I have what seems is a lot of emotional problems including, but not limited to, the top 3: depression, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety, as well as thinking I am monstrous in appearance.
Yes, I have been told to see a doctor. I just have my doubts it will do any good. I would hate to go through all of that and be in the same shape I am now. I don't think there is a real me under all of this turmoil.
2007-08-18 13:00:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I really feel bad for you and will keep you in my prays....you've already taken the first step......now take the next one tell your doc how your feeling and he will start you on the rd to recovery....YOUR GOING TO BE OK........ask your doc about Prozac...but if he gives it to you and you feel worse or no better in 2 to 4 Weeks make sure and TELL HIM. there are a lot of meds out there and if one doesn't work another one will. Don't give up ...your worth it...YOU WILL GET BETTER.....REALLY ....I care and I'm praying for you ....now you go make that call on Monday to your doc or free clinic.
2007-08-25 14:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zardoz, I really feel for you. When we're in that place, it's so hard to believe that there is a way out. All I can do is tell you that there really, truly, IS a way out and that there IS a real you, a lovable, wonderful you (who may also be somewhat screwed up and less than perfect, in other words human).
Medication might be helpful in the short term (I don't know, there's not enough to go on in what you've said, but sometimes a short course of medication helps people to settle into therapy). What can make real long-term change is psychotherapy. It's not an easy ride, it's not done TO you - you have to actively participate and be willing to go to some difficult places in yourself - but if you stick it out and you are seeing someone properly trained, qualified and registered, you will never regret it.
The labels (depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety) are just attempts to describe. They don't say anything much about what is going on individually in you. This is your story, to be unravelled with the therapist. Good luck - I hope very much that you can get the treatment you need and in a couple of years life will look very different indeed.
2007-08-18 13:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ambi valent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to give it a try if you want to experience life with some semi-normal times. What you have right now is insanity.
I have schizophrenia, major depression and anxiety attacks. I take my meds every day and my illness is in remission for now. I know there's no cure and some day maybe it won't work for me but I feel fortunate that I went through the trouble of receiving treatment and medication.
Believe me, there is a real you. Good luck!
2007-08-18 13:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course there's a real you, and you're worth looking for...doctors and meds can help, but the hardest work has to be done by you. And you know what? We're all screwed up, it just depends on how you manage your particular quirks...
And that "monster" in the mirror is on the inside, not on the outside. Learn why it's in there, and you'll have taken the first step in relegating it to the back of your mind, where all our monsters lurk...
2007-08-18 13:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can always make lemonade out of the bad stuff.
Abraham Lincoln had all those problems and had to fight a civil war too. He also had malaria, and his wife was wacko. One of his kids died in the Whitehouse. But he held on.
Stay away from the meds. Doctors are far to quick to just stick patients on those things and scoot them out of the office.
2007-08-26 06:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wont know till you try and yes there is a real you under all the turmoil you just can't see it right now i would suggest you go to the doctor he/she will get you straightened out and that real you will come out. take care
2007-08-23 13:42:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be in much, MUCH better shape with therapy and meds. In fact, some really good therapy could mean you can discontinue meds. Really, it's worth it.
2007-08-18 13:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Alex62 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medication does help. You need God to assist you. You are not screwed, you need love and guidance.
2007-08-25 16:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by ambitionceo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this site: www.panicsurvivor.com. Good luck to you.
2007-08-18 13:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats A No Brainer .....................medicate the symptom, ignore the cause.........You need a good psychologist , and alot of selfesteem exercises............................................
2007-08-25 23:29:52 · answer #10 · answered by witcheese200 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋