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md581
md581

 Been severely depressed the past few weeks. There has been a lot going on and I'm not really getting outta bed or taking care of myself, again. I always get worse in the winter too. Was put on another new med, imipramine, for anxiety & depression. I just started at 20mg and going up slowly so doubt that's it. Anyone have any experience with this med helping anxiety and depression? I've been on many SSRI's & SNRI's, not only have they not helped but the side effects, for me, suck. On other meds too... Still trying to find that "cocktail". Just feeling so bad, crying a lot for no reason. It's like I swing between anxiety and depression. If one isn't at an extreme, the other one is. So I'm not currently having multiple panic attacks daily but the depression is overwhelming again. Feeling alone and empty. 

Restful
Restful
I’m sorry you’re going through a rough time. Can you talk to a therapist to process your feelings? For me, meds only go so far. I also go to therapy and stay connected to people I love and trust. I hope you start feeling better soon.
md581
md581
Thank you for the kind words. Meds do only go so far, I agree, but I've had a rough time with therapists, bad experiences... Kinda sketched out still. I just keep dragging myself thru the days, hoping. Today is not as bad, for that I am grateful. Hope you are doing well.
Muffet
Muffet
Hope you had a better day today! You mention that it gets worse in the winter. I used to have a neighbor that had seasonal affective disorder (winter depression). She would ramp up on vitamin D and some other natural remedies to help her through the winter because she was always out in the sun during the rest of the year. Does that sound similar to you? Might it be related to a vitamin deficiency, at least in part?
md581
md581
I was told I have a vitamin D deficiency, which most ppl have cuz we don't get enough sun. I should go back to taking it tho. Good idea. I used to think about those sun lamp things too, but those are expensive, aren't they?
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