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When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:05:29 GMT

I feel like I am nothing, worthless, hopeless. I don't know what direction to turn, when I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options and they HATE when I say that I don't like to take medication because every one I have tried has caused side affects, that for me, were worse than the actual problem. I just want to stop feeling like this. it seems like no matter what I do I always end up back here. I have moved to the town I love, have an amazing fiance', stopped working due to consistent migraines and this has had a positive affect on my moods, and I have let go of all the poisonous people in my life. Yet I find myself back here, in the dark. Now what do I do?

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

JessF — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:09:20 GMT

Hello Kara, it sounds like you've been on a right merry go round with professional help. I can understand why you've been turned off by medication if you've had a lot of bad side effects. What other options have been suggested in the past? Have you tried any kind of psychotherapy?

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:25:32 GMT

Hi JessF,

Thank you for joining the discussion. I find just talking about it helps a lot.

In answer to your question, yes I have tried many different things and seen, psychologists, psychiatrists and Therapists. have lived with this beast since i was about 8 years old. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (do you know it?) has helped me to get to where I am now, I was in a much darker scarier place before then. Although I still have these episodes i will no longer EVER be at risk of hurting myself because of CBT, but I have reached my limits as to how much it can help, I think. I have even written a book on living with depression, seeing a publisher later this week. I also paint as a way to release. I just sometimes get like i am today and it's hard to breath, hard to move. so none of these helpful things get done. These are times I reach out like I have here.

I'm open to suggestions, i know there must be more out there that I have yet to try. I am soon to look at natural therapies, to help with migraines and hormonal balance, as i believe that physical health will likely have a positive affect on my mental state.

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Poodlejewel — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:11:33 GMT

It is so hard to find a doctor on the same thinking or at least willing to listen to other alternatives, I am having the same thing. They want me to take so many meds, and when I talk about my nervousness and panic attacks he just says what are you panicking about. ?? Stop worrying. Unless someone has experienced this they don't understand that it just comes from nowhere. Sometimes I have the nicest day then bang it hits me for no reason. I read so many things on the Internet and he just says it's not true. I listen to stuff on YouTube and have started Tapping.

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:17:35 GMT

Hello Kara

That is pretty cool that you have written a book. Way good! I definitely know what that feels the hopeless and the worthless. I am sorry you feel this. But as you probably are aware this is the depression talking and it tells us big fat lies. Sometimes we just need a reminder of that.

If you want to talk more or write more, please do, sometimes it does help just to let it all out. Are you able to just get outside and walk for a little while? It may help. I too am looking into natural ways to heal my body. Mainly changing what I choose to eat. What I have discovered so far is to avoid eating refined sugars and eat plenty of veggies especially green leafy ones. And also avoid processed foods, so eat more wholefoods etc. I have been reading a lot about how our bodies are affected by what we choose to eat.

I would be interested to know what you find out in regards to natural therapies.

I hope you soon start to feel better

Love

Shell xx

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:31:29 GMT

Hi Shelley Anne,

Thank you, writing my book has strengthened my bond with my mother and helped her to see me better and herself, it has been a tool of healing for me. I plan to contact beyond Blue when it's published and share it with them.

I am sorry to hear that you can relate but glad to talk to people who do. Yes I know that it's just an episode, I am not truly these things i feel but as you know it's very helpful to get it out.

Yes i will likely post my results when i finally get going on the natural therapies, keep your eyes open for it haha

I just don't want to go outside. I do have plans for Friday night that I've locked myself in for so this will be of great help to me, i will be learning a new tabletop game, I am sure to get beneficial emotions from it 🙂 plus social activity and outside of my house.

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:39:42 GMT

hi Poodlejewel,

yes, I have had good and bad doctors and phsycs. one doctor's reply to me when I told him I would prefer to find a non medication method was, 'well Kara, there are two types of people with mental illness, those that want to get better and will try anything and those who don't' he completely missed my point and insulted me,made me feel like an idiot. needless to say i stopped going to him.

yes we are definitely not alone in our struggles. there are so many of us living with varying degrees of mental health issues. i can relate to what you're saying about it coming on for no reason. it's what has happened to me this week. I have a wonderful life, a wonderful partner,everything is wonderful. but I woke up today,after days of it slowly creeping up on me, and felt completely worthless.

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Lost_Girl — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:40:12 GMT

Hi Kara,

I suffer from a chronic tension headache which I have had every waking hour for nearly a year. I have tried a number of ADs that were meant to help with the headache as well as my emotional state. They did pull me out of the dark hole I was in but did nothing for the headache. The side effects became severe for me with any increase so I had to stop.

My depression was caused only by the pain. I have found a neurologist who recommended botox injections as an alternative to ADs. So far the treatment has reduced my headache from severe to mild most of the time and it is expected that further treatment will work cumulatively in terms of results. He looks at things holistically which means as well as the injections I also do pilates, have physio and need to look at weight loss and also look at relaxation techniques, distraction and mindfulness.

This type of treatment has proven successful for migraines too according to my neuroband the articles I have read. Perhaps this is an option you could consider.

My first neurologist had said my only option was ADs and to keep increasing strength and type until one worked. I had to find a new one willing to look at alternatives and am so pleased I did as none of the ADs had helped the headache at all.

Kind thoughts,

Carol

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:53:43 GMT

Hi Lost Girl,

Thank you! I will ask my doctor about this option when I see him next. I never considered Botox, although I did read about it somewhere ... definitely worth a look. I get migraine everyday and have lost one job after another because of this. I now have the option of staying home and being a damn amazing housewife but it would be nice if I could at least hold down a casual job to bring in some extra cash and get me out of the house.

And thank you for sharing your story, I'm glad to hear that you had some success, shows me there is hope

Kara

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:04:17 GMT

I am glad the bond was strengthened with your mother. It would help to not feel so alone knowing she understood I am guessing. And maybe she is proud of you for writing a book. It will probably be very helpful and beneficial to others.

What sort of table top games do you like? I like playing games like pictionary, scattergories, uno, dice games etc.

Also there is another person on these forums that does art, it might well be painting too. Her profile name is "hopeforjoy". I guess painting would be like an outlet, you could just paint your emotions out or something. I am just guessing there, as I don't really know. Though I do appreciate certain art work. My profile picture is a painting. I don't know who painted it.

Oh if you wanted to play any games on here, there is a couple in the community zone. Some word ones. As well as a CAFE, the CAFE is having a Christmas in July, it has been going on all day. So please feel free to just pop in.

Love

Shell xx

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:28:44 GMT

I have had a similar experience with a doctor. I had one that tried to put an unhealthy fear into me, that if I didn't take this particular med, then my body will suffer with the consequences of my choice. When I declined the suggestion of the med, she looked at me in such a way, that sent a message to me as if to say you are "stupid". I had already done research, so I knew I wasn't ignorant.

The way I see it, (and it may not be other people's way) is that if you can help your body heal itself without meds, go that way first. And only use chemical meds as a last resort. But you do need to do your own research I think. Everyone should have a free choice on what treatments they want.

Anyway thank you Kara, for the opportunity to voice out my opinion on this matter. As I do often feel scared too.

Also you could visit a naturopath, if you haven't thought of it.

And about the migraines, have you done research on this, because I have read eating certain foods produces migraines. I also get very bad headaches from chocolate.

Shell xx

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 05:13:28 GMT

Hi Shelley Anne,

I don't actually play many games but I am interested in this tabletop game called X-Wing, {models on on a board, tactical movements and strategy game} and the social aspect will be good for me. thank you for the CAFE suggestion, I might have a look.

Yes I paint my feelings, let my arm release whats inside onto the canvas.

yes I agree with natural options,i am planning to see a naturopath soon but it costs money I don't have just yet.

migraines, it's an ongoing trial and error, have made many changes in diet, can't seem to make much progress. I did however find that alcohol is a trigger so I rarely drink now. I am however going to my GP in a fortnight and then hopefully get a mental health plan to take the next step.

I am glad my reaching out has also helped you, that's what these forums are all about. Reaching out, helping each other and finding people who can relate.

Thank you for chatting with me.

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:42:04 GMT

Hey Kara

I just googled X-Wing, because I was interested to see what it was. It has something to do with Star Wars...is that right?

I understand about using your feelings in regards to painting. I do something similar to this when I play the flute sometimes. Whatever emotion I am feeling, I can just let it all out in some sort of melody.

I am glad you have a wonderful fiance ( might be wrong spelling there). Are you planning a wedding soon? I hope I am not being to personal. Please feel free to answer or not.

I do hope you had a better day today.

Love

Shell

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 04:02:02 GMT

Hi Shell,

Yup, it's a tabletop strategy game with StarWars theme. I'm usually a StarTrek fan but these local blokes have got me hooked now haha.

All good if I don't want to answer I won't. Planning to be married in 2018. Weddings are expensive! Haha

I am finding it hard to release my feelings lately. All I want to do is rug up and stare into space. I have been playing that Pokémon Go game so at least I sometimes make myself go outside even if it's only for 10 minutes. It has been helping.

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:13:03 GMT

Hey there Kara

Just thinking of you and wanting to say hello. I hope you start to feel better soon. So what are you feeling, you could just vent out on here?? Just write out your feelings, sometimes it does help, just to let it go. Or you could write your feelings down in a journal,or on your phone if you don't already.

I am glad you were able to get outside to play the pokemon game thingy. It is great to get fresh air in our lungs, that is if the air around you is fresh, I guess. Somebody else started a topic/ thread on that very game.

How is the publishing going with your book?

I mostly like weddings, it is such a special romantic sort of thing.

Bye now

Shell xx

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 05:08:41 GMT

hi Shell,

unfortunately i have reached a point, as I sometimes do, where I am having trouble holding onto reality. everything feels like it's on the other side of a pain of glass and I can't touch, taste or feel anything. organizing doc visit as we speak. time to get myself some professional help. I can't focus and have already spent a lot of time writing this so that it makes sense, my mind is jumble and I can't hold any one thought in there for very long.

Thank you for this opportunity to let out my crazy . I don't know you but just being able to write this down is helpful. thankyou

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:32:42 GMT

Hi Kara

I was wondering how you are getting along?

I am sorry you feel like you are living behind a plane of glass. I think I understand that, are you saying like you are behind the glass, watching life go by, but you are unable to participate. Or like living behind a wall, the wall is to high to climb over, too thick to punch through, and to hard to dig under, it is like a prison and you want out. I have felt at times also, it is like I am in this dream and I am just waiting to wake up and start actually living. Is that like you then??

Have you ever tried when you feel like it's not real to concentrate on surroundings around you. Like really listen to the bird chirping happily outside. Or feel the tears on your cheeks, really taste the sweetness of a piece of fruit, really look up at the stars in the night sky and see how they sparkle. Etc. This has helped me at times, even to realise that there is beautiful things. Sometimes I even start to feel thankful or something.

Where you able to get an appointment then? Oh I do hope you are OK .

Love

Shell xx

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:05:22 GMT

Hi Kara

Just letting you know I am thinking of you at the moment. Hope you are OK there. Here is a hug from me to you, if you would like one. Also if you ever feel up to just saying hello, please come visit the BB cafe if you want.

Bye now

Shell xx

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

Guest_1055 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:03:08 GMT

Good Morning Kara

Just saying hello, and to let you know I am thinking of you at the moment. Hope you are feeling better.

Love

Shell xx

When I seek professional help I get multiple diagnosis, multiple treatment options

SadboiArt — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 02:43:28 GMT

Hi Shell,

Sorry I haven't been on here for a while. I've been looking after my little sister who's suicidal.

First thing, yes I saw my doc and I've got a psychologist now who I'll be seeing in a week or so when I get home.

I love your suggestions of focusing on my surroundings, I'll give that a go.

My glass wall is more like a barrier that's muffling sounds and diming vision. I can see the world on the other side but I can't touch, taste or hear it very well. Everything is dulled and everything is quiet. I try to reach out but I'm met with all my senses dulled.

Thank you for checking up on me. I've just needed to be alone lately so I've not been online at all.

Kara