Any one else with a history of mental health problems?

lyssamichelle

I have issues with depression... and fairly significant mood swings. I'm still working on me, though... it's a day to day process. I was doing great for a long time. I used to be one of the most positive people on this site (here for almost 2 years), but the past few months have been so hard for me, and in turn, I've lost a good majority of my friends here... a lot of them I deleted for no real reason... others deleted me I'm sure because of my negativity.

Sometimes people just don't understand that when someone is REALLY down... that's when we need them the most... and who knows??? You might just save that person's life...

I have some VERY supportive and caring friends on here... and that's what's important... I might not have 270 anymore... but I have a very special 41.

I understand what you mean, 100%, even when I'm feeling down I try to stay just a bit positive.. No matter how I feel, I'd much rather make sure other people feel okay. I guess that comes off as fake, my friends from high school used to delete me all the time.

lyssamichelle

I used to get anxiety attacks very frequently, and went through depressed episodes, which led me to anorexia. That only furthered my troubles, but since eating healthy and exercising healthily, I haven't needed any meds!! Endorphins are my drug, and they're free!!

I'm so happy for you! If only that fixed everything, lol ):

lyssamichelle

I killed my own thread.. ):

cabaray

You are not alone! I am diagnosed bipolar and ADHD. I am medicated and do very well. Like you, I don't remember much of my childhood. Not sure why that is! Do you see a psychatrist? If not, I highly recommend it. Treatment is the best thing that happened to me!

I don't yet, I just found a place near my house. It would be free for me. Which is great. I've been on medication before.. Whatever it was I was on made everything so much worse.. I've never even fully recovered. I'm looking forward too it. (:
I'm really happy for you though! (:

It was a long road getting to the right combination of medicine. Some of the things we tried were hell, but if you go through the process, you will find what works for you.

brittanyjeanxo

Are we the same person?

lyssamichelle

Are we the same person?

I've had dreams of people saying this to me.. lol

stephabef

Diagnosed with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at age 10. Prescribed Zoloft. Zoloft caused me to become suicidal at 13. Doc switched me to Prozac. Made the decision to stop taking the meds at 15. It's a constant struggle. I had my first panic attack today, actually. it turns out that the stress from school + calorie counting + constant attention from men really, really made me go over the edge today. Rode the subway, and THREE men made comments, from smacking their lips to talking about my thighs. Unfortunately, "street harassment" happens fairly often to me, but never have I had three separate people harass me in such a way.

These all seem unrelated, but serotonin levels cause all of these things to be heightened.

lyssamichelle

It was a long road getting to the right combination of medicine. Some of the things we tried were hell, but if you go through the process, you will find what works for you.

I know back at the beginning, I just couldn't deal & mom wasn't okay with any type of trail and error thing. It's a dead end though, so it's my only option lol. Thank you though. Kind of gives me some sort of peaceful feeling.

stephabef

To the OP:

Past experiences (like your father's alcoholism) can act as triggers for the mental issues we face. It's good that you recognize that and realize that you, too, could easily be affected by alcoholism. It's a super slippery slope, so take care of yourself, love

lyssamichelle

To the OP:

Past experiences (like your father's alcoholism) can act as triggers for the mental issues we face. It's good that you recognize that and realize that you, too, could easily be affected by alcoholism. It's a super slippery slope, so take care of yourself, love

Thank you doll.
I'm really sorry for the scum you come across ): I hope everything works out for you. Most of the time, instead of meds, there are healthy natural ways to keep "your head on straight" I've read about them in my old therapists office. Good luck to you ♥

KickingDarkness

Had to re-awaken this thread as I think it's a good one. I too struggle with mental health issues (currently diagnosed schizophrenic). I like seeing threads like this in forums. It makes me sad that there are so many people out there struggling like us but it makes me happy to know that I'm not alone.

Shausil82

I have Bipolar disorder, panic disorder...

I might have body dysmorphic disorder, but that hasn't been officially diagnosed yet.

missbethea

I have Bipolar Disorder II, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

My bipolar can be crazy. I'm hypomanic most of the time. Have horrible insomnia. I find going to the gym has cured my insomnia and that I genuinely feel better. I burn out my extra energy and can focus more.

My OCD, according to my psychologist, is just a coping mechanism I use to deal with the stresses of daily life.

I actually don't take any medication for my mental disorders. My mother has a slew of them and is so dependent on her medication that she literally cannot function without it- and the idea of this terrifies me. I'm lucky enough that a good support network and understanding family and friends helps me get through most of the time.

I do occasionally have to go on mood stabilizers if my insomnia becomes too unbearable or if I hit a really bad dip. But for the most it is managed through therapy and self awareness.