A safe place for anxiety sufferers to share.

JPPJ84

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job and no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

This is exactly the right place! Hang in there, Scidoo! This shitty situation will pass! Is there anything you can do to use the time you‘ve won, even if it’s involuntarily? Could you try and help others or try art? Anything that will give you purpose and keep you sane.

23scidoo

JPPJ84 said:

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job and no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

This is exactly the right place! Hang in there, Scidoo! This shitty situation will pass! Is there anything you can do to use the time you‘ve won, even if it’s involuntarily? Could you try and help others or try art? Anything that will give you purpose and keep you sane.

Not in the mood to do anything..thank you for your support..

JPPJ84

23scidoo said:

JPPJ84 said:

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job and no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

This is exactly the right place! Hang in there, Scidoo! This shitty situation will pass! Is there anything you can do to use the time you‘ve won, even if it’s involuntarily? Could you try and help others or try art? Anything that will give you purpose and keep you sane.

Not in the mood to do anything..thank you for your support..

I can imagine! Doing nothing isn’t doing you any good though. Stay safe 

hedonist

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job and no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

Wishing you the best, 23.  Hang in there.

Fifthelement

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job oand no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

Sending you (((hugs))).  Are you allowed to leave your house for a walk?  

Keep this at the forefront of your mind if you can, this situation will not last forever.  Things will have changed it’s true, but we will get back to doing things that are normal for us and that give us pleasure.

what dreams

We All Believe said:

Hi.

Re: Anti-anxiety/anti-depression meds.

Is anyone willing to share what, if anything, they take? Does it work/help?

I'm having a very hard time with the end of my relationship, which took place right as isolation started. I'm trying to dig out of the hole I'm in.

I'm going to see a therapist, but I'm leery of meds.

I appreciate any input/advice anyone gives.

Thanks.

Andrew

Hi, Andrew.

The only antidepressant I have had any success with is an old school original, imipramine, first developed in the 1950s. Very few side effects. Long term, the usual potential kidney/liver problems. Your doctor may look at you like you're crazy if you bring it up because almost nobody prescribes it anymore (no profits in generics), but it's still around. My mom still takes it. I only stopped because after many years of struggles, I finally received a proper diagnosis and a mood stabilizer, not an anti-depressant, is what I need.

Anyhoo, look up imipramine and talk to your doctor about whether it's a good match for you. Don't be surprised if he/she tries to push something else. I hope you have a better doctor than this, but some do have their biases towards one pill or another and disregard their patient's presentation.

Also, for anxiety, I do take xanax generic as needed. I'm super responsible with it and use it as a last resort when other things don't work, like yoga, walks, meditation,  etc. It's usually at night when I'm trying to sleep and can't, because it knocks me into a coma for a good 10 hours or more. I don't know how people party on that drug. It just makes sleep. If you go that route, expect to be monitored by your doctor and pharmacy. They have really tightened the controls since the opioid story broke. 

Good luck finding something that helps. I'm sorry for your pain. 

23scidoo

JPPJ84 said:

23scidoo said:

JPPJ84 said:

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job and no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

This is exactly the right place! Hang in there, Scidoo! This shitty situation will pass! Is there anything you can do to use the time you‘ve won, even if it’s involuntarily? Could you try and help others or try art? Anything that will give you purpose and keep you sane.

Not in the mood to do anything..thank you for your support..

I can imagine! Doing nothing isn’t doing you any good though. Stay safe 

I know..stay safe too..

23scidoo

hedonist said:

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job and no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

Wishing you the best, 23.  Hang in there.

Thank you Hedo, hope you are ok..

23scidoo

Fifthelement said:

23scidoo said:

37th day inside the house..without job oand no money..
trying to keep insane but the last days getting harder..
fear for the next day..trying to be positive just for my mom..
fight with depression every day..
sorry if this is not the right place..stay safe all..

Sending you (((hugs))).  Are you allowed to leave your house for a walk?  

Keep this at the forefront of your mind if you can, this situation will not last forever.  Things will have changed it’s true, but we will get back to doing things that are normal for us and that give us pleasure.

Thank you, thank you..yes, i can go for a little walk..doing every day, thinking tomorrow going for some basket shots..
we will be back to normal??..
hope you are safe and healthy..

Matts3221

We All Believe said:

Hi.

Re: Anti-anxiety/anti-depression meds.

Is anyone willing to share what, if anything, they take? Does it work/help?

I'm having a very hard time with the end of my relationship, which took place right as isolation started. I'm trying to dig out of the hole I'm in.

I'm going to see a therapist, but I'm leery of meds.

I appreciate any input/advice anyone gives.

Thanks.

Andrew

Hey Andrew Welcome:

 I have been on Zoloft ( generic ) for almost 20 years , first anti depressant that I started and it worked ( I know this is typical not the case so don't give up if you have to try out a few as well )

Anti Anxiety  - Have taken Clonozopam (sp) 1mg X3 per day for 10 years and that has also helped.

Therapy - 7 or 8 years very helpful , just need to find the right person.

Also , Sunlight , exercise , running , journaling , mediation

For a long time in my late teens , early 20's I was against taking medication but it got to a point I realized that what was the point of letting myself feel this bad and not give it a try and for me helped greatly.

I know some are against meds and I think it really is a personal choice for you. Of course not just meds will help but really getting everything you can to make yourself feel better. It will not be easy or happen overnight but you will get there. We are here for you.

Best

OffSheGoes35

Does anybody else feel weirded out that no one is posting in this thread? I feel like my words are echoing in here as I type this. Helloo. Helllooo Helloooo

JPPJ84

OffSheGoes35 said:

Does anybody else feel weirded out that no one is posting in this thread? I feel like my words are echoing in here as I type this. Helloo. Helllooo Helloooo

Haha, I thought the same thing over the last days. Was wondering how everyone‘s doing, especially Rob, having had a fever. Then I saw him posting elsewhere and figured he’s fine. 

Rob, I‘m glad it has turned out fine (apparently, hopefully). 

OffSheGoes35

Yes, some updates on how people are doing would be great! Maybe everybody's just exhausted from watching all those "We're in this together" commercials. I know I am. If I was home right now I would take a nap to celebrate staying awake for 4 hours.

JPPJ84

OffSheGoes35 said:

Yes, some updates on how people are doing would be great! Maybe everybody's just exhausted from watching all those "We're in this together" commercials. I know I am. If I was home right now I would take a nap to celebrate staying awake for 4 hours.

Well how are you doing? 

Glorified KC

I've increased my anti-anxiety dosage for the past 2 weeks.  I'm not sure if I feel much of a difference, or if there will be one.  A lot of my stressors are involving the pandemic and how my voice at my job wasn't really heard.  I get sick of the "We're in this together" here in the states, because it doesn't feel like a unified effort at all. 

OffSheGoes35

cdthomas1981 said:

I've increased my anti-anxiety dosage for the past 2 weeks.  I'm not sure if I feel much of a difference, or if there will be one.  A lot of my stressors are involving the pandemic and how my voice at my job wasn't really heard.  I get sick of the "We're in this together" here in the states, because it doesn't feel like a unified effort at all. 

That's the way I feel, thank you! I don't know that I feel better now that I have work to concentrate on...my mom said I seem happier since returning to work, but I think it is just because I feel the need to fake being okay. These are such strange times. Also, thank you for asking J, how are you doing? 

JPPJ84

OffSheGoes35 said:

cdthomas1981 said:

I've increased my anti-anxiety dosage for the past 2 weeks.  I'm not sure if I feel much of a difference, or if there will be one.  A lot of my stressors are involving the pandemic and how my voice at my job wasn't really heard.  I get sick of the "We're in this together" here in the states, because it doesn't feel like a unified effort at all. 

That's the way I feel, thank you! I don't know that I feel better now that I have work to concentrate on...my mom said I seem happier since returning to work, but I think it is just because I feel the need to fake being okay. These are such strange times. Also, thank you for asking J, how are you doing? 

Looking from the outside the situation in the US sure doesn’t look unified. It’s pretty good here so far, even with the stupid anti-everything protests. I’m lucky with my company taking a really careful approach, with the government rules and so on. So I’m doing absolutely fine luckily.
I hope it gets better for you guys!!

hedonist

I’m doing alright, much like normal. Ha. Whatever that means. Living, mostly happy, sometimes sick, trying not to worry about things out of my control. 

So, I’m okay. Also tired of the together thing. I get it’s for hope and all but between that and the accompanying “tender”music, it feels somewhat over the top for me. 

HughFreakingDillon

OffSheGoes35 said:

Does anybody else feel weirded out that no one is posting in this thread? I feel like my words are echoing in here as I type this. Helloo. Helllooo Helloooo

Forgive me if i posted this in here already, but i was talking to a guy i know who works for psych health for the province. we asked him how things were going. he said it's actually very normal for some people with anxiety, in times of great societal stress, like war, or this, for their symptoms to actually subside somewhat or totally. he explained that a big part of anxiety/depression is the feeling of isolation and that no one understands (which I know all too well). now that EVERYONE is isolated and somewhat anxious and depressed, we feel like everyone is on our level now, which gives us comfort. 

unfortunately, when this is over, things can get worse. much much worse. 

brianlux

OffSheGoes35 said:

Does anybody else feel weirded out that no one is posting in this thread? I feel like my words are echoing in here as I type this. Helloo. Helllooo Helloooo

I was just thinking about this last night.  Here we are, in what surely must be the most troubling times in all of our lives as far as society and the world at large goes.  Surely most of us are struggling emotionally/mentally with what is going on around us.  We know from things we've read that many, many people are struggling with depression and anxiety. 

I think when these emotions are suppressed or we don't talk about them, that might mean they are actually quite strong and this is the time to be talking it out.  One suggestion I read early on was to start a journal which I have done.  But, strangely, I find that when I am at my lowest emotionally, I am less likely to write in it.  I'm trying to remember to write more often. 

HughFreakingDillon said:

OffSheGoes35 said:

Does anybody else feel weirded out that no one is posting in this thread? I feel like my words are echoing in here as I type this. Helloo. Helllooo Helloooo

Forgive me if i posted this in here already, but i was talking to a guy i know who works for psych health for the province. we asked him how things were going. he said it's actually very normal for some people with anxiety, in times of great societal stress, like war, or this, for their symptoms to actually subside somewhat or totally. he explained that a big part of anxiety/depression is the feeling of isolation and that no one understands (which I know all too well). now that EVERYONE is isolated and somewhat anxious and depressed, we feel like everyone is on our level now, which gives us comfort. 

unfortunately, when this is over, things can get worse. much much worse. 

This is an interesting perspective, it does make some sense.

My own anxiety was very elevated when this all started.  I think lately it has been fairly normal for me but my depression is definitely worse.  Having to give up my job, having to go through all kinds of shenanigans just to go to the post office or anywhere in public (even as infrequently as I do), wondering what the latest "opening up" is going to do to bring on a second, possibly worse wave of pandemic- all of that at times leaves me feeling useless, vulnerable, and inadequate.  It's all so hard to deal with at times.

I'm not sure the idea that "everyone is on our level now" helps me.  If anything, I worry about everybody I know and wonder which one of them (or me) might not survive this pandemic.  Stress, loss of job, lack of motivation, disrupted sleep patterns, increased drinking and smoking- not of that is helping.  I feel like I'm in an accelerated rate of aging.

In any case, I'm grateful for us being able to share our thoughts and concerns by way of the internet.  Without it, many would feel so much more isolated.  It helps to look at the little things that make this whole thing a little more tolerable.

I hope you're all doing as well as possible.  And I'm grateful you're all here.