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What if I don't even see a reason to? To be absolutely transparent, not being around feels like the only true remedy. I've tried the gym, I went every single day. I've tried dating apps to meet people and I just give up immediately because I feel worthless. I've tried to be healthier, eat better, take my meds and supplements and all that. I've tried to get back into what I used to enjoy doing but I just sit in front of my computer with no energy or motivation to do anything. I've tried being more active outside. I've tried a lot. Nothing changes. I can never escape the thoughts for longer than 5 minutes at a time about everyone and everything I've lost and the people who have hurt me for their own selfish pleasures and the failure in life I feel like.
I'm exhausted, friend.
About eight months ago I was in a similar place, not quite the same but similar. I ended up getting an online shrink and getting on some SSRIs. Im off them now, but still doing therapy. I feel so much more energy, so much more hope, i started crafting again! And having plans for the future! Sometimes our brain needs a little reset, or chemical kick up the bum. Ssris dont have to be a permanent solution they can just help with the reset if you want
If you're already on ssris change the type or the dose. You can also change your dr.
Side story: it took me a long time to even get to the stage where I was able to admit I was struggling, and when I did I thought obviously prescribed amphetamines were the answer so I reached out to a adhd friend to get her Dr's info. I had the initial consultation with him and he said I had unresolved trauma and depression advised me to seek a therapist and put me on Lexapro. I always get psychiatrist and psychologist mixed up, so I made an appointment for another drug Dr thinking she was a talk therapist. She listened to me and advised I take an as needed anti-anxiety drug (proponolol) and the ssri effexor. (Later she also prescribed me remeron for libido/orgasm side effects of effexor). I then went into marriage counseling and the first session the marriage counselor suggested she and I have one on ones. I say all this to say: you are allowed more than one dr, more than one drug and multiple types of help. I am now on no drugs, but am keeping up the therapy, single and marriage. I feel 1000× better and my journey, though still ongoing, seems accomplishable.
TLDR: you can have more than one doctor
My doctor is a saint. I'm on Wellbutrin and Buspar, which had been extremely helpful up until my life got flipped turned upside down. She would happily try me on anything I asked her for but I'm just not sure that's the right thing to do right now.
See my other reply on what happened.
Eeeeeeep, yeah that's super rough. Im sorry this person ended up being such garbage. I would recommend a chat with your dr, especially if your feelings persist. Im glad her family helped you out ❤️ and keep active for more good things to come. Sometimes the trash takes itself out, and her absence will create a space for more good to come into your life. Im so sorry she didn't turn out to be the person you thought she was, but please be optimistic for the future. Even though right now it seems impossible