Recently diagnosed with depression

[Aquamarine81]

Hi all.
I just want to introduce myself here. I admitted myself to a mental hospital last month for six days, and was diagnosed with major depression and social anxiety. I was put on 50 mg Zoloft which seems to be working, at least for the depression.
I go see a therapist on Wednesday -- I'm excited but a little nervous too -- not really sure what to expect.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and hope I can find support here.

 

[Taylor43]

Welcome, There is no shame seeking help. I hope your therapy session will go good.

It is normal to be nervous, but you are doing right by taking steps to maintian your health. The therapist only wants to help you not limit. Therapist are non objected but they help you think things through

 

[CyberPaladin]

Hi all.
I just want to introduce myself here. I admitted myself to a mental hospital last month for six days, and was diagnosed with major depression and social anxiety. I was put on 50 mg Zoloft which seems to be working, at least for the depression.
I go see a therapist on Wednesday -- I'm excited but a little nervous too -- not really sure what to expect.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and hope I can find support here.

Hi Aquamarine81, I hope your session goes well and remember give it time to work and that the therapist is there to help you.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

It's good you're seeking the help you want and need.

The first session is usually a lot of questions and answers - an evaluation session. Many times the real work begins the 2nd session after the therapist has an overall picture of what you feel you need to work on and what issues they hear from you.

Feel free to ask whatever questions you need to ask. Finding a good therapist is like shopping for anything we want - it requires looking until we find the right one for us.

May God bless you this week as you seek this help.

In Him,
Kristen

 

[R3quiem]

Hi.

I'm glad you found help for your depression and that Zoloft seems to be helping.

I hope you find all the support you need here

 

[warrrior4him007]

Welcome, There is no shame seeking help. I hope your therapy session will go good.

It is normal to be nervous, but you are doing right by taking steps to maintian your health. The therapist only wants to help you not limit. Therapist are non objected but they help you think things through

hiya taylor frist off hun you are not alone we have allbeen where you are right now but i want to let you know things well get better for you i promiss personaly my self i have been in psych hospitals inand out but 10 years ago if youd had asked me is there hope id say no but today i am alive not si my self any more and im leaveing the threaputic world to me thats big news

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

Hello!

 

[AWorkInProgress]

Hi all.
I just want to introduce myself here. I admitted myself to a mental hospital last month for six days, and was diagnosed with major depression and social anxiety. I was put on 50 mg Zoloft which seems to be working, at least for the depression.
I go see a therapist on Wednesday -- I'm excited but a little nervous too -- not really sure what to expect.
Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and hope I can find support here.

That's a great start! It takes courage to admit that you have a problem. Never forget that.

I like to suggest you pick up a bible and give it a good read. I suggest an NLT, New Living Translation, life application. Yes I am provoking studies into our God and Lord, but there is a great benefit to it. Wisdom and principles are very fruitful. They can make you stronger and help you stay out of depression.

Luke 6:46-49
Building on a Solid Foundation

46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. 49 But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.”

Welcome to the boards and feel free to ask for help or vent your feelings. Lot good folks here to help you.

 

[zaksmummy]

You didnt say what kind of therapy it was. There are different approached to councelling, as there are different schools of psychological thought.

I've had humanistic councelling before, dont be fooled by the name it just means that you'll do most of the talking with the councellor "paraphrasing" or repeating back to you what you said for you to explore your thoughts. I found it very helpful.

Just bear in mind, if you have deep rooted problems, that you may start to feel depressed again when you start to let things out that have been hidden for a long time. This is normal, and a good therapist will be able to help you through it.

Hope it goes well
Catrin xx