For some reason, my self esteem has dropped tremendously in the past month or month and a half. I have no idea why...but I haven't felt the same. I've missed several doses of my medication, but I wrote a thread on that I think lol. I've been gaining weight, I feel fat, think I'm ugly, and people keep trying to tell me that I'm wrong, but they can not convince me no matter what. I really want to fix this, but I'm not sure how. I can't just suddently have self esteem.
Chris...I'm not going to tell you that you're wrong. A person knows their body better than anyone else most of the time. You sound like you are quite depressed and I know how hard it is to lift yourself out of that deep, dark pool. If I was you I would go and see someone who is completely separate from your personal life. I always find that talking to someone you don't know is so much easier than talking to a person you know. Keep going mate, try...and i know its hard, but try to keep positive.
I have a therapist and a psychopharmecologist who prescribes me medicine. They help a lot, but haven't helped me completely.
Chris, If you're on meds.,you need to STAY on them so they will be able to help. Sometimes these meds. can cause weight gain,but your Dr. may be able to help you with this. I was a mental health worker for 15 years,(and I take anti-depressants) and you can do damage going off meds all at once. Please talk to your Dr. I hope this helped some. Mickey* Ps-I just read your new post. You should also let the Dr. know that the meds are helping some. He can adjust them,as needed. Also,you need to work on your problems,too and not just rely on meds. If you are,great. Give it some time. And always tell your Dr right away if there are any problems.
