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Q: Depressed and feeling no way out
asked by: Da Big Fonz on March 26th, 2008
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I have been feeling depressed for over two years now and still have not found any way out. Although I can say I have not really tryed to get help through medication or counseling only because I do not have the money to pay for counseling and I dont have medical insurance at this point. I want to say this all started with my ex-girlfriend leaving me for her ex this drove me crazy. After that I have been make one bad choice after another. At first I tryed to deal with everything my way by talking to knew people I found it hard and trying to talk to my old friends was even harder. She would often hang out with my old buddies that stop me from talking to them. This made me feel alone and secluded. I attempted suicide right after and told my ex about it she called the police I was held in a mental health clinic. I was in denile at the time and said to myself I dont belong here. After being checked out I refused all the medical attention they were offering at the time which was one of my mistakes. After this I kinda gave up on myself and started doing drugs and alcohol which lead my break up with daisy to get even worse than what it was. I sometimes feel like I can start again but the feeling is often terse. Just recently I had swallowed about 10 asprin around 2200 mg now my stomach has been in alot of pain for three days.
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PenguinsRus
replied on March 27th, 2008
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Are you still in school (high school or college)? Schools often have free counseling. I know my college has tons of licensed psychologists and psychiatrists working for free for any student who needs them. Also, psychiatrists are given packs and packs of free samples of medication. If you went to one via school or some other means and told them about your insurance problem, they might be able to help out. I have a friend who got six months worth of anti depressants for free via free samples because she had insurance issues and her doctor knew she needed to be on medication and that was the only way to do it.

I'm sorry that you are going through so much lately. It seems like you are having a really hard time. The loss of a love is always extremely hard to cope with. How did you feel when you were in the mental health clinic? You said they were offering you medical attention and you denied it. Is there any way you could go back to the hospital and let them know you've been feeling down again and ask if there is anything they can do to help out?

Drugs and alcohol, although they make you feel better sometimes at the time, really don't help in the long run. They are depressants and make things worse. Is there anyone you can talk to for support, even if its an adult/parent or friend? Talking things out will often help a lot. Hang in there. I hope things start to improve for you. I'm here to talk if you ever need anyone.
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penpen
replied on March 27th, 2008
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I'm sorry you are feeling so down. I have had some problems with depression as well. I found out that it really helps to talk to people about it. For me, its easier to talk to people online, than face-to-face. Life is worth living, you just need to find out what you were born to do. It helps to get out of the house. It will seem hard at first, but it is worth it. Find something you enjoy doing...like exercising, join a sports team, volunteer, etc. Volunteering my time helps me feel better, like I am making a difference in this world. If you ever want to talk, feel free to PM me and I will listen and help in any way that I can.
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