Feel better psychologically, is a long way ..
By alberello
@alberello (4752)
Italy
December 4, 2011 6:43am CST
Dear friends,. The argument that today's deal is slightly delicate, in fact, want to talk about psychological health or mental health.
you need to know because of some problem of my own mental health, are on medication in a specialistic center and I take regular medicines.
In addition to this, once a week I also interviews with a psychologist.
My problem is "the fear of other people," afraid that perhaps for many people may seem irrational.
But I suffer there, and not a little!
You must know that for my luck, my psychiatrist changed my medication and I gave the impression that in my case it worked well. With this I have associated my little "well" at this drug immediately. My psychologist, however, is not of the same opinion!
In fact you should know that my doctor psychologist, I care for about 2 years. When I told him that thanks to the "new" medicine I'm better, these were his words: "If you believe that a miracle drug, will solve your problems, you're on the wrong way! So also confirm that our work done in these years, there would be no good! "
But I know with certainty to be slightly better, although the way to go to an "almost" full recovery is still long. And in my opinion if I feel a little better was thanks to the new medication I am taking regularly.
2 responses
@Lannielui (83)
• United States
5 Dec 11
It's never easy to talk about ones struggles, especially in regards to mental health. I applaud you for your courage in sharing.
As someone who struggles with depression, I know that any improvement is a good thing. The new medicine which makes you feel better isn't the cure to fix all the issues and problems. However, any improvement gives us hope, and that is something we all need. You're on the right track by getting the professional help and medicine you need. Enjoy your improvement no matter how small or in whatever form it may come.
Hang in there and best wishes to you!
@Pushhyarag2000 (1416)
• India
5 Dec 11
Hello alberello. My father, who is now aged 81+ has been a chronic sufferer with this kind of fear syndrome for about 50+ years now. He fears being alone that is not having someone always around. He has fears of the worst that will befall when he is, lets say going out of house for an hour or so, or traveling alone[which he has never done in these 50+ years].
For long years, he has been helped by us with every possible kind of consultation including alternative treatment etc. It must be a nightmare for him and sometimes, in the middle of nights, he has an attack of trembling in limbs.
About three years back, I accompanied him to a psychiatrist when my father was at the height of his worst depression. The psychiatrist has put my father under medication and has also told him it will be almost for life. But the good thing is my father is now relatively calmer and manages to stay alone at least during day time. I guess that was the best thing that could have happened to him because everything else till then had helped matters even in the least. There is no way he will be helped now by counseling or therapy if we thought of taking him off medicines.
Having experienced all his trauma for long years, I can quite appreciate your point.
