So before I begin this is the third instalment of my posts about my experience and journey with my anxiety and depression you can check the other two out here which will give you the past info so we are all on the same track… Anxiety & Depression… & Anxiety & Depression 2… )
My life has been a bit of a whirlwind ever since ending and leaving university and London and even though I am kinda confused about what to do with my life (As you guys have probs guessed from other previous posts). I’m so glad and kind of proud to report that my mental health has been for most of the time really really good! If you have read my previos posts you will know that I have been taking medication for my depression and anxiety and found it helped me get a hold of my head and feelings. In the last post I think I mentioned that I had to take the medication less often which was amazing news. But after returning to university after the Easter holidays I was sat in my room and decided that I felt like I no longer needed the help of medication. I no longer felt that I classed myself as “being depressed”. I realised that I was no longer that person (You are suppose to consult with a doctor when coming off medication, but when you know you know right??).
On the whole I had been feeling a lot more positive and happier in myself and I felt like I had a much brighter outlook on everything even though I was freaking out about life after university. It does slightly worry me that I no longer have that safety blanket of the mediation and that I could fall down the slippery again but lets not dwell on that!!
Even though I am still doing well off the medication I did have a bit of a fall back last week when the black fog of anxiety crept back in and I freaked out I doubted everything I was doing I felt paranoid and anxious about so many elements of life. But it was only a day and not a week which is such an improvement! I am just glad that I know now when my head is taking over and I just need to breathe and be calm about things and not worry what people think!
Thanks for reading.
Little Mayfly x
I am glad to hear you feel better and hope you can conquer your fears one by one.
Do be careful of too sudden withdrawal from antidepressants.
Gradual trapping down is often better, unless you feel totally in control.
miriam
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Thank Miriam!
Don’t worry I have been very aware and am doing good c
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Thanks for sharing! I’m glad to hear that you are doing better.
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No problem! Thanks so much x
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You have hit the button with not worrying about what people think, Chloe. Good to hear that you are doing better. xx
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Thanks xx
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You’re honestly doing so well, even writing this post can be difficult enough. Also thanks for following my blog! x
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Thanks I find writing about it helps organise my thoughts ☺️No problem thanks for the follow back x
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Well done on your journey and I wish you success & happiness. Without patronising please be careful of coming off the meds quickly as it takes months for them to kick in and your body is responsive to them now hence why you feel you no longer need them. If your GP has green lighted it then that’s great however Remember the dark days approach and I would hate for you to lapse during the winter, out of your uni routine and have to start again from scratch. Although I champion a healthy mind and can see how much you have progressed in the last few years.
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Thanks for you concern but I’ve been fine since around May which was a few months ago now! Yes bad times can get to you but I now know when I am getting bad so can deal with it!!
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Excellent. It’s all about knowing yourself and you’re doing great
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I love to see success stories like yours it let’s me know there’s hope for us all, thanks for sharing
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Thanks x
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Hiya! A post I can relate to so much. I’ve been on and off meds for anxiety myself for a while. It’s tough at times, but I’m so glad to see how well you’re doing. Your positive attitude is lovely to read! I look forward to reading more and stay well ✌️
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So glad you find it relatable! Thank you that’s such a lovely comment xx
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Awesome awareness! Glad you are finding coping and healing. Sometimes we pay so much attention to “eliminating the symptoms” vs. “managing the symptoms”. To say that symptoms are coming around less often and sticking around for less time is a WIN!
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it’s so hard not to worry what people think though. We all try but it seems an instinctive reaction. I hope you’re doing better now. I have an anxiety problem too but sadly the meds I got didn’t help…
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