I want to battle my depression, anxiety and panic WITHOUT medication. How can I do this?

Question

I asked the doctor to refer me to the councellor, but the waiting list is several months long! I've tried herbs including Bach Rescue Remedy and rhodiola rosea, but for some reason they made me very dizzy and confused ... more so than usual! Plus i've been getting these weird dreams, and waking up in the middle of the night feeling panicked and helpless...!

The doctor also prescribed me fluoxetine after I told him it helped me the last time I was depressed, but upon futher investigation i've learnt that this is only good for treating major depression, which I don't have at the moment?

So do you think I should take the fluoxetine? Without councelling, etc, how can I battle this myself? It's getting harder and harder to cope, which worries me because my parents are going on holiday for 3 weeks in less than a month and I can't afford it to get any worse. I've thought about paying to see a councellor but it so expensive, I can't afford it.

Any tips?

Answer 1

Forget about your depression. Get yourself a general herbal 'tonic' . Wake up early in the morning , perform morning activities( drink 2 glasses water, bathroom,etc)_& walk 2kms, preferably in nature friendly area. While you walk, concentrate on your breathing & try to breath deep and slowly. The main aim is too facilitate maximum oxygen in your brain.

You will feel greatly relieved.DO Not ignore , as I have tested it on myself.

If problem persists, Consult specialists.

Answer 2

Well, not being a physician, it is hard to say if your level of difficulties can be solved without meds. However, seeing the counselor is the first step. You can check into community counseling programs. Most towns have them and they are at a lower cost than a standard psychologist. Their may be other meidications which are more suited for your specific level of depression and/or anxiety.

My mother did perfectly on prozac, but that isn't to say that it will work for you. She had to try multiple options before finding the one that worked, and it was not easy on any of us. When one doesn't work it can sometimes make the situation worse.

Good luck, but if you really can't deal then you have to seek medical assistance.  

Answer 3

Step 1: Ensure your emotion is controlled daily. Don't over reacted, stay calm and don't get worry easily

Step 2: Think before your action. Don't repeat her past experience on herself. Remind herself from time to time.

Step 3: Be confident to yourselves. Remember everyone is the winner. "Only One sperms out of millions fertilize an egg"

Step 4: Get a group of close friends to share your experience and get some activities that would occupied your time

Step 5: Increase scope of life. Meaning that she should involve in more social activities like dancing, outing and others.

Step 6: Put a rubberband on the wrist. If there is a negative thought, Tighten the rubber band and release it. Hence the effect of the pain would be able to reduce the possibility of negative thought.

Good Luck.

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Answer 4

herbs  and medication is basically the same thing, they fix whats broken.  some work others dont (which those youve been using dont seem to be working, so why bother with them?).  if the doctor is perscribing fluoxetine then it's probably because he can see that you need it.  you might not have major depression now, but if you dont take something youll probably end up there.  maybe you could talk to a school councellor.  maybe you just need someone to talk to, my AIM name is "Smigh Lee Face"!  

Answer 5

it must be really hard..fluoxetine like uv sed is for depression, wc is ryt..u sd hwever dt u dnt hav itat d moment..wt do u hav den?if your anxious or panicky den it wud be best to tell your physician/psychiatrist agen bout it..he may or may not prescribe an antianxiety..however this wud cause u ur system to be depressed..wt s your diagnosis f its ok to ask?if you wnt someone 2 tok to or keep you company..im willing to help in anyway i can..im gonna be vacant nywy for quite sometime..Godbless

Answer 6

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it might help

best

aga

Answer 7

dont worry... you're not the only one who thinks like that. go to a counselor/psychologist/therapist but not psychiatrist..