Posted by brandlin on November 1, 2008, at 0:16:11
In reply to Re: I'm still in remission... but I have no drive., posted by utopizen on October 24, 2008, at 21:32:32
> One of the ways I knew I was depressed for sure was, I was constantly tired/craving sleep all the time, but also, things I once took pleasure in I no longer did. But now I do take pleasure in doing the things that interest me.
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> It's just... about getting out the door, doing the work, not being a hermit in my apartment because I'm so lazy. I suppose being unemployed doesn't help, but I finally mustered the energy to call up a dog walking service today, and sent over resume... I only take two classes part-time.
>The only way I know that I didn't write this post is you referencing the dog walking service and resume, but other than that, I can relate exactly to how you are feeling. I feel like a walking Cymbalta commercial - tucked up on the sofa with my two dogs begging me to play with them, but I just don't want to. Like you, utopizen, getting up and doing the most mundane things seems to be a BIG DEAL for me, it's a task to pick up the phone and place a call to pay my cell bill, car bill, etc., and I have most definitely isolated myself, but when I do hear from people I would actually like to chat with, I do and I enjoy myself. I have to wonder how much of what I'm feeling is laziness and boredom and how much is depression, and I don't know how to differentiate. (Not to mention how much of it can be attributed to me starting Zoloft which seems to have zapped every last inch of emotion or reaction out of me and turned me into a robot.) Sorry for the rambling. Utopizen, how long have you been on Effexor and what is your dosage? I was on it about 3 years ago, and it took a good 6-8 weeks for me to reach maximum benefits. I'm sorry you're feeling so rough. :-( I know it's hard to get out and do things - even though you know it will result in you being happier/feeling better - because you just don't FEEL like it or just don't want to. Like I said, I can empathize with you... You should see my ever growing to-do lists. They're soon going to start needing chapters and volumes of their own. Hopefully Effexor will kick in soon for you.
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