back here again...

Imaginary_friend · 07-12-2009, 01:14 PM

I don't want to feel like this again....a couple of years ago, when I started uni, I had a really bad time and eventually got diagnosed with depression and took anti-depressants for 7 months....i feel the same now but i don't wanna go back on meds. they're so anti-social with the whole not drinking thing and being a uni student.....but then i don't want to feel like this.
i just want to climb in bed and not wake up until i feel better :(

Heidi Tiger · 07-12-2009, 01:31 PM

Having treatment for depression doesn't neccessarily mean being on meds, also just because a certain kind of meds didn't fit in with your lifestyle before doesn't mean another kind of medication might be suitable for you. I would talk to your GP, it may be that counselling or CBT may be of use to you in coping wit your moods.

As for the "drinking thing", sure university has a very boozy culture, but please do remember alcohol is a depressant and as such could mean that you feel even lower for consuming it.

I'd speak with your GP, they'll be able to evaluate how you are and discuss treatment and support options with you. In the meantime, try and make sure your lifestyle is one that promotes good mental health by making sure you exercise, eat healthily, have a routine etc etc.

roiben · 07-12-2009, 02:39 PM

I will add to what Heidi has said, by pointing out that social life at University does not mean you have to drink alcohol. I did not start drinking until much later in my Uni life and had soft drinks or cordials or water when out with friends. I still went out, I still socialised, but did not drink alcohol.

I think it is for you to decide which you think is better for you - it may be that counsellor or therapy helps enough, but if not, do not be put of the use of medication just because of the alcohol consumption being more limited.

*hugs*
Roiben x

Imaginary_friend · 07-12-2009, 03:15 PM

thanks for the advice guys. it's not that i don't wanna drink, just with the group of friends I've got, most nights out are massively drunk, and when I was on anti depressants before and didn't drink it wasn't great to be honest. I had an ok time but I just felt worse cos everyone else was drunk and i wasn't. I dunno why i feel like that and i know it's not good but you know....it's what happens.

I might go see the doctor next week if i still feel like this. I dunno. maybe i just need a break and uni finished next week, but i've still got **** loads of work to do over the holiday. *shrugs shoulders* who knows what's going on in my head. sometimes i feel like i need to be sectioned or something.

Imaginary_friend · 07-12-2009, 09:54 PM

i can't stop crying for no apparent reason....great. :'(