Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
My psychiatrist put me on 100mg Seroquel 3 weeks ago. At first, it helped a lot. The longer I take it, the worse I feel. I woke up this morning & my first thought was "I have no choice but to kill myself". My suicidal thoughts have pretty much dominated my thoughts for almost a week. I feel worse than I ever have before in my life. I haven't taken any today, & I think I am starting to feel better. I had some left over Effexor, so I took one of those. My psychiatrist also abruptly took me off Xanax, & gave me only 4 days to wean from it. I am so confused, I don't know what is making me feel so hopeless.
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I find myself going places in the car and not wanting to get out of the car. I come back home and I don't want to get out of the car. I think it's the only time I spend reflecting. Chronic tiredness from Long Covid plus the immunosupressing meds for my Crohn's is slowing me down but everything just seems a massive effort. I am dealing with the paperwork following my father's death but it's not...
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
I am no expert but sometimes a medication will make one feel suicidal instead of feeling better. IN such cases it is important to let a health professional know.
I am from the UK and would ring the national mental health line for advice. Do you have the equivalent in the US?
If not try and sit tight until Monday when you can call your doctor.
I will be here for the next two hours if you someone to sit with you.
And I'm sorry the nurse is snippy, you would think the nurse would be a little more sympathetic.
I had a relapse last year and it took a bit of trial and error to get the new meds right.
ECT works for some people and may be of benefit to you but that depends on your medical history and circumstances.
You need a proper plan from your doctor and if you are unhappy with it you need to explain to them why.