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What to do for socially phobic depression and anxiety & bipolar
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 7, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
Hi @jbyrd. Welcome to Connect! My husband and I both suffer from depression (he had a bipolar diagnosis at one point, but we weren't sure it was accurate) and I also have anxiety, so I know what you are going through. We've both found that the right combination of meds and regular therapy helps a lot. Are you seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist? I know it sounds cliche but exercise really helps too. It's so hard to make yourself do it when you are tired and depressed, but it always makes me feel better. I think a lot of it is learning your triggers, trying out various coping mechanisms (reading, exercise, yoga, meditation, etc.) to find out what works for you to help improve your mood. Meds help with the chemical side but that's just half the battle. Tagging @mlemieux, @dhertenstein, @mikey155734 and @pj1959 who might be able to add to the conversation or offer some support.
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Hi @rspaulling, sounds like a good plan of care. Definitely difficult daily. Small steps, lots of positive self talk!!
Do you have a good support system? A good friend or family member that can help you when you need someone to lean on?
Have you tried any nonmedical types of treatments or therapies?
Here is a link for some treatment options that may help as well, if you haven't already tried them. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/diagnosis-treatment/treatment/txc-20168146
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Just commit yourself to walk outside the house and pat yourself in the back with every step. Increase the distance the next day. Always patting. This is important! About ppl outside, they do not count. We think they look at our disheveled appearance, but they dont give a shirt about us. We just wish they csred about us. Life is too short to let others become our judges. They dont know, they dont care and they dont own us.
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Thanks. My psychiastrist is seeing me once a month...She is stopping Depakote because of the tremors. I had to wean off it. She halved my Wellbutrin for the same reason. Having social anxiety is the toughest. Ativan helps my tremor in my hands and when I am anxious. I talk really fast without it. My fast taking is annoying to others, esp daughter. Asking myself what is the worst that will happen if certain fearful things happen, helps me not to be aanxious.