[Joeyjojo]

I'm writing this to maybe help other people not to make the same mistake I have. I recently went to seek professional mental help. For a long time I was depressed and had constant to near constant intrusive thoughts which debilitated me. I also had a real fear of losing myself and did not seek help which in hind sight was not necessary. If you think things are not right or you fear something, you should seek advice and counsel from a mental health professional. It has taken me a long time to get where I am now and I wish I had gone sooner because there was no need to let things progress to where they are now. You can get help and it will make you a better person.

[Perna]

Don't regret Joey I'm sure you sought help as soon as you were "able". It's all a challenge and could be that making it harder for one's self and getting out of it will be of more worth than running too soon to get another's advise.

{{{Joeyjojo}}}

[Cyran0]

I agree, don't regret. But your point is well made and hopefully someone who's uncertain about therapy will see it and take your advice.

And kudos for seeking help when you did. Lots of people never make that leap.

Cyran0

[lavendersteph]

with me i sought help when i hit rock bottom i was always ssitting on the couch crying shaking and just always scared of everything i got help i got better i felt like my old self for a year then i quit my meds thinking i can handle this without meds i was wrong i got sick again i have been since april of last year so tom i have my pdoc appt now after so long i know now i'm the type of person who needs meds end of story but i'm optimistic i will live again normally whick i want so desperatly i want to work again and feel usefull then if things keep getting better then maybe start dating again and settle down with some kids but at this moment my health is first i tell everyone to seek help and don't wait because time flies and it sucks when your sick

[ECHOES]

I hear ya... and yay for us for getting to the help we need.. and thank goodness it's there for us.

[1oxbowgirl]

I am now going to get the help I need. I opened up on the forum and now I know I need help from a T. The hardest part for me is fear of the treatment and being able to find a T I can trust.

[BalishBun]

Hey I wish I had gone to one just to get all those thoughts out of my mind. might have lifted some weight off my shoulders. The sooner you seek help the better, but even if it was rather later, they should still be able to help.