I consulted a therapist for the first time of my life
Trigger warning// mention of mental health issues// mixed thoughts// etc// please take care.
At the age of 17, it's about a month that I'm seeing an counselor & today that I see a therapist.
It felt weird talking About my great secrets & deep thoughts with someone else, but I guess this is needed.
Here is some of the things he told me I'm diagnosed with:
Depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hopelessness, lack of joy, low self-esteem, lack of confidence in my appearance, lack of motivation; and more (if I remember correctly)
Well right now I. Not happy with Taking the pills, a few minutes ago I took my first one. I would appreciate if you share your experience, or give me some supportive words about all this.
@NobleSeeker
i am so proud of you for taking that first big step!!
@Heather225
Thank you 🌱
@NobleSeeker don't be opposed to medicine. It's meant to help you. Understand that like all physical illnesses, mental illness also requires medicinal help.
However there is usually some experimentation people go through before arriving at the medicine that works best for them. Choosing a good psychiatrist is important because they won't just shove the medicine your way without explaining how it is best suited to your needs. You will give them feedback about how you felt about your recovery and based on that they will adjust your dose or give you another medicine. Some medicines have side effects of weight gain - so keep a check on those things and try to ask your psychiatrist for a medicine that has least side effects. Anti psychotics usually have bigger side effects than anti depressants so it your condition isn't too severe, the psychiatrist would probably not put you on anti psychotics.
Keep in mind medicine is not going to be a permanent part of your life although it might be long term. With healing and recovery, it is possible to cope without medicine, and when that time comes, your psychiatrist will taper off the medicine suiting to your needs.
Don't be complacent in neglecting other areas of healing like group support (like this platform), therapy, journaling, developing healthy habits, etc.
This is the best I know. Best of luck for your recovery and continue to share with us. ❤️
Correction: complacent * and * neglect
It's great that you opened up....You are not alone in this...I too have these but I always hesitated to open up or consult a counselor or therapist...Go on with the advised medications and get well soon...God bless you
I know taking the medication sucks. Please give it a fair chance; it usually takes a couple weeks for the meds to really start working, and doctors are there to help, even if it seems dismissive sometimes.
I am so glad you decided to reach out and I hope you find your self esteem. I’m still working on that, ten years older than you, and I remember how rough it was being a teenager. It took a lot of effort on my part to change the ways I thought about myself.
You got this 🩵
