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.
Has anyone been diagnosed with dysthymia? After several months of counseling, I was -- and two years later, still struggling... renewed Prozac doesn't seem to be helping.
I've seemingly added insomnia to my repertoir as well :~(....
My question is if anyone else is dealing with this, what treatment(s) work/have worked... I used to be a happy person and this is taking a long arduous toll.
Thanks all.
I've seemingly added insomnia to my repertoir as well :~(....
My question is if anyone else is dealing with this, what treatment(s) work/have worked... I used to be a happy person and this is taking a long arduous toll.
Thanks all.
Yes, I was diagnosed with the same thing. A low level of depression - not enough to keep me bed ridden or feeling hopeless but a general sadness.
For me, I was prescribed Zoloft and Seroquel (both at low doses). The Seroquel helped with sleep but the morning after was filled with loopiness. I can recall being out after Christmas and feeling very spacey. I stopped taking the Seroquel as it simply didn't work for me. I take Zoloft still.
The other thing that works for me is to not drink as much. I know, I know how alcohol is tied to depression and it's effect on sleep. I haven't always towed the line on this one but continue to work on it .
Which also brings me to the fact that we are what we put in our bodies and what we do. For example, I started exercising on a more regular basis - I run about 4-5 times a week. I've also taken some natural supplements (with the help of a very smart healer). No, not a quack and I know my $250 a 1/2 hour psychiatrist would not know what to "prescribe" here nor would my MD.
It's rare but maybe you can find a support group. There's one near where I live for people with depression. It's run by a psychiatrist and it's free!
Back in December I would be googling Seroquel and dysthymia and now I don't do either. Do I feel "perfect" today? No. But, as I type this, I know I'm in a way better place from where I was in December.
Hang in there!
Right now I don't have a counselor or anything and really feel like I need someone to bounce things off of. It's a beautiful day outside and I'm sitting alone in my dark bedroom... just don't care... Inner voice is so so so negative and hopeless.