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j311gutierrez
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About Me
I am a 31 year old single male with a new girlfriend, and have started going to a psychiatrist for depression/anxiety treatment utilizing medication and therapy. Concurrenttly, I quit smoking/chewing tobacco, drinking, smoking pot, and doing cocaine/meth about 4 months ago, and am struggling with living a "normal" life after attempting to better my life. I exercise regularly on my bicycle, and eat well; so, I have some healthy habits for a good foundation; but, still deal with feeling lonely, down, and suicidal at times. The main reason I am here is at the suggestion of my doctor and I have nobody else who has been through substanse abuse and/or depression to talk to. I do have a good job, wonderful girlfriend, great brother, and solid friends; but, they can't really help except support my endeavour to heal myself. Overall, I need to be able to get comfortable around people and get to work, which I have missed a lot.
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Treatments
- Effexor Too Soon to Tell
- I started using Zoloft but it definetly didnt work then started using Effexor about 4 weeks ago and it seems to be helping me with my depression a little but it is to soon to tell completely. The anxiety effecto is not working yet so I use Klonopin for anxiety after using Xanax which was causing too much dependency. I see a really great psychiatrist twice a week and he feels I am truly a tough case. I miss a lot of work because of all this.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It is extremly helpful having a professional to get treatment from and he offers a great deal a confidence in overcoming my depression and substance withdrawals.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Only my girlfriend only younger brother and the wonderful company I work for who gurantee I will keep my job because I truly have a biological condition.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Its part of my personality but my depression takes it away. I feel empowered at times but have entered a point in my life that I feel I have given up.
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