perhaps getting wisdom teeth taken out, travels to honduras, a road trip to wisconsin, and moving to another country was a bit much to undertake in a few months. it ended up getting to me. i began to experience panic attacks and anxiety that eventually led to depression. it sucked. i didn't have any interest in anything. i didn't want to do anything. i cried for no apparent reason. i have always been a happy person. i didn't understand how this could happen to me. but it did. it can happen to anyone. i reached out to a few friends who i know had also experienced this. i also used carelink (a service provided by my former employer). i got 5 free sessions with a therapist. all of this helped tremendously.
apparently, it isn't unusual for people to experience this during times of tremendous change. my doctor prescribed me zoloft to be used for the short term of 6 months (enough time for me to adjust to things "down-under"). previously i would have been skeptical of taking prescription drugs to alter my mood, but truly experiencing these feelings has changed my perspective. i feel much more in charge of my emotions.
i guess, i just wanted this blog to be a short public service memo. if you are feeling anxious or depressed, please reach out to someone. it helps, and things will get better. even if it doesn't seem like it. and thanks to all of the people who have helped me through this. i am doing much much better now.
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