Posted by PM80 on March 18, 2005, at 7:11:32
In reply to please help., posted by scribble on March 17, 2005, at 19:04:27
Hi. It sounds like you are in a very scary place, but are having problems even feeling scared about it. I can relate. I live alone in an apartment and all the empty space is often deafening in its silence. The only noise is what I make. There is no one to just talk to about my day or to chat with about the stupid things. I definitely went through a time that many things felt surreal and I would do almost anything to feel - even if it was a horribly painful feeling. So you are not alone. Keep posting here when you need encouragement. Everyone here can take anything you say. The words you write ARE yours. You are alive - that's a fact, not an opinion.
I don't know if i can really help you with medication ideas since I have only been on 3 psycho drugs in my life. Right now I'm on Seroquel and Depakote. I probably would not recommend the Seroquel for you. I used to take only Seroquel, and I had a lot of low feelings and would wake up feeling sad a lot. But it can definitely help you sleep. I've just recently been put on Depakote and it seems to help me with the down, heavy feelings. I have not woken up sad since I started taking it. Maybe you could ask your doctor about it. I would strongly recommend therapy of some sort. It has definitely made a difference for me. Your doctor may be able to help you find a support group or volunteer counselor if money is an issue for you. Seriously though, good therapy WILL make you feel better. Just talking to someone who is focused on you and does not need you to just react in any "correct" or socially expected way can be uplifting.
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