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Posted 5/15/2014 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hello this is my first post because I'm beginning to feel desperate. I'm stuck. I really don't know what else to do. My mood is so low but there isn't any reason why. I've done all those things your supposed to do. Taken the medication, used herbal remedies, had counselling, then psychotherapy, adopted good coping strategies, Stopped drinking, eat healthy, aim for 8 hours sleep, stopped being self destructive and damaging, talked to people etc etc...yet I cant be happy. I feel nothing. I want to run away and hide. I have no motivation but at least I force myself out of bed because I know I should. Nothing changes though. It seems like I've felt like this forever although its only months. I feel like a shell but there's nothing but black inside. I'm sick of living like this. Does it really get any better? At the moment I don’t think it will
Posted 5/15/2014 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
It will get better Secret, just keep hanging in there. You are doing all the right things, it just takes time and the changes can be subtle.

You aren't alone that is for sure. We have all been where you are and some of us do visit again. Bumps in the road I guess.

Keep posting. It does really help. Are you still in therapy? It does help a lot. I have and continue to go now for years. Even when I am feeling better I go.

Take care of you. Get you some "ME" time. Relax...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 5/15/2014 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I keep looking at the all the other posts and don't know what to say.

I've finished counselling. After 18 months I needed a break from it. and not on any prescription medication anymore. Mostly because it made me feel worse. But still do all the other stuff
Posted 5/15/2014 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
Amitriptyline, trazodone, and then sertraline for 3 years. Herbal had st johns wort and 5htp. I usually have pretty bad side effects and sertraline was one with the least. Even zopiclone made me hallunicate!
Posted 5/15/2014 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
Im female...why the difference?
Posted 5/16/2014 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum.

Sounds to me like you need another doctor who would work on the medications that are right for you.

When we have these diagnosis there is a trade off. We try for the minimal side effects which is possible. however, the bottom line is what are you willing to put up with to be happy? Me? I chose some weight gain to be happy.

That does not mean there are not dark times. That is what the coping skills are for. I have a hunch that you were getting close to something in therapy that either was to painful for you or to scary. I know that feeling all to well. My therapist is very respectful and allows me to take these things in my own time.

Do you journal or do art? This is a great way to open the subconsious and slowly process what is needed. The mind will not allow you to remember more than you can handle at any one time.

Keep posting we are here to support and listen the best we can.
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Peace
Trina
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