Health Depression

[Power Glove]

I've been on anti depressants for a week now.
Seeing a psychologist soon.
Doc wants to put me on bp meds as my anxiety is raising my bp.
Confused if I really have high bp or if it's just the anxiety.

Anxiety is a real bitch, it's been a rough couple weeks but I'm going to beat it.

Good for you mate. It can be trial and error with antidepressants, so all the best there.

As for the psychologist, it can be trial and error also. If he/she doesn't feel right, move on. Have you talked to your doctor about a Mental Health Treatment Plan? Essentially it gives you ten sessions with a psychologist a year, with Medicare rebate. It can be a pretty handy savings. Your doctor will want to ask you a few questions and they may ask you to do a questionnaire-type thing (one of those 'on a scale of one to five'), but it's worth consideration.

 

[Sausages]

I think today of all days we should stop and think about how bad shit can get when it is left unattended.

Do the stuff guys. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks if you feel poorly. Feeling poorly = thinking poorly = being unwell.

 

[Mootsy]

Think I have situational or environmental depression. For instance at work I find the ego of co workers and the narcissism very difficult to cope with and the heirarchel nature of work for instance, I find it odd and difficult..this means at work I become avoidant and depressive and work hard on tasks. But when I am home or not at work I feel ok or good again, like I can be myself...maybe it means the work environment is not a match for my personality type. Who knows. Its all a bit too complex and difficult.

I'm not witty enough to be known or liked enough by the bosses and co workers to go very far, because I can't relax. Just being a good worker is not enough it seems.

Maybe that's a fitness problem, not having the stamina to keep up with the social and communication driven energy at work.

Either way life is a struggle in that regard. I just struggle to progress in job environments and can't handle the pressure to tick all the boxes. Have a good work ethic but communication skills are my big weakness.

Just can't relax.

If I'm at home or with a friend then I become interesting and fun...

Perhaps it could be defined as a major self consciousness disorder around egos.

 

[Spuddage]

I've been on anti depressants for a week now.
Seeing a psychologist soon.
Doc wants to put me on bp meds as my anxiety is raising my bp.
Confused if I really have high bp or if it's just the anxiety.

Anxiety is a real bitch, it's been a rough couple weeks but I'm going to beat it.

Could be both. Hope you are able to beat it. Anxiety can happen when you are excited and then the pressure gets to you and makes you nervous.

 

[Kram]

I've been on anti depressants for a week now.
Seeing a psychologist soon.
Doc wants to put me on bp meds as my anxiety is raising my bp.
Confused if I really have high bp or if it's just the anxiety.

Anxiety is a real bitch, it's been a rough couple weeks but I'm going to beat it.

What did they put you on if you don't mind me asking?

I have terrible problems with this and it's only getting worse as time goes on.

Worry and stress or get annoyed about stuff constantly now. It can be something important like work or a falling out with my best friend a few years ago. Or it could be something ridiculous like scratching a good pair of sunglasses, accidentally ripping a hole in a favourite hoodie or a light in my house that I didn't think I put up the right way and get pissed of and think about it for hours I'll then wake up and think seriously what are you doing it's just stupid it's not like you can't afford to just buy a bloody new one or there is nothing you can do about that problem just move on. But then I'll pick something else the next day or night to get on my mind and over think about..

 

[TheKanga]

Could be both. Hope you are able to beat it. Anxiety can happen when you are excited and then the pressure gets to you and makes you nervous.

I'm pretty sure my BP is okay when I'm relaxed and calm, been testing it at home and next time I go to doctors I'll take my monitor to verify it's accurate.
Been getting a better control on my anxiety/depression this week, can actually relax at home now and feel safe in my own skin which has been a revelation.
Seeing a psychologist this week and continuing anti depressants. Hoping to return to work soon.

What did they put you on if you don't mind me asking?

I have terrible problems with this and it's only getting worse as time goes on.

Worry and stress or get annoyed about stuff constantly now. It can be something important like work or a falling out with my best friend a few years ago. Or it could be something ridiculous like scratching a good pair of sunglasses, accidentally ripping a hole in a favourite hoodie or a light in my house that I didn't think I put up the right way and get pissed of and think about it for hours I'll then wake up and think seriously what are you doing it's just stupid it's not like you can't afford to just buy a bloody new one or there is nothing you can do about that problem just move on. But then I'll pick something else the next day or night to get on my mind and over think about..

They put me on Lexapro which is an SSRI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escitalopram
I was diagnosed with panic disorder

Worry/Stress and Anger are normal human emotions, however if you feel you're emotions are getting on top of you seeing someone is a good place to start.
I'm no doctor but the examples you mentioned sound a bit like OCD.

All the best mate.

 

[_Christoh_]

Think I have situational or environmental depression. For instance at work I find the ego of co workers and the narcissism very difficult to cope with and the heirarchel nature of work for instance, I find it odd and difficult..this means at work I become avoidant and depressive and work hard on tasks. But when I am home or not at work I feel ok or good again, like I can be myself...maybe it means the work environment is not a match for my personality type. Who knows. Its all a bit too complex and difficult.

I'm not witty enough to be known or liked enough by the bosses and co workers to go very far, because I can't relax. Just being a good worker is not enough it seems.

Maybe that's a fitness problem, not having the stamina to keep up with the social and communication driven energy at work.

Either way life is a struggle in that regard. I just struggle to progress in job environments and can't handle the pressure to tick all the boxes. Have a good work ethic but communication skills are my big weakness.

Just can't relax.

If I'm at home or with a friend then I become interesting and fun...

Perhaps it could be defined as a major self consciousness disorder around egos.

If you are comfortable with who you are as a person then that trumps everything else. You don't need your colleagues affirmations on who you are as a person, just on your quality of work. You can't be all things to everyone all the time. Sometimes accepting our limitations allows us to drop the constant worry or negative thoughts of not being the person we think we need to be. That then allows us to relax a bit more in work or social situations and that then allows us to be ourselves more.

 

[_Christoh_]

What did they put you on if you don't mind me asking?

I have terrible problems with this and it's only getting worse as time goes on.

Worry and stress or get annoyed about stuff constantly now. It can be something important like work or a falling out with my best friend a few years ago. Or it could be something ridiculous like scratching a good pair of sunglasses, accidentally ripping a hole in a favourite hoodie or a light in my house that I didn't think I put up the right way and get pissed of and think about it for hours I'll then wake up and think seriously what are you doing it's just stupid it's not like you can't afford to just buy a bloody new one or there is nothing you can do about that problem just move on. But then I'll pick something else the next day or night to get on my mind and over think about..

Have a look at some Emotional Choice Theory, that will explain so much about how to deal with what you just mentioned. The TL;DR version is that we have power over our emotions and that we need to take a conscious moment to choose how we want to react emotionally to situations. Some info will also mention the uselessness of frustration and anger as emotions. Very few problems or situations can be solved with anger or frustration so taking a moment to acknowledge that and deciding what emotion will best help you deal with a situation begins the process of taking control of your emotions. Do this often enough and then you begin to be the master of your emotions. You decide how you want to feel when you choose to feel that way. This then stops things out of your control having a profound impact on your emotions.

Laugh at your stuff ups and learn from them, don't stress cos at the end of the day most of us are a bunch of **** ups and it's no biggie unless you choose to make it a biggie. Shrug that shit off and get ready for the next **** up. We don't need to attach emotions to every situation but we do need to learn from every situation or problem we are faced with.

 

[Engimal]

I sort of want to kill myself but I sort of don't want to die. I'm so soul crushingly lonely and I just wish things were like they used to be. I still have some friends but I see them once every couple of months and I'm far too embarrassed to tell them that I'm severely depressed.

I don't know what to do.

 

[TheKanga]

I sort of want to kill myself but I sort of don't want to die. I'm so soul crushingly lonely and I just wish things were like they used to be. I still have some friends but I see them once every couple of months and I'm far too embarrassed to tell them that I'm severely depressed.

I don't know what to do.

Being depressed is nothing to be ashamed about and is far more common affliction than you may think.

Open up and talk to you're mates & family it will help getting things off you're chest and getting support.

If they laugh because you are depressed they aren't true friends anyway.

 

[neng]

Just wanted to pop back into this thread and thank every person in here. We're all in this life together. I found support in this thread that certainly helped me through my dark phase. Only onward and upward from here.

Remember you are loved and you matter.

 

[Borry]

Went to parents house, ended up going on two extended drives to and from there just to deal with my headspace. Feel like going for a walk with my iPod like now.

I feel like I have been on and off since I have been in high school. I turn 30 in three weeks. I am definitely feeling down about being stuck in a dead end job for too long and unable to get my career back on track.

However there has been multiple problems I have experienced which are bad but also feel unique that have been keeping me low for several years. I can't go into detail right now, but I might need to start seeking some help.

I've been sending text messages to mates and it seems they have all got their phones permanently offline or dead.


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[Howard Littlejohn]

Went to parents house, ended up going on two extended drives to and from there just to deal with my headspace. Feel like going for a walk with my iPod like now.

I feel like I have been on and off since I have been in high school. I turn 30 in three weeks. I am definitely feeling down about being stuck in a dead end job for too long and unable to get my career back on track.

However there has been multiple problems I have experienced which are bad but also feel unique that have been keeping me low for several years. I can't go into detail right now, but I might need to start seeking some help.

I've been sending text messages to mates and it seems they have all got their phones permanently offline or dead.


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At least you have a way of dealing with things. The walk in particular can be beneficial.
if you think you need help, get some. Maybe it will turn out that you are OK, just a little lost and need a plan to get out of a rut. Maybe you do need help. Usually, by the time people think they need it, they do. Speak to your GP, get a referral, see how things go.

 

[phantom13]

So full disclosure here, i used to have a very backward view of depression and the people who suffer from it (im talking years ago).

Anyway over Christmas a friend and former co-worker comitted suicide and it rocked me to my core because he is/was very similar to me (age, personality even stage in life) and i couldn't imagine feeling the way he mist have been feeling to do it. After the fact we found out that he had been suffering depression for quite a while and none of us knew and he didn't reach out. Its one of those weird things where you immediately get angry at the person for not asking for help and then angry at yourself for not reaching out to them.

We are in a much better position now than we ever have been to accept that this is a real and tangible thing that needs to be adressed and that we need to embrace those who are brave enough to bring it up to us but it still has a stigma and we all need to be doing what we can to break that down.

Anyway, no idea what my point was here but i needed to say that.

 

[rdhopkins2]

Thought I'd give my update: been on anti depressants for about 6mths now, have lost a bit of weight, have a new gf. The anti dp's take the edge off it but they aren't a cure or long term option.

Along with changing my diet and lifestyle and having some psych appointments, I'm in a much better space. I'm also reading more self development books and devising my own strategies for stress management.

Hoping to wean myself off the anti dp's by the start of December.

I've also learnt to listen more and accept the support more of family and friends.

I'm really lucky that some of my best friends have some awesome kids that know how to put a smile on my face. They are great at raising your spirits.

Sometimes you just have to put your hand up and admit you need help. Best thing I've done. I have a long way to go but I'm much further down the road to recovery than 6mths ago.

For anyone out there with storm clouds above their head that never seem to lift; seek help.

My only regret is I didn't do it 10 years ago.

I look forward to hearing everyone else's progress.

One for all and all for one!

 

[Lethality]

I hope Enigmal is alright. He sounded very depressed, and his signature and also the fact that he cancelled his account are cause for concern.

He's a 'pantskyle', does this mean that his true identity is known?

 

[timtamWB]

I hope Enigmal is alright. He sounded very depressed, and his signature and also the fact that he cancelled his account are cause for concern.

He's a 'pantskyle', does this mean that his true identity is known?

The pantskyle badge was just a joke by the user of the same name, and was given out to anybody who asked for it. It doesn't mean anything.

Somebody on the North Melbourne board might know who he is? I have no idea though.

 

[Quivorir]

They are looking into it. Hopefully all is okay.

 

[AngryRanga]

I hope Enigmal is alright. He sounded very depressed, and his signature and also the fact that he cancelled his account are cause for concern.

They are looking into it. Hopefully all is okay.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threa...e-need-your-help.1108198/page-2#post-40318035

 

[grumpythecat]

When i was in hospital the lady next to me in the ward was depressed because of a few private issues. She was in to get her hip looked at and possibly operated on. There were issues with the drs there.
She was depressed.

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threa...e-need-your-help.1108198/page-2#post-40318035

Hoping that @enigmal is ok too.

Poor guy.

 

[CLUBMEDhurst]

Ditto

 

[Lethality]

Cool, I started something there. Good to know Enigmal is ok.

 

[Rough_Edges]

Had a shit shot day mostly other than a few hours before

Can't stop stressing

- Court case upcoming
- Lawyer not responding to my emails
- scared that I'm going to have a panic attack at court when I attend
- why won't she respond?
- why does she have no urgency
?
- why will this dark feeling not pass.
- I haven't slept for so long
- Already have reverse insomnia off ****ing benzos
- terrified of Benzo withdrawal again
- I hate my job so much I don't want to go back. I can't go back.
- I'm broke. Like really broke.
- I don't want to go to the doctors again
- I will not go on to anti depressants again and they're going to make me
- general paranoia due to lack of sleep
- anxiety
- just vomited up the first thing I ate in ages
- can't stop flipping shaking
- try take my mind off things and decide to make a list of things I can't change that outrage me

Pheewwwwww breath

 

[Rough_Edges]

andddddd here comes the panic attack I reckon right in the edge

 

[Rough_Edges]

Passed.

Feeling ok now.

Inb4 what's court case for, nothing major.