Discussion Has it helped anyone?

[Lost4toolong]

Has meds and therapy actually worked for anyone? Is life getting better?

 

[Thejackal]

Depends on the approach you take.

 

[Lost4toolong]

Have you found any help from it?

 

[zeroambition]

Therapy didn't help me because I wasn't willing to voluntarily expose myself to the source of my fear over and over and over again. I gave up after 10 counselling sessions because we were about to start Exposure and Response Prevention therapy.

 

[Lost4toolong]

Therapy didn't help me because I wasn't willing to voluntarily expose myself to the source of my fear over and over and over again. I gave up after 10 counselling sessions because we were about to start Exposure and Response Prevention therapy.

Ya it doesnt seem easy. People make it seem like it is though..

 

[Jean4]

If one finds the correct therapist, yes. It can work. However, you may have to go through several until you find the correct fit. Same with medication.

 

[Epsilon0]

Therapy worked wonders for me, but it was a long process which demanded faith and perseverance. Thanks to therapy I overcame agoraphobia and I learned to cope with panic attacks to the point that I hardly ever get them.

Meds helped me as well, although their influence on the development of my disease is harder to quantify.

I must, however, point out that neither therapy nor medication cured me.

 

[Jean4]

Therapy worked wonders for me, but it was a long process which demanded faith and perseverance. Thanks to therapy I overcame agoraphobia and I learned to cope with panic attacks to the point that I hardly ever get them.

Meds helped me as well, although their influence on the development of my disease is harder to quantify.

I must, however, point out that neither therapy nor medication cured me.

Nope. Just like HIV meds, Diabetes Meds etc are not a cure. They do help one live though.

 

[LittleJem]

only medication has ever helped me to date - I spent maybe 10 years or more in therapy, group therapy, various therapies. In combination, medication and therapy is meant to help more than either by itself.

My days of peace have been from medication - it just hasn't worked consistently for me - but I am still fighting and looking for the one.

Have you tried Stablon OP? I know a few sites where you can legally buy anti-ds online and be your own guinea pig. Cheaper than psychiatry ;) Tianeptine is also sold as a nootropic. Phenibut is good for a once a week day off. Modafinil can help with motivation. Those are my best tips for now.

 

[tuto170]

Has meds and therapy actually worked for anyone? Is life getting better?

Yes meds are effective, you only need to find that suits you. Risperidone keeps me sane, escitalopram makes life bearable and xanax helps to take an edge off.

 

[Marktheghost]

No. Not helped me at all.

 

[BPD Barbie]

Has meds and therapy actually worked for anyone? Is life getting better?

Me. I got a job today after I was planning to ctb on the 20th of January with @6ixxy. He went before me and I was planning to join him on our agreed date, but here I am. Meds work, my Dr is amazing and today I got a job. Not to say its all sweetness and amazing. I still feel like I could fall back at any moment, I still have crippling debt etc. But the darkness is giving way to sunlight.

 

[Jean4]

Me. I got a job today after I was planning to ctb on the 20th of January with @6ixxy. He went before me and I was planning to join him on our agreed date, but here I am. Meds work, my Dr is amazing and today I got a job. Not to say its all sweetness and amazing. I still feel like I could fall back at any moment, I still have crippling debt etc. But the darkness is giving way to sunlight.

Love you and am so darn proud!!

 

[BPD Barbie]

Love you and am so darn proud!!

Couldn't have done it without you so much love for you and the help and support you gave me.

 

[Woodnote]

Yes. I attempted in January but got caught. I'm now on medication and seeing a therapist. I still want to ctb but I feel better than I did before. So they seem to be working for me.

 

[LittleJem]

I went to work today!!!! On Selegiline, Modafinil, DLPA and Tianeptine. Drugged to the eyeballs. And tonight I am feeling fine - a bit high - but fine. Not suicidal. Phew. Hope this lasts. Oh I have added 250mg of Lithium Carbonate. I do recommend trying meds. They are a big relief if they work. My morning was not great, but by 4pm I felt better. I am generally suicidal all day and crying. So this was a day off. I get my medication online from legit sources, though I am seeing a new psychiatrist in a few weeks time.
This morning I was writing goodbye letters on the train - so the meds definitely kicked in by this PM

 

[Jean4]

I went to work today!!!! On Selegiline, Modafinil, DLPA and Tianeptine. Drugged to the eyeballs. And tonight I am feeling fine - a bit high - but fine. Not suicidal. Phew. Hope this lasts. Oh I have added 250mg of Lithium Carbonate. I do recommend trying meds. They are a big relief if they work. My morning was not great, but by 4pm I felt better. I am generally suicidal all day and crying. So this was a day off. I get my medication online from legit sources, though I am seeing a new psychiatrist in a few weeks time.
This morning I was writing goodbye letters on the train - so the meds definitely kicked in by this PM

Great news!! How did you feel returning to work?

 

[Epsilon0]

Well done, LittleJem! Keep the good news coming.

 

[Morphinekiss]

When I am actively involved in therapy and actually taking my medication as I'm supposed to, I can function (Atleast mentally) like a fairly well adjusted adult. I can think clearly, get out of bed, participate in life, etc.

My problem is I just randomly decide to stop going to therapy and taking my meds

 

[LittleJem]

@Jean4 and @Epsilon0 huge thank you. It's been very touch and go - was crying at work on Friday -but more meds today and managed to get in and get through the morning, and the afternoon was good. Really hope I can stay working - it's good to be doing something with my life again. I also really like my job - it is a better job than when I went off sick, more interesting, less hassle. Thank you for your good wishes and support.

 

[Jean4]

@Jean4 and @Epsilon0 huge thank you. It's been very touch and go - was crying at work on Friday -but more meds today and managed to get in and get through the morning, and the afternoon was good. Really hope I can stay working - it's good to be doing something with my life again. I also really like my job - it is a better job than when I went off sick, more interesting, less hassle. Thank you for your good wishes and support.

A little trick. If you can. When you are stressed at work, go into the bathroom and come to the forum. Scream for help. We will get you through it

And I am so proud of you!!

 

[WhiteDespair]

Yes. Things worked out.

 

[miseryh8scompany]

Tianeptine relieves depression for me very well. Obviously opiates work, but that's not sustainable. Phenibut is helpful too.

It's funny that the only antidepressants worth a damn to me aren't even prescribed here. I lie to my shrink about taking SSRIs just so she'll keep giving me benzos and pregabalin though.

 

[Caspers]

My therapist hasn't helped me get much better, but he's definitely one of the reasons why I haven't already left. I enjoy having someone to talk to without being judged. A therapist that respects you and supports you is golden, finding the one that sticks really helps. Sure mine isn't perfect, but saying what we need to change/what approaches aren't working has helped us a lot.

I am currently strongly against most medications, I'm aware SSRIs can cause a whirlpool of long term problems, I don't need that on top of what I already have

 

[Mr2005]

Both those things ruined my life but it's because I never needed them.

 

[Deleted member 1465]

Not I. Medications worsened my physical conditions, which is why I was depressed to start with. Therapy? I'm a smart-arse, know-it-all. I resent being told how to think and feel by anyone, let alone someone half my age who is quoting out of a textbook. The only people I met briefly who I related to were case workers at the bottom of the pile who showed empathy and tried their best to understand.