Posted by Gabbix2 on September 5, 2003, at 17:09:47
In reply to What's the Deal w/Depression???? Help! , posted by Susan J on September 5, 2003, at 12:55:43
Oy, thats a tough one, I think your being on a relatively new medication, and then taking a trip destabilized you, so you're feeling pretty hopeless right now.
Thats just a guess, but you haven't been on the Wellbutrin that long have you?
Depression's a tightrope, and something like a trip can make you feel completely out of control.
Before I was stabilized on medications, (its an ongoing thing with me, its not for everyone)
having a change in my daily routine could sink me.So I think you might feel a bit more hopeful, and be able to really tell how the medication is working once you're back at home for a while, in familiar surroundings.
The feeling that things are never going to change is simply a side-effect of the depression, so don't worry, it will get better.It might take a little more tinkering with your meds, and yes it is hell, but personally I think the fact that you could take a trip and have a good time at ALL says something good about your medication. You aren't your old self yet, but give it some time. If nothing else it teaches you patience.
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