Hello,I am 22 Well I'm not sure if I have anxiety or depressed so I have posted in both I have never been diagnosed as I don't believe going and getting medication is right for me personally. I have done alot of research and most people say changing your lifestyle works much better than taking a pill. Sorry anyway, I literally can't stand being on my own. I live by myself but I always make sure I'm busy I go to uni, I work and Ill make sure I see friends every day I have lots of friends so that isn't an issue. But if im on my own for longer than an hour or once my friends go home I get instantly depressed I cry and I feel so lonely. Nobody knows I get like this because I am fine and normal when I am with my friends. But like now I am trying to get my uni coursework done and I can't do it because I am sitting in a room by myself and I get really emotional I can't concentrate on anything else apart from how lonely I feel. It's becoming such an issue because I can't go my whole life being attached to everyone because when everyone starts to grow up and have families and what not there won't be people to be with all the time so I need to learn to deal with it but I have literally no idea how. I got a pet cat who I love so much but it still hasn't fixed me feeling so lonely. I suffer from panic attacks and cry alot if I am left alone. If anyone has any experience of this or any idea's or how to make it better I would really appreciate it. Thankyou
Hey,
I'm sorry you feel this way sounds very upsetting. Im no expert but I don't know if medication is the right path as you say. It seems quite a psychological problem? I would reccommend seeing a CBT therapist or at least accessing a mental health service providing counselling. I don't know where you live but in my area it's a free service you self refer and have a phone consultation first and then they work out how they can help you. CBT really worked for me, it really helps you to think about your thought processes and feelings etc and to unlock your barriers. I hope you find the help you need It is also worth going to see your GP and just explaining how you feel it doesn't mean you have to go on medication but they can suggest things that can help you.
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I am sorry you are having these symptoms which do sound like depression with anxiety. One person in 4 suffers from depression at some stage of their lives. It is a common and cruel illness which is not shameful. Its just part of a lot of peoples lives. You can be having a good life like you with good support, future goals and lots of outlets for entertainment and work, and still get a bad bout of depression, which often includes anxiety and panic attacks. Please ask for help from a mental health professional, so you can be assessed and discuss options. You are not alone but you may not get through this as well as you could, if you just recognise this is having a bad effect on your life, and ask for help. If you thought your leg might be broken youd get professional help. Depression is just as crippling and you need to get better soon. Dont wait until you get really bad, get assessed for depression now. Thats my advice.
Hey good luck and thanks for sharing.
Hugs xxx
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Oh and trust your personal doctor and try not to google too much. Even though I cant help myself googling and getting confused, myself. LOL