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    Ariel2224

    Female, 41
    Springfield, OR, USA
    Member since October 22, 2006

    • About Me

      I have suffered from depression & panic/anxiety for about 14 years now. I have periods when I do much better & then I hit these "down" times. I have tried various meds & counselors. Lately things are back with a vengence, but also different this time. I don't really know which way to turn or what to do. I don't really have any support, my husband is just annoyed by it & I'm feeling very sad & alone. I'm hoping to find some support from others who understand. Thanks for listening.

      I have suffered from depression & panic/anxiety for about 14 years now. I have periods when I do much better & then I hit these "down" times. I have tried various meds & counselors. Lately things are back with a vengence, but also different this time. I don't really know which way to turn or what to do. I don't really have any support, my husband is just annoyed by it & I'm feeling very sad & alone. I'm hoping to find some support from others who understand. Thanks for listening.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for December 18, 2006

      Mood December 18, 2006 11:46pm

      I haven't been here in quite awhile. I have been having a lot of things going on. My depression & anxiety have gotten much worse. I finally gave in & …
    • Journal Entry for November 7, 2006

      Mood November 7, 2006 1:57pm

      I've got this awful cold right now & it is wearing me out. I cough all night & my ribs are sore from coughing so hard. I'm trying to decide if I …
    • Journal Entry for October 31, 2006

      Mood October 31, 2006 2:27pm

      Things somewhat better, but I can't get rid of this constant feeling of just wanting to run away. I'm just drained & feeling shaky all the time! I …
    • Journal Entry for October 31, 2006

      Mood October 31, 2006 2:27pm

      Things somewhat better, but I can't get rid of this constant feeling of just wanting to run away. I'm just drained & feeling shaky all the time! I …
    • Journal Entry for October 27, 2006

      Mood October 27, 2006 2:30pm

      I am in the middle of a full blown anxiety attack I can't get to stop. I feel like I am completly loosing it. I can't stop shaking. I'm dizzy & i …

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      From clarncejonesnks March 21, 2008

      Hello. My name is Clarence. I got the same problems as you do. Anxiety, Depresion, and being Bipolar like you. I would really like to be your new friend. Take care, Clarence.

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      From juliem1980 March 18, 2008

      I'M BIpolar - here is you ever need to talk!.....julie

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      From Phoelona May 16, 2007

      Hello I hope things are going better for you at this time. Take care Phoelona

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      From ginarec March 24, 2007

      Hi there. I hope things are going well for you. Please let me know if you need to talk.

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      From JSchletz December 24, 2006

      Happy Holidays! Hope you have a great holiday.

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    • Close Anxiety

      I have suffered from both depression & anxiety/panic attacks for about 14 years now, though I wasn't always sure what it was. I have had times when I have done great & then the really down times. Now is one of those "down" times, but it seems different this time & I don't really know what to do. I'm just so tired & I have no motivation or real joy in anything. I have very little support, it's just more "annoying" to my family, so I haven't really talked to anyone. I have tried many meds. & counselors, but nothing seems to work long term & I hate meds.

      Treatments

      Paxil Somewhat Helpful
      It worked for awhile but I went off because I gained weight.
      Valium Working / Worked
      This is the only thing I'm taking now as needed, it seems okay, but doesn't always work.
      Zoloft Not Working
      I can't really remember what this one did for me.
    • Close Depression

      I have suffered from depression & anxiety/panic for about 14 yrs. I believe, though I wasn't always sure what it was. I have times when I do great & then those bad times. Right now is a really bad time & is different from the other times for some reason, but I can't exactly pinpoint it. I am just so far down & exhausted. I have tried many different meds. & counseling so far nothing has stuck. It is difficult because my family just finds it "annoying" & I feel very sad & lonely.

      Treatments

      Prozac Somewhat Helpful
      I thought it was going to work & I did great for awhile, but it only lasted a coulple months.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      I had a hard time with this because I have a hard time opening up to anyone.
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      I have just recently been diagnosed with possible Bi Polar, I believe it is 2. The doctor said only in recent years they have began to understand it. I don't have the severe swings, but have had depression for years trying meds sometimes & they work for awhile and then stop, which is why they have made this diagnosis. I am very apprehensive about all of this, as I have a huge fear of meds in general, but things have gotten so bad recently I was scared & gave in.

      Treatments

      Depakote Too Soon to Tell
      Just started
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