Post by Robynn on Feb 24, 2007 3:17:17 GMT
It makes sense, Jake. But seeing someone in person helps with the immediate things, if you need to talk to someone RIGHT NOW! And, to be honest, if you're afraid that they'll tell your parents, legally, they can't tell your parents ANYTHING, ever, at all. No matter how much they (the 'rents) badger the doc, he/she can't say a word. The only time they're allowed to tell is if someone's life is in danger. That's it.
As for Pills, Snez....you know if you need 'em. If you can deal without 'em, great! When the whole thing about the state wanting a restraining order against me, I needed something, cuz I wasn't sleeping at night. I was obsessing for HOURS about the case, and playing the "what if" game. The lack of sleep was getting to me, and obsessing over if I might lose my kids and stuff. One prescription of valium, and I still have some left. Only take 'em when I need 'em. And that's a really strong one to take. Usually they'll use like Buspar or Xanex, which are WAY milder, but are long acting. Things like Valium are an "as needed" drug. They don't stay in your system long, therefore don't take weeks to take affect either. But, they're not for long term use, at all, ever. They're addictive.
If the depression is mild, then you can pull yourself out of it by changing the way you think. If you catch yourself thinking negativly, stop, and switch the statement (self talk) to something positive. You don't have to believe what you're saying, and you won't, when you start. But as time goes by, you will see that you're not catching the negativity as often, and you're starting to believe the positive things. Takes time, and effort, but it works, and is well worth it! Replacing negative self talk with positive self talk is great way to help yourself with depression. It's how I'm NOT on anti-depressants, and the rest of my family is, and how I helped my clients when I was working with depressed kids.
As for Pills, Snez....you know if you need 'em. If you can deal without 'em, great! When the whole thing about the state wanting a restraining order against me, I needed something, cuz I wasn't sleeping at night. I was obsessing for HOURS about the case, and playing the "what if" game. The lack of sleep was getting to me, and obsessing over if I might lose my kids and stuff. One prescription of valium, and I still have some left. Only take 'em when I need 'em. And that's a really strong one to take. Usually they'll use like Buspar or Xanex, which are WAY milder, but are long acting. Things like Valium are an "as needed" drug. They don't stay in your system long, therefore don't take weeks to take affect either. But, they're not for long term use, at all, ever. They're addictive.
If the depression is mild, then you can pull yourself out of it by changing the way you think. If you catch yourself thinking negativly, stop, and switch the statement (self talk) to something positive. You don't have to believe what you're saying, and you won't, when you start. But as time goes by, you will see that you're not catching the negativity as often, and you're starting to believe the positive things. Takes time, and effort, but it works, and is well worth it! Replacing negative self talk with positive self talk is great way to help yourself with depression. It's how I'm NOT on anti-depressants, and the rest of my family is, and how I helped my clients when I was working with depressed kids.