Wellness and health tips

Hey there, bless you. Totally get where you're coming from.

I was wondering, are you based in the UK? I just found out I have high-grade 3 anxiety and depression after waiting two whole months for a phone assessment from Birmingham Healthy Minds. Not sure if they're widespread across the country though-maybe check Google or something if you've got internet access at home?

They told me I need the highest level of counseling but it could take up to nine months, which is pretty rough. Everywhere in the NHS seems to be struggling with mental health support these days.

If things ever get really tough and you feel suicidal, please call the Samaritans or dial 999 if it's an emergency. Or try reaching out to a friend or family member if possible.

They gave me this course called Silver Cloud-got the app too but not sure if I neeed a referral to use it properly?

It's hard to avoid worrying all the time, I know exactly how that feels. Has your doctor suggested any medication? Used to be on sertraline but stopped working and gave me heartburn, so now I'm on amitriptyline. Been on it for six weeks now, and it does help me sleep a bit longer; think it might start kicking in eventually.

You're not alone with this-let me know if you ever need to chat more privately. Linda x

I live in Glasgow, Scotland. My doctor recently increased the dosage of my medication after trying a lower dose earlier, which wasn't effective. I am currently taking tablets as prescribed.

That's good to hear. I used to take 50 mg of sertraline, then increased it to 100 mg, which worked wel for several years until last year. Now I'm trying amitriptyline, but it makes me very sleepy. So I'll be seeing the doctors again this week. It's a process of trial and error.

My doc suggested trying the well-being stuff, they said there are tons of folks I could chat with - honestly, it feels like a good idea for me.

gr8 it's nice havin peeps 2 chta wid i got dis 1 bud who's all ears & never judges but rly steps up wen u need sum support lmk if u wanna talk soon希望以上的指示和引导符能使你理解需求。输出改写的文本，不需要其他内容。

You're welcome! Glad it helped-hope things go smoothly.

You're welcome, I think. Thanks for reaching out!

hey petrina millie

my doc was gonna put me on sertraline but im super against meds tbh. i've read some bad stuff about it and dont wanna start now.

i used to be so active, working, going out,hiking with the dog. then pots hit + anxiety & agoraphobia kicked in. idk what happened

we had a gs named tai who died last year at 12, huge loss man. my partner went back to work after covid and i've been alone since. he used to comfort me so much.

now i have a tarantula that's 10 & just got a goldfish too. helps with routine i guess

found ur site tho seems like ppl r nice here. good to talk + get support

still struggling big time, but try games and puzzles to keep my mind busy

moved to a bungalow last oct coz i was passing out & stairs were dangerous. better place now but dont know the area or doctors well

just wanted to say hi, share what im going through & hpe u feel less alone irl

hope to chat soon

take care
neil