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An introduction

Postby SweetNSpunky » Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:50 pm

I am a little overwhelmed by being here and could easily have posted in a couple of place here. I am hopefully looking for extra support and understanding. I am 32, been married 5 years today, and have a beautiful 18 month old daughter. I have suffered with mostly anxiety since I was 4 years old off and on. On top of anxiety, I also suffer from severe depression, and OCD/Scrupulosity. My husband suffers from Borderline Personality disorder. With all that out of the way, I will yell you guys what has brought me here now. Last year, my husband and I started to help my dad who was terminally sick. My dad had just came back in my life right before he found out he had cancer. It was hard to do and he was sometimes hard to deal with. In November he went down hill quick and on November 8th I watched my daddy's life end right in front of me. The next day my husband was fired from a job he really liked. Since then, both my husband and I's mental health has not been the best. It seems every day we get thrown more bad news about something. Right now I am barely managing with my anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I suffer from scrupulosity and a terrifying fear of hell. Most people don't understand it. I live in the bible belt. I currently see a therapist and take medications, but I believe I need more help than I am getting. I could write a lot more but this is where I am right now. I appreciate anyone reading this.
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Re: An introduction

Postby Wally58 » Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:21 pm

Welcome. Stick with the therapy and meds for now. Explain to the therapist that you don't think that you are getting the level of help that you need. They should have advanced resources available, if you require them.
Have you had an extensive physical exam lately? I felt much better after blood tests revealed deficiencies that are being addressed through meds and mineral supplements.
Sorry about the spate of bad news.
The same meds that treated my depression also treated my anxiety. Today I am doing fairly well and although the roller coaster never stops, I can handle it as I know that I can hang on for the ride. Support from others really helps.
There are 12-step meetings with others that are going through exactly what you are going through. It is cheaper than therapy, but should not be considered a replacement for professional help just yet.
I use 12-step meetings as an 'aftercare'. Seeing that we are not alone in our life struggles and seeing how others deal with things, gives me ideas on how to move on that I would never have thought of by myself.
Best of luck to you. :D
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