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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 29, 2015 13:40:23 GMT -5
If so, do you find it helps?
I haven't seen a mental health professional in...geez, over 15 years, but I'm wondering Iif maybe I should start again. I've been suffering from a fair bit of anxiety lately that's been pretty routine and has lead to some headaches and tension in my neck as of late. I know the source of the problems, as it's been a pretty ongoing bit of hostility with a neighbor, but the situation is largely inescapable, and so I'm wondering if maybe there may be a way to cope.
I guess I'm just worried that either a) I'd be overreacting by going at all (which is my general thought when seeing any kind of medical professional for any reason at all), or b) I'll hate it and nothing will change and I'll remain the hot mess that I've been for like six months now.
I know the general pop here skews a bit younger, and that I hated going as a teen, but I dunno - worth a shot I figure. Let's hear 'em - pros and cons.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Apr 29, 2015 13:52:43 GMT -5
I don't personally, but to those who do mad props. Takes some courage to confront your problems/admit you have them.
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Post by Colter on Apr 29, 2015 16:05:23 GMT -5
Probably should
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 16:23:03 GMT -5
No, but I'd be better off if I did.
I had clinical depression for 2 years and dropped out of high school due to anxiety developing to the point where I was having numerous panic attacks a day. Didn't see a psychiatrist or anybody.
Regret it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 17:08:50 GMT -5
I tried it. Wasn't for me. I found podcasting to be a much better way to express my mental illness personally.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 17:40:34 GMT -5
I really should.
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Post by The Real Valbroski on Apr 29, 2015 18:10:00 GMT -5
I really wanted to when I was 17/18. I felt so much anxiety over everything and it made me really hate myself and criticize and second guess every opinion I had and action I made. I'm not sure if I fully believe I was suicidal but I did have a lot of dark thoughts and felt pretty hopeless. It was also around the same time I first discovered alcohol and drinking while having those thoughts is a big no no.
I never followed through though. Most of the time I just did crapto take my mind off the thoughts and if it ever got to a boiling point I'd talk to my mom. I thought college would straight me out but what really did it was getting a job. The responsibility, meeting new people, working as a team and putting hard work in then seeing results really just gave me a new perspective and motivated me a lot more. I still get down on myself here and there but it's no where near as bad as it was a few years ago.
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Post by Self-Savior on Apr 29, 2015 18:26:32 GMT -5
I did a few years ago...helped out tremendously with my anger & depression issues regarding my bitch of an ex-girlfriend.
Sometimes I still feel down for no reason whatsoever, but I find that going out and finding something to do usually helps instead of sitting around and letting stuff gnaw in the back of my mind.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 18:34:51 GMT -5
I did for a few months in my early teens after my parents divorced. I guess it helped a little just to talk about things to someone and get it out of my head. I never really got any advice or feedback. It was really just me talking the whole time and a one sided conversation. I was very shy and I doubt I even said much myself.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 8:24:23 GMT -5
To be honest I should probably have been seeing one for the last 3 or 4 years and should still be seeing one. However for me I found that Councillors I've had to deal with all aggravate me and I usually feel very calm when I'm not around them. Not sure why that is, may be because they're bungholes or it could just be I don't like talking about my problems.
If you're the kinda person that is fine talking about your problems with someone you barely know and you feel at ease with that, than go ahead. Never hurts trying.
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Post by The Yes Man on Apr 30, 2015 9:40:43 GMT -5
I don't need one at all, but I've always been curious about psychology and all that Chocolate Shark. I'd like to go to one once just to see what they have to say about my weird ass.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 9:49:29 GMT -5
I wanna hear more about the neighbor.
That said, diet and exercise works for me. Also, get plenty of sleep.
I also find it helps to put things in perspective. Like, everything is transient, you know? Nothing lasts forever.
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Post by Planktung on Apr 30, 2015 10:08:48 GMT -5
Visited my college's counselor once in October 2013 due to depression, anxiety and stress. It's primarily my fault that it didn't work out for me since I failed to properly explain what my issue was.
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 30, 2015 12:39:36 GMT -5
I think I'm gonna go. I tossed the idea at my wife and she was really supportive, which helps a great deal. She also pointed out quite a few more areas in my life that may be contributing to my issues, and with that perspective, it almost takes away from me minimizing my problems and sort of puts it on point that it makes sense to go.
Thanks for the responses, guys. By all means, keep 'em coming if you've got a story to share.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 13:55:50 GMT -5
I was supposed to see one. I was on the verge of suicide a couple of years back, a very dark place that I don't wish to revisit. There was a 6 month waiting list, and I got a phone call about 4 months in, and the woman on the phone was quite confrontational with me and said she was taking my name off of the list. Thankfully, I managed to get through it.
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Post by BrIaNMeRcY on Apr 30, 2015 14:48:28 GMT -5
People in the past told me I should seek anger management and seek out professional help. I choose not to. There have been times in my life when I felt depressed about something. Ever since what happened to me in 2012, I told myself I won't go down that path again. I have remained pretty content on being single. Likely for the rest of my life. I don't need anybody dragging my ass down along with them. I know how to deal with the thoughts of feeling depressed. I take photos/videos of what catches my interest in New York City.
All 4,600+ videos I have on YouTube has really allowed me to preserve what I see. It is therapy to me. Sometimes seeking professional help doesn't work. Trying to find things the eases your mind is a plus. These days, I love to take photos/videos as well as cooking. In the end, I know I would be alright. As will everybody who made a response in this thread.
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Post by SE4NY on Apr 30, 2015 14:52:15 GMT -5
Have for most of my life, not much anymore. It's really only when I hit rock bottom and I build myself up again usually after.
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Post by Chase on May 1, 2015 2:45:27 GMT -5
I think I'm gonna go. I tossed the idea at my wife and she was really supportive, which helps a great deal. She also pointed out quite a few more areas in my life that may be contributing to my issues, and with that perspective, it almost takes away from me minimizing my problems and sort of puts it on point that it makes sense to go. Thanks for the responses, guys. By all means, keep 'em coming if you've got a story to share. I hope you feel better, man. One of my exes had a schizo-psycho brother. Medicated up. Still heard voices. Still insane. Speaking with a counselor seemed to help him a ton. One of my friends has a master's in psychology. Brilliant person. I consult her about my issues. I feel like I should pay them. lololol I have always used friends as counsel instead of seeking professional help. I think professional help is wiser because, man, we all have problems, and we need to protect our friends, no matter how much they want to help. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 9:37:30 GMT -5
Going to soon. Going through some tough family issues
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 9:40:57 GMT -5
I should, I feel like I've full on lost it now, but I don't really want to, I would never take any medication they give me, so there's no point.
But I'm doubt it could make things worse, so I think you should go and see if it helps. Hope things get better for you.
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I dont know good luck 
