Sab
Well-Known Member
Hi
I've been coming to the realization that much of my mental health struggles (depression and anxiety throughout my life) comes mostly from issues relating to executive functioning, obsessive thinking after social interactions and low self-esteem. I can have really good days but sometimes go through long periods of feeling very overwhelmed and exhausted just trying to keep up with every day tasks (food prep, dishes, medical appointments, working part time, taking care of my cat). It leaves me with very little space for maintaining/building relationships, putting things in place to have a more fulfilling career, work on personal projects. I go through constant cycles of burning out from working so hard at basic things and then feeling discouraged and hopeless that I won't be able to do what I want with my life. Which contributes to my low self-esteem.
I've been considering medication for about 2 years now. I tried to talk about it with my doctor once but he didn't believe I was depressed and I've been trying to find alternatives since (have been taking herbs and supplements to help). But it's getting clear that the depressive states come from exhaustion and hopelessness trying to keep up with basic life stuff. I really think I need more support with my executive functioning but am not sure where to start.
I guess I am curious of the types of medication that exist and have been helpful for executive functioning struggles if some of you want to share what your experience with that has been like. Or are any of you aware of online resources or books that can help with setting up strategies to facilitate the every day stuff?
Thank you in advance!
I've been coming to the realization that much of my mental health struggles (depression and anxiety throughout my life) comes mostly from issues relating to executive functioning, obsessive thinking after social interactions and low self-esteem. I can have really good days but sometimes go through long periods of feeling very overwhelmed and exhausted just trying to keep up with every day tasks (food prep, dishes, medical appointments, working part time, taking care of my cat). It leaves me with very little space for maintaining/building relationships, putting things in place to have a more fulfilling career, work on personal projects. I go through constant cycles of burning out from working so hard at basic things and then feeling discouraged and hopeless that I won't be able to do what I want with my life. Which contributes to my low self-esteem.
I've been considering medication for about 2 years now. I tried to talk about it with my doctor once but he didn't believe I was depressed and I've been trying to find alternatives since (have been taking herbs and supplements to help). But it's getting clear that the depressive states come from exhaustion and hopelessness trying to keep up with basic life stuff. I really think I need more support with my executive functioning but am not sure where to start.
I guess I am curious of the types of medication that exist and have been helpful for executive functioning struggles if some of you want to share what your experience with that has been like. Or are any of you aware of online resources or books that can help with setting up strategies to facilitate the every day stuff?
Thank you in advance!