Moes, have you tried Acupuncture and chinese meds? They have really good acupuncturists in Houston. I've been dealing with many issues myself and I do acupuncture treatments weekly. The needles don't hurt. They basically evaluate you and stick needles all over your body. You rest for about 30-40 minutes then they take them out. I feel much better afterwards. It may cost more to do acupuncture but it has no side effects as compared to some of the drugs they prescribe you.
Not really time to debate. There are free services available. http://www.mhahouston.org/mha_houston.cfm?a=cms,c,172,29 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/policy/compact.shtm http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?...anagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=130972 http://alcoholism.about.com/od/tx_houston/Houston_Texas_Treatment_Centers.htm
google free support sites in Houston. Here's one: for support groups and info: http://www.dbsahouston.org/ (they look legit. Here's their wiki:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression_and_Bipolar_Support_Alliance_(Greater_Houston) Probably some hotlines to call if things are bleak. People there deal with this stuff. They know where to get help. You stay anonymous until you no longer want to....I could only find a suicide line in Houston: http://suicide.com/suicidecrisiscenter/, which, while hopefully not your deal, is a good place to call for info. And put away the weed. Get outside. Join a 'mommy group' (don't hit on the other mommies ). Don't be afraid to call these places if there's any chance they can help. Worse they can do is waste 10 min of your time. They don't know who you are and can likely direct you to places you can get help within your budget.
i take everything people post on facebook at face value. everyone seems to have a perfect life on facebook, because all they post about are the positives. some people do air out their dirty laundry but usually its in the form of passive aggressiveness. but i agree, unplug and get out. when it comes to babies, no one sugar coats it better than parents especially on facebook. what they don't tell you is that 90% of the time it's not fun. you have to literally give up your own life up to raise them. i'm sure moes baby brings him joy and i can understand it could also be the root of his frustration. i hope it turns out well for you moes.
Burn. I know my plan covers a certain number of treatments a year and I SWEAR I saw Texas lit up on one of those maps showing states with acupuncture insurance laws. Do you have a consumer choice or am I just flat out r****ded?
I have been seeing psychologists and if you mention you are depressed the first thing they will ask about is how your sleeping habits are. Mine are terrible so I have been working on ways to get myself to wind down at a decent hour. They call it sleep hygiene for anyone who wants to read up on it.
I been holding off about posting in this thread but thought I'd share my story. I been dealing with depression for several years now, it's absolutely real and it's a massive burden that takes a toll on one over time. As a younger kid, dealing with an a-hole father, leaving home by myself, living on my own, family break up, stress of school, vision problems, and bad lady problems... Now sitting in my mid 20s with not much going on and little to show, I can tell you this thing is a real problem. Trying to work my way out of this black hole of depression, it's become a nightmare. I won't lie, at times, I do think to myself a lot if it's even worth moving on. Taking self coaching lessons, working out again, and playing basketball, just trying to improve myself... but it's hard trying to 'rewire' things when **** is all messed up and you got this monkey on your back. Looking in the past knowing I had a lot going for me before, good potential, and now wondering if it's still there and if it's even reachable is a big B. I've taken medication before before and know for some it can be a life saver but what I was on was freaking awful. I can remember having just about all the bad side effects from taking that one medication. Now I afraid of those things. Life takes people through different paths and sometimes depression will come along. For me, I absolutely still need help with this thing like no one knows. BUt thanks to all the people on here that was open and willing to share. I don't know where to go on from here and I'll leave it at that... but yea, this is me and my life.
Yeah, the small things can just add up. I'm not saying it can solve everything but just little things like perspective---remembering a time when you were happy and bringing those memories back, can help so much. I really hope people who do think they have issues to try these kind of things before rushing for the pharmaceuticals. Yes, sometimes happiness is a matter of something you can't control, but sometimes it is within your control, you just gotta try it out. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NKDXuCE7LeQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I have united healthcare . I've been to two places and they told me it only gives me a discount. Besides I go weekly . I'd doubt they would pay for all of that
That is antiquated, questionable, bad advice. First off, it is far from certain he will be made to feel better in either the short or long term by doing that. But certainly while he is in crisis, it is a bad idea to take something away that is relieving stress. Moes: I don't know what your insurance situation is, but you could probably see someone this coming week if you called Baylor School of Medicine or UT Psychiatry. I was in urgent need of a medication consult once and was between doctors; I called (Baylor I think) and was able to get in the next day. I don't think it's ever a great idea to get on meds before/without therapy. If you can be treated without meds, that's great. If not, of course you should find the right ones (not always easy) and take them. From your mood swings it seems to me it would be worthwhile to discuss a mood stabilizer with a doctor. (This is also something you could do with a GP if you just had to.) I take Lamictal (Lamotrigine) and it works well for me in that it completely removes the most extreme mood states and makes my bad mood states much more manageable. Also, for everyone that's still reading and has any of these issues, check vitamin levels. I got a B-12 shot on Friday and I haven't felt better emotionally or physically in a long time than I do now, even three days later. Vitamin deficiencies are easily treated, where mood disorders are often not. And they can be a real factor in depression, etc. More to Moes: I'm FB messaging you now with my cell. Use it liberally.
I think.....that things happen for a reason. And this thread was an opening for others to open up and seek help/advice.
Maybe it's just the people I have friended but it seems like I see a lot of bad news posts on Facebook.
To everyone: If you are in a bad place, and need help. Please post. Life is precious. Don't hold back. Hope things get better Moes
I got up at 6:30 with the intention of going to church like I normally do. After about 15 minutes of debating on what to do, I went back to bed after taking a full Xanax. I slept then til 9:30. I got up again, got my weekly Sunday starbucks drink and then around 10:30 went to bed again. Woke up at 12:30 to watch the Rays and Red Sox on TBS and after the game ended, went to sleep again. Got up this time around 5:15. I already WANT TO GO BACK TO SLEEP!!! I guess I am depressed about a lot of things plus I am having my final teaching observation tomorrow. I'm overweight, miss my son, and really hate my life the majority of the time I am awake. I'm also bummed that I will probably have to deal with depression for the rest of my life.
Wow, Manny, I feel for you. My situation is nothing to be depressed about compared to what you are going through.
