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davidwesa
davidwesa

So here goes: I have been severely depressed for about two weeks. I have evn come to the point to where all i am doing is sitting on the couch and smoking ciharettes.I am sort of afraid to socialize becaude of my depression and anxiety.it has been feally hard to be just myself lately. . i am terrified of ehat may happen to me because of all of my issues. Should i admit myself into the psych ward. Im also afraid to take my seroquel.

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  • nandrews
    nandrews davidwesa

    Posted

    I suggest (as one who has severe depression for the last 6 weeks)

    Go to your doctor and get them to assess your problem and maybe prescribe suitable medication.

    Also get out and about. Socialise if you can but get out amongst other people.

    It's difficult and you may think impossible the way you feel. But have courage and go for it!

    It's not a cure, but after you have got out you will feel an improvement and also when you come back home you will realise the benefit.

     

  • frazzled
    frazzled davidwesa

    Posted

    Maybe getting off the couch and walking around (exercise) will take your mind off of what is bringing you down. 

    Put on some music and force yourself to dance even if it's just waving your arms and giggling your body.

    You must reach out to discuss your issues.  There are people here who have information re: places to contact is you think you will do harm to yourself. 

    Why are you afraid to take your medication?  Not taking it may be the reason you are feeling so down. Are you eating?  Drinking a lot of water?

    My heart breaks for you because I know that feeling -- when I get in those downer moods, I sit and stare out the window.  Not good.

    If you do feel the urge to harm yourself, yes go to ER and/or emergency call your physician.

    I wish you the best and how your mood has change for the better today.

    Sounds like you need motivation.  What do you like to do? 

  • robert68588
    robert68588 davidwesa

    Posted

    Hi David,I would definitely see someone t o talk about this.I'm in the US and I know most people on her are in the UK,so I don't know what your wait times are to see someone.I'm 54 and been battling IBS/anxiety for 20 years and probably depression off and on all that time,but it's only been diagnosed for about 6 months.About 10 months ago I crashed for multiple reasons and it's been really rough since then.Seen docs ,counselor,massage therapist,given new meds,weaned off of old ones,etc.THe only thing keeping me going is I've gotten a deeper relationship with God.Now this is what has helped me,so I'm not gonna preach to you,because everyone has their own path.I had been doing all the "religious" stuff for years.Going to church,bible study ,prayer group,outreach(which I really like to do),but over the last 2-3 years I've just been going thru the motions.But now that I have/am in the miry bog the Lord and I talk a lot and I'm really starting to see I wasn't close to Him at all.I'm slowly starting to get close with Him and it basically has gotten me thru.Sorry to ramble a bit,but just trying to give you some ideas that hopefully will help.Hope is the best thing.The hope that WE WILL get better.The unseen Hope that will set us free one day.Prayers your way and love too brother.Hang in there!! God Bless You,Bob

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