Ive really tried :(

[Bigboyuk]

Excuse me? Hang on a little minute......I really do want help and I am willing to help myself, please do not insult me......

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That is not what I was suggesting.....it was a matter of 'the phrase used'....

Kay I don't think Kuatir was trying to insult you in any way that's not how I read it and yes can see it was just a phrase you used loosely But what I will say you have in past constantly reading up, googling symptoms and then it drives you crazy I do feel you have too much 'time' on your hands which is destructive to your well being, read a nice book or listen to some nice music do something positive for you Cheers

[Kuatir]

Good. Being prepared to help yourself is where it starts. Being able to push yourself through this and all of the hurdles you will face is also a challenge.

What steps are you taking at the moment?

[Kay8010]

Good. Being prepared to help yourself is where it starts. Being able to push yourself through this and all of the hurdles you will face is also a challenge.

What steps are you taking at the moment?

Well I started on citralopam about 3 weeks ago for which I never thought I would start any medication as I always thought 'me on tablets like that, never.....' have always been a happy smiley person, something just changed last year, like a switch in my head and somehow I need to flick the switch back, I am waiting for CBT, on a waiting list right now and really want to kick this....its like an addiction for me, makes me worse and ill I feel (could be wrong). How do I know if symptoms are real or not, I know currently, my symptoms are real, how do I know they are though (does this makes sense)?

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Good. Being prepared to help yourself is where it starts. Being able to push yourself through this and all of the hurdles you will face is also a challenge.

Sorry about going off on one....just mind wrecked right now (being honest)

[Bigboyuk]

Ok here are 12 steps that are used in Changes meetings: 1. Admit you have a problem.
2. Take Action.3. Trust and Cooperate.4.Get the Power!5. Use and Develop Wellness Tools. 6. Begin Personal Evaluation. 7. Cultivate 'Healthy' Thinking. 8. Cultivate 'Healthy' Behaviour.9. Realise that feelings aren't always facts . 10.Get on with your life!. 11. Give it Time. 12. Pass it on. Cheers

[Kuatir]

Everyone has a unique response to how medication\therapy helps. Sometimes it can take a while to get the right combinations. A wait to start CBT can be a trial in itself and then it rarely gives immediate results!

I don't know what your lifestyle is like, but addressing poor diet, adding exercise and mindfulness can be a benefit for you all around. How are things in those areas?

[Bigboyuk]

Well I started on citralopam about 3 weeks ago for which I never thought I would start any medication as I always thought 'me on tablets like that, never.....' have always been a happy smiley person, something just changed last year, like a switch in my head and somehow I need to flick the switch back, I am waiting for CBT, on a waiting list right now and really want to kick this....its like an addiction for me, makes me worse and ill I feel (could be wrong). How do I know if symptoms are real or not, I know currently, my symptoms are real, how do I know they are though (does this makes sense)?

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Sorry about going off on one....just mind wrecked right now (being honest)

The last bit of your post How do I know etc well simple really start trusting your GP when they say the results for xyz are back and they are normal That to me is step 3 of the 12 step programme Cheers

[Kay8010]

Everyone has a unique response to how medication\therapy helps. Sometimes it can take a while to get the right combinations. A wait to start CBT can be a trial in itself and then it rarely gives immediate results!

I don't know what your lifestyle is like, but addressing poor diet, adding exercise and mindfulness can be a benefit for you all around. How are things in those areas?

Diet - Poor, over eating lately to compensate for my depression and self pity
Exercise - Nil pois!

[Kuatir]

Sorry about going off on one....just mind wrecked right now (being honest)

No problem. I thought it might make you react. It shows you are strong minded, in my opinion. You can do this!

It actually raised my anxiety levels to do so. I'm shaking a bit!

[Kay8010]

The last bit of your post How do I know etc well simple really start trusting your GP when they say the results for xyz are back and they are normal

True, not alot I can say about it, I do trust the GP but I want results immediately and not ummm and ooooh's...thats how I feel.

[Kuatir]

Diet - Poor, over eating lately to compensate for my depression and self pity
Exercise - Nil pois!

Little steps. Healthy food doesn't have to be bland, boring and time consuming. Also, try and take a walk everyday. Walking is an underrated form of exercise.