Originally Posted By MaidMarian21 I have an appointment on July 9th, so I will bring it up then. I do have a dog, and I miss her a lot, but she is back in California with my grandmother because the landlord here won't let me have her. I really wish I could have her here, she really makes me happy. I just need more fun hobbies or something. I am moving next year to the Seattle area and I will have to do this all over again, but luckily I am moving near my fiance's sister and I think having a girl around to talk to and hang out with will help. I would love to meet in Yellowstone, but I really can't afford that right now...maybe later though.
Originally Posted By LuLu I'm going to take a slightly different tack here, and urge you as strongly as I can, to get counseling - NOW. I'd suggest you pick up the phone and call the Dr's office to get a recommendation. If needed, tell them you're of limited means, as many communities have sliding-scale providers who may even counsel for free, depending on your means. If you attend church, I'd also suggest you make an appointment with a pastor. I don't want to be rude, but based on what you've shared, you have a lot of stuff to talk out, and get to the root of. I also can't strongly enough recommend you get premarital counseling (your church should offer this). Either way, I hope you *seriously* consider why you're planning to marry someone you can't even talk to about your feelings. I wish you lots of luck!
Originally Posted By DyGDisney Maidmarian-- what kind of meds are you on that are only .5mg? I have Ativan at .5mg, which I only take once in a great while (it's for anxiety) as needed. But anti-depressents should come in a higher dosage, at least 10mg to start. Maybe you're not on the right dosage. That said, and I'm glad you are seeing a doctor soon, Disneyland and Mickey Mouse are probably not the cure for your depression. You can listen to Disney music all day long, or even go to DL, but if you are truely, clinically depressed, it will only be a temporary fix. Please find someone to talk to as LULu suggested, and make sure your doctor puts you on the appropriate meds. I can't tell you what a difference it's made for my mom. A few years ago she said she had no joy in her life and nothing made her happy, then she started on anti-depressents, and she is SO much better.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE We are praying for you...Lulu has given you very encouraging advice..take a deep breath...make a plan on where you feel comfortable in starting out, remember though some anti-depressants can be very addicting..and are not good for long lengths of time....wear happy colours , there are some very encouraging woman doctors out there who are true professionals, a talk group is also an outstanding thing to do, if you do not go to a church , look close bye in your neighbourhood for one....their doors are always open..they usually have these groups or similar happening ...it starts with you now, just go out there girl , take the lord with you, he won't let you down..blessings from The Tink-mmobile and snowhite ....
Originally Posted By LadyKluck >>....wear happy colours << This is really good advice! You'd be suprised how good just putting on your favorite Mickey Mouse shirt on will make you feel! Especially if you have any souvenir shirts from the parks - I always wear mine when I'm really feeling down or missing DL!
