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Feeling Alone

crylar
crylar

I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and depression comes along with it. Recently my depression has gotten much worse. I just feel so very low and almost numb. I am beyond sad and uniterested and not sure what is causing all of it. I dont want to get up in the mornings because I don't look forward to anything anymore. I am not myself and even when I'm surrounded by others I feel so alone. I recently started taking celexa. I know it takes a good month or so for it to start working. What should I do in the mean time? I feel myself sinking lower and lower. Please help any advice is appreciated

Merkula
Merkula
My doctor also put me on celexa and to be honest the only thing that helped me was being outside and working out. Like I'd go for a run or just walk and enjoy the fresh air!
crylar
crylar
Did you have any side effects from the celexa? And did it help you at all?
crylar
crylar
Did you have any side effects from the celexa? And did it help you at all?
mindlost
mindlost
Hi, I have never been on Celexa before... but I can tell you that I am part of the lucky 10% of the population of OCD patients who are able to successfully wipe through an entire class of anti-anxiety medications. It's a great feeling, honestly, to know I'm part of that small fraction of people who keep trying different medications and combinations and they do not work. I am still working to find a good combination and dosage and I am nearly 2 years into treatment with medication. I know that I said anxiety and OCD, but I do also have major depression, and just wanted to drop by to let you know that you're not all alone. I am in a tough state now especially because I have financial issues when it comes to my sophomore year of college this year, I am trying to win back the relationship that I had with my mother before she found out that I have depression and anxiety, and am also coping with the loss of 2 loved ones that were very recent. I am also doing long distance with my beloved boyfriend of nearly 5 months, and have gone nearly 2 months without seeing his face. Only 17 days left, I know we've got this. But just so you know, feeling like you're sinking lower and lower is normal... especially if you can feel your depression worsening, feeling like a failure, etc. I've been given plenty of advice, but the only habit that my body knows when it comes to coping is sleeping in, waking up and watching a show on Netflix and not being productive, and going to work when I'm scheduled. I can't even find motivation to be there, but I have to, and I guess the one thing would be for the money. It's difficult to find motivation to do anything when you're this upset. I can relate. I just wanted to say, after my long comment, that I am here for you. Message me or anything if you'd like to talk more.