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Oct 12, 2015, 06:53 PM
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My depression and anxiety are so severe that I have little motivation to cook, and even less motivation to clean. My mind is either racing and chaotic and I can't focus long enough to complete a task, or I am so low, so lacking in energy that I don't do the cleaning and tidying that needs to be done. I just don't seem to be able to organize myself or my apartment, and my apartment truly reflects the chaos inside my head. I am so tired of living this way. No medication seems to help. I started a new antidepressant a few weeks ago when I was in the psych ward, but I don't feel like it's really helping much.
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Oct 12, 2015, 07:04 PM
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Hello AuroraBorealis75: I'm sorry to read of your difficulty. Having struggled with depression & anxiety myself, I know how difficult it can be to do much of anything. As you're probably aware, it does take a while for antidepressants to work. And the length of time it may take varies from person to person. Hopefully the one you're taking will begin to be of benefit soon. If not, perhaps a trip back to see your doctor may be in order. I send warm thoughts your way with the hope that you will meet with success as you struggle to overcome you depression & anxiety.
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Oct 12, 2015, 07:19 PM
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I've just had depression and anxiety for so long that I feel like it's never going to go away. And now on top of that, I have a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. And I just feel like inside my head is chaos and disorganization. Often I feel like I have a hundred little balls bouncing around inside my head.
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Oct 13, 2015, 08:59 PM
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AB75,
Lord, do I know what you mean. I just drop my water bottles to the side of the bed, only eat food that needs no preparation (I had cheese and crackers for dinner) and just throw stuff as near to the trash that I can get, lay in bed sweating severely and I stink and my linens stink, etc. BUT... ...I HAVE HELP. I have a caregiver who comes in to clean up, make sure that I get a shower, changes my linen, etc. I don't know if you've taken advantage of government resources that might be available but if you get a good case manager they may be able to get you some home health assistance. Because of my physical disabilities I've had a caregiver for over three years, before my depression and other things got so bad. I couldn't survive without her. Good luck, |
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Oct 20, 2015, 02:31 PM
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Sorry I haven't replied before now. I'm barely keeping my head above water. I don't quite know how to explain it, but I feel like I have been slowed down. Everything I do is slow. My mind feels slow, my speech is slow, my body moves slowly.
I have no idea what kinds of support resources are available here in Canada. I can't even get in to see my psychiatrist when I need to. My appointments keep getting cancelled. |
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