Should i still seek help??
Since Late Novemeber I havent been feeling the greatest, I went to the doctors and was put on medication for anxiety, after 2 months of being on Ativan i was put on Effoxor. I felt like crap and went deeper into depression(as much as I hate to admit it) and by request of a friend got off of them both. They made me feel worse then I was feeling so my doctor reffered me to the mental health clinic to get properly assessed. Though i feel better then a couple weeks ago, i am still pretty anxious and really uptight. Should i still go to my appointment at the Clinic?? WIll they think its a waste of time?? No mental issues run in my family and i cant figure out what has made me worse in the last couple of months and whats made me better, will they be angry for that???
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* My friends are noticing i am withdrawing myself from them even though i want to go out with them .. i just really cant
2007-03-11 11:29:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes, definitely go!
Even if you're feeling better at the moment, that might only be temporary - these things normally go in waves. You might even just think you're feeling better because you're suppressing your deeper feelings.
The longer depression (and related issues) goes on, the harder it is to deal with. Plus, the worse you have it, the less likley you are to seek out help.
Get help as soon as you can - they will not think it's a waste of time. They can diagnose you and tell you what to do, what to look out for, and how to react if it gets worse again.
2007-03-11 11:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you need to stick with the doctor you trust the most. General anxiety is more common every day in this country. There are so many new drugs coming out that you can't give up after only 2. I hope you have a doctor that will give you free sample boxes to test what he prescribes before you spend your money. You need to find a drug to control your anxiety and make you feel at ease with your friends. Withdrawing socially means you just need the right drug. Don't forget deep-breathing and positive imaging either. The drugs can't do all the work and you don't want to become dependent.
2007-03-11 19:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are better off receiving help than avoiding scorn, that you suspect you might receive from the clinic. Maybe the clinic might not the best place.
Why not try a reputable psychologist, he/she might help you walk through the probable causes of your depression.
Wish the best
2007-03-11 18:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by Life Dynamics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please please keep your appointment. You'll be surprised how much help they can be. Tell them how you feel you are withdrawing...that is a classic symptom of depression.
2007-03-11 18:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋