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Magnesium
Not sure if this allowed, but is magnesium ok to take with AD’s?
Not sure if this allowed, but is magnesium ok to take with AD’s?
ECT bad experience
Heyyy, so I've been struggling with depression and anorexia for 5 years. I received 30 ect treatments and whilst it did help with my depression I've had terrible side effects. I can't remember anything, literally my short term memory is dreadful and ... View more
Heyyy, so I've been struggling with depression and anorexia for 5 years. I received 30 ect treatments and whilst it did help with my depression I've had terrible side effects. I can't remember anything, literally my short term memory is dreadful and there's chunks of my life missing. I have an inability to focus completely, I'm experiencing aphasia, no math aptitude and its completely messing with my social skills and its causing me to have more panic attacks because I can't pursue my future because I am completely incapable. Did anyone else have these negative side effects and/or know what to do about them. I'm really struggling
Learning/cognitive difficulties - Any helpful ideas?
Hi all, Diagnosis: major depressive disorder. Been medicated for nearly 20 years with multiple changes to medication and attempts to go without them, to no avail. Status: Accept my lot in life and deal with as best I can. Current: Happy with medicati... View more
Hi all, Diagnosis: major depressive disorder. Been medicated for nearly 20 years with multiple changes to medication and attempts to go without them, to no avail. Status: Accept my lot in life and deal with as best I can. Current: Happy with medication. Feel normal. EXCEPT: I am absolutely stupid. I used to be intelligent. I'm trying my best to get through a degree but can't learn for the life of me. Feels like nothing will stick and my concentration is basically lost. It's just so disheartening and though I'll never be defeated because I'm as head strong as they come, I'm down to one subject and still can't focus. What things have people tried to help the brain focus?
Anxiety being a Jerk!
Quick question... started new meds a week ago & now I seem to be getting involuntary jerks in random parts of my body... also feeling an internal tremor are these normal side effects? I’ve taken this particular AD in the past and never had any side e... View more
Quick question... started new meds a week ago & now I seem to be getting involuntary jerks in random parts of my body... also feeling an internal tremor are these normal side effects? I’ve taken this particular AD in the past and never had any side effects
Got the shakes
Have developed a new symptom, recently, not sure what to make of it?... Does anyone else feel shaky, like your trembling internally when you get up in the morning? I’m feeling a little shaky as I’m typing this, which in turn is making me more anxious... View more
Have developed a new symptom, recently, not sure what to make of it?... Does anyone else feel shaky, like your trembling internally when you get up in the morning? I’m feeling a little shaky as I’m typing this, which in turn is making me more anxious. My 3rd day taking medication, would I be feeling side effects already?
The Miracle Question. What to do when therapy techniques open a can of worms.
Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can relate to this and perhaps share how they coped. A few days ago I learnt about therapists using the 'Miracle Question'. As in you wake up and a miracle has happened and you feel well. What has changed? How do you k... View more
Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can relate to this and perhaps share how they coped. A few days ago I learnt about therapists using the 'Miracle Question'. As in you wake up and a miracle has happened and you feel well. What has changed? How do you know a miracle has happened? I'd never heard of this before. Wasn't expecting my mind to go straight to answering the question. And it set me off badly. Nothing was different in my imagination at first. Still managing depression, still sore with the autoimmune arthritis, kids just as feral and me just as cranky as usual. But then I saw the change. My Mum knocked on the door and let herself in. Pulled up a chair at the table and it was so relaxed and informal it was clear this was a regular thing. And I wasn't expected to fake happy and perform. And my goodness did that hurt. I had to remind myself we can't make choices for other people. I wanted that scene to be real. But it's not going to happen. If I've been asking for almost 6 years now and nothing has changed then perhaps I need to let the dream go. Has anyone else found themselves triggered by something in therapy and unable to shake it days later? What did you do to regain a sense of stability? Nat
Do anti depressants cause hair loss?
I’ve been diagnosed with depression anxiety and adhd last year and received a medicine. I’m wondering if this causes hair loss or other anti depressants?
I’ve been diagnosed with depression anxiety and adhd last year and received a medicine. I’m wondering if this causes hair loss or other anti depressants?
Distraction rather than facing grief?
Hi Everyone, my partner is going through a tough time following his separation from his wife half a year ago. He was the one separating but he is going through a depressed period because everything is overwhelming him (e.g. guilt, seeking purpose, ch... View more
Hi Everyone, my partner is going through a tough time following his separation from his wife half a year ago. He was the one separating but he is going through a depressed period because everything is overwhelming him (e.g. guilt, seeking purpose, change management etc.). He told me that he is having a tough time facing his grief and the reality of his situation, so instead he is trying to continuously distract himself. I am worried that he will not move through the grief process properly if he holds himself back from facing the pain and sadness to work through them. He is aware of what he is doing but he does not seem able to challenge himself. On top, he does not cry because his grandfather told him that real boys don't cry. So now, even when he goes to psychotherapy, he stops himself from speaking about a topic from start to finish if he finds himself close to tears. I would like some advice on whether you believe that distraction can still be a method of getting through everything or whether this will indefinitely prolong his pain and difficulties finding back to a better path. It is taking its toll on me, too because I have full uncertainty on when this will get better. I handled my own marriage breakdown very differently and went through all my pain with a lot of awareness because I wanted to get out on the other side soon. I feel he is stuck in a loop of drowning his sorrows in keeping himself busy just so that he does not have to think and feel too much. Can you also please help me understand what I could do to support him on getting through this better, i.e. how I could support him to work through his pain rather than around it. Thank you!
Reluctant to go to psychologist
I have severe bipolar, anxiety and depression. My GP is very keen for me to start seeing a psychologist so he has referred me to one and made an appointment for me for September. the problem is I have tried seeing psychologists in the past and have n... View more
I have severe bipolar, anxiety and depression. My GP is very keen for me to start seeing a psychologist so he has referred me to one and made an appointment for me for September. the problem is I have tried seeing psychologists in the past and have never found it helpful in anyway. Talking about my past and problems just upsets me. i have tried DBT, CBT, and mindfulness as part of Therapy. Nothing works for me. i told my GP I don’t want to go, and I am scared, but he says this needs to be part of my overall treatment plan along with meds. He said meds can only help so much and to get better I need this. the whole thought of going is giving me major anxiety and I am really upset. I don’t relate to strangers easily either. The whole idea fills me with dread. My question is, do I go with my gut and just cancel the appointment or do I go anyway despite feeling very agitated? has anyone else felt this way? How did you overcome it? It’s not that I don’t want to help myself, I am just struggling to see the benefit in this kind of help, to be honest. I’m struggling with life at the moment as it is, I am worried revisiting my trauma is going to make me worse. I can’t afford to get any worse. thanks in advance, appreciate any advice.
test at the gp for anxiety/depression
hello. I am battling with anxiety. I have most of my adult life. i was wondering if there is a test that could be done at the gp for levels of hormones. testosterone. estrogen. iron. etc and other stuff.....a type of blood test?!
hello. I am battling with anxiety. I have most of my adult life. i was wondering if there is a test that could be done at the gp for levels of hormones. testosterone. estrogen. iron. etc and other stuff.....a type of blood test?!
