It hurts to see one of ours feeling like this D.
Already, you can see that happiness dosn't lie with jws.
You do need to seek help from a councelor, as many have said.
Its scarery, but do it. Its one thing you won't ever regret.
Good luck, D.
my mind is screwed has anyone ever felt like this?
by deservingone26 12 Replies latest jw friends
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sizemik
Just some encouragement about the counselling thing . . .
You mentioned being hospitalised for a panic attack . . . classic for a Depression Anxiety disorder which is what I have. My first panic attack lasted 3 months . . . full on shakes rapid heart beat . . . just wouldn't stop . . . I used to hide in the closet when the phone rang LOL (well it seems funny now).
It took a while to get the drug regime right but when it was achieved it gave me breathing space again. The counsellor I had was an amazing guy. He answered all of my questions . . . explained the science of the chemical imbalances the max mentioned earlier . . . drew pictures, graphs . . . everything. Knowledge and understanding of this nature is of immense value . . . knowing why this is happening is where hope will find it's foundation. Knowledge is power right?
The people that took responsibility for my treatment and care were awesome. I recall being quite sad at my last counselling session as my counsellor had become a genuine personal friend to me . . . we even hugged when we said our final goodbye.
I look back on it now as such a positive experience . . . I'm now drug free and am managing OK.
Hope this helps.
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Hey there - IM really glad you are sharing all this with us.
Its actually good therapy in fact that is why many of us here in this website.
By reading and talking to pthers abotu their experiences I personally have helped myself MORE in the past month being here than I have gotten out of 15 years of theapy/drugs (illegal and legal) and hospitals. But thats just my experience- each person is different. Of course I would also suggest if you are depressed you seek professional help and see if it works for you- it may or may not but you should give it a try.
My point is that you can really get a lot out of this website because there are great people who have been thru JW and they can help and they DONT think you are weird or a misfit or any of those other things we all felt when we left.
The society THRIVES on filling your head with how BAD You are. This is how all cults operate. But believe me when I tell you there is nothign wrong with YOU. it was THEM.
YOU ARE GREAT and STRONG.. Look how far you have come!
Dont stop now you are just out of the gate!