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Posted by Katey on September 12, 2001, at 1:16:50
I am a young adult who has been depressed on and off for the past six years. I bounced on and off of zoloft for a year two years ago. I decided that i was never using zoloft again after i realized just how half alive it made me feel. i have been the the brink of suicide too many times to count in the past six years, and the space inbetween times seems to be growing smaller and smaller. i also began having 'breakdowns' about two years ago. these are times when i feel like crying, but cant cry, want to die, but cant make myself do it, and i end up thinking absolutely hiddeous thoughts concerning a lot of things. In the past year, i began, unintentionally, clawing at my arms during my breakdowns as a sort of release. The marks generally last about twenty to thirty minutes, but have lasted up to four hours. on an average day i can go from feeling like i'm flying to wanting to cry in less than a minute. this doesnt happen every day, there are days that feel normal, and entire days of highs and lows. i adamantly refuse SSRIs, and am taking orthotricyclin, which i know affects what drugs i can and can not take. any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Katey
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 12, 2001, at 1:29:22
In reply to im going to stop denying that i need help, posted by Katey on September 12, 2001, at 1:16:50
Try venlafaxine.
Posted by Jane D on September 12, 2001, at 9:43:13
In reply to im going to stop denying that i need help, posted by Katey on September 12, 2001, at 1:16:50
Katey,
Many people here have a story much like yours. You will probably hear from some of them on this thread and if you read through the archives you will find posts from people who describe exactly the same symptoms.
You've already been through the hardest part - deciding you need help. The rest will be easier. There are many drugs besides the SSRI's. I suggest that you go to a psychiatrist (not GP), explain what you have been going through, and take it from there.
Jane
Posted by Krazy Kat on September 12, 2001, at 10:25:59
In reply to Re: im going to stop denying that i need help » Katey, posted by Jane D on September 12, 2001, at 9:43:13
> Katey,
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> The most difficult thing for me to do was to decide to go see a psychiatrist for the first time. Luckily I liked him, but sometimes that's not the case, so you have to have a lot of resolve and find someone else you need to.I still go through periods of wanting to be off meds, but after trying quite a few different things, I can see an a improvement, and remind myself of that.
Good luck!!
- Kelly
Posted by Greg A. on September 12, 2001, at 14:00:19
In reply to im going to stop denying that i need help, posted by Katey on September 12, 2001, at 1:16:50
Hi Katey,
Ditto on you having taken the first positive step by asking for help. As a young adult you are one up on me. I waited until I was a middle aged adult before seeking help.
I think everyone would prefer not to be on meds. But having tried naturopathic remedies and treatment, no meds, and denial, I’ll take meds over the others for me. I am much improved with ADs and like you have been through many times of depression and suicidal thoughts. No clawing at my arms for me – just razor blades. You’ll find lots of med. info here as well as supportive people. Read lots and ask questions and your doc will marvel at your knowledge at future appointments!Wishing you well,
Greg
Posted by Katey on September 12, 2001, at 16:41:44
In reply to Re: im going to stop denying that i need help, posted by Greg A. on September 12, 2001, at 14:01:13
Thank you all, i am planning on making a GP appointment tomorrow, to discuss different ways of treating depression. hopefully it will go well, and i will keep you all posted, thank you for your support
Katey
Posted by Greg A. on September 12, 2001, at 18:31:40
In reply to Re: im going to stop denying that i need help, posted by Katey on September 12, 2001, at 16:41:44
Katey,
You can start with your GP and maybe if he/she is good, it will be okay. I found that as far as meds go, my pdoc (psychiatrist) was far better. I know there's a stigma about seeing a pdoc but it is so common . . . Let us know how you make out.Greg
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