You've not mentioned wanting a car before.
Do you think your mood is slipping the longer you are off your meds? Have you told your GP yet that you stopped them?
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You've not mentioned wanting a car before.
Do you think your mood is slipping the longer you are off your meds? Have you told your GP yet that you stopped them?
I really don't wanna go back on them Suzi, they trick you into thinkin they work when they don't. As soon as I stopped them I did so much socially, what does that tell you?. And yeah my GP knows & told me to continue with the counselling & getting out more. The reason I've been more anxious & depressed lately is because I've been ruminating in my room all day wereas 2 weeks ago I broke it up somewhat by socialising elsewhere.
I'm not sure were I stand with this volunteering either for special needs. I gave the woman everythin required & completed the online safeguarding. She said next term is september so does that mean i'm involved or what? ^).
I became suddenly interested in driving after my camping trip, it envied me how convenient it is & it looks so relaxing on the motorway with some great music (blush). I just wish I had a job to pay for this, its embarrassing being on benefits.. Anyway my druggie "brother" is manipulating my mum to lie for him to the dealers who he owes money so I best go. Sorry again for overloading you with this wall of information (blush)..
You don't have to go back on the meds at all - your body, your choice. Can you find other ways to get out of your room and do different things? Is there a playscheme near you that you could get involved with? Are you involved with your local church for example? What about doing an online course - no it might not get you out of the house all the time, but it could help towards it - there are loads of free courses online. What about volunteering as a scout leader? You gain great experience, shows a commitment of working with children and will give you a good reference to put on your CV...
Call the woman about the volunteering.
Talk to your Mum. Your brother is so far out of control.
I like the suggestions Suzi has made :)
How is it going? Is everything okay with your mum?
I feel like she needs to say no to him because she is the parent, even if you guys are adults now. If you are always in between you will never move forwards yourself because all your energy is used up by your brother's problems and your mum's lack of boundaries.
Sorry to always say such blunt things on your thread.
I'm just f***** up right now again with my anxiety & depression.. It's embarrassing that at 28 years old I suffer with the same low self esteem & insecurities I did when I was younger.
I'll take ur advice on for sure guys, right now though I'm not even in a functioning state. I'm literally sleeping throughout the day. I haven't done my weights either this week & now I'm constantly lookin in the mirror to see how much muscle ive lost. I hate how slim & short I am.
Thats how my mind operates, I over analyse everythin.. This anxiety has plagued my entire existence.. I don't speak to my "brother" whatsoever but subconsciously I feel really uncomfortable just off the vibe thats in his presence. So yeah thats a somewhat quick update. I've lost control again on my state of mind ;(..
Sweetheart are you sure this isn't the effects from the cold turkey of your meds?
What about setting alarms?
Big hugs, lovely (bear)
I am almost ten years older and still struggling with problems I have had all my life. It is not embarassing. It is just a question of getting the right support to work through things and making the healthy choices in life so that you change things. If we both do that from now on.. well then you will have still done the right thing ten years earlier than me! It can all get better.. even when it doesn't feel like it.
I've been asked to go to Turkey for a week in September with my mum & her friend. If I don't go the alternative would be stayin in the house with my b****** "brother". He'll be invitin his druggie friends over & gettin drunk every night.
The thing is I've been to Turkey before & if anythin it made my loneliness worse because the women are very defensive due to their culture. Not to mention I was surrounded by beautuful couples. Its £200 quid for a week plus extra for spending. A change of scenery doesn't change my depression so I'm worried i'll be wastin my money (think). Oh & thanks for your kind words & yeah my anxiety was better on the meds but the depression was still as bad.
Actually a change of scenery sounds good and although you're going with your Mum and her friend it still might be fun and you might get to meet new people and potentially make some new friends....