anyone going without drugs?

[DietCherryCola]

I've been depressed for the past few years. I'm jealous of everyone around me who seems to have what I think I want. I know I'm being irrational. No one's life is perfect. I'm only seeing what I want to see and coveting a perfect existance that does not exist. I'm always feeling sorry for myself. I have no self-esteme.

I'm reluctant to go to a therepist or get on drugs. Is anyone else dealing with this on their own?

 

[borderliner]

I am dealing with it without the help of drugs, however I am see professional help. I have been dealing with depression for over 10 years, and I am still here, so, I figure, there can't be much more pills can do for me. I don't like the idea of feeding my body chemicals. I have a hard time taking any medication...except advil, and sleeping pills. lol. Anyway, good luck with your struggles.
BTW, I would recommend getting help from someone you connect with, someone you can trust.

 

[Ruth~]

I have tried going without medicine and felt much worse. With medicine at least the edge is cut off of the anxiety and depression. It's a lot better for me to be on it at this point. I'll probably need it forever as screwed up as my chemisty is.

 

[Crystal~Rose]

I've struggled with depression now for the better part of 2 years. I tried meds for a while but for me the side effects were unbearable.
I recently committed to counseling for I am known to stop going when I need it most. I talk with a few close friends on a daily basis, and try not to allow myself to lay down and die so to speak. Its not easy some days I feel like I can't make it, yet I always wake up to a new day.. this thing hasn't beat me yet.
I pray you find what works best for you, whatever that may be.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

I took meds for several years, had bad side effects, did not improve, and was finally taken off all medications by a psychiatrist in 2005. After I went off the meds, I improved so dramatically that I kind of think the medications may have been keeping me "sick". I do not consider myself to be depressed any more because I haven't had any of the symtoms that I used to have.

I did start going to goal oriented therapy in 2005 and that has helped a lot. I really think therapy is essential to recovery because it teaches you new things. Therapists cannot prescribe drugs so there is no need to worry about that.

http://counsellingresource.com/aboutcouns/index.html

http://counsellingresource.com/types/index.html

 

[ArmouredSaint]

ala natural now and using a certified holistic dr approach plus I run in the evenings

 

[momgreenlady]

I have been in this fight for years by myself. I would not recommend it for everyone though. It has been a very long and rough road for me. I am finally learning ways to cope with my depression and anxiety. Sometimes I forget it all and get down but somehow I get back up. I went to a counselor once for about 3 times but it was worthless for me. I don't think that I was willing to be authentic enough to make it worthy. I am one that does not want meds but there are sometimes when I think that my life might be easier with them! That is why I stay clear though!!!

 

[DietCherryCola]

maycontainnuts, thanks for the links.

maybe I should rethink the therapist thing. I'll check with my husband when he comes home to see what our insurance covers.

 

[aca_rev55]

I was in counseling and on meds, but I can't be on them anymore. So I'm working at taking it day by day without any aid from medication or therapy. It's fine so far... the meds were mostly to help control my Attention Deficit, and I've been doing well because it's summer... but I don't know how it will work during the school year...

 

[bennyk]

Well, I got through (I am still depressed but I would definitely say I no longer have depression because I have a lot of hope) my depression without drugs and it was by far 10000000000000 times harder than anything else I have ever done. I have had my depression for 3 months now exactly. The first month it was not quite depression but it was getting worse by the day. The second month was absolute hell. I was suicidal, but because I have a strong faith I did not do it. I could not go half an hour without screaming at the top of my lungs and punching a wall. It was so terrible. I went an entire month where every second of my life I was in pain and I just couldn't stand living. I really did not want to take any drugs because first, my depression was situational, and second, I really wanted to test my faith and see if I could make it through on my own with God's help. After that month and a half passed (just 8 days ago) I gained a great understanding of why I went through all that suffering with God helping me understand. It would take too many pages to say what I learned so I won't write it. From personal experience I am extremely glad I did not take a drug to cut off the edge because I have learned so much from what I am going through. However, if your depression is not situational or it is just something you cannot handle anymore I would probably recommend the drug. I don't know though, it is hard to say, I am just glad the worst of it is over for me and I have hope.

God bless everyone and I hope you can all get through your depression. I am on the upclimb so at least I am getting better, I wish you all the same.

 

[ChrisCountryGirl]

I have struggled with social phobia, anixiety, and depression since my middle school years. I have never talked to a professional about my "issues" I know I should, but I haven't had the courage to do so. I don't take medicine either

 

[momgreenlady]

I have struggled with social phobia, anixiety, and depression since my middle school years. I have never talked to a professional about my "issues" I know I should, but I haven't had the courage to do so. I don't take medicine either

I completely agree with you on this. That is exactly how I am so I just keep drudging through it on my own.

 

[fieldmouse3]

I'm not taking anything currently, but I'm about to start back on meds today or tomorrow. It's not an easy road, either way, but you have to do what works for you.

 

[Everlasting33]

Hi,

I have been off zoloft for a year now and I haven't been to therapy in 3 years.
I have been doing really well and each month I seem to get better and better.
But for many years, I NEVER would have thought I would be off meds/therapy. But if it is needed, then it would be recommended that you go.

 

[fallupchik]

no therapist or drugs..and honestly i'm not doing too good