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Thank you for your reply. Yes, I did have access to a psychotherapist when I was in hospital. At home, I've been having good success with self-directed CBT (especially overcoming the mood swings from hormone therapy), but sometimes I think it's better to let myself be "not OK" for a couple of days, because that's part of life too.
The good part is that I know I'm confident better again soon, so I don't feel like I'll be trapped like this forever.
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In addition to your access to psychotherapist do you have access to a specialist who deals with medications for depression, anxiety. Talk to your providers. Most of the time medications are done by a psychiatrist but at Mayo Jacksonville I have a PA who is a specialist in mental health medications.
I take a medication called Escitalopram for anxiety/depression. It has really helped me over the years. I am NOT saying that medication is good, or right, for you but to discuss medications that your providers think can help you deal with depression and/or anxiety. Our mental health is just as important as physical health and both drastically affect each other.
I see other posters like me feel bad you are going through a bad time. We liked corresponding with you and you always had good information and posts. I was not aware you were still on hormone treatments which will REALLY affect your moods. Then dealing with life events can become overwhelming. I lost my sister, both brother-in-laws, and a nephew all within a year of each other. So I hear you!
So northoftheborder, talk to your providers and see if they have or have access to a specialist who specializes in medications for mental health.
I know in the past I tried to address everything within myself as I am an introvert. When I found MCC I was able to speak out freely with others.
Good luck and stay in there. We look forward to future posts from you.
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North, I am sorry for your loss, never an easy thing to deal with. I want to thank you for saying out loud that every day is not pleasant. We encourage each other to stay strong but the journey is so long that is sometimes hard to do. My "saying out loud" part is you have lifted me up more times then you know. Maybe not fair to you but I look forward to your posts, especially when you post a new topic, it always gives everyone a chance to participate in the conversation. I wish you the best on your continued journey. Best to all.