My depression has returned, i dont know where to turn. any ideas?

Question

i have suffered from low self belief, depression and anxiety for 9 years now on and off. i have taken various antidepressants and am now on prozac. i took myself to a psychiatric ward in April time as i kept getting panic attacks, i was put on Xanax, which really helped and since then i was on an even keel. i have since stopped the xanax to avoid becoming dependent. i live abroad and each time i return to the UK my depression, anxiety and mental health takes a battering. i have since returned to my temporary home and have a new job and my depression is back with avengence. no self confidence, eg preparing a coffee in the kitchenette at work i had to leave etc. my mind tells me i cant do anything, even the most simple of tasks. when i was working in a call centre it was better as i didnt have time to think like i do now, but the money wasnt enough for me and my family to survive, im really at a loose end now. i have been through 6 jobs this year as my depression gets the better of me:( what should i do?

Answer 1

I know what u go through, If u would like to u can write to me. I will listen.

Answer 2

You may need to go to a doctor to do some blood levels and re-evaluation of what medicines you need.It seemed you were happy at your job at the call center.That may help too, by getting a job in a field you are happier in.Sometimes with anti-depressants have to be changed from time to time.Good luck to you. If you get checked out by the doctor and get the meds straight then look for a job you can be happier in. You have a lot of pressure on you for earning money for your family.In the long run you need to concentrate on your health and personal happiness.

Answer 3

You say you stopped a medication regiment that you admit helped immensely because you didn't want to become "dependent"....

So are you asking for alternative methods of dealing with severe anxiety?

I assume you've already ruled out therapy, or can't afford it, since you don't mention ever going or having any intention of going...

I believe you could benefit from some professional therapy to help you get to the root of what your self esteem and anxiety issues might be, and that will directly affect the depression.

I would also advise you to go back on the xanax.... I understand it sucks being put a pill for the rest of your life, but that's sometimes what happens when a person has an ongoing illness. There's no shame in it.

Good luck.  

Answer 4

There are many things you can do to help treat your depression.

Moderate exercise for at least 20 - 30 minutes, daily, and up to an hour. Brisk walking is good, and try to be mindful of the feeling your foot makes as it hits the ground: it is a relaxation technique. Also use daily, one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 2.c, 2.i, or 11, and/or yoga, Tai Chi, and/or the EFT, in sections 2.q, 2.o, and section 53, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris whichever works best for you.

Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements.

Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain). As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John's wort, (the strength varies, but the supplier should be using a standardised hypericin content, so follow the directions) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55 at ezy-build ).

Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy. Co-counselling is shown in the first 3 pages of section 2, or online therapy, or even talking with someone you feel comfortable with, and a much more detailed post is on page R.

Anxiety is addressed in section 6: view page N first, and see section 38.

Answer 5

i've had the same problem for 6 years, and though it's hard to get by i always just sink myself into music or friends or family, and try and appreciate even just the smallest things that make the day go by. i know this isn't much to go on but i hope it helps!

Answer 6

God is your only hope please give Him a chance you've tried everything else.

Admit that you are a sinner and ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and come into your heart. Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.

Answer 7

I am sorry to hear your condition. I can only advice you to be self confident. Take proper consultations from Doctor. Have good sleep. Have good diet.

Leave all your  worries to God.

Answer 8

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