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Hello I'm 38 from Liverpool and want to learn more about mental illness
As I have had issues since I was a child but chose to ignore it and have never really talked about it with other people who have had issues .
When I have spoke about it it doesn't really go well with people .
I have had counciling before but didn't really trust the councillor and was expecting something more than an open ear .
I was on antidepressants for 4 years abut decided to stop taking them because of the way they changed my personality . Coming of the antideporessants was the hardest thing I have done .
I have managed to cope without any help for s long time but starting to struggle at the minute .
As I think there is a lot of people like me would like to help and get help as it is so hard for a lot of men to admit they have mental issues .
I have family members who suffer aswell but still can't talk about it so
Any info or just a chat about would be much appreciated
Thanks
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phyllis11904 Scouseloonball
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I would tell your doctor how you are feeling. You said you have taken antidepressants before, but didn't like the way they affected you. There are a lot of different meds and you might just need to find the one that works for you. If you do stop using an antidepressant you should gradually decrease the dosage to ease the withdrawal. I have taken my antidepressants since July, 2015 and they work great for me. My personality is the same as it always was and I'm happy and sleep well. Good luck and take care.
Scouseloonball phyllis11904
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Thanks Phyllis
I have tried three different types tbh I don't want to go back on the medication
Only as s last resort
gr8fulwoman Scouseloonball
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In the States, mental illness is becoming less and less of a stigma and that is a WONDERFUL THING, because millions suffer, like you, in silence, and don't get the help they need.
My advice? Seek out a new counselor. It doesn't make you any less manly to ask for help. I think it's hard for people, especially loved ones, to wrap their heads around. It doesn't mean they don't love you, hope you know that.
When I went to counseling years ago, what I wanted so much was a therapist who could "just" give me the tools I needed to steer me toward a better life. I was so uncomfortable sitting with her week after week and talking about things without her giving me guidance. One day though, our conversation hit upon a topic that totally changed my life. It came only from a willingness for me to see it and understand that I had looked at it
(my mom, actually) with a totally different perspective than what was true. What I found out about myself broke my heart, but was so essential to the healthier emotional life I live now. All my therapist did was listen, and ask questions. Otherwise they are trying to run your life, and that is not their job, that is not their privilege. It's yours.