Hi there, so I've joined a few forums for mental health, for not only myself but to get advice for others.
I'm a 21 year old woman, living in Ontario with my boyfriend and his best friend. I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, and also to note I have Hypothyroidism (previously Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism). I do, however, question sometimes whether there may be a touch more going on mentally, so Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Bipolar both are things that I question and dwindle on.
My mental illness was first diagnosed in 2011 after I locked myself away in my room, refusing to attend school, sleeping at least 18 hours at a time, then go three or so days without sleep. This was brought on from a stalking situation during high school, but I'll leave my stories to my next post. I was treated with a few different medications, Zoloft, Cipralex, Trazadone, Effexor, Prozac. After about a year on these medications, I felt great, back to my normal self, so I decided to stop the use of medications. *Please note* one should never cease use of their medications without consulting their physician!
I began to feel myself slipping back, but refused to admit it, saying that "It was just a phase before," "It was hormonal last time, so this can't be it." I let myself fall, wound up losing two jobs, and quitting my second attempt at college. I got help from the schools psychiatrist, receiving a FAR too low of a dosage of Cipralex, receiving no follow-up. I took my medications however, since they were too low and my thyroid's levels were extremely low, I went over the edge.
I found myself admitted into the psychiatric ward this past December as a voluntary patient and stayed there for about a week or so. Can't remember the exact amount of days, they all kind of tied together. There, the doctors found me the medications that would work better for me. So as of now I am on Cipralex, Zopiclone, Clonazepam, and of course my Eltroxin for my thyroid.
I had been feeling better for a little while after leaving the hospital, however, as of lately things have been declining again. So, here I am. I'll likely rant on here, give a little insight to my own experiences, ask lots of questions, and get as well as hopefully give as much as I can.
I look forward to hearing the experiences of others, offering support to others struggling, and sharing my own experiences.
I'm a 21 year old woman, living in Ontario with my boyfriend and his best friend. I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, and also to note I have Hypothyroidism (previously Graves Disease, Hyperthyroidism). I do, however, question sometimes whether there may be a touch more going on mentally, so Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Bipolar both are things that I question and dwindle on.
My mental illness was first diagnosed in 2011 after I locked myself away in my room, refusing to attend school, sleeping at least 18 hours at a time, then go three or so days without sleep. This was brought on from a stalking situation during high school, but I'll leave my stories to my next post. I was treated with a few different medications, Zoloft, Cipralex, Trazadone, Effexor, Prozac. After about a year on these medications, I felt great, back to my normal self, so I decided to stop the use of medications. *Please note* one should never cease use of their medications without consulting their physician!
I began to feel myself slipping back, but refused to admit it, saying that "It was just a phase before," "It was hormonal last time, so this can't be it." I let myself fall, wound up losing two jobs, and quitting my second attempt at college. I got help from the schools psychiatrist, receiving a FAR too low of a dosage of Cipralex, receiving no follow-up. I took my medications however, since they were too low and my thyroid's levels were extremely low, I went over the edge.
I found myself admitted into the psychiatric ward this past December as a voluntary patient and stayed there for about a week or so. Can't remember the exact amount of days, they all kind of tied together. There, the doctors found me the medications that would work better for me. So as of now I am on Cipralex, Zopiclone, Clonazepam, and of course my Eltroxin for my thyroid.
I had been feeling better for a little while after leaving the hospital, however, as of lately things have been declining again. So, here I am. I'll likely rant on here, give a little insight to my own experiences, ask lots of questions, and get as well as hopefully give as much as I can.
I look forward to hearing the experiences of others, offering support to others struggling, and sharing my own experiences.
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