Hello out there

[almostfamous666]

Hello all, so im new to all this and a bit unsure of...well everything. I struggle with depression, anxiety, and OCD. I have had some major changes in my life in the last few years and find it harder and harder to cope. My hope is to find something, or anything to help. I rarely leave my home and use the computer for most communication. I dont know what i need, or what im looking for...im just looking and trying to get through. The last yr has been the worst for me in trying to deal with the emotions and obsessions and im barely hangin in.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Welcome to Psychlinks, almostfamous.

 

[bloodwood]

Hi Almostfamous666,
I wish you a warm welcome to this forum. And I am sorry for the difficulty you have been having. A lot of us here have or had different mental afflictions and find this is a good spot to talk or browse the tons of great articles on related topics.
May I please ask if you are on medication and seeing a doctor or are you looking in that direction now?

I personally went a long time before I summoned up the courage to meet a doctor and start talking about my stuff. There are a lot of caring people here and I hope you can find a bit of help or guidance to help you along. Feel free to ask or share as you like.
Peter

 

[Retired]

Hello almostfamous! Hope you find some information that might help you in your search for answers here on Psychlinks.

 

[forgetmenot]

Just want to say Hi welcome to PL

 

[almostfamous666]

Hi, yes I have been on so many in the last 15+ yrs. Right now I am on clonazapam, pristiq, cipralex, but it seems i have been changing alot lately as the condition has really took hold hard in the last 1.5 yrs
Im sure I could not even list the many names of meds or diagnosi over the many years. But im tired now and finding it too much and very frusterating to try to find a way to descibe what is my life anymore. i just received a rejection from cpp and am appealing, but extreme poverty does not help.

 

[Retired]

i have been changing alot lately as the condition has really took hold hard in the last 1.5 yrs

What measures have you and your doctor taken during that time to address the increase in symptoms you have been experiencing?

 

[almostfamous666]

well my regular psychiatrist abrubtly left about 8 wks ago so i have been dealing with my family DR only recently. I have a hard time communicating exactly how i feel but try to be as honest as possible. He has made some medication changes but i dont think he really understands the severity of the situation, whether that is true or my own insecure perception is unclear. Part of my problem is a skin picking obsession which is huge. I feel like a burden to those around me and so shameful about everything. I feel myself sinking deeply into a seclusive hole. As of now i am about 2 wks past the last Drs appointment i was to attend but didnt. Im frusterated and feel like i am constantly on the outside looking in and forcing myself through everyday tasks only when absolutely neccesary. I get so jumbled and panic when im trying to reach out to the Dr for help

 

[Retired]

As of now i am about 2 wks past the last Drs appointment i was to attend but didnt.

It's important to keep those appointments, not only for your own benefit so your doctor can monitor and adapt your treatment, but also because if you don't show up, you might be dropped from the doctor's practice.

What happened to your psychiatrist? Was it retirement, vacation, sabbatical and is s/he returning?

Is there anyone in your life such as a family member or trusted friend who can help you get to your doctor appointments?

 

[Cat Dancer]

Welcome to Psychlinks!

 

[nurseratchet46]

Hi...I am beginning to realize that I'm bipolar. . I've started accepting this today..I started seeing a therapist...I understand I'll be seeing her for longterm therapy.. Which is necessary to save my marriage..& help me with maladaptive disorder..which I'm assuming that Bipolar is some type of this.. I'm calling my psychiatrist to get a quick appt so we can decide on what meds I will need..I ll give the most support I can..to help anyone with Mental Illness..I need help also.. So any input anyone can give..thanks..Kathy

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Welcome to the Psychlinks Forum, Kathy.

You are taking the necessary and best first steps in connecting with a therapist and looking into medication.

You'll find a lot of good information here at Bipolar Disorder.

 

[rdw]

Welcome to the forum Kathy!