[grey mouse]

I'm here again, on the dark side, dealing with depression and anxiety, I feel stupid, worthless, hopeless and trapped. Had 1 level week then right back down, can't see anything ever getting better only worse. Wish I didn't feel so out of control don't know what to do

[carrie_ann]

hi there grey mouse

i don't know you so i don't really know what to say. i don't know if you have meds, a therapist etc ... but posting here is a good start ... anyways, just wanted to say hope things get better soon and hang in there

[Rohag]

Hello, Grey Mouse. Times like these I'm not able to effectively reason with myself. What has helped you get through similar episodes in the past?

[grey mouse]

Went to gp today, he put me on Xanax and uped my dosage of Paxil, we'll see

[grey mouse]

Took my first Xanax at 9:15pm after having to come home from work.

[grey mouse]

Originally Posted by Rohag

Hello, Grey Mouse. Times like these I'm not able to effectively reason with myself. What has helped you get through similar episodes in the past?

Last time I landed in the hospital, didnt realize a full blown anxiety attack could be so psychical.

[RJ78]

Hi Grey Mouse,

Remember that you had one balanced week, which suggests to me you can others too. When I started on my new meds in the fall, I had a few days that were easier, that turned into a week out of three, which turned into 1 out of 2, etc. I just strung 3 weeks in a row, and I never even thought I'd get a day.

Hugs to you,

RJ