I need help but I'm afraid

irishangel · 10-05-2006, 08:41 PM

So after my hospitalization I was put on meds and feel so so much better. I have to follow up with a psych but i don't want to. Its not that i don't want to it's that i cant I somehow feel weak and vulnerable if i follow up. I work in a business where on the outside I have to always seem perfect and put together even if i'm falling apart on the inside.

After seeing so many family members hospitalized for mental illnesses and me always being the strong and put together one I don't know how to ask for and get help.

But i know if i don't i'll crack again and i was refered to one of the best ones around but i don't know how to get myself their

pevans0511 · 10-05-2006, 10:17 PM

Don't be afraid! You would not be acting weak or vunerable if you follow up with a Psychiatrist. You would be acting responsible & taking charge of your illness. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in 1995 & bipolar disorder in 2003. My biggest bit of advice is to seek help constantly. The more you stay on top of your illness, the less intrusive it becomes on your life. It is hardest to seek help when you are depressed or are in need of help. If you are feeling good now, that's awesome & seek help now so that you can keep feeling good.

Take Care.

kare2000 · 10-05-2006, 10:35 PM

Pretending to be all put together and perfect does not mean that you were the strong one through your family situations. It just means that you dealt with the issues differently. Take charge now and become the strong one by seeing the psych you were referred to. This is not a matter of asking for help - help is already being offered, just take the opportunity. You can do it, stay healthy, and prevent cracking in the future!!!

Sending encouraging vibes...

~Tasha~ · 10-05-2006, 10:40 PM

I can understand how you feel. I was recently put on meds and I feel a lot better now too.

I think it shows a lot of strength to know that there is a problem and to do something about it. There are so many encouraging people here to talk to.

irishangel · 10-05-2006, 11:42 PM

thanks guys i ended up makeing an appointment and i'm going on the 16th i just wish he could've fit me in sooner but at least thats something

~Tasha~ · 10-06-2006, 01:36 AM

I'm glad you have made your appointment. I hope it goes well.

pevans0511 · 10-06-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by irishangel

thanks guys i ended up makeing an appointment and i'm going on the 16th i just wish he could've fit me in sooner but at least thats something

I am very happy for you for making the appointment. Another thing I try to do after each appointment with my Psychiatrist, is make 2 more appointments. That way it's set & he/she can't book up on you.

Take Care.