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Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

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  • #992
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Stealthfins, thanks so much for your post, it does my heart good to hear people doing so well and not needing medication constantly :)


  • #993
    mickstupp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭mickstupp


    Yesterday I had a panic attack about leaving my room, so I stayed in there till the afternoon. Today I'm going to leave the house for the first time in three days. I don't feel good about this prospect, but I know from past experience, it will make me feel better.


  • #994
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    mickstupp wrote: »
    Yesterday I had a panic attack about leaving my room, so I stayed in there till the afternoon. Today I'm going to leave the house for the first time in three days. I don't feel good about this prospect, but I know from past experience, it will make me feel better.

    Eye of the tiger, Mick. You can do it. :)


  • #995
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Right behind you Mickstup, left house for five minutes just there because i had the feeling i wouldn't leave at all if i didn't try early, you can do it :)


  • #996
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,876 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    mickstupp wrote: »
    Yesterday I had a panic attack about leaving my room, so I stayed in there till the afternoon. Today I'm going to leave the house for the first time in three days. I don't feel good about this prospect, but I know from past experience, it will make me feel better.

    I wouldnt leave my house for weeks on end, when I bit the bullet and my anxiety was going mad I just walked out the front door, locked it behind me and then I just closed my eyes, deep breathes for 10 seconds and continue on my merry way. :) may or may not help you but always worth a try.


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  • #997
    mickstupp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭mickstupp


    Being a self-destructive sort, I've decided to tempt the gods' wrath. I'm drinking coffee near Stephen's Green, and intend to go to the evil that is Dundrum. Eye of the tiger. If there were steps to run up and my knees weren't a mess, I would totally run up those steps

    Headphones are an absolute necessity to keep some inner distance from the humans.


  • #998
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    I am never ever without headphones and sunglasses, oh and a book.. Myself and a few mates refer to it as social protection :pac: but it really does serve it's purpose. Well done on getting out and about.


  • #999
    Tell me how
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,093 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    mickstupp wrote:
    Being a self-destructive sort, I've decided to tempt the gods' wrath. I'm drinking coffee near Stephen's Green, and intend to go to the evil that is Dundrum. Eye of the tiger. If there were steps to run up and my knees weren't a mess, I would totally run up those steps

    Well done misckstupp. That's all you today!
    It's amazing, anyone who sees you just sees another person in town, they don't see the effort or significance of you being there.


  • #1000
    mickstupp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭mickstupp


    ^Indeed. Never know what another person is going through. I wish all the people who were dicks understood that.


  • #1001
    mansize
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,521 ✭✭✭✭mansize


    Today started terribly but finished well.

    CBT went better after I just basically vented.

    Then went home, tidied up a bit and cooked my tea.

    little things.


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  • #1002
    bridgettedon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭bridgettedon


    mansize wrote: »
    Today started terribly but finished well.

    CBT went better after I just basically vented.

    Then went home, tidied up a bit and cooked my tea.

    little things.

    A good vent can be very refreshing


  • #1003
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    mansize wrote: »
    Today started terribly but finished well.

    CBT went better after I just basically vented.

    Then went home, tidied up a bit and cooked my tea.

    little things.

    I'm glad that it went well, my friend! :)


  • #1004
    Notsomindful
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭Notsomindful


    Hey all, used to post here under a different name. Was worried that I would post something wrong/trighering so was reluctant to post.

    I am struggling a bit with low mood and becoming overwhelmed.
    I had to cancel my psych app for yesterday due to flights being delayed.
    So no idea when my appointment will be.
    Feel as though I need to be so honest with psychiatrist in regards to what is going on, meds not helping and my safety plan is not effective in regards to professional help. Medications not helping and are increasing my distressing symptoms, no matter what I try.


    Having issues with major anxiety right now. I nedd to make a few phone calls today and just cant. Getting fed up of this long long painful journey.

    Sorry for long post.


  • #1005
    Notsomindful
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭Notsomindful


    Long long day.


  • #1006
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Same Nsm, how are you? Missed your post yesterday I was in a serious duvet day funk


  • #1007
    Notsomindful
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭Notsomindful


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Same Nsm, how are you? Missed your post yesterday I was in a serious duvet day funk

    Im just fed up of everything. Things getting on top of me really.
    No sign of psych appointment in post today - need to be so honest with them. I think new meds possibly making things worse. But concerned as they were one of last options really.

    A lot of other family stuff going on - so no one to confide in really.

    Don't know whats going on with me tbh


  • #1008
    Notsomindful
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭Notsomindful


    How are you doing today grem?


  • #1009
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    There's loads and loads of ways to combine meds so don't let that get to you. If you feel something is wrong, get to the gp, psych appointments are slow and this time of year for, my local hospital anyway, there's staffing changes and medical graduates joining so paperwork can be slow.. There'll always be someone here within the day for a chat..

    Doing ok here but insomnia has me a little messed up, too much time awake to think myself into dark places..


  • #1010
    mickstupp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭mickstupp


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Doing ok here but insomnia has me a little messed up, too much time awake to think myself into dark places..
    Can't remember who said it, but I've found it to be very good advice over the years, even if it's real hard to follow sometimes:
    "Never believe the things you tell yourself late at night."

    Easier to fool yourself when it's darker and you're tired.


  • #1011
    bridgettedon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭bridgettedon


    mickstupp wrote: »
    Can't remember who said it, but I've found it to be very good advice over the years, even if it's real hard to follow sometimes:
    "Never believe the things you tell yourself late at night."

    That's a very good saying. Night time can be a tough time for me. I'll have to try and remember that.


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  • #1012
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Oh absolutely, many is the dark night of the soul I've had due to being over tired


  • #1013
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    mickstupp wrote: »
    Can't remember who said it, but I've found it to be very good advice over the years, even if it's real hard to follow sometimes:
    "Never believe the things you tell yourself late at night."

    Easier to fool yourself when it's darker and you're tired.

    Good find, Mick! :)


  • #1014
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Oh absolutely, many is the dark night of the soul I've had due to being over tired

    I find when I'm on the early shift, when I'm depriving myself of sleep by staying up late, that I'm often at my worse.


  • #1015
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Such timing, cant sleep so far - hopefully I'll get some rest to carry me over.. Bad thoughts trying to get in..


  • #1016
    Hugo Stiglitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,891 ✭✭✭✭Hugo Stiglitz


    Gremlinertia wrote: »
    Such timing, cant sleep so far - hopefully I'll get some rest to carry me over.. Bad thoughts trying to get in..

    I wish those thoughts would just **** off and leave us alone. :mad:


  • #1017
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Sleep today was a series of long blinks :o


  • #1018
    ingalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 681 ✭✭✭ingalway


    I just read a really good book, Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig. Going by the title I thought it might be really heavy going but it was a great read.

    Matt Haig suffered from really bad depression/anxiety and he talks honestly about what it was like and things that helped him get through.

    This is not a cure all book, he still has his hard days but he explains really well how he now recognises them and what helps him to get through them. I know reading can be difficult for some during dark times but this really is an easy but very worthwhile read.

    All the best.


  • #1019
    La.de.da
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭La.de.da


    The old anxieties are playing up big style.
    Fear being out in public, in crowds.

    Had a panic attack yesterday at the dentist. Another today grocery shopping. Managed to breath through them but the sweating and trembling was very obvious.


  • #1020
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    ingalway wrote: »
    I just read a really good book, Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig. Going by the title I thought it might be really heavy going but it was a great read.

    Matt Haig suffered from really bad depression/anxiety and he talks honestly about what it was like and things that helped him get through.

    This is not a cure all book, he still has his hard days but he explains really well how he now recognises them and what helps him to get through them. I know reading can be difficult for some during dark times but this really is an easy but very worthwhile read.

    All the best.



    Do you know what always puts me off those books? The feckin titles!. So thanks for reading and recommending, might pop it onto the kindle soon..


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  • #1021
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,675 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    La.de.da wrote: »
    The old anxieties are playing up big style.
    Fear being out in public, in crowds.

    Had a panic attack yesterday at the dentist. Another today grocery shopping. Managed to breath through them but the sweating and trembling was very obvious.

    Hugs La, i'm getting anxious a bit more lately than i used to and because it overwhelmed me last week i'm even more anxious that i'll get anxious :o Well done on making it through, fcuk the trembling, others barely notice.. Everyone is too wrapped up in their own world.


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