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.

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Chstraumas
Chstraumas

Ive been strugling with major depression and panic disorder general anxiety dissorder for a while. Ive been on every antidepressant on the market and all cause either bad side effects makes things worse or does nothing. My doctor diagnosed me with treatment resistant depression and i went to consult for electro treatment or magnetic treatment. Now im back on a couple meds olenzpean and effexor im about to start. Im having major swings from the zyprexa. Im forgetful groggy tired all day very similar to my depression just slightly worse. I have no friends and sleep all day so if anyone out there is lonely also please get in touch im pretty desperate and at the most depressed i have ever been.

ReyBB8
ReyBB8
Hi,

I feel your pain as I also suffer from major depression, general anxiety and major panic attacks. I recently just got out of the mental hospital and they put me on both Lexapro and Lamictal. This combination seems to work for me. If you ever need someone to talk to, I am also lonely and depressed.
rianbooyer
rianbooyer
For me the pills made it worse.

I was first diagnosed in early 2000's but nothing worked. Eventually found out i had a hormone problem (body wasn't producing enough testosterone) so after starting HRT i was able to go off all the medications that disabled me.

It wouldn't hurt to ask the docs to run a hormone panel on you to see if there is something there. It is a simple blood panel.

May not apply to your situation but i know how horrible those pills can be esp Effexor. That med made my brain zap every time i moved my head.

I hope it gets better for you and we are here to help :)
Bobby5000
Bobby5000
I am the husband of a wife who developed major depression after a problematic move and still suffers problems. Suggestions,

1. Do the non-medicinal things: yoga, exercise, good nutrition, keeping busy, create goals, smile, get good sleep, talk with friends therapy.

2. Work on positivity, daily affirmations, etc.

3. For medication, if you're going to do it, follow the program.

A question in return, what do you find is productive for family members.
OhCarol
OhCarol
Also suffering from generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks since childhood. Saw a psychiatrist in 2005 who prescribed an SSRI. It worked for 17 years, then stopped helping. It's been a long hard journey trying to find help since last November. Now I'm in the process of switching to another SSRI, gradually increasing the dose, plus buspirone was added, then upped once. So 7 med changes in about 6 weeks. I'm a mess right now as I adjust to the last upped SSRI dose. You're not alone in your pain and worry and loneliness. I hope you get through this and come out the other side feeling better. Unfortunately these meds usua.ly take time to work and be fully effective. Keep fighting. You're worth it.
Chstraumas
Chstraumas
Yes the medication roller coaster is hurting more then helping. i slept for 16 hours yesterday. The other problem is i just want to sleep when i don't take the med"s too. I worry so much that i can't take care of myself and will end up homeless or permanent in a hospital. I know that"s just my anxiety but i think about it all the time.