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hi,

I guess this is probably the most logical place for me to post. I doesn't seem like a lot of the forums I would use (depression, anxiety, add) really get used a whole lot.

I was diagnosed at age 15 with clinical depression. That was 12 years ago for me. After 12 years I was just recently told that it's not just depression but also ADD and Anxiety. I guess I don't really know what to do.

I've been on so many drugs - mood stabilizers, anxiety drugs, add pills - nothing has ever worked. What is wrong with me? Is this all in my head or is there a reason I can't seem to get any better? I'm tired of having people think I'm stupid because I can't remember from one minute to the next or that I'm callous because I unknowingly stop listening to the conversation and become distracted by something else. But mostly - mostly I'm just tired of feeling like no matter what I do nothing will ever work. My job is affected by this, my home life, my social life (or lack thereof). I don't know where to go with this but I do know that I can't keep living my life this way. I want friends and a good stable job. I want to be able to feel "normal."

Can anyone help me?

Hi Mutton, I have recovered from anxiety and feel like I have learned so much about mental health in my journey. Did you have some stuff going on when you were 15 that was hard to deal with?

You might want to get a second opinion regarding the mix of medications you are taking. Perhaps one of your meds is worsening anxiety for you.
In addition, are you seeing a therapist for counseling? I think that sometimes counseling can help with anxiety issues.
In the mean time, I do hope that you will take the time to nurture yourself when you are able. Find time to do things you enjoy to do.
Everyone has different time periods available to them and different things that they enjoy...so it will vary from individual to individual. But if you enjoy taking a bubble bath for example, try to find time to do this several times a week. Just make sure that you have some "you" time to relax as best as you are able.
I do hope that you are able to get the help you need and feel better soon.

Good Afternoon,

I have actually been to see quite a few psychologists, psychiatrists and regular GP's for my "emotional issues." All of them seem to have different views of what's going. Some say it's just depression and anxiety and yet others say there's also a bit of ADD going on. I'm not currently in any sort of therapy program as it never really worked for me. I did have a weekly therapist that I saw for about ten years, but couldn't keep wasting money on something that wasn't working, so I stopped that.

As for what was going on when I was 15, there really wasn't anything. I always thought it was teenage angst, but it's followed me ever since. My mother always says it's in my head. Maybe she's right :Noooo:

Hi Mutton, how I got better was to take an issue that was bothering me the most at that moment and then tackle it and solve it. Some examples are low self-esteem, not being able to stand up for yourself, etc. Do you have any issues like this that you could work on?

Hi Muttontastic! You sound like you have a lot to offer. Have you ever considered doing volunteer work? I'm sure there has to be someone out there who could benefit from the experience and understanding you have gained from your background.

Welcome to NeuroTalk! :)

Yeah I think Twink has a good idea with volunteer work . It is healing in itself doing that. . .
and I bet you have tons of experience to offer the rest of the world, even us here at neuro... Glad to meet you and hope to see around this place . most of us are not much diffrent then you ..we are all trying to cope. :hug:
PEACE
BMW

I've always wanted to work in crisis intervention, but it's a really difficult job for someone in my situation. I have thought about volunteer work, but I honestly just haven't gone any further with it. As tempted as I am to make excuses, I just haven't done it :)

Maybe you guys just gave me the push I needed to do it

Well, I'll admit: I AM a little pushy I guess. :p

Make a call tomorrow and report back, K? ;)

It really helps you feel good about yourself when you help someone else. :hug:

How abut yoga, maybe alittle bit of hypnotherapy, keeping processed foods outof your diet, excercising. Theres alot more that could be affecting it like toxcins in your food, bottle water, ect but these 4 i just mentioned to you are themost effective. ALway do reserch on medication, just because a doctor gives it to you does'nt mean it's safe!!

Hope that helped