Im 21.. I was just diagnosed w/
depression. I took lexapro.. Had major
symptoms that messed me up.. I overdosed
on acetamenophen.. Was sent to the
hospital.. And partially I think it was
b/c of the lexapro. Anyways my parents
were upset.. Im now seeing a doctor who
put me on wellbutrinxl and xanax for
panic/anxiety. I'm feeling better, but
still lonely. I just got out of a 2 year
relationship w/ a guy that messed my head
up.. He didn't help out any and thought
depression was something in the head and
basically he thought I was crazy. I plan
on going back to college stronger and more
aware.. And trying to get myself out
there to meet friends and have a support
system. Im located in houston texas so
email me if you want to talk.
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 06-19-04 22:25pm
Getting over a relationship after 2 years
is not easy. Guys always like to twist
things and put it off on you, it was
probably him who was the crazy one! You
are young! Their are a lot of jerks out
their along with some good ones, you have
to be careful! I am sure you will meet a
good one in time!
Sincerely,
sandy
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qt3
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 264
Posted: 06-30-04 12:47pm
Hi jecorporation-
i agree getting over a two year
relationship is very difficult! You seem
like you have a good attitude and are a
strong person. You masy want to look into
getting into a cbt program over the summer
as I think it will help you a lot. Cbt is
not like other talk therapy. A good cbt
therapist does not care much about your
past or why you think you feel the way you
do etc. A good cbt therapist knows they
cannot change what's already happened to
you but they can help you change how you
deal with what happens in your life from
here on out. It's all about using the
tools to learn to think more clearly and
accurately about things and once you do
your depression will miraculously begin to
lift before your eyes. My favorite
starter book on cbt is "been there, done
that? Do this! By sam obitz and feeling
good by david burns is another great cbt
resource. You may want to call the
university in your area too as many offer
cbt programs or groups for little or no
charge, there may even be a cbt program at
the university you attend :d
good luck!
Q
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Haley
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 122
Posted: 07-08-04 06:37am
Get some help and preferably cbt based
help. You will be glad you did as it will
help you a lot fore the rest of your life
the two books we
used in my group were the obitz book and
mastery of your anxiety and panic-third
edition by michelle craske and david
barlow. Both are great book and easy to
get through.
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qt3
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 264
Posted: 07-28-04 12:24pm
Hi jecorp-
i hope you are making progress and feeling
better now
the two books we
used in my group were the obitz book and
mastery of your anxiety and panic-third
edition by michelle craske and david
barlow. Both are great book and easy to
get through.