Stressed at work- going to Doctor?

workplayhard said:

I'm in Lucan. Would anyone recommend a good gym? Also should i sign up for a short period to start or a full year?

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Why not just get outdoors for some leisurely exercise (e.g. a brisk walk, job, cycle etc.) and maybe a swim from time to time? Personally I'm not a fan of making snap decisions to join a gym in the hope of a quick fix (e.g. for weight or emotional problems etc.). Working some regular leisurely outdoor exercise into your daily routine as far as possible would probably be a better first step and more sustainable longer term.

ClubMan said:

Just to be clear that was not my point. Having said that one should be aware of the possible risks and side effects without getting paranoid as some people and media types tend to about drugs - especially those used to treat stress/depression etc. It sounds like you may have been prescribed something like a mild tranquiliser, perhaps a benzodiazepine (e.g. Valium) which could indeed carry some risks of physical dependncy. However most mild antidepressants and SSRIs in particular do not carry this risk. Of course your GP is best placed to advise you on these issues.

What sort of medication?

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She is on Valium.

The benzo's eg. valium, xanax, etc are great. However, on the flipside, as time goes on the dosage and psychological dependancy goes up..

As for a bereavement,this is a natural process in life.It is unwise to reach for the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX to relieve symptoms.You are supposed to feel awful in the aftermath of the death of someone close to you.
There are 5 recognised stages in bereavement,taking medication can interfere with the progression through the stages.
Bereavement can last up to 6 months(arbitrary I know),if still feel terrible after this time period,then it is considered to be an abnormal bereavement reaction & then you would consider some form of therapy,be it medication or counselling.
BTW-I have no problem with meds,but a lot of the time they only put a lid on the symptoms when the cause of the issue should be addressed.

Im moving this from Work Careers to StB.

aj