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.
Hello All,
I'm new to the community and thought I'd start out by simply posting what I'm going through right now. So, I'm a woman in my mid-twenties who has struggled with depression since being a teenager. I've tried Prozac, Celexa and Cymbalta. Each one has eventually lost its effectiveness.
After about five years on Cymbalta, I noticed in August that my depression symptoms were creeping back into my life. My doctor and I upped the dose, which seemed to help. Now, two months later I'm back at that low point that I noticed in August.
I'm trying to get a hold of my doctor to find out what the next step is, but she's booked until December! I'm hoping she'll get back to me sooner. I can't wait that long. It's been so bad that I can't get out of bed to go to work in the morning, which makes me feel horrible and hate myself even more.
My symptoms include oversleeping, being tired all the time, over eating, feeling worthless, feeling unmotivated, hating my body, etc. No real thoughts of suicide yet, which I'm trying to avoid as I've been there before.
I'm frustrated, sad, embarrassed and concerned for my job. I have a great job, a wonderful husband and everything I want. So why am I not happy?!
Anyone else struggling with a resurgence of symptoms?
I'm new to the community and thought I'd start out by simply posting what I'm going through right now. So, I'm a woman in my mid-twenties who has struggled with depression since being a teenager. I've tried Prozac, Celexa and Cymbalta. Each one has eventually lost its effectiveness.
After about five years on Cymbalta, I noticed in August that my depression symptoms were creeping back into my life. My doctor and I upped the dose, which seemed to help. Now, two months later I'm back at that low point that I noticed in August.
I'm trying to get a hold of my doctor to find out what the next step is, but she's booked until December! I'm hoping she'll get back to me sooner. I can't wait that long. It's been so bad that I can't get out of bed to go to work in the morning, which makes me feel horrible and hate myself even more.
My symptoms include oversleeping, being tired all the time, over eating, feeling worthless, feeling unmotivated, hating my body, etc. No real thoughts of suicide yet, which I'm trying to avoid as I've been there before.
I'm frustrated, sad, embarrassed and concerned for my job. I have a great job, a wonderful husband and everything I want. So why am I not happy?!
Anyone else struggling with a resurgence of symptoms?
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if it gets too bad you could go to the emergency room
The addition of a therapist is a very important step. They are much more experienced and equipped to treat our particular ailments. General Practitioners (You'll see GP posted as board slang) can throw pills at you all day; you need someone else to help you through the rest.
Beyond the chemical/emotional puppet strings, I find that setting small goals for myself or a small to-do list for each day gives me a hint of gratification and helps me feel like I at least did -something- that day. Today it was emptying the dishwasher and calling a warranty center for a repair I need. Other than that I've written a page or two of prose. I've eaten a meal and I've bathed.
So, I didn't do a hell of a lot today, but I did more than I did yesterday, and that's enough.
Good luck with therapy and your increased dosage. I'll be hoping for a better tomorrow for you. :)
Read the side effects that came with your medication.
Stay motivated, try new things, don't let your job stress you out.
There are positive messages posted in this forum, keep reaching out.
later