I have seen two different psychiatrist recently. One of them thinks i have GAD and mild to moderate depression. The other thinks I have depression. I am always second guessing doctors because i have dealt with chronic pain issues in the past which took forever to get the correct diagnosis for.
However I am scared to start meds because I think I have mostly caused my depression due to my own mistakes. I have had some kind of social anxiety and have made only a few friends in my adult life since I was 18. I am 28 now.
I made life choices a few months ago to move away from the area i grew up in because I was tired of it. Never formed a strong social life here and wanted to get away. I transferred offices far away and gave up my apartment. I hated the job and came back after 2 months to the same job I had before and had to move back in with my parents. Right now I feel hopeless because I am back in the same spot I was in a few months ago. Except with no apartment, and an apparent mental health crisis. I hate myself for this. I have alot of regret. I have no idea what to do. I feel stuck.
I started therapy a few weeks ago and am terrified of beginning anti-depressants. Should I trust the psychiatrist and begin meds? Should I give it more time. Right now I have no motivation to solve my problems.
I don't know love all I can say is follow your heart and mind.. if you think you need it then get it.. me personally I'm afraid just like you I refuse to take the meds they gave me for my depression and anxiety.. I was prescribed it about 3 months ago and I still never got it filled but I am also still suffering so I'm at a stand still.. I'm debating on getting it filled and trying it or just trying to shake this on my own.. at the end of the day Do what's best for you and what you think is going to make you better because we deserve to get better
Hi forwardon, I know how you feel I am having assault counselling which is dreadful and sends my moods up and down. My doctor has only ever suggested antidepressants and I've always said no. I have a bowel condition, I'll health that I'd not known what it is and that's why I've felt so ill for so many years. I also refuse because I am still trying for children so no tablets even my counsellor agrees they won't help. You do what you think is best only you know you best.
I would personally try the therapy route first and give it a good go. Unfortunately for some like me, anti depressants have solved nothing and can cause dependence which psychiatrists deny. They are very quick to prescribe but not so when it comes to wanting to come off them, they dont acknowledge problems and swop one for another then another, it can be never ending. It is your body and you should do what you think best, and do some research before taking mind altering medication.
Hello. I am glad that you have written in to us. I am one to trust the experts and you have seen two and both have diagnosed depression. I would take the antidepressants. What do you have to lose? And you have a lot to gain. I think you have made a good decision to see a therapist. As far as moving back to where you grew up it is not forever it is for now. You are 28 and with meds and counseling you can decide what your future goals are and start slowly working toward them. What do you think can you see your way out of this mental state if you take it one step at a time? Diane
Hi I agree with Diane. I also think trying to change your life by moving was a very brave step. Ok so it didn't work out this time but next time it might. If you hadn't done it what would you be thinking now? You wish you had I bet.
I am a believer in meds and they help me. Like Diane said what do you have to lose? Usually you are only them for a short time so you can feel better and more able to tackle your issues. x