GFJ1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:54 pm I tried a lot of self help approaches to avoid going the meds route, incl books, meditation, counselling etc, but struggled to make much progress against feelings of dispair, migraine, irrationality and all the stuff that went with it.
Resorted to seeing the Dr in the end and on meds now (sertraline and propranolol). I am now quite tired a lot of the time, quite lethargic, but my head has stopped spinning, my brain relaxing and generally in a much better place. I think it's given me the mental space and capacity to process things in a much more normal way.
Still hold down an interesting, griefy job, have normal life issues, but things are looking and feeling a lot better.
The hardest part is acknowledging you have an issue, and the first few approaches for help. Once things start to turn the corner, it gets a lot better.
I work in an alpha male/female environment, and now talk about it openly. Everyone has been supportive, which is great.
Talk and seek help if you need it.
Thank you for sharing that, it takes strength and may also give strength to others.