Hi sisters. I know i am suffering depression and anxiety but I'm at my wits ends. I am not medicated, on a daily basis I am feeling sick in my stomach to the point i want to vomit but I can't. For the past few weeks taking the easy way out has been on my mind frequently.I can cry all day,I can feel my heart breaking. My partner and my family don't really understand and don't show much interest in how I feel. I have asked them for help in the past with no outcome. I think i need to be admitted but i am scared. I am in a really dark place and don't know how to escape it. If you have been in this position please let me know what you have done or are doing. I'm tired of putting on this happy face to mask ME
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I went to my GP. He did a mental health care plan and prescribed medication, and referred me to some free psychologist appointments. I saw my GP weekly to make sure the meds were right, adjusted as necessary until we found the right dose and meds for me.
Don't mistake your family not knowing how to help you as disinterest. I know I did the same, but just like if you had cancer you need medical professionals to help you as this is a medical problem and unfortunately your family don't have the skills to help other than to say the obvious go to your GP.
If you are in danger of self harm you can present to your Local emergency department and they can assess you too.
If you ring Lifeline they can also give you more info of services in your area.
There is help out there go get it. I'm 4 years on and doing fabulous
Go to a gp, or if you need to be admitted go to emergency at the hospital. Call an ambulance. It's really not that silly, you're worth it
I've felt depression and.anxiety, where your stomach hurts. You can't relax your body or mind. It's debilitating. But I saw a psychologist and it's also Amazing how quickly it can change. With the right help.
Google mental health triage in your region. Call them they are 24 hours