Official Depression And Anxiety Discussion Thread

[Ajax1723]

1. Don't hold back. If there are people out there that say they care, and you can tell they actually do, reach out to them.

2. You feel embarrassed because you have a disease you can't do anything about? Come on. Don't be embarrassed. I know it's hard, but those that really care understand that this isn't something you're controlling. Embarrassment has no place here. As soon as you drop that aspect of it, you'll feel a lot better, trust me. I was embarrassed about losing my fucking hair and the bald streak across the top of my head... for a few years. Then, I realized that YOU FUCKING KNOW WHAT? THAT SHIT'S NATURALLY OCCURRING... FUCK OFF. And now I could give two shits who fucking snickers at my bald spot or thin hair. Try your best to drop the embarrassment down a few notches, or altogether, and you'll find this a lot easier to deal with.

Please don't take this as me fussing at you or being harsh... it wasn't meant that way. I'm one of those who care. You know you can talk to me whenever you want.

Well you touched on the main issue that comes from all of this. It may sound easy, or appear easy, but it isn't. No excuses, no explanation needed. Obviously some stuff has happened the past few weeks to get me deeper into this hole, and you as well as anyone knows what happened with who and everything that went down. That also includes a decent amount of people who came to me and told me that I was talking about it too much, or kept saying the same thing (again, shouldnt need to point out those people.) I've been trying for about 8 months now, unfortunately it's getting worse, not better. Hopefully getting new medicine tomorrow, but with the increased symptoms, and the overwhelming negative response from those I thought I could trust, it complicates things immensely.

I do have an update on myself.. In February I was in triple digits with Anxiety, Depression, Family Stress, and Hostility. Last week I was tested again and I was single digits in all but Family Stress due to the fact my family is having a hard time. Its safe to say I will be getting off my medication and learning ways to control my anxiety. I have come a long way from February to September and its great. I want to tell you all that it takes time to find the right person, medication, and venting to finally get better. For some people it could take a long time or short period of time, but either way you have to be patient and positive. At this moment I cannot give my phone number out at this time but feel free to add me on Facebook @ Codi Fletcher.

Good to see you are doing better, that's what we all strive for. Keep it up. Hope to see you completely beat it and manage it perfectly.