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.
Hi all. I've been doing so well lately, but today I had a set back. I did up my dose of Zoloft to 100mg to start tomorrow after consulting with my Dr. and I also got a script for Ambien because I CANNOT sleep. But I know why I'm depressed. I might have MS. This really sucks. I've lived most of my life dealing with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome--with a bunch of dr.'s who ignored me for years and told me it was all in my head--until it WAS! and I needed professional help. I'm really glad I am on the Zoloft--I know that if I wasn't then everything that is happening to me would be worse. But it is just so terrible right now. It started out with my feet getting numb and tingling--then it progressed until I needed a cane to assist me in getting around. My dr. thought it was diabetes (because I am fat--so I've always known there is a risk and I'm trying hard to lose weight--12 lbs down a billion to go!) but it wasn't. My bloodwork was all perfect. Then my hands and arms started getting tingling and numb, my speech started slurring--I couldn't remember things and last night the scariest thing happened--my face went numb. It has been like that all day. Thank goodness I have an appointment with my Doc tomorrow and have already set up a neuro appointment-but so many things are going through my mind right now. What if it is MS will I be disabled? I want more kids with my husband, will I be able to have more? Will I end up in a wheelchair? Will I ever be able to provide solely for my family in the event of my husbands death? Will I ever be able to do everything I wanted to do like travel, write, finish my M.A. degree? This was my last semester for my M.A. and I had to (for the first time in my whole LIFE!) withdraw from my classes. I can't believe this is happening right now. I just want to cry.
I know I should just wait and see and not get so emotional--but I just can't help it.
I know I should just wait and see and not get so emotional--but I just can't help it.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I know it is very difficult to diagnose, because it comes and goes. And two of the worst things that trigger it are, getting too stressed and too overheated.
So try to avoid those things.
We are here for you.
I hope the antid's work, but if they don't, there are others to try, and combinations to try.
So don't give up!!