Sometimes we're better at giving advice than following through with it ourselves (in my case). I know all the right things to do (exercise, don't drink, etc.) but I feel so terrible I just want to curl up and sleep all the time when I'm this down.

I'm looking into getting a new p-doc and having my meds adjusted because things just aren't working for me and the side effects are making me feel worse in some ways than before I sought treatment. I can sleep at night, but my legs are shaky and I feel dizzy and nauseous sometimes.

You're sweet to think of me in the midst of your situation. I'm very fortunate that I have a lot of people I'm putting into my support structure. Got up the guts to tell my mom about it (who lives in another state) and also my closest 2 friends (both in other states), my partner, a couple of the staff at the university, and my therapist. I wish I could help you to find a support system just for you.

I hope you get to go to college because most of them have a health center and low cost insurance. You'll be able to get more help than you are right now. What do you think your chances are? Are you hoping to go?