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Get out of your bed and do something different today !

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sarah14014
sarah14014

you guys i have a simple advice, please please please before trying any medications or anti dep. for anxiety. try therapy first, push yourself get out of your comfort zone, i know its not as simple as it sounds but atleast give it a try. start with the simple things. take each step at once. the SIDE EFFECTS of those medicines are not worth it in some cases. im sure that each and every one of you is strong enough to overcome whatever ur going through. 

never underestimate your power !

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  • jill67883
    jill67883 sarah14014

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    You no doubt have good intentions but I don't think you have any idea how dangerous anxiety can be.  Anxiety can be co-morbid with very serious mental illness (major depressive episode, bipolar, schizoaffective, schizophrenia, asperger's syndrome, psychotic depression, etc.) and CAN, DOES, end lives.  Don't give out advice like this.  There are people suffering complex mental illness that cannot admit it, cannot process the reality, and are avoiding treatment.  You're not helping them.

    • jane75220
      jane75220 jill67883

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      I cannot have any medications for anxiety and depression so therapy is the only way forward. ANti depressants can cause Long qt syndrome, cardiac arrhthymias and these are very dangerous conditions. In Long QT even antibiotics can kill you. The details are on the University of Arizona website.
    • sarah14014
      sarah14014 jill67883

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      Well so does anti depressants , those pills as well cause many side effects tha can and does end lives. as jane mentioned. im not against it in some cases. but trying other methods before taking those meds wont harm 
    • sarah14014
      sarah14014

      Posted

      + i didnt generalize, i said in SOME cases 
  • donna92581
    donna92581 sarah14014

    Posted

    Hi Sarah , I agree with You . Yet it's individual decition . Depends what kind of mental illness is . I have anxiety for over 30 years . Never took any medication for that . 

    The side effects are not worth it at all ! Yes power can do a lot ! 

    That 's my personal opinion . 

    Stay well Sarah ! All the best ! X Donna 

  • maria_1963
    maria_1963 sarah14014

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    Sorry but i rather have you not tell me what i should do an not do , you do not know what i have been through , how diffciult it is for me to trust a therapist , etc , that it takes time for me to build up a relationship with a person in the professional sector - get used to being able to open up my thoughts , feelings , i have had no side effects of medication , nor have i been adddicted to tablets , if i forget a dose i know sraight away as i feel more lower then usual , i take diazepam  as an when needed , i also take pain killer - Tramadol as an when needed - neither have i been addicted to . I expect there are some people out there who can cope with CBT , etc without AD's , anxiety tablets , an respect to them , but we are all individual an have individual needs , i need anxiety medication as i get shaky just prior to a appointment .

    • jane75220
      jane75220 maria_1963

      Posted

      Opitses can cause depression, anxiety as they attack the gaba receptors in the brain.
    • sarah14014
      sarah14014 maria_1963

      Posted

      im not telling you what to do or ordering anyone else to do what im saying, nothing personal. and i mentioned that not in every case CBT works. 
    • maria_1963
      maria_1963 sarah14014

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      That is okay , i am very sensitive where my depression an medication is concerned as i a not well at the moment an am struggling because of a sudden death of a friend after Christmas - was unexpected though she had kidney problems an i was unwell at that time due to personal health an physical health , i had a new care coordinator James a young man from the local mental health centre team over that time as well who made me even more unwell by pushing me to make goals an him ignoring my distress at losing a friend an when my Psychiatrist asked why i was in such a terrible state an i told her about Jenny , i found out that James hadn't even told her about my distress at losing my friend who i used to get out an meet up in town , Supermarket even if i didn't feel up to it when he an she chatted about my mental welfare prior to the day of my appointment with psychiatrist . I did start CBT in 2014 , was due to have a set of sessions but because i verbally struggle to express myself the therapist ceased it during the 4th session which caused me alot of distress , i do have trust issues as well with such people , i did do a set of Art Therapy sessions early last year which i found relaxing as i like anything to do with colouring an i could just do my own thing without having to speak to the therapist an gradually over time i opened up . James the CC dropped me as i was too complicated , all he cared about was the generic questions into making goals , etc , i couldn't cope with it , maybe later but not yet ,now when goals is mentioned i go into a panic attack , not all James fault - he was new an unexperienced . So sorry i jumped on you  

    • sarah14014
      sarah14014 maria_1963

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      i know i understand and im not any better than anyone of you, i cant work , i cancelled my wedding, all of my family and friends are enjoying our national holiday right now while im at home. my life was so perfect until i got anxiety due to an accident. i hope you find your way and find what suits you more, and yeah like any other field not everyone is experienced or qualified. so sorry for you friend, may she rest in peace. no need to apologize xx
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 sarah14014

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    Your mindet is in the right place.🤗  It takes times for others to catch up.

    Therapy should be the first thing to access after a physical exam. Sadly it seems the uk and Canada have waiting lists so they have to wait it out. Which is why i think so many meds are distributed to help them Get to the appointments months ahead, or they wait way too long to seek help and are in a crisis state. Anyone in a crisis state is okay to use meds. No one should suffer that harshly they can no longer properly function. But therapy is a must ith or without meds and dbt is better then cbt nd cbt is suppose to be about three to six months twice a week and i know mny get some quick shirt cbt crap that is virtully useless tht defeat what it is.

  • gill21655
    gill21655 sarah14014

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    Hi Sarah

    I did things the natural way , That was my personal choice , I was offered and accepted short term meds. But because of the fear of the meds it made my anxiety worse. So managed without.

    With CBT and mindful meditation, fresh air, personal mantra's positive affirmations etc.. I came through the anxiety a rocky recovery but i did it.

    However The way i did it isnt for everyone. And if i hadnt of had a fear of taking meds ... I probably would have taken that route  to get well. The same as i would if i needed an inhaler for asthma, or insulin for diabetes .

    I dont wish to appear rude as i understand you are trying to encourage people to try therapy etc.

    But for some people that isnt an option .. anxiety isnt a comfort zone.. It can be a living hell and medication can be a life saver.

    In an ideal world i wish everyone was strong enough to overcome this delibitating illness.. But sadly this isnt always the case.

    Xx😊

     

    • sarah14014
      sarah14014 gill21655

      Posted

      i know it is a living hell already , there are days that i couldnt get up and take a shower or eat a meal due to anxiety. im not a doctor or a specialist. im like everyone here and just sharing with you guys what i tried that may work with you 
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