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I thought that I was doing better last week. I actually put this crap at a distance for a day and a half and then "Wham" I sunk into a really deep depression for the last 4 days. I am feeling so lousy I am seriously considering an anti-depressant and Xanax (sp). I wanted to avoid that because I wanted to get through this without trying to cover up what I need to deal with to reach the point of being okay. Does anyone have any insight on this as to whether I would be delaying and dragging out this torture if I take an anti-depressant. I just think that I may be too depressed, perhaps beyond the norm. I feel tired and weepy and overwhelmed by the smallest things.
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Stay away from those drugs and increase your physical activity to stabilize your brains chemistry.
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I can not help, because I have done the same this last weekend, was doing great the as you put it, back slide. I een is getting worse as the holidays approch. I wam jsut going to watch this one adn maybe find some help or comfort.
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Felt a little slide myself when the holidays arrived. The general representation of anti-depressants is not very good and yet some people have success through them. Have strength and use your best judgement it is a tough call.
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It's going to be a huge, nasty, rollercoaster for a while. I suffer the same. I can do fine one hour and the next I am bawling my eyes out. I personally would NOT take any antideppressants because of the chance of becoming dependant on them. BUT, if you feel that you cannot deal with "it" anymore, so what is best.
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If your overwhelmed, a little help is not a bad thing. Sometimes we need to stablize our hormones, and then start working on the issues inside of us. I get frustrated when people don't understand that depression is a medical condition. If it is severe, it is best treated by a combination of drugs and therapy. A few years ago, my mom passed away. It was devasting for me. My dr. suggested I start on an anti-depressant and work through the grief. I was so embarassaed and ashamed. But, as I talked with her, I realized I wasn't ashamed if I needed an asprin for a headache--or even Tums for an upset stomach. Don't abuse them, combine treatments, and do what's best for you. By the way, after a few months, I was able to deal effectively with the grief and didn't need the pills anymore.
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Thanks for the input, I think I can tough this out.
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I agree with MoMOSa-hit the treadmill take up cycling or aerobics or yoga-moving your body and getting your heart pumping and sweating it out is better than any drug. You will be amazed how exercise can clear your head. Good luck!
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