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.
I've had depression and anxiety all of my life, but the anxiety always overruled the depression (I'm basically housebound and have been for two years, leaving the house probably once a month and wearing pjs all day, everyday). But a few months ago I was prescribed 10mg Citalopram and recently got the dosage doubled to 20mg. I felt great at first, done a lot I haven't done in years. But the past few weeks my depression has plummeted, I don't eat, all I wanna do is sleep. It's to the point I don't have any future plans because I don't 'intend' on living till I'm very old. I need to get out of this rut before it becomes anymore out of control, any advice will be appreciated. Could really use it.
I don't have nearly the degree of issues you described, but what works for me is to do something, ANYTHING, just to get going. Once I am going it is easier to maintain the activity level.
That is my best advice given what you have written!
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Can you afford those Ensure drinks or anything that? This way if you skip meals you can still drink these and they will provide the nutrients you need. You mentioned you were old, too old to take a shower? not a bath! If not can someone like a trusted relative or friend help out? Then once you are out of the shower put regular clothes on and go for a walk, go to the store, go see a movie with a friend. Shae I am on 120mg of Cymbalta, I am also on 60mg of Buspirone for Anxiety and three different Rx for Seizures-this is were the Tremors come from. I have to push myself ever day to get out of chair get dressed go to: Doc apt., pick up child, groceries, etc...Talk to me Shae we can talk it out.