I've decided to finally do it. Taken me years, and I still don't like the idea, but I'm gonna call and book an appointment with my doc to find me a psychiatrist. Got the guy's number right here in my hand. It's not that I'm nuts or anything, I'm not. It's just that I've got some stuff about myself to figure out. Why I feel scared and panicked and depressed all of the time. Why my sex drive has gone to hell. Why I can't just relax and be happy with what I have, instead of always wondering and stressing over what I could have, or what I could be doing differently, or what I've done in the past. Before it just affected me, but now it's affecting my family too, and that's not fair. That's part of the problem too, I don't understand why relationships scare me so much. Maybe I'll find out. Maybe I'll even get better and be happy. Here's hoping, cause I can't take not knowing about myself, even if what I learn isn't what I wanted. Wish me luck.
Posted by anonymous at October 24, 2006 5:07 AMDepression is nothing more than a chemical imbalance. I'm quite sure the Pscyciatrist you see will spot it in a heartbeat and prescribe an anti depressant like Wellbutrin or Effexor. I would suggest that before you do any of this, if you are panning on seeking and/or changing anything reagrding life insurance policies, you do so ahead of seeing the Pscyciatrist. Why? Once you are diagnosed as depressed the chances of getting a decent rate on life insurance evaporates as every damn insurance company is convinced you will take your own life. I'm not joking as it has happened to me. I was having the very same feelings you described and a small dose of Effexor has fixed it. However, the insurance companies simply categorize everyone on any type of antidepressant as suicidal. My rates are obscene. The only way to remove it from my file is to stop being treated for 5 years.
Posted by: at October 24, 2006 5:47 AMInsurance companies are evil, pure and simple.
Posted by: at October 24, 2006 5:52 AMI thought it was TV that was evil?
Or is it money?
It could be envy that is evil too. If I watch TV and would want to be the next 'Idle' or rich guy or have that new car that is just coming out into the market or the new kitchen aid ... you name it you are being bombarded by it daily, and so is your family. Suppose you shut the damn thing and not watch it for a whole week? Some joker at work starts describing what is on the 'telly'. The kids relate to each other about it.
So you have noticed things about your life you do not like. Talk about it with your loved ones. setup a family night where you all can do that. We all live so alone in our own heads while living within touching distance of our own loved ones. Break your bad patterns/ habits intentionally & without medication.
You are most definitely not nuts. If you were, you wouldn't know you have a problem. Good for you for recognizing the need for professional help.
Posted by: at October 24, 2006 2:00 PM