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Posted by julie1977 on August 20, 2010, at 3:27:01
Yup thats me, does anyone else feel this way? Its hard for me to explain at the moment as its morning and so my brain isn't working (always worse in the morning). I just don't feel capable of having either due to being enveloped by depression. This is despite being on the 'Big Gun' Nardil.
Posted by europerep on August 20, 2010, at 3:49:20
In reply to Too depressed for friends or a relationship?, posted by julie1977 on August 20, 2010, at 3:27:01
>does anyone else feel this way?
yes, totally! I don't know how it affects you, you are ten years older than me (I guess), and it's probably something totally different at these two ages, but I totally feel like that.. I know psychologists would want me to think differently, but at this point in time, I don't even care that much for friends.. for a friend to become really close, it takes a long, long time, and all the things that would have to happen until then (having a good time together, doing things that are fun, or also helping someone else when that person is in difficulties...) I am absolutely incapable of..
I wish I could find a girlfriend who loves me, but, here too, I am not only not able to do all these things that a relationship consists of, but the person I am now is not the least bit interesting anymore.. and I do understand that. I used to know how to talk to people, and I used to be able to make people laugh just by being me, now I am just empty...what is it that makes it impossible for you to have either of these things?
Posted by Phillipa on August 20, 2010, at 11:09:04
In reply to Re: Too depressed for friends or a relationship?, posted by europerep on August 20, 2010, at 3:49:20
Not on nardil and thought it helped social anxiety? So what gives that it doesn't? Phillipa
Posted by simcha on August 20, 2010, at 14:09:06
In reply to Too depressed for friends or a relationship?, posted by julie1977 on August 20, 2010, at 3:27:01
Yes, I feel that way now. I have no energy or motivation for keeping up with my friends. Luckily I have friends who are somewhat understanding that when I'm depressed, I'm less available. It's a chore for me to go out with friends when I'm depressed. I'm forcing myself to get involved in a spiritual group that I like because I know I need to create a more meaningful community of friends for support and just for remaining social. We are social animals and human contact is necessary for most people.
Posted by bleauberry on August 20, 2010, at 15:08:11
In reply to Too depressed for friends or a relationship?, posted by julie1977 on August 20, 2010, at 3:27:01
> Yup thats me, does anyone else feel this way? Its hard for me to explain at the moment as its morning and so my brain isn't working (always worse in the morning). I just don't feel capable of having either due to being enveloped by depression. This is despite being on the 'Big Gun' Nardil.
Well then, all clues say Nardil is not the one for you.
Really sorry for the way you feel. Not fair to you or anyone.
With no idea of your history, it might be time to wean off Nardil and do something you haven't tried yet. Or as a last ditch, add Nortriptyline to it and cross your fingers. If that doesn't do it, then yeah, it makes no sense at all to stay with a med that isn't allowing you to function close to normal. What's the sense in taking any medication for depression when it leaves you so depressed?
Whatever meds you have tried, probably a lot, there ARE potent combinations you probably have not tried.
Personally if it were me, I would be talking to my doctor and gearing up for a change.
Posted by Maxime on August 20, 2010, at 19:10:11
In reply to Too depressed for friends or a relationship?, posted by julie1977 on August 20, 2010, at 3:27:01
I have alienated many friends over the years with my bipolar illness. People think that if you take a pill then it will solve everything and that you should be well. But it doesn't work that way does it? Well, there are some lucky people who try one med and it works (they are lucky).
Are you going to stick the with Nardil? Maybe you should try something else.
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