Depression/Medication help

don't fret. do some deep breathing type exercises to help with the heart racing. avoid too much coffee and drinks like that.

why not use the time to do something else you like? read a book, listen to some audiobooks, or online lectures? visit some elderly relatives?
visit some museums or cultural places (with a toilet within racing distance, just in case!).

download some guided meditations or affirmations and give them a shot, my two cents.

good luck anon, you'll be fine.

>>18279324

Thank you, I will definitely try the breathing exercises and meditations

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I'd quit meds and focus on why I'm depressed and actively do something about it. I had a friend on sertraline and he went insane before quitting them and is now better.

Many people will argue me and give me (you)s but depression comes from a natural response to you not being happy about something and not doing anything about it OR not realizing that the world sucks and you have to make the best out of it because nothing will be handed to you as opposed to your childhood. I hope you get better.

>>18279370

I had a bit of a shit 12month period - snapped my ankle and had complications from that, then had a promotion in work which meant extra hours, even more responsibility, my mum died very unexpectedly at the age of 56, other small things, got insomnia so was only sleeping 2-3 hours a night for space of 6 months. i have come to accept that I didn't deal with things properly, I kept them hidden and carried on as normal, which is why I basically cracked.

I completely understand your reluctance towards medication, I felt the same way, but, for me, the best thing I have done was to get help and the medication is genuinely making me feel better. I don't see it as a long term solution, I will make a concerted effort in the future not to work 60+ hours a week and to learn to say no to people and look after myself a bit more.

i do appreciate your comment though, and I am glad your friend is on the mend.

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>>18279433
You have a very good way of thought, and I can see why you would resort to medications under such circumstances. Most people would crack up under those and resort to anything because it's not only really hard to take all that in at once - it's damn near impossible. As opposed I am to those types of medications, I'm pretty sure I would resort to them myself if I was in your shoes. I feel really sorry for you, and hope you come to terms with those difficult things.

Do know that quitting those meds will make matters a bit worse before they get better, and be ready for it. Also take time to cry and write your feelings down either here on the chinchan or on paper. Stay strong and know that you aren't going insane - you're just having a reaction to the circumstances and that's what makes you normal.

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The Mindful way Through Depression is an excellent resource. I used the audiobook at a time I could barely even open a book to read. the guided meditations are great too btw. this may help anon. it can also be a good lifeskill in general.

>>18279616

that is great thank you