Reply #47: Diagnosed as a teen, not taking meds today. [View All]

[Ariana Celeste]

I had trouble with the meds I took as a teen, and I also have trouble taking a pill everyday (reason why I switched from the b.c. pill to the shot, in fact- lol!).
I've done (and do) things on my own to help myself- I know that doesn't work for everybody- but it helps me.... most of the time. I still have my occasional lows, but I honestly feel a lot better taking it into my own hands! When I was on meds, I felt like a zombie, my appetite was even worse then normal (low), and I had a tendency to get a little too excitable at times. And quite weird from what I'm told.

I was very lucky in that I had a chance to leave the environment I was in- and move out here to Indiana. My SO wanted me to move in with him, and I jumped at the chance. Being in a new environment, away from all the people I associate negative points of my life with- it's helped me tremendously. I have a dog that I take care of, and she really helps as well. Nothing feels better than knowing my dog is healthy and happy because of *me*.

When I have my low points, I force myself to become active if I can... and sometimes, I just let myself be depressed. I have a very understanding SO who goes through his own low points- we support each other, and we are both a lot happier about life having each other. We know that we can't help ourselves, that sometimes those low points just happen.

Now unfortunately- rather than being depressed all the time, my anxiety issues have been somewhat on the rise and I have trouble leaving my home (or rather, being anymore than a couple blocks *away*). I have even more trouble around crowds. But I figure, you win some and you lose some right? I may have some issues but in general I am a lot happier with myself, my life, and the direction I'm headed (whatever that may be.)