I have no energy anymore

[Baileybasil]

I have nothing to live for, my psychiatrist put me on another pill when I went in to complain about and change the medication I’m on. Now I’m all doped up and nothing is changing. My ex is sending me videos of her with other guys. I’m so sad. I told my gp I’m suicidal and all he said was lower my dose of medication and wait 4 weeks. No one cares. I’m alone. I have nothing.

[Baileybasil]

Because I don’t really want the help. Do you know what the hospital is like? I feel like I would be more miserable in a hospital room without my space

I got the vibe that my psychiatrist wasn’t very engaged in his job, I guess it’s just hard to see what options would be brought up

[Guest_1643]

Hi bailey basil, if u don't want help than that's OK. I understand. It's too much sometimes and feels invasive.

Not having space at hospital or being watched....I've been to hospital myself and that's not how I found it. I don't think we should perpetuate the negative stereotypes if it stops ppl fro, getting help.

Hospital was the first time I felt safe in a long time, it was a relief,

It is there for when u can't take care of Urself and need to reaccess. In my opinion, ppl can spend so long going round in circles in huge emptoonal pain, but would say still they would never ever go to hospital for mh treatment .....as if that is the worst situation ever.

In my opinion it's not worse than feeling unsafe and u well constantly.

It's OK if u don't want to go but from my experience it is not how u described it.

[Guest_1643]

I have experience in hospital, yes. Happy to answer any questions.

If u got a bad vibe from the psych then if u call him, it could be helpful. Could confirm if they care or don't, I'd encourage u to give that a go, leave a message for him....might help? I know it's hard to see a way out, and it feels easier to continue as is...but just letting u know that some of the negative notions regarding hospital are untrue.

[geoff]

Hello Baileybasil, you can ask your psychiatrist about a drug that will stop you from using cannabis, but it will only work if you want to stop, otherwise, it's a waste of time.

Some psych's don't want to help those who are taking cannabis or drinking alcohol, as one didn't want to help me because I was drinking as self medication, which I don't believe is right, they need to understand why we are doing this, rather than blame us for doing it.

Their job is to cure us and not condemn us for what we are doing, that's against their training, you don't leave a broken leg to correct itself, you do everything possible to mend the break.

Geoff.

[Baileybasil]

Isn’t that the same logic used with anti depressants? If I don’t want to be better then what do I do? should I even be on meds?

What type of pills help with addiction? How do they work? Sorry for questions, I’m a little apprehensive about adding more pills to my routine since I’m on two and I only seem to be worse.

I think I want to try benzos sounds like a miracle pill for anxiety but how do you ask for that

I’m very introverted, being away from my room is draining for me, I prefer to suffer alone. I feel like a hospital will be no different than now except I’m in a strange environment

[geoff]

Hello Baileybasil, this drug is given to people who want to stop drinking, smoking weed or other types of drugs, it's different from AD's but can be used while taking them, but it's not a cure for addiction, all it does it take away any desire or craving towards wanting them.

You will need to ask your doctor about having medication for addiction, or if you are admitted to the hospital they will also help you, and if you do go then you will have trained staff 24/7.

Please don't worry about asking the questions that's how we learn, I'm sorry I can't be more specific.

If however, you don't want to get better, then the pro's and con's may not have been explained, but this all depends on the situation you're in.

Please keep asking.

Geoff.

[Baileybasil]

I know the pros and cons I’m just out of pros

I’m going to be forced to get a job and become a part of the world soon and I’m not ready for it. Nothing is working I don’t know how I’m going to do it

I can barely look at myself

[Sophie_M]

Hi baileybasil,


Thank you for posting again on the forums. We know it can be very hard to find positives when things feel so hopeless and when difficult circumstances seem to happen for a long time. Feeling like you are not ready for things, especially when you’ve made different efforts is tough. Your resilience to keep looking at options and to continue seeking help is something to be proud of. Whilst you may not feel comfortable with yourself at the moment, you are important.


It is wonderful that you are asking questions and we will try and help as best we can.


Whilst you are receiving professional support, it may still be worth reaching out to services like Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/ or Kids Help Line webchat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling. These services may give other insights to help.

[Guest_1643]

Hi there, benzos are not a miracle drug ....many ppl have issues taking them

There is o miracle drug, and anti depressants did nothing for me personally, and I even felt worse on them.

Recovery is a puzzle., expecting any one drug or treatment treatment help, for many of us, just furthered dependence and desperation.

Medications, in crises, can stop our symptoms from ryining our lives....so can be useful, but they can't for example cure our sadness, trauma, or pain.

I think u may be expecting too much fro, the medication. Talking to someone can be just as powerful.

[Guest_1643]

Is Ur environment now supportive ect? Hospitals vary, ma y have groups, pastoral care, social workers to brainstor, ideas, psychs to assess u and Ur meds, and generally if u are voluntary, and don't like it, u can leave.

U say u like Ur own space, and hospital would take that away from u...fair enough.

For many ppl hospitals change our routine, and can be a circuit refer, preventing us from being stuck in negative thoughts. Hospital is no worse than persistent scary and depressed thoughts, in my opinion.