[jen29]

Hey everyone, I don't think I have ever posted here, but willing to give it a chance. I am 29 year old and suffering from many diagnosis of mental illnesses. Lately, my doctor told me I needed to take a month leave from work. So he wrote me a note and everything is fine with that. I thought taking time off would help me work on me. I have been going to counseling every week, and seeing my doc. every other week. Counseling is very hard right now. I have a hard time getting myself to go and when i get there I just don't want to open my mouth. My doctor has raised a med., and added an anti-anxiety med. Well that's all fine but can't seem to pull out of this pit. I can't do anything. I have to make myself get up, shower, and do something for the day. My family all knows what is going on and I thought that would make me feel better, but it actually is harder. It's like they are watching me and giving me the Pitty face. Man I hate that. Anyways, sorry for going on and on. I am just wanting to know if anyone knows what I can do to make it easier for myself, or is it not worth it.

[healer2011]

Is it possible that woking helped some with your symptoms? Sometimes the purposefulness of doing something can help when you feel depressed. Maybe you can talk to your therapist about recreational things you can do that could get your mind focused on other things? Its hard to feel the way that you're feeling and I applaud you for having the courage to reach out for support. Let us know how you're doing tomorrow?

[nowheretorun]

its totally possible to feel more fulfilled in life than you currently do.. its impossible to experience all there is to experience, there is always more good stuff ahead.... yes, it is definitely worth it

[phloss]

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Hey everyone, I don't think I have ever posted here, but willing to give it a chance. I am 29 year old and suffering from many diagnosis of mental illnesses. Lately, my doctor told me I needed to take a month leave from work. So he wrote me a note and everything is fine with that. I thought taking time off would help me work on me. I have been going to counseling every week, and seeing my doc. every other week. Counseling is very hard right now. I have a hard time getting myself to go and when i get there I just don't want to open my mouth. My doctor has raised a med., and added an anti-anxiety med. Well that's all fine but can't seem to pull out of this pit. I can't do anything. I have to make myself get up, shower, and do something for the day. My family all knows what is going on and I thought that would make me feel better, but it actually is harder. It's like they are watching me and giving me the Pitty face. Man I hate that. Anyways, sorry for going on and on. I am just wanting to know if anyone knows what I can do to make it easier for myself, or is it not worth it.

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I guess ... as you are probably already well aware ... it takes some time for all the good things you are doing to 'kick in' ...

I have had a similar situation in some ways (I couldn't take the week-two my dr wanted me to take off work as there were too many commitments) but I know how you feel / trying to get up and do stuff.

I have made every excuse in the book to not do stuff with friends, etc, because i am simply too blah to ... I have found lately though that if I DO make the 'effort' ... sometimes being around people and distracted IS what I need ...

good luck and i hope you start to feel better.

[jen29]

Thanks for everyone that listened to me. I am doing okay I think. I don't know really how I am feeling. I have talked to a few friends just for a quick hi and what are you doing. Nothing to deep. I try and not get into that with friends or family so I don't hurt, upset or make them worry and stress out about me. It's just not worth the worry, at least that's what I think. Thanks again.

[Fuzzybear]