Mental Health Conditions
Discuss anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health challenges
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Newly diagnosed - feeling overwhelmed
Hi everyone. I was just diagnosed with depression and I'm feeling completely overwhelmed. My doctor prescribed medication but I'm worried about side effects. Has anyone here been through this? What helped you in the beginning? I'm in Kimberley if anyone knows good resources here.
Question about treatment options in SA
Does anyone know what treatment options are available in South Africa for anxiety? I've been on meds for 2 years and they're not really working. My psychiatrist says to just increase the dose but I'm already experiencing side effects. I've heard people mention things like Dianetics, traditional healing, even acupuncture. Has anyone tried alternatives that actually worked?
5 years in - what I've learned
I've been dealing with PTSD for 5 years now. Tried medication (terrible side effects), therapy (helped a bit), and recently started exploring alternative approaches. The biggest lesson: there's no one-size-fits-all solution. What's worked for you? I'm open to hearing about anything that's helped others.