Question regarding depression/anxiety

Bidcore

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The last two years have been a little different to the previous 18 I had before that.
You see i've been struggling with some strange depression like, anxiety like symptoms.
Let me explain.
I wouldn't call what I have depression, as I have experienced depression and much rather it that what I have at the moment. I wouldn't call it anxiety though, because the anxiety comes infrequently, whereas the physical feelings are there constantly.

It's almost like i'm constantly tweaking or like my body naturally produces some sort of stimulant. I can get to sleep fine, mostly, and sure I still can feel tired, but my mind races unstably with random thoughts, almost like a salad of thoughts. I have like a buzzing tingling sort of feeling that rarely subsides, and can be incredibly aggravating.

Benzo's do nothing really, occasionally maybe a little, but not enough. I took SSRI's like a year ago, they did nothing, and recently started a course on them, to little effect.

I know what i've had is panic attacks in the past, but i don't get them anymore! So why haven't these symptoms of buzzing and tingling gone away? Some weeks I will feel great, and the 'wonderousness' starts to creep back in. I always had a sort of naturally mystical and psychedelic outlook on life, and that has recently come back into my life for which I am thankful for. But honestly, I feel quite posotive!
Perhaps I've deluded myself?
I dunno. But please, any questions you guys could ask to help narrow it down would be great.
Thanks:)
 
Well, only you and your Dr. can decide what course of action is best as far as meds go-
Since you seem open minded you might try different calming techniques, like meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing etc. I suffer from panic disorder and though I do take benzos, I still have 'break through' anxiety. The suggestions I gave all seem to help me- especially if a panic attack is coming for no reason, the deep breathing helps if I start it early enough.
As far as the depression, all I can tell you is to try to think positively and be optimistic. I know that is hard when you are depressed, but there may be days you can try.....and soon enough of those days will run together and help you out of it........(at least for myself:))

You might also check out our MEGA threads- We have one for DEPRESSION and one for Anxiety Disorders..... there is lot of useful info there.

Welcome to BL and Welcome to TDS btw ;)
 
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