Hi guys, I need some advice...My dad and I have had this ongoing issue. He has never truly embraced me and loved me as a person. He is involved with a very "cultish" type church, the only way he...
Hey guys, I haven't posted in a long time but after what happened yesterday I feel like I need to. I have had a lot going on the past few weeks. I had to quit my job because it was a negative...
Hey guys, Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am going to really try and cut back on this alcohol garbage. It's ruining my life. I'm glad I'm not alone but I wouldn't wish this on anyone.....
:shakehead: I feel like an idiot because I've been really depressed and drinking a lot to deal with it. I'm fighting with my boyfriend and I feel like everyone around me is giving up on me. I need to...
Hi Kitt, I'm sorry that your not feeling well :( Withdrawls are hell! I remember withdrawing from zoloft and it was not fun. I never reacted well to any antidepressants either, for me the side...
Hi Nicole, I'm glad that you are here. Whenever I am having a really rough day and I post my feelings here I get wonderful advice and support. I'm sorry to hear about all you are going through,...
Hi IGM22, I'm glad that you are here. I've found it really helps me to post my feelings on this forum. You will find a lot of support and compassion here. I'm 24 but I absolutely hated middle school...
Hi there, You came to the right place for support. I have found a lot of compassion and good advice here. I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I don't get along with my dad or my sister and sometimes...
Hi Karen, I never noticed them before but I will be sure to do that when they are back up. -britt <3...
Hey jamiee, Thanks for the hugs :). It's nice to know you guys are supporting me . Thank you, Hugs and <3s, Britt...
Hi Karen, Thanks for the advice and encouragement. Your kind words really made me feel better about everything. I just hope that one day my sister comes around but like they say we can't pick our...
Hi guys, I have been posting alot lately so thanks for reading this. You guys always give me the best advice and make me feel like I'm not alone. I have been pretty depressed the past few days and am...
Hi Karen, I am only on .5 mg of Xanax nightly. I am 24, I've been on it since I was 19. I'm just tired of feeling like I'm dependent on it. I'll keep you posted.. Thanks again for being there, Britt...
Hey guys, Thanks for all the replies. I am going to talk to my psychiatrist about finding the right medication. I already take Xanax for anxiety but it doesn't seem to help with the depression so I'm...
Hey guys, I think I'm finally to the point where I'm willing to try a new antidepressant. I feel like total crap. I have been on Lexapro, hated it because I gained 20+ pounds. I've tried zoloft and...
D829, I joined benzobuddies. Was that a bad decision? Should I stop posting there? Gem, I will keep you posted :) Thanks again, -britt...
Hi Gem, I Cant even begin to explain to you how wonderful it is to have people like you supporting my decision. My mind is made up trust me. I'm not expecting it to be easy but knowing that I have a...
Hi kitt, I'm doing fine today. I'm starting the taper on Sunday night. I didn't want to start over the weekend. I have a few things planned and I'm afraid I'm not going to feel like being social...
Hey kitt, Thanks for the words of encouragement. :) I'm really excited to get this whole process over with. My psychiatrist told me he sees people that are addicted to much higher dosages than me. I...
Thanks scaredy cat :)...
Hi guys, I had my appointment today. The psychiatrist was awesome, very understanding and helpful. I'm tapering off with Valium. I'm starting at 7mg per night and then going down 1mg per day every...
Hey Donna, I'm sorry to hear about your sister. :( i couldnt even imagine losing a family member while trying to do this. I'm glad that the Ashton method worked for you. I hope this new doctor will...
hey guys, Thanks for the support. Kitt, Do you think my new dr will go for the Ashton method? I asked his secretary if that was his usual protocol for benzodiazepine weaning and she said she didn't...
Hey d829, I don't have any of the supplies for the water titration but I'm going to ask this new dr about it tomorrow. Thanks again for the advice. I'll keep you posted, Britt <3...
Hey everyone, Thanks for all the responses. I'm still a little confused about the water titration method but I will look up more about it online. I have been exercising and taking a lot of...
Hi Anne, Thanks for the encouragement. I will need the luck.. Britt <3...
Hello all, I have been dealing with anxiety and depression all of my life. I have taken many medications over the years. For the past four years I have been taking .5 mg of Xanax nightly at bedtime....
Hi Karen, Sorry it took me a little bit to get back to you. I always truly appreciate your support and I want you to know that. ☺ I have spring break this week so I’m going to use the time and...
Hi guys, Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've had a lot going on with school... I just feel like lately I've been avoiding everyone and everything. I don't want to go out and I really only spend...
Hi Karen, You had a bad mother too? Im sorry to hear that, it's horrible sometimes. She actually just called me and was kind of nice so I don't know. That's how it is with our relationship I guess. I...
Hey givinguponit24, Thanks for the reply. I have not really made any new friends yet but I have my bf and my cat for now. Lol. Anyway, thanks for the support. I love this forum, it's helped me so...
Thanks guys, I'm just going to keep being nice I guess.. -britt <3...
Hey guys, So I went to a super bowl party tonight and ran into my mom (she's friends with my friends mother). Anyway, she came up to me and said hi..it was awkward. Then, later I asked her if she...
Hi NAVY, I have tried a few depression medications and what works best for me is 5htp, exercise, and avoiding alcohol. I used to drink a lot when I got depressed and I no longer do that..and it's...
Hi irobious, First off, this is a great place to vent when you are having a bout with depression. I have gotten a lot of useful advice from the people here..I think it's important to know that you...
Hi naynay 1122, This is a great place to post your feelings when you're depressed or anxious, I have gotten a lot of good advice from this forum. I'm sorry you are having anxiety. I also deal with...
Hi Karen, Thanks for the reply. Yes, we are going to a doctor. I found a great neurologist. I'll look for that book online.. -britt <3...
Hey guys, I hope everyone had a happy new year. Mine was very quiet I didn't even go out which was fine. I have not been drinking so i have not really been going out. So I'm posting today because I...
Hi guys, Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks so much for the support. Again, it has been helping me so much these past couple days. Geosojda, I think I need to find another therapist too, I am...
Hi Karen, Thanks for the reply. I have tried counseling a few times but the last two times it didn't go very well. One of the therapists I went to was a pastor at my parents church. I don't even know...
Hi guys, Lately I have been drinking a lot to deal with my depression and anxiety. I know that alcohol is a depressant and only making my problems worse but sometimes I feel like there's no other way...
Hi HWU, I'm so sorry that his parents are treating you poorly. I know exactly how you feel. I've been dating my boyfriend for over a year and his family, mostly his sister, has had a problem with me....
Kitt, Thanks again for the encouragement. Everyone on this forum ha helped me so much today. -britt :)...
Gem, Thanks for the support. It's so annoying to have difficult family members around. You are absolutely right. Im with him..not them. Thanks for the encouragement. -britt <3...
Kitt, Thank you fo your kind words. I have not seen his sister since last weekend so I'm pretty sure she has no idea how upset I am. I'm just a little anxious about Christmas and new years because I...
Thanks. I'll try...
Jamie, I'm sorry your doctor made you feel that way. I have had quite a few horrible experiences with doctors too. Sometimes I feel like some of them just dont care. I hope the new medicine he...
Hi guys, I have been dealing with this since last summer when his sister came home from college. She's very antisocial and she used to spend a lot of time with my boyfriend. We've been dating for...
Thanks for all the support guys. I can not even begin to explain to all of you how much better I feel having some support ☺...
Hi guys, I'm new to this whole online depression support group thing. I really feel like I need some advice and support. I've had a really rough year. I recently quit my job because my boss was...