Depressive State Is Getting Increasingly Worse

[Owl girl]

So I've got a court case coming up where I will be chief prosecution witness. I don't know whether or not the anxiety from that is causing the depression to get worse. In the first few months I had frequent panic attacks, didn't want to be alone, tried to keep busy and I somewhat isolated myself except for occasionally seeing my friend and going to therapy group. I have less panic attacks now and I actually find it easier to be by myself so I don't have to act as though everything is fine around everyone, but now I've lost interest in all my hobbies, I just can't feel enthusiasm for anything and I feel tired all the time. I'm having to take afternoon naps to be able to function more efficiently. It's beginning to approach the point where I'm going to end up being too tired to get out of bed if this continues. My GP is so useless I went ages ago about possible depression but nothing came of it.

 

[Seasounds]

• What is your fear?
• Can you see a therapist?
• Can you ask you PCP or see a psychiatrist for anti-anxiety meds?
• Can you give your testimony behind closed doors?
• Can you decide not to testify?
• Can you talk to an attorney?

 

[Deleted member 541]

i don't think it matters if the anxiety caused the depression or the depression caused the anxiety. You are clearly having issues and need some kind of help. I think that a call back to your GP might be in order here, even if he/she didn't listen before. Streets the fact that you are in a state of depression with some anxiety and need some help. Does you GP know about the court case coming up????? It might help if you feel that you can share that fact with him/her.

I hope you get some help.... Be kind to yourself and try to keep motivated.

 

[hodge]

Yes, what SheCat said. It is incredibly stressful to testify in court. If your GP doesn't help, I would suggest seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist. This is really a stressful situation and you need to gather all the support you can. We will be here, but we're not professionals and can't prescribe.