Sufferer Ptsd, Anxiety Disorder.....overwhelmed

[Finding Shawna]

Hi, I am 33 years old, a single mother of a wonderful 9 year old son. I'm not comfortable sharing my story yet....I will say right now I'm feeling so overwhelmed, I feel over medicated, I went to the doctor and told her this and she only gave me higher doses! I feel like I'm losing my mind and no one is listening. I feel guilty because of the impact it's having on my son, he is very loving and protective towards me. I have tried to find support groups near home, but I am in a very small town. Nothing to be found. I want to stop taking the meds!! I want to function again!

 

[safenow]

HI Shawna I want you to know we hear you.

Welcome to the forum. I'm so sorry you are so medicated. I used to have that problem myself. Now, the only medications I take are my insulin and some pain pills. I do take some vitamins as well.

Look around here. You will find some good information, and some very supportive people. When you are ready, tell us why you are feeling so overwhelmed. If it is more than the medications, perhaps that is why your doctor has given you so many meds. They don't get it. For some doctor's it's all about the drugs. Do you have a therapist?

In time, you will be able to function again. You little boy sounds like a really good kid. I"m glad you have him.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

 

[intothelight]

Hi Finding Shawna,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

If your medication is making you worse that is definitely something to take up with your psychiatrist. If your medication is not being prescribed by a psychiatrist, the I would suggest consulting one as general practitioners do not specialize in PTSD.

There is a lot of information on this site that will help you as your work on managing your symptoms, plus the support here is amazing.

Wishing you the best.

Debbie

 

[Whitneys story]

Finding Shawna, I love your name. Welcome to the PTSD Forum. Please take your time and learn your way around.

You are safe and not alone. There are excellent tools and articles. Around every corner is some one who understands.

We're here 24/7 and around the world! I call it the best place on the planet.

Hugs if you accept them. Whitney

 

[Finding Shawna]

Whitneys story--Thank you! Since yesterday when I joined I have changed my outlook on my situation. I feel so welcome. I cannot express the gratitude I feel; I stumbled upon this doing research on my condition. This is way better than my T, lol. You are all so inspiring and I need that so badly in my life right now.
Again, thank you, merci, gracias!

 

[myvetswife]

Welcome! I would see a different doctor for your medication if she doesn't take you seriously.

 

[JadedGhost13]

Shawna,
Welcome, I too am new here and I promise, you will feel very welcomed here and find lots of support.

I too am from a small town. If I can make a suggestion, I am new so I do not know if this is against the rules or not, but I found a local group in my area through NAMI. You can google them and see if there is a support group in your area that you are not aware of, or maybe one in a neighboring town.

Nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing your posts!

 

[KP the nut]

NAMI.

Please could you explain NAMI. Please always explain acronyms as not all members understand.

 

[JadedGhost13]

NAMI is a mental health advocate. They have groups set up all over the place and they educate about mental health and they host group meetings. The person who hosts the group is trained by the organization and they are not therapist, but they are trained how to lead a group that can get together to express themselves and they have little things they discuss at the meetings, the subjects are given to the leader of the group by NAMI.

It is a open area for people who suffer from all kinds of mental conditions to be able to network and talk openly if they feel comfortable enough to. When I was on one of my breaks from working because I just could not cope with work I attended meetings once a week and it helped me a lot. It made me understand that I DO NOT suffer alone.

 

[Finding Shawna]

Thanks to all of you! I went my first day without a headaches in months yesterday! Apparently I carry my stress in my neck for months I have been having these crippling tension headaches on a daily basis. I have only been on here a few days and I have been able to say things I haven't mentioned in therapy. I have a lot of guilt and shame because I was raised to just "suck it up".....
Last night was rough, but today is always a new day. I'm going have some Mardi Gras fun in New Orleans for the weekend! I need some me time!I hope all of you have a wonderful day!