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.
Ok i feel like crap today and am very grouchy. I had extensive dental work done yesterday and the dr gave me a script for pain pills. I took 2 yesterday well big mistake. I could not wake up last night so there for did not take any of my AD meds. Today I am very dizzy, irritable and could just sit here and cry. The phone has been ringing all morning which most of them have been my mother. I finally called her back and she starts asking me all these questions of why I hadnt answered my phone. Ok I am 44 yrs old should I have to explain this. I finally told her I would call her back she was irritating me so bad so then I called my husband to vent and all he could say is O this shall pass which really pissed me off. So what shall I do just sit here and cry or what??? I just feel horrible.
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Talk to us hun, we know what it's like. How can I help?
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Aarrgh, sorry to hear you're suffering luv. Was talking about med withdrawal symptoms on another thread, totally sucks. god, I wish I could get a refund back on the time spent trying to explain my deal to some relatives... it's impossible for some people to relate when they don't have it.
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I dont know . I just feel like I could scream. I can not call my mother back right now but the problem is when I do I am going to get all the questions again. She is very paranoid because of my depression and I think shes afraid when I dont answer the phone I am mad at her. She has never been concerned about it until recently and now she smothers me. I am an only child if that explains any thing.
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I tell my mom or whomever is doing the 20 questions routine that I'm ok (white lie) but I'm really super busy with this enormous project and I can't talk right now and I'll call back later. Maybe some would consider this manipulative, but when they won't stop questioning and it's aggravating my depression it's an option. Were you able to take a late dose of your meds?
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Sounds like your mom loves you and is worried about you. (that's a good thing) Maybe you could share with her that you're having a tough day, and that the best way she could help (right now) would be to give you more space?
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I understand the having to explaing things to the family. I'm 42 the youngest of many they think i'm 4 plus 2
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I feel like crap today too. I hope you feel better soon.
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I missed a whole dose of my meds. My system feels really messed up at the moment. I know my mom cares but there is a difference between caring and smothering. Cant handle the questions. :(((
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