This is my first question technically although I have commented on others' discussions.
I have been in and out of depression and anxiety ever since high school. After a denial of 10-12 years or so, I finally sought help from my family. I'm on medication for more than an year and the recovery has been zig-zag.
I would really appreciate if some one under medication could share how well they are doing. Are zig-zags or relapses alrgiht?
Second, I feel something is wrong with me at times without any apparent reason, any one feel this way?
Our recovery is just like life. I can assure you that most will tell you that they have the anxiety/depressions ups and downs. I have had them. I think what my work best for you is keeping a diary of feelings and thoughts. That way you will see the progress that you have had. When we suffer from depression, our minds tell us that "I am not getting anywhere" "This is useless, etc." Don't give into those thoughts. I am not sure if you have had CBT? I highly recommend it. Because medications help, but they are not a cure all. We need to restructure our way of THINKING. When we do this along with medication, things get much better. Statistics have prove that the combo is highly successful!
thanks for coming up with a reassuring and helpful reply. ya I have heard CBT and meds is quite a combo. I think I will go for CBT soon. Keeping a journal and recording your thoughts & emotions is a good tool too. thanks again and god bless