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You know, it didn't dawn on me until today that I've just lately started feeling any highs. I've been a roller coaster ride this week and it's been crazy. But it wasn't that long that I was flatlining through a serious depression. I suppose this is progress. I have an appointment with the doctor this week so maybe this is when things start looking up for me
GREAT news! Glad you made the call to get an appointment.
Have you discussed with the MD meds for treatment-resistant depression?
Or the newest drugs on the market for depression??
Or even meds used off label for depression?? Not suggesting this for you, but just an example...
I got improved mood from a combo of low dose antipsychotics and antidepressants....taking Abilify, Seroquel,
Lexapro, Wellbutrin.
I've been pretty depressed for over 20 years and have tried several different SSRIs. About 6 weeks ago I started restarted sertraline after a 15 year hiatus, doesn't do much for the depression but does dramatically reduce my nightttime tooth clenching (which causes exhausting throbbing headaches) so will probably stay on it just for that benefit.
Even though I'm tired and depressed pretty much all day every day, I have to get out of bed by 7 to walk my dog because he has a ton of energy. Then I have to work for 8 hours because life would be much worse if I lost my job and home (wouldn't be homeless luckily since my parents would let me live with them but I don't want to resort to that). I deal with some pretty depressing situations every day for work but at least they make me grateful for what I have and have accomplished in spite of my mental state. Maybe one day I'll at least be able to sleep 7 hours consistently -- that would really help because I feel much better after the rare nights that I do.
I've been pretty depressed for over 20 years and have tried several different SSRIs. About 6 weeks ago I started restarted sertraline after a 15 year hiatus, doesn't do much for the depression but does dramatically reduce my nightttime tooth clenching (which causes exhausting throbbing headaches) so will probably stay on it just for that benefit.
Even though I'm tired and depressed pretty much all day every day, I have to get out of bed by 7 to walk my dog because he has a ton of energy. Then I have to work for 8 hours because life would be much worse if I lost my job and home (wouldn't be homeless luckily since my parents would let me live with them but I don't want to resort to that). I deal with some pretty depressing situations every day for work but at least they make me grateful for what I have and have accomplished in spite of my mental state. Maybe one day I'll at least be able to sleep 7 hours consistently -- that would really help because I feel much better after the rare nights that I do.
Sorry about this....we here understand your predicament. Do you have a psych MD? You need to discuss your lack of treatment progression...a visit with a psychiatrist could help firm up your diagnosis and provide treatment options for you. It might be time for newer meds or a combination of meds. Therapy and medications are what help most of us improve....
Sleep issues certainly be part of depression...finding appropriate meds would likely help with this.
Some days my cats are the only reason I want to get out of bed. I understand how you feel...keep us updated.
I've been pretty depressed for over 20 years and have tried several different SSRIs. About 6 weeks ago I started restarted sertraline after a 15 year hiatus, doesn't do much for the depression but does dramatically reduce my nightttime tooth clenching (which causes exhausting throbbing headaches) so will probably stay on it just for that benefit.
Even though I'm tired and depressed pretty much all day every day, I have to get out of bed by 7 to walk my dog because he has a ton of energy. Then I have to work for 8 hours because life would be much worse if I lost my job and home (wouldn't be homeless luckily since my parents would let me live with them but I don't want to resort to that). I deal with some pretty depressing situations every day for work but at least they make me grateful for what I have and have accomplished in spite of my mental state. Maybe one day I'll at least be able to sleep 7 hours consistently -- that would really help because I feel much better after the rare nights that I do.
Yeah, sertraline is an interesting drug. It also reduced my anxiety - social anxiety, out the window - GONE. But not the depression. It also made me foggy to the point where I struggled with calculations, etc.
For what it is worth, you do have some wonderful things in your life like your job, your doggy and supportive parents.
Interesting...I would rather poke my eye out than date right now.
Ha! Me, too, really. And, really, thinking that a person is going to be able to cure your depression is really dangerous. You're (and obviously not talking to who i quoted here) asking a lot of another person especially if they arent aware of what you're expecting. It's not fair if them or of you.
Day 3 of being on Cymbalta again. Today I am just zoned out more than I was expecting. Mentally, I don't feel bad. Not really. I just don't feel 100% here. The first day I took it, I became slightly nauseous and still felt that way on Day 2. But I also felt really good both days. I don't know if the nausea or the zoned out feeling is related to the meds o not. It seems awful early for side effects. The good feeling at first may have been a placebo effect.
Tuesday was actually a pretty good day as my nurse said my wounf on my foot is 99% gone. I've had an open would or sutures in that foot since November, 2015, so this was most excellent.
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