(Update on mental health)

Mental health
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I have been seeing a counselor for almost a year now and have been through a fair share of highs and lows... It has been quite a few doctor visits since my last update and well I'm still here so that is something I guess. I have been doing art therapy, talking to a pediatrician, seeing my GP, and have even been able to talk with a psychiatrist. I have been officially diagnosed with Anxiety that has developed into Depression. I am still fighting both and struggle a lot. I have experienced a ton of stress during the past summer and am currently facing a lot of stress I have been coping with self-harm which I know is not a recommended method but its keeping me at bay for now.

All I want is peace of mind and I feel as if that is too much to ask, I feel so useless and worthless in this world it really sucks.

I am also taking anti-depressants (fluoxetine) currently. I don't feel like it is working ):

I will continue to try to feel better but don't know how much longer I can do this. I feel as if I am running out of options.

Please feel free to leave better coping skills and suggestions. I hope everyone reading this is happy with life and doing okay, if not know we will get through this together 😌

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Hi scollins, i too have anxiety and depression but also have PTSD on top. It’s not easy to cope with this alone. I still occasionally self-harm but that is if i hear 1 word, so i try to block the word out. The physical action that fits with that word sickens me inside still. Something happened when i was younger that has had massive implications. I advise for your depression that no matter where you live in the country you just get out and walk, i do every day and it helps. The days when i am severely depressed people know about because i don’t go anywhere, i even shut the curtains and block the world out. I wish you luck depression isn’t funny. Do you take medication for it? I have point blank refused.

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Yes for my depression I have been taking fluoxetine. I haven’t noticed a difference but others tell me otherwise… so? I will try to take more walks thanks for the advice and I hope we are both feeling more peaceful with ourselves soon :slight_smile:

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Thanks scollins, i hope you get the support you need. I also work part time but after today i don’t know how long i want to do it for. The more you get out the better you may feel without medication?

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Hopefully <3

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:grin::grinning_cat: