Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I have history of anxiety, depression and suicide. I am not suicidal now, depressed-maybe. Anxious-oh yeah.
I am woring 45-50 hours at a very stress filled, multi tasking montster from hell, several things going on in my personal life, some money issues, half brother arrested on severeal felonies, grandmother went into hospital, home now, step dad has cancer, will now in a week if headed to hospic. My question, mind will NOT SHUT OFF-I am always thinking about things, its getting bad enough I can't watch tv!
I have ativan, but it doesnt seem to do much, it is a medication I take AS NEEDED for panic attacks. Not too many of those. Should I see a regular med doc (no insurance) and see if he can get me on meds? If so, what meds? Ativan?? (Doc hate prescribing that one) Should I wait out the storm? I know if i get bad enough (thoughts of harm) to get immediate care...but right now its just all this thought, thought and more thoughts!
ANY ADVICE DS, thank you.
I am woring 45-50 hours at a very stress filled, multi tasking montster from hell, several things going on in my personal life, some money issues, half brother arrested on severeal felonies, grandmother went into hospital, home now, step dad has cancer, will now in a week if headed to hospic. My question, mind will NOT SHUT OFF-I am always thinking about things, its getting bad enough I can't watch tv!
I have ativan, but it doesnt seem to do much, it is a medication I take AS NEEDED for panic attacks. Not too many of those. Should I see a regular med doc (no insurance) and see if he can get me on meds? If so, what meds? Ativan?? (Doc hate prescribing that one) Should I wait out the storm? I know if i get bad enough (thoughts of harm) to get immediate care...but right now its just all this thought, thought and more thoughts!
ANY ADVICE DS, thank you.
Try some free online relaxation sites for MP3 files that you can download.
I also use herbal teas and smoking herbs that really help me relax amnesia is one I use a lot it really relaxes your mind and slows it down I don't know if you can get that where you are but here in UK most herbal shops sell it