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Posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 18:00:22
i have had a problem with depression with circumstances with my life. I have had severe panic attacks, mental instablity. I have gone through alot. I am so gone right now, i want i dont know what do,
I AM ABOUT TO BREAK, WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THAT???? PLEASE TELL ME! Why is life this way? I come from a ok person now to THIS!! I am so unstable i dont if i can commit myself, i cant then becuase collage.
I have thoughts of instablity i cant what is wrong with me. I just went from a person who somewhat had it together and lost it. I dont know what I have, Nuerosis? I hate where i am. Tell me what does this guy in these pictures come down to this:
http://mmcconathy87.tripod.com/matt_mcconathys_photo_album/index.album?i=2WhAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE, CRAZY?
I dont know what else to say.
I take Prozac but with dexedrine. Dexedrine seems to make me stable for a while, but it doesnt last. , but it helps in other ways, but it doesnt last.if you belive in God, i ask anything, my life will stablize, prayer anything!!!!
Posted by lynn970 on August 21, 2005, at 18:16:00
In reply to i cant i dont know what I CANT TAKE IT!, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 18:00:22
Matt, you do not look crazy.
I just finished praying for you. You are about to go off to college, and this could be scary for anyone.
Do you feel like you are about to jump out of your skin? Been there(last Sunday).
I believe that you will be fine. I believe that God will answer our prayer. "You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you"
keep in mind that the chemical imbalance is making you feel the way you do. You are a wonderful person. Be encouraged - this will pass too.
luv ya,
Lynn
Posted by jay on August 21, 2005, at 19:39:23
In reply to i cant i dont know what I CANT TAKE IT!, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 18:00:22
Hey Bud....
I know it all seems like it will 'break' or something like that, but this is not permanent. Just keep that one little fact in mind. It really sounds like you need to experiment with some new meds...you can take more than one aytypical antipsychotic. With your Doc, try combining some stuff...maybe also adding a mood stabalizer like Depakote. These combinations are very strong, well proven, and will likely knock out your 'dysphoric' (i.e. dreadful) feelings quite well.
Best wishes,
Jay
Posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2005, at 19:41:20
In reply to Re: i cant i dont know what I CANT TAKE IT!, posted by lynn970 on August 21, 2005, at 18:16:00
Matt, You've been evaluated and you know you're not crazy. The doctors said you weren't. Getting away to school will be a dream for you. You know what I mean? Away from someone. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Deneb on August 21, 2005, at 20:04:27
In reply to i cant i dont know what I CANT TAKE IT!, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 18:00:22
Hi Matt
I don't know how to pray, but I will try to pray for you even though I'm an atheist.
College can be very stressful. It can also be very fun (I've heard). You're going away for college right? I've never been away from home before. It sounds exciting to go away for college. Maybe you will meet many friends there. What are you studying btw?
Deneb
Posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 21:59:22
In reply to Re: i cant i dont know what I CANT TAKE IT! » rjlockhart98, posted by Deneb on August 21, 2005, at 20:04:27
I am back to normal. I am sorry for this very intense post, i was having i dont know..... that was not me.
I'm studying buisness, or law. I want to be an investor but got to be a banker to start out. My dad's law firm i dont if i want to, they insult me put me down. My dad uses me as his punching bag (not litterally) but have something to say to feel good. "You nothing with out me" "Whats wrong with you, are you queer" I told him "bye" havent talked to him in 7 months. I know i can make it in the world, belief in yourself. An investor one day on wall street.
I just have some instablity times.
You guys are the best.
Matt
Posted by 10derHeart on August 22, 2005, at 1:31:25
In reply to Re: im back to normal, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 21:59:22
Posted by Empathy on August 22, 2005, at 23:08:57
In reply to i i i am so unstable i cant take it I CANT TAKE IT, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 17:58:40
You look perfectly normal to me - and very handsome, too...
I think most all of us look normal to the outside world... sometimes I think that is the hardest part, looking fine and normal and yet, NOT being fine.
I am sorry that you are experiencing a very unstable time right now. It has been a lousey week for me, too - had a "bad med experience", horrible nightmares all week and some serious computer addition problems. I am working on not feeling angry with myself. ACK!
During bad times like this, try to remember that there is a time BEYOND this time, beyond this moment in time. If we can just ride out this particular storm, there will be quieter times ahead. Sometimes it so incredibly hard to get past 'the moment'.
Try to hang on, I see great promise in your face, you will find your way... have faith in it.
Posted by Angela2 on August 22, 2005, at 23:08:57
In reply to i i i am so unstable i cant take it I CANT TAKE IT, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 17:58:40
RJ,
I do hope you feel better soon! Being in the kind of state you r in sucks :( I know. I've been there. I read a few other people's responses about this kind of thing being temorary, and I totally agree. Try to remember that. This feeling will pass. Do what you think is best. be it medicine, therapy, or what. I know it will be ok, and we are here for you.
Thinking of you,
Angela
Posted by Phillipa on August 22, 2005, at 23:08:57
In reply to Re: i i i am so unstable i cant take it I CANT TAKE IT, posted by Angela2 on August 21, 2005, at 20:15:35
Matt, do you think the thought of college is making you feel this way? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by rjlockhart98 on August 22, 2005, at 23:08:57
In reply to Re: i i i am so unstable i cant take it I CANT TAKE IT, posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2005, at 21:49:13
I had a episode, i just went crazy. Im back. There are alot of things that worry me, i feel i cant stay together. My mom life descions inner problems = nervous breakdown. Excuse me nervous breakdowns, similar to what i had posted.
I started thinking i was crazy when i worked for my dad's law firm, school, mom, inner problems, rerember about a year ago? it was dissociation, my therpist had explained to me. I would feel numb and what i was seeing wasnt real, i did not know what was happening...
I dont think other understand my background. I apologize for this post.
Posted by willyee on August 22, 2005, at 23:08:57
In reply to Re: i am back to normal, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 22:11:57
NEVER APOLOGISE,thats what were here for!Glad ur feeling better man!
Posted by JenStar on August 23, 2005, at 20:54:37
In reply to i cant i dont know what I CANT TAKE IT!, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 18:00:22
hi,
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. I wish I could help with words...at least I can commiserate with you. I've felt before like you felt now, and it got better. I hope it gets better for you, too.I think college can be one of the most anxiety-producing times in a person's life! That's when my issues started, too.
For what it's worth, you look cute and well-put-together and "normal" (although that's a scary word, isn't it??) in the pictures. You look like a guy who's having fun with life. I hope that's the case at least some of the time!
I wish I had real advice. I guess my advice would be to talk to your doctor and see if you need to try a different med combo. Make sure that you study well ahead of time, and use tutors if you need to, so that the work doesn't get ahead of you and make the panic attacks worse. Exercise regularly and avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol because those help trigger panic (at least in me!) Of course, you might already be doing all that, so forgive me if I'm stating the obvious (sometimes I tend to do that!)
I hope you feel better. take care!
JenStar
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