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over dosing


Question Posted Saturday May 23 2009, 6:58 am

I am from South Africa

I am suffering depression and over dosing on tablets by the name of PAX-5. This is due to mcertain circumstances. I need help but cant afford anything. please help


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rubytuesday answered Monday May 25 2009, 2:44 pm:
I'm sorry for what you are going through. I've been there and I know how tough it is.

A couple of questions:

1. Are you SURE there is absolutely nowhere to get help there if you don't have the money? There aren't any suicide hotlines to call in emergency? No clinics or counselors who help low income people at all? I'm thinking that there's go to be SOMETHING.

2. Is there anyone who might know more about the resources in your area that can help? A school counselor, teacher, for example? Or even a any wise adult that you can trust to help you look for something? (I know it's hard to search on your own when you are that depressed, so try to get someone on your side).

3. You said this was related to a certain circumstance? You need to remove yourself from that situation- or get help for it if it's hurting you that badly. (I know it's easier said than done but make this a priority).

LAST BUT NOT LEAST- Always remember this acronym:

HALT !!

While it doesn't cure your depression it can at least help prevent things from getting to a more dangerous level.

HALT stands for not letting yourself get too:

Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired

Those things will make your depression worse.

But try to get some kind of help. I feel for you and wish you all the best.

RT

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laynemayhem answered Sunday May 24 2009, 1:01 am:
I dont know what pax-5 is, but whenever you feel like taking an overdosage, try to do something that'll distract you for the time being. chew gum, try to draw a tree on an etch-a-sketch. do something to keep you away from those pills. or, give them to a really trusted friend and ask them to keep them away from you at all costs, no exception. taking too much of ANYTHING can be very harmful. whether its vicadin, or ibuprofen, it can be very bad in an overdose.

im sorry i couldnt be of anymore help. and i understand how depression can affect you. try to find a good, low budget counselor or theropist. i had a counselor a few months ago who only costed 60 bucks for an hour and a half.

good luck :)

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