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Posted by rainee on March 9, 2004, at 11:04:08
i just need some validation.. I think I'm depressed. I'm trying so hard not to be . I was doing ok .. but it seems this abilify knocked me down .. It helps with energy but you an't get good sleep. I see a new Doc friday that is supposedtobe very good so we will see.
Symptoms:
I'm tired
restless
flat
anxious
feel heavy
overwhelmed easy
I'm fighting it sitting for little bits and then doing a little house work.
can any one relate.. I feel alone.Rainee
Posted by B2chica on March 9, 2004, at 11:18:47
In reply to depression and fear has set in again, posted by rainee on March 9, 2004, at 11:04:08
> i just need some validation.. I think I'm depressed. I'm trying so hard not to be . I was doing ok .. but it seems this abilify knocked me down .. It helps with energy but you an't get good sleep. I see a new Doc friday that is supposedtobe very good so we will see.
> Symptoms:
> I'm tired
> restless
> flat
> anxious
> feel heavy
> overwhelmed easy
> I'm fighting it sitting for little bits and then doing a little house work.
> can any one relate.. I feel alone.
>
> Rainee
you are so vvery not alone.
B2c.
Posted by rainyday on March 9, 2004, at 12:19:47
In reply to depression and fear has set in again, posted by rainee on March 9, 2004, at 11:04:08
> i just need some validation.. I think I'm depressed. I'm trying so hard not to be . I was doing ok .. but it seems this abilify knocked me down .. It helps with energy but you an't get good sleep. I see a new Doc friday that is supposedtobe very good so we will see.
> Symptoms:
> I'm tired
> restless
> flat
> anxious
> feel heavy
> overwhelmed easy
> I'm fighting it sitting for little bits and then doing a little house work.
> can any one relate.. I feel alone.
>
> RaineeGreat posting name :)
It's not a great club to be in, but I have been feeling like that for many months. The fog is lifting slowly but it took soooooo long for medication to work. (Effexor XR for bipolar depression mostly, buspar for anxiety and a smigden of xanax.) I tried keeping a journal but even that was too hard. The good days are starting to outnumber the bad. For me it's a One Day At A Time deal.Here's a hug:
((((Rainee)))
Posted by LynneDa on March 9, 2004, at 12:42:08
In reply to depression and fear has set in again, posted by rainee on March 9, 2004, at 11:04:08
Hi Rainee -
What were you taking Abilify for?
You say "again" - have you gone thru this before?You are not alone. Trying hard not to be depressed may not be all of the answer. Let's address your symptoms instead. Just from the list you posted, I would make a guess that you are feeling depressed. If it's gone on for a while, then you are Depressed!
I have been like that off and on for the last few years. I'm 40 and my diagnosis is PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) - depressed, angry, anxious, sad, even suicidal at times.
I've been on Lex for 4 months or so and I am getting better slowly but surely. Please tell your doc just what you've told us and see what he/she can do to help. There is no reason for you to continue on your own, without getting some additional help! There are ways to get over this! Keep us posted on your appointment, okay?
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>i just need some validation.. I think I'm depressed. I'm trying so hard not to be . I was doing ok .. but it seems this abilify knocked me down .. It helps with energy but you an't get good sleep. I see a new Doc friday that is supposedtobe very good so we will see.
> Symptoms:
> I'm tired
> restless
> flat
> anxious
> feel heavy
> overwhelmed easy
> I'm fighting it sitting for little bits and then doing a little house work.
> can any one relate.. I feel alone.
>
> Rainee
Posted by metro8268 on March 11, 2004, at 8:04:52
In reply to Re: depression and fear has set in again, posted by B2chica on March 9, 2004, at 11:18:47
It's been 20 days off Effexor and I'm stilling feeling down. I can't help but worry that my depression came back and that I'm going to have to start on another AD.
Can anyone tell me if they got depressed after stopping Effexor, and how long they felt that way (when and IF it got any better)?
Like rainee, I'm trying soo hard not to be depressed, but it's hard when it seems there no light at the end of the tunnel in terms of recovery.
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