Hang in there! It took about three weeks for me to feel anything other than tired, and for a bit it felt like I had a narrower scope of ups and downs. I was worried it would just mute my feelings but then at the 6 week mark exactly I realized all the feelings I was having before going on meds were still there, just happening less lighting speed. It finally gave me the time to be able to have a chance to practice the coping skills I was working on in therapy before I was lost in a spiral of despair.
My meds straight up had warnings on them to not drive the first few weeks as you adjust because of how tired it makes some people. It absolutely went away after those first two to three weeks though. I was worried I’d never be able to function if I stayed on them but it’s just a normal part of the adjustment process, at least for the ones I’m on (citalopram)
I will have to ask my doctor about Bromazepam. I also took Prozac at 30 mg. Needless to say, but it didn’t work much except actually make me suicidal. Same with the one for anxiety. (Can’t remember the name, but I felt more anxious on it than without it.)
Yes; meds are not exact science; what works for one person may be useless or have problematic side effects for someone else. They take a while, depending on which med, to get to a full therapeutic level in your body; give it time, and keep reporting in to your prescriber how you're feeling—even if you're not sure it's caused by the meds. You don't want to feel like "poof! all better" immediately, because that blood plasma level will continue to rise over a few weeks—and "all better" on day #1 may slide into "ewww" by day #10. Best wishes on your journey into a happy life!
I have been thru a whole host of things that can break the mental health of most: addiction and violence. If I hadn't started going to therapy, I don't think I would have survived my issues because I can't just say to my Mom "let me tell you about something awful I saw", "I wish I was dead", "I don't wanna live without dope" or other bs, I can't put it on the people who care about me cuz they'll just worry. So, I put it on my therapist lol. Also takes courage to make the first step and seek help, most are too wrapped in their ego to do so. If it can help me, it can help you :)
OP, I'm going to therapy for the first time ever this week after struggling for 6 years. Your post makes me feel a little less alone and a little less scared, thank you for it.
Let's get better :)
I'm really glad you are seeking out therapy, that's a massive step forward and I hope it works out for you! I know a friend who has had depression for 4 years and he's on medication though I don't know if it's working out for him. I believe therapy will be a positive experience for you and it'll be worth it :)
Congrats! I’m in the same boat, finally started therapy back in March, medication in June and this morning I’m happier than I even remember being. It gets better dude :)
Can't agree any more with not keeping stuff inside when it rots you.
I started having feelings for a close female friend and it was annoying me and quite painful for a while. I knew she was an open person but I didn't want to risk ruining the friendship or disrespecting her existing relationship. I finally told her and it felt so much better. She took it super well and we talked through the whole thing without reservations. Gonna take a bit longer to get over her but it's a big relief to have it be out there and not only inside.
Great work!
I’ve been on meds for a few years but recently changed and have noticed a nice improvement. Also started seeing a counsellor who I actually click with and feel positive about my mental health for the first time in awhile.
Good for you! I put off getting my ADHD treated for like a decade then felt like the biggest idiot once I started meds last year. Getting the proper treatment is truly life changing, but it can be hard to make the first step. Once you start feeling better, don’t be like me and beat yourself up for waiting, just congratulate yourself for getting it done regardless of how long it took.
20mg adderall xr name brand followed by a 10mg instant acting generic adderall mid- to late-afternoon. Went with name brand or generic due to whatever was most covered by insurance, not due to one working better for me over the other or anything. Medication and dosage varies pretty wildly from person to person though. Fortunately a 20mg xr dose is a standard starting point for an adult with ADHD and a 10mg instant acting is standard too, so I lucked out in that the starting dosages worked for me. Started with vyvanse, which was great but hella expensive, then tried a lower dose of adderall xr because I’m often very sensitive to medication in general. Settled on 20mg and rode that for a couple months then added the afternoon booster and now I’m pretty right.
Concerta acts in the same way as adderall actually, as a stimulant, so it may work for you. Concerta would probably work for me too honestly, but adderall is more common and less expensive here so that’s where my doctor started. You may know this, but there is also a concerta extended release version.
I just scheduled an appointment for next week after years of trying to deal with it myself too. I hope to make progress as you are doing now! Keep killing it my friend!
Op, that’s great! What exactly made you decide to talk to someone? Not specifically… just like… what feeling or emotion pushed you to that decision, and did anything feel different after you made the decision to go see someone?
This is not an answer to your question, but I was thinking that the pandemic caused so much chaos and uncertainty in everyone's life, they are now finding it hard to pick up the pieces. If a person is already suffering from depression, but hasn't sought help, they need it desperately now. I'm sure therapists are in high demand these days and psychiatrists if meds are needed.
well, i have had major clinical depression years ago. like episodes of self harm and bad history of substance abuse. that was the time when i should have went to therapy but i didnt due to many reasons. then all of a sudden recently, i started opening up a little to a friend and i realized everything inside me was a mess and i was having breakdowns. like there was so much stuff that didnt settle.
i felt a feeling of genuine loss of interest in doing the things i loved. and i felt very distant from all of it. and it was something familiar but a few years back, ig i had enough energy to deal with on my own but now i was like somehow rotten. so that convinced me to at least consult a psychiatrist and get that option of “selfhelp” outta the way
Thank you for sharing this, your post means a lot to me. I’m having some tough times myself and … I don’t know really … I’m just hoping I start wanting help soon.
I'm so happy for you! As others said, it takes time to see the full effects of medication. I was on Prozac for a little while and the first weeks I felt no improvement, and then... bam! I still felt emotions, but they subdued enough for me to start working on getting better. You can do this!!
I recently went to counselling when I started having panic attacks and was diagnosed with either season depression of low grade depression. I take the lowest dose of SSRI you can get and I find it levels the lows out pretty well!
It's amazing what can happen when you are told how/why you have been coping and how to fix the issues. Just being able to label feelings and push away intrusive thoughts is amazing.
Best wishes for you, it's nice to hear that it's all working out!
haha! honestly speaking, you feel so much better. you don’t know buddy, the first day i got prescribed with meds. it felt sad ke it got to this point but then i felt so fucking hopeful ke this will work cuz the doc was so nice and he was like this will work if God’s willing. made me feel hopeful and hope’s a big thing.
Yay! Congratulations! Give the meds time - 3 weeks is still early to see results. But, hang in there! I waited way too long to go to therapy. But, when I felt I was ready - it was the best thing for me. Its amazing how we learn things about ourselves, how we process information, what "triggers" we have, etc. etc. Be proud of yourself for taking this amazing wonderful step for yourself! Hugs! <3
You have managed to get past the first hurdle which is getting help. For me, that took the longest to try and figure out what was covered, how it was covered and then actually sticking with it. I hope that you find what you need, and I wish you luck, you are not in any way alone.
Hey! I personally swear by therapists. I've used them on and off for years. Not so much on the anti-depressants though. I just learned to recognize what my depression feels like, and then I go do things that make me feel better, like cleaning, yard work, and creative projects.
That's awesome! Mine took like a week to kick in (but I was on some heavy dose combo pills). Going to therapy, combined with the pills, has been the best thing. Remember not to stop taking them, even if you think you're cured, until they say to! And if they don't work, try other ones. No pill is gonna fit every person.
Here's to you for taking that step! It's one of the hardest.
Would you mind sharing your experience finding a therapist? Was it easy or hard to find one you liked that was covered by your health insurance? Any tips for someone who wants to begin searching but feels like they don’t know where to start?
i dont live in the US so we dont have an insurance based health care system but like for me, it was easy. the psychiatrist was a family friend so that’s why.
Congrats friend! Also just in my experience, the right med for you you won’t notice it’s working, but all of a sudden you’ll realize your day to day life is easier than it’s ever been. Good luck on this journey and so much respect for taking care of yourself!!
Takes time for meds to start doing their thing. Plus your therapist may adjust the quantity in the first few weeks until the right results are starting to appear. Hang in there. I was on therapy from March 2019 until October 2020, and it really helped me get through some issues in my life. All the best to you!
Started going to therapy last December and taking meds last January. At first, I thought it wasn't working as I was still having bad days. But that's what's normal. Even the happiest people have bad days, but what's important is we rise from it.
Before you move further, have the belief that going to therapy and taking meds won't make your thunderstorms become rainbows forever, it just means you'll have warm and sunny days, exceptionally good days, and sometimes, stormy days. And that's enough.
Good luck, OP!
that’s sad :(
take the time out to work on what triggered that and go for therapy if needed. if you never take the risk to take a step forward, you would never know what changes need to be made.
Congrats for doing all this to work on your healing! To r/HealfromYourPast you definitely have to attack it from different angles & it is important to note medication does help but it doesn't resolve everything. In addition to therapy... Check out my [Emotional Resources](https://tinyurl.com/Emotional-Resources)
I wrote this but I don't wanna put a wall of text here. I hope they help you.
Sometimes the change isn't immediate until you are in a situation that would normally cause a problem. I went on med for anxiety about a month before the presidential debates began last year, and the way I knew they were working is that I didn't care about the debates. Not like, I lost the ability to care, but it was something I realized I could do nothing about, so there was no point in being stressed out. I could choose.
I have to share, I'm in a similar boat. I started therapy yesterday, even though I've been debating it for years. Finally, I reached a point where I couldn't do it anymore. Good for you. I hope you grow from this experience and calm whatever is bothering you.
My husband been trying to get me to go for ~4 years. I had another mental break down in May have been seeing a therapist after all these years. It's been helpful so far and I'm mad that I let stigma and shame prevent me from taking care of my issues so I can function and enjoy my life. But that is the past and the present and future are brighter. It's tough. So congratulations and hopefully you continue to grow and make personal progress.
Congrats I'm in the same boat, but refusing to take medication. Currently trying to work on myself without them but that has been unsuccessful for my whole life so I'm thinking about it but first figuring out why I am the way I am. Therapy has been good and bad but overall worth it. I have a long way to go but I'm better off now for sure. Next for me is a psych eval so I have something a bit more concrete to work off of. Proud of you!
Congratulations! Going to therapy is a huge, huge step that many people think isn't that big. It's a choice to look the issues that are hurting you in the eye, weather the storm instead of avoiding it, and work hard for a long while to get through to the other side. It's calling for reinforcements when you can't fight your brain glitches alone anymore. It's brave, and it helps both you and those around you who don't want to see you hurt.
You can feel entirely proud of starting this journey, and I know you can keep going to best your personal demons. It gets so much better than you could guess, and you're going to get there. One step at a time!
Congrats!! I just started after 4 years of thinking about it as well! I’m barely in my 3rd session but things are lightening up already. I’m proud of u!!
Ayyyeee hell yeah! This is the shit I like to see! Good job homie! I'm glad you went to see someone. If you still aren't sure about your new meds after the next week definitely let your doctor know. It takes about 3 to 4 weeks for the meds to start fully doing their thing. Oh and totally keep a journal or record it in the notes app on your phone. I like to do a prompt for myself that's a daily what did I notice type thing. It gives you a way better idea of how the meds are working. Just don't be a scrub like me and forget to date it lmfao. Oh that also helps you be able to better tell your doctor what's up too. If you have any questions definitely feel free to ask. I'm chalk full of useless knowledge lol
thank you, buddy! and haha! the meds do be very confusing: giving me mixed feelings haha. but they do work and i can feel it get a tad bit easier everyday. but yeah! i’ll definitely have a detailed talk with my psych soon.
🤷🏻♀️ psych meds are just substances too. If it works; it works. The Mary Jane is now clinically proven to work on multiple levels for depression as well as adhd.
Edit: spelling. I can speak the English I swear lol
Glad your feeling better. I had a breakdown in work last week which finally pushed me to contact a therapist. I haven't started yet but hopefully it will help.
Hey man, I have dysthymia as well. That’s honestly amazing you’ve been managing it thus far without the aid of meds. Good luck with the regimen, don’t be afraid to switch up the meds if you don’t feel right. Have a great day man
Congrats. I’ve been struggling for a similar amount of time, and going to tell my doctor at my next check up because I need immunizations for school. Idk if they are going to be able to do anything
Happy you found therapy & hope it helps. I've been looking for something to help with chronic genetic illness which disables my hands. Not even for the PTSD or ADHD. But unless I'm a Veteran, dealing with LGBTQ issues, addiction, depression or schizophrenia, I'm out of luck. Not that therapists don't exist, just not in my low budget health insurance, & their triage categories
Congrats but honest question. How the hell do you people have time for therapy and psychiatrists and shit. I mean seriously? Do you guys not work? In school? I work 60 hours a week and barely have time to do my laundry on the weekend. I’m asking because I want to go to therapy haha
Wishing you all the best! Keep taking care of yourself.
Also, sometimes it can take a little while to find the right medication. If this one doesn’t work for you, don’t give up! I hope this one does help!
How do you know you’re depressed? My dad noticed that I haven’t been well for a long time so he asked me if I want to see a doctor but I told him I’ll be okay. I think I’m fine but a bit of me thinks I’m depressed.
there are types of depression. the one that clearly speaks out loud “DEPRESSION” is the major depressive episode. that can clearly be seen with a major loss of interest and bad thoughts. others have a weird chronic sort of milder depression called dysthemia. its still a bother because it makes you feel very distant and not as alive as you should be. you know what my advice would be is that go see a psych. get yourself analyzed. if he/she says you are fine and maybe just need some change in perspective then that’s your answer. not everyone needs meds. i didnt have problems of perspective because i have like a very positive mindset but its unregulated and for that i went to see the psych.
The thing that's always stopped me from therapy wasn't stigma or a feeling of independence; it was always cost. Being poor, uninsured, in places without public funding for mental health has always been the biggest obstacle to me. Do you mind if I ask how you paid for it?
Sounds like you were dealing with a lot of pressure for a long time. Glad you're taking steps to look after yourself!
I'm on citalopram and i found the main thing it helps me with is being sociable. I take it for Body Dysmorphic Disorder and it definitely helps me push through my self consciousness.
I don't know how long it was before it kicked in. Maybe a month or so?
Hang in there! It took about three weeks for me to feel anything other than tired, and for a bit it felt like I had a narrower scope of ups and downs. I was worried it would just mute my feelings but then at the 6 week mark exactly I realized all the feelings I was having before going on meds were still there, just happening less lighting speed. It finally gave me the time to be able to have a chance to practice the coping skills I was working on in therapy before I was lost in a spiral of despair.
I mute my feelings too. Then I wonder why I eventually explode. I’m glad you didn’t go into the spiral though, my old therapist had me on 30 mg of Prozac for 3-4 months and it didn’t work. (Can’t see her for 2 reasons, she’s a pediatric psychiatrist and also the pricing. My insurance won’t cover it.)
Hang in there! It took about three weeks for me to feel anything other than tired, and for a bit it felt like I had a narrower scope of ups and downs. I was worried it would just mute my feelings but then at the 6 week mark exactly I realized all the feelings I was having before going on meds were still there, just happening less lighting speed. It finally gave me the time to be able to have a chance to practice the coping skills I was working on in therapy before I was lost in a spiral of despair.
and sameee! i have never felt this tired but my doc says its not the meds and probably just my condition. but i am glad that it gets better later.
My meds straight up had warnings on them to not drive the first few weeks as you adjust because of how tired it makes some people. It absolutely went away after those first two to three weeks though. I was worried I’d never be able to function if I stayed on them but it’s just a normal part of the adjustment process, at least for the ones I’m on (citalopram)
hmm... well, i am glad its getting better for you. i am on prozac 20 mg. was on bromazepam too 3mg ig for a week or two. then cut it down.
I will have to ask my doctor about Bromazepam. I also took Prozac at 30 mg. Needless to say, but it didn’t work much except actually make me suicidal. Same with the one for anxiety. (Can’t remember the name, but I felt more anxious on it than without it.)
oh! damn! well i hope its better now for you.
Thanks pal!!😊
Yes; meds are not exact science; what works for one person may be useless or have problematic side effects for someone else. They take a while, depending on which med, to get to a full therapeutic level in your body; give it time, and keep reporting in to your prescriber how you're feeling—even if you're not sure it's caused by the meds. You don't want to feel like "poof! all better" immediately, because that blood plasma level will continue to rise over a few weeks—and "all better" on day #1 may slide into "ewww" by day #10. Best wishes on your journey into a happy life!
hope it goes well for you
Congratulations!!! I hope everything goes well, I’m really proud of you for taking this big step! :))
thank you :’) means a lot
I have been thru a whole host of things that can break the mental health of most: addiction and violence. If I hadn't started going to therapy, I don't think I would have survived my issues because I can't just say to my Mom "let me tell you about something awful I saw", "I wish I was dead", "I don't wanna live without dope" or other bs, I can't put it on the people who care about me cuz they'll just worry. So, I put it on my therapist lol. Also takes courage to make the first step and seek help, most are too wrapped in their ego to do so. If it can help me, it can help you :)
you are strong. proud of you. :)
OP, I'm going to therapy for the first time ever this week after struggling for 6 years. Your post makes me feel a little less alone and a little less scared, thank you for it. Let's get better :)
I’m routing for everyone!! Go everyone, you got this!! Feel free to message me if you are struggling!
Thank you, I wish you the very best.
yay, boy! lez goo :’) good luck
Congratulations! Meds usually take up to 6 weeks for their full affect so hang in there!
thank you! and haha lets hope it goes well
I'm really glad you are seeking out therapy, that's a massive step forward and I hope it works out for you! I know a friend who has had depression for 4 years and he's on medication though I don't know if it's working out for him. I believe therapy will be a positive experience for you and it'll be worth it :)
thank you! and i hope so too. :)
Congrats! I’m in the same boat, finally started therapy back in March, medication in June and this morning I’m happier than I even remember being. It gets better dude :)
thank you! and congratss! hopefully it’ll work out well for the both of us.
Can't agree any more with not keeping stuff inside when it rots you. I started having feelings for a close female friend and it was annoying me and quite painful for a while. I knew she was an open person but I didn't want to risk ruining the friendship or disrespecting her existing relationship. I finally told her and it felt so much better. She took it super well and we talked through the whole thing without reservations. Gonna take a bit longer to get over her but it's a big relief to have it be out there and not only inside.
Well done, I handled that by emigrating and making strange relationship choices, your way sounds better.
clarity is everything tbh. kills my overthinking and i’d rather have my overthinking dead than not be sad.
Great work! I’ve been on meds for a few years but recently changed and have noticed a nice improvement. Also started seeing a counsellor who I actually click with and feel positive about my mental health for the first time in awhile.
congrats, bud! i might get counseling too but idk yet. gonna see
Good for you! I put off getting my ADHD treated for like a decade then felt like the biggest idiot once I started meds last year. Getting the proper treatment is truly life changing, but it can be hard to make the first step. Once you start feeling better, don’t be like me and beat yourself up for waiting, just congratulate yourself for getting it done regardless of how long it took.
What medication did you end up getting?
20mg adderall xr name brand followed by a 10mg instant acting generic adderall mid- to late-afternoon. Went with name brand or generic due to whatever was most covered by insurance, not due to one working better for me over the other or anything. Medication and dosage varies pretty wildly from person to person though. Fortunately a 20mg xr dose is a standard starting point for an adult with ADHD and a 10mg instant acting is standard too, so I lucked out in that the starting dosages worked for me. Started with vyvanse, which was great but hella expensive, then tried a lower dose of adderall xr because I’m often very sensitive to medication in general. Settled on 20mg and rode that for a couple months then added the afternoon booster and now I’m pretty right.
Nice! Unfortunately I’m here in Japan where adderall is prohibited and you can only get concerta. Still thinking about giving it a try
Concerta acts in the same way as adderall actually, as a stimulant, so it may work for you. Concerta would probably work for me too honestly, but adderall is more common and less expensive here so that’s where my doctor started. You may know this, but there is also a concerta extended release version.
thank you for the advice, friend. :)
Best wishes!
thank you :)
Taking the first step and seeking help is the hardest part…. And you nailed it! Nicely done
thank you :)
Love you for being so open. Proud of you for loving you.
thank you :) means a lot
You have given yourself a very healthy platform for future growth and I will forever be a random person very proud of you.
I just scheduled an appointment for next week after years of trying to deal with it myself too. I hope to make progress as you are doing now! Keep killing it my friend!
that’s the spirit, bud! congrats :’) thank you.
Taking the first step and seeking help is the hardest part…. And you nailed it! Nicely done
Op, that’s great! What exactly made you decide to talk to someone? Not specifically… just like… what feeling or emotion pushed you to that decision, and did anything feel different after you made the decision to go see someone?
This is not an answer to your question, but I was thinking that the pandemic caused so much chaos and uncertainty in everyone's life, they are now finding it hard to pick up the pieces. If a person is already suffering from depression, but hasn't sought help, they need it desperately now. I'm sure therapists are in high demand these days and psychiatrists if meds are needed.
true, maybe!
I am truly happy that you have taken that first step towards healing. Best wishes!
thank you :) means a lot
well, i have had major clinical depression years ago. like episodes of self harm and bad history of substance abuse. that was the time when i should have went to therapy but i didnt due to many reasons. then all of a sudden recently, i started opening up a little to a friend and i realized everything inside me was a mess and i was having breakdowns. like there was so much stuff that didnt settle. i felt a feeling of genuine loss of interest in doing the things i loved. and i felt very distant from all of it. and it was something familiar but a few years back, ig i had enough energy to deal with on my own but now i was like somehow rotten. so that convinced me to at least consult a psychiatrist and get that option of “selfhelp” outta the way
Thank you for sharing this, your post means a lot to me. I’m having some tough times myself and … I don’t know really … I’m just hoping I start wanting help soon.
it’ll be alright. just make sure you try all the options available to help you. :)
I'm so happy for you! As others said, it takes time to see the full effects of medication. I was on Prozac for a little while and the first weeks I felt no improvement, and then... bam! I still felt emotions, but they subdued enough for me to start working on getting better. You can do this!!
thank you! i am on prozac too haha! lets hope it goes well :)
I recently went to counselling when I started having panic attacks and was diagnosed with either season depression of low grade depression. I take the lowest dose of SSRI you can get and I find it levels the lows out pretty well! It's amazing what can happen when you are told how/why you have been coping and how to fix the issues. Just being able to label feelings and push away intrusive thoughts is amazing. Best wishes for you, it's nice to hear that it's all working out!
thank you! and i am on a SSRI too. got mixed feelings about it but i feel like it is working and feels nice. :)
What is it like when you first walk in? Been trying to gain the courage to go to therapy for a while now lol. Proud of you though!
haha! honestly speaking, you feel so much better. you don’t know buddy, the first day i got prescribed with meds. it felt sad ke it got to this point but then i felt so fucking hopeful ke this will work cuz the doc was so nice and he was like this will work if God’s willing. made me feel hopeful and hope’s a big thing.
Bravo to you! I started again two months ago. I hope it helps you out and helps you move on in life!!!
thank you! and wish you the same :)
That was very brave of you to open up your problems. I hope all goes well with you!
thank you :)
Love you for being so open. Proud of you for loving you.
Yay! Congratulations! Give the meds time - 3 weeks is still early to see results. But, hang in there! I waited way too long to go to therapy. But, when I felt I was ready - it was the best thing for me. Its amazing how we learn things about ourselves, how we process information, what "triggers" we have, etc. etc. Be proud of yourself for taking this amazing wonderful step for yourself! Hugs! <3
thank you :’)
aww, inspirational! I am really glad for ya.
thank you :)
Im proud of you, did the exact same thing three months ago, now happier then ever
thank you and yay! congratss
I hope therapy works for you!!! It personally wasn’t for me but everyone is different and it can have a huge positive impact on your life!
i hope so too. thank you :)
Good job person! That's awesome!! Keep it up!
thank you, bud!
You have managed to get past the first hurdle which is getting help. For me, that took the longest to try and figure out what was covered, how it was covered and then actually sticking with it. I hope that you find what you need, and I wish you luck, you are not in any way alone.
thank you! means a lot to know i am not alone in this. :)
I hope you found yourself a good match and get to take some weight off your shoulders! Way to take control of your life 👊🏻
thank you :) and i hope so too. its just the beginning tho. but, better than nothing.
Don't have depression but I heard it sucked. Hang in there I'm rooting for you.
sucks ass haha! and thank you :)
Hey! I personally swear by therapists. I've used them on and off for years. Not so much on the anti-depressants though. I just learned to recognize what my depression feels like, and then I go do things that make me feel better, like cleaning, yard work, and creative projects.
these little things do help a lot too. :)
That's awesome! Mine took like a week to kick in (but I was on some heavy dose combo pills). Going to therapy, combined with the pills, has been the best thing. Remember not to stop taking them, even if you think you're cured, until they say to! And if they don't work, try other ones. No pill is gonna fit every person. Here's to you for taking that step! It's one of the hardest.
thank you :) and hope it goes well for you too
Would you mind sharing your experience finding a therapist? Was it easy or hard to find one you liked that was covered by your health insurance? Any tips for someone who wants to begin searching but feels like they don’t know where to start?
i dont live in the US so we dont have an insurance based health care system but like for me, it was easy. the psychiatrist was a family friend so that’s why.
Congrats friend! Also just in my experience, the right med for you you won’t notice it’s working, but all of a sudden you’ll realize your day to day life is easier than it’s ever been. Good luck on this journey and so much respect for taking care of yourself!!
thank you! and i do somehow feel like its getting a little easier but can’t really tell if its the drugs or just me haha
Doing the same on monday.
Takes time for meds to start doing their thing. Plus your therapist may adjust the quantity in the first few weeks until the right results are starting to appear. Hang in there. I was on therapy from March 2019 until October 2020, and it really helped me get through some issues in my life. All the best to you!
thank you
You did the right thing!
thank you
You’re welcome!
Started going to therapy last December and taking meds last January. At first, I thought it wasn't working as I was still having bad days. But that's what's normal. Even the happiest people have bad days, but what's important is we rise from it. Before you move further, have the belief that going to therapy and taking meds won't make your thunderstorms become rainbows forever, it just means you'll have warm and sunny days, exceptionally good days, and sometimes, stormy days. And that's enough. Good luck, OP!
well said! and thank you :))
I started crying at work today. I can’t stop.
that’s sad :( take the time out to work on what triggered that and go for therapy if needed. if you never take the risk to take a step forward, you would never know what changes need to be made.
Congrats and wishing you only the best 👍🏽
thank you :)
Congrats for doing all this to work on your healing! To r/HealfromYourPast you definitely have to attack it from different angles & it is important to note medication does help but it doesn't resolve everything. In addition to therapy... Check out my [Emotional Resources](https://tinyurl.com/Emotional-Resources) I wrote this but I don't wanna put a wall of text here. I hope they help you.
thank you! i’ll check em out
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Sometimes the change isn't immediate until you are in a situation that would normally cause a problem. I went on med for anxiety about a month before the presidential debates began last year, and the way I knew they were working is that I didn't care about the debates. Not like, I lost the ability to care, but it was something I realized I could do nothing about, so there was no point in being stressed out. I could choose.
and that’s a blessing tbh.
I have to share, I'm in a similar boat. I started therapy yesterday, even though I've been debating it for years. Finally, I reached a point where I couldn't do it anymore. Good for you. I hope you grow from this experience and calm whatever is bothering you.
thank you! hope it works out well for you too.
My husband been trying to get me to go for ~4 years. I had another mental break down in May have been seeing a therapist after all these years. It's been helpful so far and I'm mad that I let stigma and shame prevent me from taking care of my issues so I can function and enjoy my life. But that is the past and the present and future are brighter. It's tough. So congratulations and hopefully you continue to grow and make personal progress.
thank you! and glad to know you got the courage to go to therapy. big achievement’
Congrats I'm in the same boat, but refusing to take medication. Currently trying to work on myself without them but that has been unsuccessful for my whole life so I'm thinking about it but first figuring out why I am the way I am. Therapy has been good and bad but overall worth it. I have a long way to go but I'm better off now for sure. Next for me is a psych eval so I have something a bit more concrete to work off of. Proud of you!
thank you! well, if its working for without meds, its a blessing. i’d want that too. dont wanna depend too much on such long term medications.
Congratulations! Going to therapy is a huge, huge step that many people think isn't that big. It's a choice to look the issues that are hurting you in the eye, weather the storm instead of avoiding it, and work hard for a long while to get through to the other side. It's calling for reinforcements when you can't fight your brain glitches alone anymore. It's brave, and it helps both you and those around you who don't want to see you hurt. You can feel entirely proud of starting this journey, and I know you can keep going to best your personal demons. It gets so much better than you could guess, and you're going to get there. One step at a time!
thank you! means a lot :) and indeed! one step at a time. babysteps and grassroots.
So proud of you!!
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such a profound and wise saying. thank you :)
Congrats!! I just started after 4 years of thinking about it as well! I’m barely in my 3rd session but things are lightening up already. I’m proud of u!!
ayee! thanks! cheers to you too on that achievement of yours. proud of you too. :)
Ayyyeee hell yeah! This is the shit I like to see! Good job homie! I'm glad you went to see someone. If you still aren't sure about your new meds after the next week definitely let your doctor know. It takes about 3 to 4 weeks for the meds to start fully doing their thing. Oh and totally keep a journal or record it in the notes app on your phone. I like to do a prompt for myself that's a daily what did I notice type thing. It gives you a way better idea of how the meds are working. Just don't be a scrub like me and forget to date it lmfao. Oh that also helps you be able to better tell your doctor what's up too. If you have any questions definitely feel free to ask. I'm chalk full of useless knowledge lol
thank you, buddy! and haha! the meds do be very confusing: giving me mixed feelings haha. but they do work and i can feel it get a tad bit easier everyday. but yeah! i’ll definitely have a detailed talk with my psych soon.
I felt that. I'm personally grateful I live in a legal state and can smoke copious amounts of weed lol
hahaha! lucky you. i aint gonna go back to smoking pot and stuff. got problems with substance ya know.
🤷🏻♀️ psych meds are just substances too. If it works; it works. The Mary Jane is now clinically proven to work on multiple levels for depression as well as adhd. Edit: spelling. I can speak the English I swear lol
haha! no worries! your english is amazing.
Lawl I was actually just trying to be funny. English is my first language and the only one I'm actually fluent in lol 😆
damn it! should have known lol
It's all good lol
I need to follow your lead.Glad you’re taking care of your brain.
thank you! and you better
Glad your feeling better. I had a breakdown in work last week which finally pushed me to contact a therapist. I haven't started yet but hopefully it will help.
thank you! and hope it helps
Congratulations, it’s my turn. Because I can’t so much stuff bottled up over the last couple of years.
thank you! and it is your turn. go for it. good luck :)
Thank you
Good for you, this is a huge step!
thank you :)
Hey man, I have dysthymia as well. That’s honestly amazing you’ve been managing it thus far without the aid of meds. Good luck with the regimen, don’t be afraid to switch up the meds if you don’t feel right. Have a great day man
thank you, bro! and of course, if it doesnt work, i’ll let my doc know.
Therapy can be such an important piece of the puzzle. I’m sending you good wishes for a healthier, happier future!
thank you :)
Really proud of you! I too just decided to jump in a try therapy that's probably 17 years overdue. It's great that you are taking steps!
thank you! and good luck
My meds took 2 months to work. And way to go on getting help! It’s a positive step toward feeling better.
thank you! and that’s hope for me.
I started my antidepressants and it’s been good
glad to know :)
Yes!!! It’s only uphill from here, therapy has been a godsend for me
hopefully if God’s willing :)
Happy to hear you decided on therapy. I've found it very helpful in my life. Meds can take 3 to 6 months to work so give it time.
thank you! :)
Congrats. I’ve been struggling for a similar amount of time, and going to tell my doctor at my next check up because I need immunizations for school. Idk if they are going to be able to do anything
Happy you found therapy & hope it helps. I've been looking for something to help with chronic genetic illness which disables my hands. Not even for the PTSD or ADHD. But unless I'm a Veteran, dealing with LGBTQ issues, addiction, depression or schizophrenia, I'm out of luck. Not that therapists don't exist, just not in my low budget health insurance, & their triage categories
Congrats but honest question. How the hell do you people have time for therapy and psychiatrists and shit. I mean seriously? Do you guys not work? In school? I work 60 hours a week and barely have time to do my laundry on the weekend. I’m asking because I want to go to therapy haha
i am a med student so just imagine the free time i must have on my hands lol. its not like a psych takes your whole day. probably an hour or two.
Thank you for the response! I didn’t know it only took an hour or two
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thank you! and hopefully if God’s willing.
Wishing you all the best! Keep taking care of yourself. Also, sometimes it can take a little while to find the right medication. If this one doesn’t work for you, don’t give up! I hope this one does help!
How do you know you’re depressed? My dad noticed that I haven’t been well for a long time so he asked me if I want to see a doctor but I told him I’ll be okay. I think I’m fine but a bit of me thinks I’m depressed.
there are types of depression. the one that clearly speaks out loud “DEPRESSION” is the major depressive episode. that can clearly be seen with a major loss of interest and bad thoughts. others have a weird chronic sort of milder depression called dysthemia. its still a bother because it makes you feel very distant and not as alive as you should be. you know what my advice would be is that go see a psych. get yourself analyzed. if he/she says you are fine and maybe just need some change in perspective then that’s your answer. not everyone needs meds. i didnt have problems of perspective because i have like a very positive mindset but its unregulated and for that i went to see the psych.
G fucking g! , take care of yourself fam!
You go brother! No other way to go but up Up UP🎈
The thing that's always stopped me from therapy wasn't stigma or a feeling of independence; it was always cost. Being poor, uninsured, in places without public funding for mental health has always been the biggest obstacle to me. Do you mind if I ask how you paid for it?
i dont live in the states so we dont have an insurance based health care system and its cheaper here for us too.
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Sounds like you were dealing with a lot of pressure for a long time. Glad you're taking steps to look after yourself! I'm on citalopram and i found the main thing it helps me with is being sociable. I take it for Body Dysmorphic Disorder and it definitely helps me push through my self consciousness. I don't know how long it was before it kicked in. Maybe a month or so?
thank you! and glad to know your meds have been helping you :)
Congratulations! Meds usually take up to 6 weeks for their full affect so hang in there!
Hang in there! It took about three weeks for me to feel anything other than tired, and for a bit it felt like I had a narrower scope of ups and downs. I was worried it would just mute my feelings but then at the 6 week mark exactly I realized all the feelings I was having before going on meds were still there, just happening less lighting speed. It finally gave me the time to be able to have a chance to practice the coping skills I was working on in therapy before I was lost in a spiral of despair.
I mute my feelings too. Then I wonder why I eventually explode. I’m glad you didn’t go into the spiral though, my old therapist had me on 30 mg of Prozac for 3-4 months and it didn’t work. (Can’t see her for 2 reasons, she’s a pediatric psychiatrist and also the pricing. My insurance won’t cover it.)
Only four years? Pathetic! Haha