| Taking Friend's Antidepressants | Feelings | Taking Friend's Antidepressants | <div class="ExternalClass3548F0B851324005A5ACF0FB088C2DEB"><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4">I guess recently I've
really messed up and am pretty overwhelmed. I've started taking some of my
friend's antidepressants because my mom doesn't believe in the disorder and I
want help. I'm being threatened because of my previously stated mess up. The
threats and things people have said have basically made me hate myself. Everything they're saying is partly true and I'm starting to believe it. The
whole situation is just making me feel pretty super horrible. I'd love to be
able to speak with someone who knows what's up and could actually help me
through it. </span></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassECD1B166AB9C4A4DA38402489BB969BA"><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""><span style="">It's great that you are reaching out. We do not want you to sit alone with all of this anxiety and depression. We are concerned that you are taking someone else's prescription. Anti-depressants are prescribed based on people's diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, weight and more. Neither you nor your friend are getting a correct dosage when you share and some of the medications can cause complications if you suddenly stop them. In addition, it is an illegal activity, so we really do not want to see you get in trouble.</span></span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Having said that, it sounds like you are really hurting on the inside now and could use some support. You mentioned that you "messed up" with something, which also might indicate the depression you feel may not be a chemical imbalance which medication helps, but rather a situational depression that can be caused by a traumatic event. You are human. Ok? Everyone messes up here and then. Yes, some are little mistakes while others can be big mistakes, but most problems in life can be resolved in ways in which everyone involved will ultimately be ok.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">You have already reconciled with yourself that you might be in part to blame or things are partially true. That is the hardest part. If you think it would help to run this all by with a crisis counselor, then please do and maybe together we can look at what some of your options are going forward. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">It sounds like your mother may not believe in depression, perhaps one of our counselors, your doctor or your school counselor can talk to her more about this. Your feelings are real. Right now, without an evaluation, we don't if you have depression but we do know you are feeling down. Start with talking to your mom about your emotional state and how you have been feeling. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Here are some tips for you in the meantime. When you are ready to talk - call, text, or chat through </span><a href="/"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">www.yourlifeyourvoice.org</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> and a crisis counselor would be more than happy to talk with you.</span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-12-steps-to-overcome-depression.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-12-steps-to-overcome-depression.aspx</span></a></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-10-ways-to-see-happiness.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-10-ways-to-see-happiness.aspx</span></a></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-life-out-of-control.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-life-out-of-control.aspx</span></a></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Laura, Crisis Counselor</span></p></div> | 14 | | |
