gets rough (and it already seems like it's getting rough for you). And while it may seem like I don't understand, I totally do, but I know from personal experience and from what I've seen that it's ok to keep taking those meds as they make you feel better. This might not have conviced you, but I wish you the best of luck!
-sarah
2007-01-17 04:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did feel that way for about 10 years before being put on meds for depression. I still have issues but, I am trying so hard to overcome my obstacles. Have you tried getting into a group? Or if there isn't one, start one, guarenteed there are lots of people out there with the same problem as you have. I wish that I could say the right thing to make you feel better. I do hope that you have friends or family around to support you, they can be so helpful to you. take care of you and God Bless
2007-01-17 01:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by raspberryflavr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've felt this way more often than not. you speak of my lifestory.
And those confused feelings have lead me to a lot of unhealthy behaviors, like self-injury and eating disorders. But I don't know what to do, like you said...I feel like no one understands or comprehends, and half the time I don't even know what I'm feeling.
2007-01-17 01:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-17 00:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
every ******* minute of every ******* day... i have depression and anxiety, etc.
thats why i self injure, out of sheer confusion and frustration!
2007-01-17 03:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bethany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-17 00:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by evilclownspiders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋