Just don't know what to do anymore - Merged Thread

[bruces]

I just don't seem to know what to do with myself I find myself pacing about the house all day not been able to think straight or how to act,I work an hour in morning and in afternoon but the rest of the day is spent just moping about I feel so incredibly lost,what should I do?

[Guest Tricia]

You really do need to return to your GP. Explain what the last psychiatrist said and ask to be referred to another.

[bruces]

I don't see what extra they could do for me I feel at my wits end

[bruces]

I can't handle being the person that I am the depression,ocd and psoriasis I don't want to be me,I hate myself.

[Guest Tricia]

I have a friend in America who tried over a dozen combinations of medications before she found relief.

Also, I know we've spoken about diet, but do you eat a varied diet with plenty of vegetables and some fruit? It is surprising just how much food affects the mind, both positively and negatively. Refined foods can play havoc with depression and anxiety, whereas whole foods do the opposite.

P.S. I've only just seen your latest message. Again, diet can work wonders with psoriasis.

Edited December 19, 2014 by Tricia

[bruces]

I have a poor diet I eat a lot of rubbish but to be honest with you I can't even boil an egg !

[Guest Tricia]

I've sent you a link via PM.

Please don't think for one moment that I am preaching because I have also eaten rubbish and been in the depths of despair. It's far from easy to pull yourself out of it and eat well. However it's kind of a Catch 22 situation. You need to feel better to have the incentive to eat well, but you won't feel better unless you do.

P.S. You don't need to boil and egg, just buy ready prepared salads etc from a supermarket if you don't have the energy or will to prepare anything.

Edited December 19, 2014 by Tricia

[Guest Orwell1984]

Bruces it may be worth for a short time getting one of those diet chefs who deliver food to you. Then when you're feeling a bit better because of the good food, psoriasis lessening etc you will be able to do more

[bruces]

Is there really a way out of this despair ?

[Guest Orwell1984]

Little changes over a length of time will help.

[Guest nervous]

Hi Bruce, I don't have much to offer you in advice everybody is unique and all of us need something else in their lives. Until September I was in very much the same situation I am getting better now but I am still struggling, I think it helps when you find something to involve yourself in, sometimes just taking one thing that means something to you it doesn't mean it is going to solve your problems but it can make a difference. Finding it could be hard it could be something that you have never done before.

[bruces]

I wondered if a complete change of scenery would help.

[Guest nervous]

I wondered if a complete change of scenery would help.

Ordinarily I would advise against a geographical cure because, wherever you go there you are, but I believe that for some of us we get so stuck in our day to day lives that one thing just reaffirms the other. Maybe it would, maybe doing something different or meet some new people. Whatever you change in your life you likely will have to change something because it is doubtful you will feel better doing the same as you are now. I am hoping you find what you are looking for, you need some relief in this life.

Edited December 19, 2014 by nervous

[Guest Tricia]

I agree that a change might help, but I still think a healthy diet, exercise and a different psychiatrist are essential.

[bruces]

Anxiety is high at the moment what can you do about that?

[Guest Tricia]

Over anything specific or general unexplained anxiety?

[bruces]

Just in general but worrying excessively over job house life etc

[Guest Tricia]

Does anything hep relax you, certain music maybe?

I really would see your GP when you can and ask about a referral. You can't go on like this.

[bruces]

The only thing that helps me relax is a couple of beers on an evening

[bruces]

Mornings don't feel real to me anymore,it's like some kind of haze ??

[ACE]

Bruces are you taking anything for your anxiety at the moment mate? i was going to suggest Seroquel if you've never tried it can be excellent not only for treating anxiety but also amazing to help reduce your thoughts which I've foundout.I understand it'svery hard to see what may help you right now,but as suggested I wouldgo to your GPto see another Specialist because trust me I like you have been on everything out there&there is a medication or combinations that will work for you trust me my friend :original: .

[Guest Azamour]

Like people have said here exercise and eating well will help. SWe yourself some small goals and them try achieve them. Maybe learn how to play a card game? Join a group or even a walk.

I would aim to fill 1 more hour per day. Do this for 1 month and then you can look back at the achievement.

Why don't you learn to boil that egg to start with?

[bruces]

Getting really stressed out and can't cope with Xmas don't know what to get anybody and can't cope...

[Guest Tricia]

Why don 't you just explain to friends and family that you are too unwell to cope with presents? They will understand and it will be one less pressure.

P.S. Have you looked into behavioural activation therapy at all?

Edited December 22, 2014 by Tricia

[Guest Azamour]

Why not slow down and set yourself the goal to but presents for people?

That can be your objective for the next 2 days.

How many presents do you need to buy? How much money do you want to spend?