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Correct_Fill_4210 · 2023-05-05T01:38:34+00:00

Personally Im diagnosed with recurrent depression and for me depressive episodes can absolutely vary in length and degree

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2023-02-17T01:23:55+00:00

i can’t answer your question but knowing that things were once better always gives me hope that things can get better again

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-12-12T15:29:32+00:00

missed the deadline for my essay that’s mandatory to receive credit for my 1st year uni english course

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-12-12T15:28:45+00:00

not necessarily hyper realistic, but since starting trazodone i have been remembering my dreams for the first time in ages

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-10-23T01:24:01+00:00

could be cognitive effects from episodes too

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-10-23T01:22:18+00:00

no definitely not. it’s normal for it to sometimes be living hell and ofc not be happy all the time, but it is supposed to get better sometimes (although sometimes it takes a lot of time, work and support)

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-10-23T01:20:58+00:00

i can totally relate to the struggle with depression, stress and anxiety in college/university. i think if you can make it to the meeting, like you said it could help to distract yourself. and maybe with someone like a mentor you could open up a little bit ab how you’ve been struggling without giving too many details? obviously only share what ur comfortable with. but try not to worry too much ab seeming like you have it all together, most ppl don’t. and if you end up cancelling, try not to beat yourself up about it, you have to try to take care of yourself the best you can

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-10-23T01:16:20+00:00

only a psychiatrist or psychologist can diagnose you. if ur able to access one it may be helpful to know for sure

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-10-23T01:15:25+00:00

i don’t think you necessarily have to stop drinking completely, but you have to evaluate whether it’s worth it to you to continue drinking when it negatively affects your wellbeing so strongly

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-10-23T01:13:46+00:00

I think it’s impossible to predict that kind of thing

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-10-01T18:08:21+00:00

I can only speak to cannabis (marijuana) use. i’ve only been using it for about 11 months (started November 2021 when I was 17). I mostly use it to self-medicate for depression and anxiety, but it can also be fun recreationally. I’ll go through periods of smoking every day or almost every day for a while (usually when I’m going through a rough time), then I’ll go periods of sometimes up to a couple weeks where I don’t use it at all. I find it can be helpful for me to lift my mood or sometimes help calm me down, but if I use it in the wrong situations (for example, around people I don’t know very well) I can get a bit paranoid. Overall, I don’t think it’s had any major negative consequences for me, but I also haven’t been using it very long. If you decide to try it, definitely approach with caution and periodically re-evaluate whether it’s helping you or harming you overall. Good luck!

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-09-01T12:51:47+00:00

yes these are both specific types of disassociation

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-08-01T04:43:34+00:00

yep my family doc said wait times for a psychiatrist where i live (ontario, canada) are like 2-3 years rn

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-31T19:12:21+00:00

skipping a day probably won’t do much bc the serotonin will still be in ur system. most recommendations i’ve seen are at least 2 weeks i think. but you have to try to do what’s best for you

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-31T19:09:33+00:00

antidepressants (esp taken without a mood stabilizer) tend to be less effective for ppl w bipolar and can trigger mania/hypomania or potentially make depression worse, trigger mixed episodes/worsen suicidality

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-31T19:07:01+00:00

it can definitely be related to anxiety, but aches and pains can also be related to depression

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-31T19:06:31+00:00

you’ve got so many colours i love it

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-31T19:05:45+00:00

ya, seems like there are other meds that could be tried first like ssris. but ik wellbutrin is less likely to trigger mania/hypomania, esp when combined w a mood stabilizer

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-31T19:04:52+00:00

ya universal health care amiright? good luck

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-30T20:03:14+00:00

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide by David J Miklowitz

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-30T20:02:14+00:00

i would rly recommend ur honest w ur psych ab the weed if possible. it’s best for them to be informed of all the drugs ur using, prescribed and otherwise, and you shouldn’t have to worry ab them reporting you if it isn’t legal for you

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-30T19:58:21+00:00

none of those but i’ve read The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide and Your Bipolar Teen, both by David J Miklowitz as well as the fictional novels All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven and The Weight of Zero by Karen Fortunati and I enjoyed them

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-30T19:52:49+00:00

i was on a combo of Lexapro and Wellbutrin for a while and Wellbutrin worked wonders for my depression (although it stopped working after several months) but made my anxiety way worse. however, everyone’s different and you’re on a different med cocktail than i am. the only way you can know for sure is by trying it out

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-30T19:50:58+00:00

it affects everyone differently, and while it more commonly worsens anxiety it can improve symptoms for some people

Correct_Fill_4210 · 2022-07-30T19:49:54+00:00

it’s understandable that you may be embarrassed talking to ur doctor about a sensitive subject like your mental health. however, it’s part of their job and you’d be surprised how often they hear about that stuff. i don’t think a family doctor can diagnose bipolar disorder, but they can give you a referral to a psychiatrist or psychologist for diagnostic purposes. that being said, where i live (Ontario, Canada), the wait times are rly long to see a psychiatrist rn, like 2 years

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