Posted by bailey on January 20, 2005, at 6:49:47
Hello! I've lurked occasionally on the babble boards over the last few years--what great boards and tips! I'm hoping to get support for day-to-day taking care of myself--like exercise, especially!
I've struggled with depression and anxiety for years and have been on meds for about 5: Paxil first (prescribed by a neurologist for migraines!) and then Effexor XR, which worked better.
I did some cognitive therapy work last year and *loved* it! I'm hoping this is a place I can use to get support and encouragement for taking care of myself.
I'm having trouble finding a good local psychiatrist (my doctor's maintaining my Effexor Rx); I'm in a smallish town and an excellent psych/therapy center is a 1.5+ hr drive, which is too difficult especially when doing things feels harder. I'd really like someone who doesn't just throw meds at you. Any suggestions?
Thanks, and take care of yourself in this journey!
poster:bailey
thread:444589
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