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Ben1992
01-05-20, 07:27 PM
Just a bit about myself. I'm 28 and from Northwich in Cheshire and I work as a journalist.

Throughout my 20s I've struggled with depression and anxiety. I've never really managed to get a lid on it and I take medication on and off. Lockdown is really tough at the moment as I can't see my girlfriend and I can't get out of the house much.

To cope, I've turned to alcohol and eating unhealthy food and I've put a lot of weight on as a result. I really need to get back on track and any tips would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Ben

Suzi
01-05-20, 08:43 PM
Hi Ben and welcome to DWD. Have you ever spoken to your GP about how you are feeling atm?
Alcohol is a really bad idea as a coping strategy as it's not only a depressant so you're actually making yourself worse, but it also makes so many other health issues for yourself and those around you....

Paula
01-05-20, 09:52 PM
Hi Ben and welcome. Are you on meds at the moment? Can you call your doctor?

Jaquaia
01-05-20, 10:15 PM
Hi and welcome!

Stella180
01-05-20, 10:52 PM
Hi Ben and welcome to the forum. When you say on and off meds what exactly do you mean?

Ben1992
02-05-20, 03:12 PM
Thanks for your feedback guys.

I've been seeing my GP, tried CBT and taken meds on and off for years now and nothing has really worked for me. It's made all the more difficult by this lockdown currently. I went and got some meds yesterday but the prescription was only for 14 and cost me £9, so I'm going to need to get some more after this.

I've done myself a shop for the week and I'm going to try my best to cut down on alcohol and get out of the house and exercise when I can. Just an anxious time right now with everything that's going on.

Stella180
02-05-20, 03:14 PM
What meds are you on?

Ben1992
02-05-20, 03:30 PM
What meds are you on?

I'm on 50mg sertraline. I've tried citalopram and fluoexetine.

Paula
02-05-20, 03:48 PM
How long have you be on these meds?

Suzi
02-05-20, 03:54 PM
Is this a new prescription? When did you last speak to your GP?

OldMike
03-05-20, 08:59 AM
Hi Ben welcome to DWD :)

Ben1992
03-05-20, 04:04 PM
I've been on and off the meds for years now. My latest precription I got on Thursday. I've not seen my GP in ages and don't fancy doing so with everything that's going on.

Thanks for the welcome, Mike.

Jaquaia
03-05-20, 06:08 PM
Sometimes it takes a while and a few different meds to find something and a dosage that works for you. There are 20+ meds licensed to treat depression. Personally, I found the 9th one I tried at the max dose has enabled me to have a fulfilling life, but not everyone is as awkward as me ;)

Keep going, you'll get there in the end

Suzi
03-05-20, 07:24 PM
If you didn't see your Dr, did you have a phone consultation? As Jaq says unfortunately not all meds work on people in the same way - that's why it can be a bit of a trial finding the right one for you at the right dose...

Stella180
03-05-20, 07:56 PM
Sometimes it takes a while and a few different meds to find something and a dosage that works for you. There are 20+ meds licensed to treat depression. Personally, I found the 9th one I tried at the max dose has enabled me to have a fulfilling life, but not everyone is as awkward as me ;)

Gees Jaq, even I managed to get somewhere after just 8. (rofl)