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Megan March 4th, 2021 8:25 AM

I currently have three things:
1. a document written by my doctor for a psychologist
2. an appointment at a psychologist in about two weeks
3. the realization that I've already failed three times getting psychological help and that I don't know if I'll ever get one again if this one fails

4. I'm really really tired

Those are going to be some very long two weeks <_<

Morika March 4th, 2021 8:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeoStar (Post 10303108)
I was diagnosed at moderate, right below severe. Unfortunately I also get frequent panic attacks, before the medication I would estimate they were happening once per day and twice per night. I get them in isolated places such as while showering or alone in my room, but also in crowded areas. Usually no warning, it just starts and it feels bad enough to convince me that I'm going to die. Finding the right medication really helped though.

Thanks for the kind words, I hope you find reprieve since your suffering severely. This will probably be my last post, I don't want to make it too much about myself.

I see having mental health issues moderate or severe can be tough to deal with everyday. I don't think people would be upset here in the group if your talking about your situation, at least thats what I think. I joined the group to find others who possibly understand me since I have mental health problems and to maybe try and help others in need if doing poorly possibly if they wanted it. I also know about finding the right kinds of medication to help you function better is very important can be extremely helpful for you.

I didn't have the right kind of medication for half my life till doctors said I have bipolar and not depression. So I was really messed up and suffering for quite some time, now I'm on the right kind of medication and I'm much better. Though something everyone must know medication dose not fix/cure your issue it helps you a bit like 50% the other 50% is all you there's no cure to mental health issues really. Since medication is an aid to help you function better but only half way the rest comes from you making yourself better.

Sothis March 5th, 2021 12:33 AM

I'm on two anti depressants and a mood stabilizer, it's rather embarrassing but I have a personality disorder so its kind of helpful?
However, I'm always at risk of serotonin syndrome, and need monitoring.

Morika March 5th, 2021 9:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandalphon (Post 10304018)
I'm on two anti depressants and a mood stabilizer, it's rather embarrassing but I have a personality disorder so its kind of helpful?
However, I'm always at risk of serotonin syndrome, and need monitoring.

Don't be embarrassed or at least try not to be. I bet we all are with our mental health and what we have and diagnosed with. For me I am with a lot of my mental health issues I suffer with. So try not to feel too bad Sandalphon, your not alone. My apologies I don't know what Serotonin Syndrome is. As for me offering help if I can to others is meaning show support and listen to others in this club at times if I could help them in a way. I've had mental health issues all my life honestly but only got diagnosed with it at age 13, thus began my medication journey plus therapy.

I'm not that knowledgeable at mental health information, I only know some to a certain point. Though I know coping techniques and some advice for certain things in helping others with themselves or relationships sorta. By the way I love your new flair and signature set~! ₍՞◌′ᵕ‵ू◌₎♡

Sheep March 7th, 2021 6:23 AM

Wishing you all the best. =( Mental health is a huge struggle, and no one should ever feel ashamed of needing to go to a psychologist/psychiatrist or get meds. I remember how ashamed I was to go to a psychologist for the first time because I was having panic attacks, especially when one of the nurses commented that I don't seem like I have anxiety at all. On one hand it's nice to be told you don't stand out in that regard (since I'm sure we'd do anything to just feel 'normal'), but at the same time so many people can be hit with mental health stuff like this that whether it's noticeable when speaking to them shouldn't matter.

I got a bit of a scare on my end. 4 months ago I went to my gynecologist for my routine check-ups before going abroad for half a year months to visit my partner. They did tests and she said everything seemed fine, and now suddenly they sent a letter back home saying they've been trying to contact me but couldn't (since I use a different SIM card abroad) and are now sending a letter to discuss my test results, and that I shouldn't delay making an appointment. Which can apparently only be discussed in person. Problem is I'm abroad. Ended up putting my US sim back in and leaving them a voicemail saying I can try anything else like email, video call + show my ID if they need it, or they can call my mom who should've been listed as my emergency contact. She's going to try calling them tomorrow too.

Hope it's nothing serious. It'd be absolutely ridiculous if they required me to go in person only during COVID and when I'm abroad. Obviously even if I were to fly back I'd still be required to self-isolate for two weeks, so it's not ideal. /: In that time I could talk to them about what it is and find treatment here if necessary. If it were an actual emergency they'd have at least tried more ways of contacting me too, I hope. Esp if my mom is my emergency contact and wasn't contacted at all. :x Going to be anxious until tomorrow tbh. Really doesn't help that I'm naturally such an anxious person.

Morika March 7th, 2021 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheep (Post 10305519)
Wishing you all the best. =( Mental health is a huge struggle, and no one should ever feel ashamed of needing to go to a psychologist/psychiatrist or get meds. I remember how ashamed I was to go to a psychologist for the first time because I was having panic attacks, especially when one of the nurses commented that I don't seem like I have anxiety at all. On one hand it's nice to be told you don't stand out in that regard (since I'm sure we'd do anything to just feel 'normal'), but at the same time so many people can be hit with mental health stuff like this that whether it's noticeable when speaking to them shouldn't matter.

I got a bit of a scare on my end. 4 months ago I went to my gynecologist for my routine check-ups before going abroad for half a year months to visit my partner. They did tests and she said everything seemed fine, and now suddenly they sent a letter back home saying they've been trying to contact me but couldn't (since I use a different SIM card abroad) and are now sending a letter to discuss my test results, and that I shouldn't delay making an appointment. Which can apparently only be discussed in person. Problem is I'm abroad. Ended up putting my US sim back in and leaving them a voicemail saying I can try anything else like email, video call + show my ID if they need it, or they can call my mom who should've been listed as my emergency contact. She's going to try calling them tomorrow too.

Hope it's nothing serious. It'd be absolutely ridiculous if they required me to go in person only during COVID and when I'm abroad. Obviously even if I were to fly back I'd still be required to self-isolate for two weeks, so it's not ideal. /: In that time I could talk to them about what it is and find treatment here if necessary. If it were an actual emergency they'd have at least tried more ways of contacting me too, I hope. Esp if my mom is my emergency contact and wasn't contacted at all. :x Going to be anxious until tomorrow tbh. Really doesn't help that I'm naturally such an anxious person.

I'm sorry thats all happening to you right now Sheep, I hope nothing is bad and its all good and works out for you.
*sending you lots of good and positive vibes your way*

Sothis March 7th, 2021 8:52 PM

Hope it's nothing serious :c Wishing you the best!

Basically, serotonin syndrome is deadly, so it needs to be checked.
But thank you! I had my first diagnosis around 12/13 as well.

Morika March 8th, 2021 6:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandalphon (Post 10306250)
Hope it's nothing serious :c Wishing you the best!

Basically, serotonin syndrome is deadly, so it needs to be checked.
But thank you! I had my first diagnosis around 12/13 as well.

I see I hope you don't have that, sounds horrible.. I wish you the best health as everyone else on here as well.
*sending you also lots of good and positive vibes your way*

Sheep March 9th, 2021 3:50 AM

Thank you so much guys. <3 Turns out it's nothing serious, was just an infection... they did say I need to treat it ASAP though, so I just got back from the pharmacy with my meds. 5 nights of treatment and it should be gone hopefully. what a scare lol

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Originally Posted by Sandalphon (Post 10306250)
Basically, serotonin syndrome is deadly, so it needs to be checked.
But thank you! I had my first diagnosis around 12/13 as well.

ahhhhh I'm wishing you all the best!!! T_T It'll be fine!

Morika March 9th, 2021 6:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheep (Post 10307317)
Thank you so much guys. <3 Turns out it's nothing serious, was just an infection... they did say I need to treat it ASAP though, so I just got back from the pharmacy with my meds. 5 nights of treatment and it should be gone hopefully. what a scare lol

That's good to hear it wasn't anything serious.
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🌿 *UPDATE on my mental health
Every since I joined PC I've been talking more and more to people on here through the fourm or my visitor messenger a bit. I think my fear over all of people online while on PC isn't so high anymore and I've been feeling comfortable more around others on here. My therapist which I see today will be proud of my progress. Still the next step when I feel 100% ready is to talk to others on a more deeper level to see what happens if we become friends in time. That's all I wanted to share, thank you for reading please take care everyone~
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pastelspectre March 9th, 2021 9:17 AM

Glad it isn't anything serious!!

My mental health has been pretty ok recently I think? It's been more manageable lately. But I think it might be cause I have been changing my diet and getting a little exercise every day. I also try to get at least 7-8 hrs of sleep every night. don't get me wrong, it still affects me a lot. but it is definitely more manageable as of right now

Aslan March 9th, 2021 3:22 PM

Aww it's really good to hear when it feels like there is progress being made! And I'm glad it was nothing scary, wishing everyone the best of luck with both their mental and physical health.

I am hanging in there but I have been struggling these days. I've always been determined to keep up my work ethic even when in incredible lows with both my physical/mental health but it has really been tested lately. I once ended up in the hospital in HS because I refused to quit overworking myself even when I was struggling with an ED and terribly depressed and sick.

It has always been a struggle to find a balance between schoolwork and my mental health but I'm trying my best. Right now I study business and law at uni but I just feel exhausted at the consistent mental stability I feel like this degree requires? I barely feel like I have enough hours in the day to do my required work let alone study it and having almost no free time each day has been taking a toll no matter how much I am keen about what I'm learning. Sometimes I'll just hit days where I burn out and do nothing and that makes the cycle worse. I do other things outside of school (e.g. job, extracurriculars, going to pick up exercise again now my surgery recovery is over) but having a week off to just recover in bed is much needed right now. The constant pressure to be productive is just hard as though I have improved a lot with depression, a lot of the low energy still remains. I think I also just put a lot of pressure on myself to do well when in reality I should give myself more breaks so I'm going to try to be kinder to myself about this. :D

Morika March 15th, 2021 9:02 AM

🌿 *UPDATE on my mental health
I see my therapist twice a week now at really great times that will help me remember things we talk about much better now. Since later appointments near the evening time were not great for me sadly since I have sleeping issues. Becuase I'm not all aware or alert as in the early hours of the day it caused me to forgot what we talked about that day or if I had to do anything for homework. However since my therapist and I started seeing each other more starting last week things have been going really great for me.

Megan March 16th, 2021 7:16 AM

So I took my appointment and had a psychologist ask me a bunch of questions. At the end they said that it can be a bunch of things so we'll need to continue next time. This includes some other health checks, as well. The catch is: next appointment will be in six weeks. <_<

Sothis March 19th, 2021 8:29 PM

Continuing with trying to worth through my grief.

But he's being cremated next week & we can bring him home.

Sheep March 29th, 2021 4:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandalphon (Post 10318559)
Continuing with trying to worth through my grief.

But he's being cremated next week & we can bring him home.

All the best to you <3 I'm so sorry you're going through this. hugs

How has everyone been doing lately?

colours March 29th, 2021 4:52 AM

i have been going through a motivation "crisis" of sorts for quite a while now.

i just... lose drive for doing things i once love doing. i realise that this is kind of the thing that happens with depression, but i'm on medication at the moment, and i've been taking it daily as prescribed. is it just something i have to deal with? this is a rhetorical question of course, but it really does make me wonder if it's just a phase that'll wear off or... i dunno what it is. i just dont feel like doing pretty much anything and it fucking sucks. otherwise simple things like replying to messages (especially on pc) feels like something i have to force myself to do which sucks because i dont want to ghost people

blah. the worst part of my depression (the suicidal thoughts) has quelled for now thanks to the medication, but it seems some other parts remain.

Megan March 29th, 2021 7:13 AM

^hope you can find your motivation again! Depression sucks!

Still waiting for my next appointment. It's annoying when they first tell you that they don't know what it is and then you get told that you have to wait six weeks for the next time. <_<

At least I only need to survive this week and then I have my vacation days around Easter. Finally time to do something meaningful to me, hopefully.

Morika March 29th, 2021 9:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandalphon (Post 10318559)
Continuing with trying to worth through my grief.


But he's being cremated next week & we can bring him home.


I am very sorry for your loss I only ever lost pets that are just as meaningful and respected as if they were human family to me. Something my whole family told me as well my therapist we all grieve differently. We are a loud to take much time we need to do so as well. I don't cry as much, or not at all sometimes though I become silent and angry when we ever lost a pet. My grieving I think would seem strange to others since people think when you grieve you cry a lot and sad all the time. Where I feel nothing, or angry and then make peace with it and try and move on faster than my family dose. I also had family members pass on too though I never knew them nor remember due to being a child at the time. So I can't say I can relate to your loss I'm afraid. So please don't care what other think if your still sad or upset for your loss of your step father. You need to grieve and take much time as you need to be alight again and at peace. If you ever need to talk more, I'm always available Sandalphon and try my best to help you if I can. But st least know I'm here to support and listen to you.


*sending good and positive vibes to you and your family*




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Originally Posted by colours (Post 10325657)
i have been going through a motivation "crisis" of sorts for quite a while now.


i just... lose drive for doing things i once love doing. i realise that this is kind of the thing that happens with depression, but i'm on medication at the moment, and i've been taking it daily as prescribed. is it just something i have to deal with? this is a rhetorical question of course, but it really does make me wonder if it's just a phase that'll wear off or... i dunno what it is. i just dont feel like doing pretty much anything and it psyducking sucks. otherwise simple things like replying to messages (especially on pc) feels like something i have to force myself to do which sucks because i dont want to ghost people


blah. the worst part of my depression (the suicidal thoughts) has quelled for now thanks to the medication, but it seems some other parts remain.


I have felt just like you when I was younger a lot even during my school years. I hope things get better for you soon as possible, perhaps talk to a therapist, or trusted friend even a family member? Someone that supports you and loves you to help you through this time. Also talk to your doctor too about your current feelings and medication It may be causing you to feel that way. Since medication for some people it can have side effects that can cause ones depression to get bad and think of hurting themselves. Everyone tolerates medication differently and it helps everyone just the same. Maybe you medication is causing this since I know from personal experience it did for me when I was a teen.


I had to be taken off it quickly and put on something else and eventually gotten better. But one thing that I can say about having mental health and taking medication it only helps you 50%. The other 50% is all you and have to help yourself out. Talking to someone you trust ( though professionals are much more preferred since they know what there doing and can help you better with the knowledge they know and learned for their trade. ) can be helpful for your recovery and living better, happier even healthier. True everyone has a choice if they want to talk to a therapist or anyone. However I discovered having support no matter who it is you can talk to as well taking medication can help you heal and be better very much.


This is all MY opinion as well and advice, you can listen to it if you want or not its your life and choice after all. I just wanted to share my experience on my mental health journey and share experiences as well.



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*Update On My Mental Health Journey


I took a week off away from PC to take a break or mini Holiday to clear my mind, reset and do more things that I love to do as well take care of myself physically even more. I've been in deep thought recently about my life and what I want to do as well. Right now I'm in a much better place I'm happy to say and in fact 100% my true self again with a fantastic better mindset than before. My therapist will be coming back from her Holiday she took as well and I'll be seeing her still twice a week for my therapy sessions once more.


They might become harder for me my sessions with her. Since I have so much trauma and pain in my life from all what people have done to me. However I know I can get through it and learn even more coping techniques to help me and get more help from my family as well too. Since they're learning more about C-PTSD as well and how to help me more so I can find true happiness and peace once again or for the first time.


Where I reside my biggest thing I also have to tackle is getting outside more walking every day as I used too do before the pandemic. Now that's it Spring here again and finally nicer weather to walk in now. Though having Agoraphobia and Anthrophobia ( Fear of people ) making it extremely difficult for me I hope I can at least walk around my apartment complex again each day even if I don't go anywhere else.


Good news this start of the month I started walking again on my own even though I was terrified and went to a small shop too by myself. I felt very happy, proud and accomplished of myself. My therapist said I did excellent and extremely well taking the first step again and getting outside even by people too.


Though I stopped after a week and a half due to getting injured accidentally on un even payment. I'm all completely healed now and going start walking around my apartment complex again even if I don't go farther than that to the small shop again. I hope I can do it again have the courage though I know I can and will succeed and need to remember a quote that really helps me that fear is just a reaction , courage is a choice.


My therapist will also depending on the days help me as well get out more by doing walking sessions with me, however can't really go to places due to the pandemic and me and her not wanting to get sick so we probably just stay near my apartment complex or trail near our place as well.


That's all I wanted to share I hope everyone has been well while I was away. Please take care everyone.

Fairy March 30th, 2021 3:51 AM

Really struggling with the anxiety as of late. Don’t know why. Gonna talk with my therapist about it on Thursday. It’s made it very difficult to not feel, idk, paranoid about coming online?? Which I realize sounds weird but damn if I can help it.

I can’t shake this feeling like I’ve got the sword of Damocles over my head and something really bad is about to happen.

Which my intellectual brain knows is ridiculous and if anything being more active online is good for me! But it doesn’t make that overwhelming and inexplicable feeling of dread go away.

Morika March 30th, 2021 8:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairy (Post 10326150)
Really struggling with the anxiety as of late. Don’t know why. Gonna talk with my therapist about it on Thursday. It’s made it very difficult to not feel, idk, paranoid about coming online?? Which I realize sounds weird but damn if I can help it.

I can’t shake this feeling like I’ve got the sword of Damocles over my head and something really bad is about to happen.

Which my intellectual brain knows is ridiculous and if anything being more active online is good for me! But it doesn’t make that overwhelming and inexplicable feeling of dread go away.

Hey Fairy,

I'm very sorry your going through a hard time at the moment with your anxiety, I hope things get better for you soon as possible. I feel extremely terrified to be online all the time honestly, even talkng to everyone on here. Since I have Anthrophobia ( fear of people ) and C-PTSD from it as well due from getting hurt pretty much all my life from bad to extremely traumatic situations all online except a few in person situations that were extremely bad as well. So being online in general is always a MAJOR trigger of mine and always sadly will befor me, even if I find my true happiness and peace. Over time I over come my cautiousness paranoia about being online a bit more talking to people and know when to leave a place or take breaks if I ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe with the place I'm on or people I speak with.

In person for me right now online is the only thing I can meet other people. Since where I reside people aren't so nice here ( not the good types of folks who accept you for someone who has mental health issues severely and a learning disability as well ) too toxic or do things I'm not into that people my age do for fun. However I did tried when I was younger through mid twenties to attend things where I live to meet others but all failed due to not good people there ( since it's not a big town ) ocsoiate with personally to make friends with. Also sadly their isn't much to do here where I live either where I reside as well, so it's pretty boring though only good part of it no crime here really at all not like major cities near where I live have bad.

I think talking with your therapist will be helpful for you for what your feeling and going through right now. If not perhaps talk to your family, friends or partner too for advice and support. Hang in there Fairy things will get better again you have your friends on PC here too to support you. Please take care.

*sending you good and positive vibes your way*

Sheep April 1st, 2021 1:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Leaf (Post 10325834)
*Update On My Mental Health Journey


I took a week off away from PC to take a break or mini Holiday to clear my mind, reset and do more things that I love to do as well take care of myself physically even more. I've been in deep thought recently about my life and what I want to do as well. Right now I'm in a much better place I'm happy to say and in fact 100% my true self again with a fantastic better mindset than before. My therapist will be coming back from her Holiday she took as well and I'll be seeing her still twice a week for my therapy sessions once more.

They might become harder for me my sessions with her. Since I have so much trauma and pain in my life from all what people have done to me. However I know I can get through it and learn even more coping techniques to help me and get more help from my family as well too. Since they're learning more about C-PTSD as well and how to help me more so I can find true happiness and peace once again or for the first time.

Where I reside my biggest thing I also have to tackle is getting outside more walking every day as I used too do before the pandemic. Now that's it Spring here again and finally nicer weather to walk in now. Though having Agoraphobia and Anthrophobia ( Fear of people ) making it extremely difficult for me I hope I can at least walk around my apartment complex again each day even if I don't go anywhere else.

Good news this start of the month I started walking again on my own even though I was terrified and went to a small shop too by myself. I felt very happy, proud and accomplished of myself. My therapist said I did excellent and extremely well taking the first step again and getting outside even by people too.

Though I stopped after a week and a half due to getting injured accidentally on un even payment. I'm all completely healed now and going start walking around my apartment complex again even if I don't go farther than that to the small shop again. I hope I can do it again have the courage though I know I can and will succeed and need to remember a quote that really helps me that fear is just a reaction , courage is a choice.

My therapist will also depending on the days help me as well get out more by doing walking sessions with me, however can't really go to places due to the pandemic and me and her not wanting to get sick so we probably just stay near my apartment complex or trail near our place as well.

That's all I wanted to share I hope everyone has been well while I was away. Please take care everyone.

Wishing you the absolute best! Glad to see you're feeling better, some time away to focus on yourself is always a great thing to do. Things may get worse sometimes but they'll always get better, and we'll be here to listen <3 Good luck getting back into walking too! That has helped me a lot honestly, knowing I'm out there moving my body instead of sitting online all the time. Little things like that can be such a huge energy boost, as hard as it can be to push yourself to do them.

Sending lots of love to you too, Angie. I can completely relate to having no motivation to do much of anything. It's been happening to me for like a decade, and I haven't been able to get myself to draw since November now. Same with playing most games because I just....don't seem to have the drive. It's really hard and I haven't been able to figure out why. Sometimes it's just a matter of changing meds, if you still find it hard weeks/months down the line then I hope you'll consider asking for a different brand/dose. There are so many others out there and you'll definitely find one that works for you.

Jo. <3 I really hope things improve ASAP. You don't deserve to feel like that, stupid anxiety tbh. Take the time you need to rest up and I hope your therapist can help!

Aslan April 2nd, 2021 4:14 PM

Adding to my last post but something my family pointed out to me the other day was that it was toxic to myself to not take a break and try to get everything on my to do list done. I have always felt incredibly guilty when I'm not doing work because I always have something on my to do list for school whether it could be studying, new homework or assignments that are coming in. I've noticed that I will just keep working and trying to knock everything off my to do list, not letting myself rest. I also get incredibly anxious when I don't get what I want done in a day or I get stuck on a task (like right now for my assignment) and I think the stress of constantly overworking without a break but still somehow being so behind on work had really taken a toll.

I was holding it mostly OK until this week when one night after feeling particularly frustrated and sad, I came home and started crying over dinner because I was so overwhelmed. I think this is a sign something needs to change because I almost never cry, particularly not in front of my family. But I was able to have a chat about it and realised how much pressure I've been placing on myself to do well and how unrealistically I've created expectations for what a productive day should be - part of being productive is definitely enjoying breaks guilt-free to recharge! Its been so hard for me to take breaks properly as I get anxious about work even when hanging out with friends or trying to 'relax' but I'm doing my best to try be kinder with my schedule. I think having more time to recharge would be good as I also struggle with interests/motivation to do anything else as half the time I'm so burnt out from work all I have the energy to do is message people back then sleep :(

Sothis April 5th, 2021 1:41 AM

I've been taking a small break off the internet in total, but mostly I just wish to leave social media. The behavior is so toxic and I got so wrapped up in it in the past.

Fairy April 5th, 2021 2:32 PM

Still on the hunt for non-narcotic alternatives to Alprazolam.


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