Dysthymic disorder Community Group
Sadness. It is real. If you have Dysthymia, it's a constant state of being. . . It never leaves you. I'd really like to see what reality is like, you know, check out how it feels to NOT be sad all the freaking time. . . This is just mean. I mean come on, somebody . . . God, throw me a bone! I'm a cool guy, I do good things. OK, , , enough of this shit, it...
Hello Group.
Wow, it's been five years since I came to Daily Strength! I guess that is how long ago it has been since I was diagnosed Dysthymic. A lot has changed since then, for the better.
I went on the antidepressant Celexa shortly after diagnosis. When I began taking it, it was like seeing in color for the very first time! I didn't even realize that I had a problem with depression, but I did.
I have moved from the state of Nevada to North Carolina, then up into Virginia since I was diagnosed. I learned that I was Co-dependent and that a lot of my sadness (as well as other problems) stemmed from my home enviornment while growing up. My mother was and still is a gambler. Bingo took her away from me almost every night of the week when I was growing up. I had moved from Kansas to Nevada to take care of here when I was diagnosed. That was not a good thing for me. They say that where you live is not the reason why you are sad, or whatever it is that troubles you. The saying goes, "Where ever you go, there you are." I find (for myself) that this has not been the case. Moving away from my mother has been the very best thing for me, mentally. I can't change her. I can only change myself. I am now off of Celexa. I work on my Co-dependency. That is what got me into trouble. I take care of myself now, not someone else who really can't be helped.
I love me.
Rebecca
Wow, it's been five years since I came to Daily Strength! I guess that is how long ago it has been since I was diagnosed Dysthymic. A lot has changed since then, for the better.
I went on the antidepressant Celexa shortly after diagnosis. When I began taking it, it was like seeing in color for the very first time! I didn't even realize that I had a problem with depression, but I did.
I have moved from the state of Nevada to North Carolina, then up into Virginia since I was diagnosed. I learned that I was Co-dependent and that a lot of my sadness (as well as other problems) stemmed from my home enviornment while growing up. My mother was and still is a gambler. Bingo took her away from me almost every night of the week when I was growing up. I had moved from Kansas to Nevada to take care of here when I was diagnosed. That was not a good thing for me. They say that where you live is not the reason why you are sad, or whatever it is that troubles you. The saying goes, "Where ever you go, there you are." I find (for myself) that this has not been the case. Moving away from my mother has been the very best thing for me, mentally. I can't change her. I can only change myself. I am now off of Celexa. I work on my Co-dependency. That is what got me into trouble. I take care of myself now, not someone else who really can't be helped.
I love me.
Rebecca
Hang in there. before you know it, you may discover that the next thing that's holding you back is the Celexa.
I am proud to hear that you are taking bold steps.
I'm so glad that you're sharing your good news with everyone here, it doesn't happen very often - there are a lot of reasons for that but, hey, maybe one or some of the other members in our group will be prompted to share something (good or not) as well, it does make a difference you know, for me anyway.
And as for me, your comment about Celexa has me wanting to talk to my Dr. about it, it certainly is worth looking into,
thanks for sharing . . .
StillBill