Bad Deprssion

[Nelson001]

Hi I'm new to this. I have clinical depression or so I think.I have had depression on and off for quite a few years, but nothing like I'm going through at the moment. I don't know whether this is a bad depression or am I going nuts. I haven't come across anyone who has had depression like this.
Is there anyone out there who might be suffering from the same.

[Nelson001]

mb20lover so are the pills working at all. you should be feeling OK. It sounds like you have a good Psychiatrist. tell him how you are feeling. I can't get to see me unless I pay for it. and they don't come cheap.

[Nelson001]

Hi sunnyl20, Thanks for the reply, Yes t's a pretty dark place at the moment,a little bit os light would be just dandy. A plan for the next couple of months would be great. I'm a the point where I don't know what to do. I really want to see a Psychiatrist, but I'm going to have to pay for one. Going public, I have to go through a mental health team who have talks with a Psychiatrist each day. and then get back to me, That's as close as I can get to on,e. The other thing I was going to try was DBR, I just have to find someone who does the courses.I'm willing to try anything, but at the moment I can't see this anxiety going away by itself. Cheere

[mocha delight]

Hi nelson001 all I can say is sometimes mental health sucks 😔 I’ve been on the same antidepressant since a week before covid 19 was first mentioned and was doing good but then my moods started sea sawing again slowly like it did pre antidepressants. And then I had a dream (well I say dream but I don’t think it was a dream but it was not a nightmare either) in the very early hours of this morning that I woke up literally full on crying from it.

[Guest_4643]

I'm not sure if they're working Nelson, I have Major Depressive Disorder & Dysthymia (my Psychiatrist diagnosed me with both, Dysthymia is also Depression), PTSD, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Anxiety/Generalised Anxiety Disorder, & Social Anxiety/Social Phobia as my diagnoseses, and I also get really paranoid.

Yes my Psychiatrist is good, he's the only one I've seen, & I have since 2019. I see mine through a Telehealth company because he's in another state & I've always seen him like that, I wish I could meet him in person sometimes though (I don't mean that in a creepy way). He's nice. I try to tell him, my GP and my parents (who try to be as helpful & supportive as they can) as much as possible regarding side effects & so forth. So they bulk bill through Medicare. It's called GP2U, they have Psychiatrists, GPs, Psychologists & more. I'm not having any luck with Psychologists & I've seen some through there, but that's just my experience, personally I give up with Psychologists given the bad traumatic experiences I've had & that I keep getting let down.

But I hope you find some professionals (if you wish) that are helpful to you. Sorry it's so expensive, I understand.

Mocha - yep you're right. I'm sorry to hear about your battles with antidepressants too.

[Nelson001]

Hi ya mb20lover, Hey man you are not a failer. You manage to use this post pretty well. Why don't you get yourself a job. I know that is easier said than done. Start off on some volunteer work where you go when you want and you get yourself into a routine. It would do wonders to your head. A good job gives you a big high, plus the people you meet make it all worthwhile. Centrelink should be able to get something going for you. Take care. cheers Nelson

[Guest_4643]

Hi Nelson, I've already tried that but in this crap town I can't volunteer, join groups or work. It's discrimination. Been here since 2018.

I'm on the DSP though.