Posted by Caleb96 on November 27, 2003, at 0:27:10
In reply to Please, give me an idea!, posted by tensor on November 26, 2003, at 8:54:46
Tensor:
I've been in the same situation you're going through. These meds often have a habit of losing their effectiveness after a period of time. Don't give up hope! Force yourself to get out of bed at a fixed time each day. Set small goals for yourself: paint your room, change the oil in your car, find a book you'd like and read it, meet some friends for coffee, whatever. Get some exercise every day--don't just lie in bed. Believe me. I know what you're going through--I've been there several times. The key for me was getting into a pattern of life: get up at 7 am, read the paper (unless it makes you more depressed), have breakfast, enjoy a cup of coffee, take a walk, help a neighbor, go to a place in your city where (safe) crowds congregate and talk to strangers, listen to their fears and worries. I know it's hard to care about anything when you feel the way you do, but I'm convinced staying in bed is the WORST thing you can do.
When you see your new pdoc, make sure he's willing to work with you--changing meds if necessary. Also, consider conbinations of meds--don't rule out drugs you've already tried. Of course, mixing meds may not be feasible if you're taking MAOIs.
If you're religious at all, pray. But don't give up and don't let yourself turn into a vegetable! A lot of us have been through what you're going through--you've just got to believe me, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck, I know you'll pull it together.
Regards and Good Mental Health,
Caleb
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