Am I in Depression Denial? Read Explanation?
Question by Audie89: Am I in depression denial? Read explanation?
I’m 22 years old, and until I was 18…my social skills were painfully awkward. Finally, however, I came out of my shell. I got into the nightclub/rave scene and began working as a promoter for the biggest nightclub in the US while attending a university. I had tons of friends, I dated some gorgeous girls, and I loved going out and having a good time. Life was good.
After 1 1/2 years, however, I started getting into prescription painkillers (namely oxycodone). I was in way over my head…I had tried other recreational drugs but the physical addiction of opiates sucked me into a trap. I think I took solace in the fact that it was a prescription medication rather than random chemicals off the street – big mistake.
After using for about a year, I decided I needed help and went to my parents. They were very understanding and supportive and I began outpatient rehab (weekly 1hr 1on1 therapy and Suboxone 8/2mg drug therapy.) I’ve been on suboxone for almost exactly 2 Years now
***Main Issue: for the past year I’ve suffered from horrible fatigue, insomnia, mild anxiety, and an extreme, overwhelming lack of motivation to do anything. I don’t talk to my friends anymore, I don’t enjoy doing anything that used to make me happy, but overall…I’m not sad. 6 months ago I was diagnosed with HYPOTHYROIDISM, and I thought I finally found the cause of my problems…but I’ve been on drug treatment for that for 6 months with no effect.
All of my symptoms point to depression, but I’ve been on: Celexa, Welbutrin, Lexapro and Valium…none of them did anything.
To sum it up…I’m a recovering opiate addict with hypothyroidism and I feel like doing nothing but sitting in my room all day…wtf is going on?
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