Soldato
Yes I get really edgy so it's something I am researching, been looking at cbdbible ,there's plenty of the illegal variety around here and not saying I haven't ever but not a good idea for me
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**The Mental Health Thread**
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Soldato
Mental Health hasn't been too bad as more or less all my problems seem to stem from bad sleep in one form or another. Still alive and kicking though.
Started liquid Escitalopram today to replace tablets to be better in control of dosing. Even though I’m swapping for the same dosage my Anxiety is trying to convince me it’s going to make me worse. It’s amazing how this crap can get you even when things shouldn’t.
Seen my psychiatrist last Tuesday, it was unremarkable, just asked the usual questions but he's on the ball though, he knows what to ask etc. He did something I wasn't expecting but will be helpful to me; I have an assessment over Skype for a private ADHD diagnosis next month and mentioned this to him. He knew I was diagnosed with it by an NHS psychiatrist years ago. He said you already have the diagnosis and trawled through my medical records on his PC, found the diagnosis letter and requested his secretary send it to me, which I received yesterday, so I can present it next month in my assessment.
Can anyone recommend any good links for someone to talk to, as in (not emergency help) but getting help in terms of gaining the tools to manage anxiety, stress, moments in life which knock you down.
My mental health has been very up and down, when i'm up i think that's it i can manage things and i feel in control and don't need help, but i've noticed since some recent trauma i've had in my life i feel more vulnerable in terms of getting into these spaces in my head that i really struggle with. I think the biggest challenge is not having someone to talk to about some of this and how to manage my mind. Part of me has prob been in denial that everythings okay, but i think i recognise these moments can happen anytime, and having the right tools and methods may help.
My mental health has been very up and down, when i'm up i think that's it i can manage things and i feel in control and don't need help, but i've noticed since some recent trauma i've had in my life i feel more vulnerable in terms of getting into these spaces in my head that i really struggle with. I think the biggest challenge is not having someone to talk to about some of this and how to manage my mind. Part of me has prob been in denial that everythings okay, but i think i recognise these moments can happen anytime, and having the right tools and methods may help.
Self refer yourself to your local IAPT. They can arrange CBT and talking therapies. You can also refer via your GP which can sometimes speed things up a bit.
Link below for self referral.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ta...rapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/
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With you on that and most of it was due at least in my case autistic character traits related. Or learning difficulties.Some of my trauma was from my childhood...
Badly bullied and beaten throughout my school life and so much more
Soldato
Oh the bullying and trauma resulting from it is awful
I had a miserable time at school from age 8 onwards as we moved house. I got bullied for years because I'm English?
I had a miserable time at school from age 8 onwards as we moved house. I got bullied for years because I'm English?
Can I ask, what do you mean to be better in control of dosing?
Sure Im only on 2.5mg which is a quarter of a tablet. Splitting them is not very accurate and they do not guarantee a full 2.5mg per quarter. I also have no large intestine and a stoma so will have some absorption issues. The liquid ensures I’m getting a consistent dose that is absorbed better. I can also go up or down my dosing in very small amounts as I’m a bit hypersensitive.
Great, thanks for the explanation, makes sense
Soldato
really struggling, not felt as bad as this in years
struggling to get any motivation to do anything and looking for problems with everything and eerybody
idont really know how to move forward
tbf i dont know why im even writing this
struggling to get any motivation to do anything and looking for problems with everything and eerybody
idont really know how to move forward
tbf i dont know why im even writing this
You’re not alone mate I have been feeling similar lately. Have you reached out to any support say from your GP or talking services ? Do family and friends know how you feel ?
Soldato
With me it's too much sunlight , I know there's like reverse S.A.D but always feel better when the sun gets lower, late September,I can still appreciate a summer's day but I get a horrible edginess sometimes
Soldato
My girlfriend's capacity goes down massively in heat like this. She basically has no reserve energy to deal with emotions so ends up worn out, fragile, etc.
I just get got headed when driving :/
Soldato
Ordered some full spectrum CBD oil and some paste, wasn't cheap, will see how it goes
Edit need to change the binges, last Thu did a bottle of red a small bottle of cider and a week's supply (apparently) of a herbal bud I was given, absolutely ****** up ,seem to be pressing the self destruct button at the moment
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MDMA: Australia begins world-first psychedelic therapy
The drug and a key ingredient in magic mushrooms will be used nationally to treat PTSD and depression.
www.bbc.co.uk
tl;dr : Australia will allow prescriptions for MDMA assisted therapy used to treat PTSD and magic mushrooms to treat depression.
I think this a positive thing.
MDMA: Australia begins world-first psychedelic therapy
The drug and a key ingredient in magic mushrooms will be used nationally to treat PTSD and depression.www.bbc.co.uk
tl;dr : Australia will allow prescriptions for MDMA assisted therapy used to treat PTSD and magic mushrooms to treat depression.
I think this a positive thing.
Even if it works for only some ppl - it will be a good thing. A major multihour jolt out of the rut might do the trick.
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Soldato
This is my angle on drugs really - it's one way to get your brain into a different space. Being in a different space and returning to the previous one, processing that change, developing skills to assess your mind and adapt, are healthy. If my brain is in a rut it's not healthy, if I'm getting change from somewhere that's good. Socialising is good for this, as is trying new things, I'm just bad at that...