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Posted by shortie on October 1, 2008, at 11:21:28
This was me a year or so ago on different board. I still feel pretty much the same a year or so later. I'm on different meds that seem to be working for now. I have also been properly dx'd with major depression and PTSD. My tdoc also seems to think I am BP. I take Paxil, Trazodone and Geodon. I now see a therapist and a phsyciatrist. My husband has gotten a little better with support. Well, since I had a complete meltdown in August of this year and had to be admitted to a crisis stabilization center. He didn't realize how bad it actually was I don't think. Anyway...this is me...in a nutshell (picturing Austin Powers doing I'm in a nutshell let me out)
My name is Kim. I live in South Carolina with my son and husband. I started taking antidepressants a little less than a year ago when I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Although I have recently stopped taking my medication because I don't think its helping. I am prone to meltdowns, I could sleep all the time if I didn't have to come to this he** hole called work (that's another story) Yet at night I have trouble going to sleep because of the thoughts that are going through my head. I feel alone most of the time alot of times my husband seems to think that there's nothing wrong with me that I should just suck it up and move on therefore I don't feel very supported. I think what brought me here today is I feel like I need to get better. But, just like this I don't know where to start. Last night was one of the worst nights I have had in a while. I just couldn't stop crying and it was just over something stupid my husband said I just take things so personally and I overanalyze what people say. I also fly off the handle at the smallest thing that my 6 year old does. He must hate me because I'm sure he's on egg shells all the time. I absolutley hate my job. I make any and every excuse to just stay home. On the weekends I stay inside all the time and would rather sleep than do anything. I know that just sounds plain lazy but its not, I love the outdoors I just don't want to have to talk to anybody or see anybody. I put on a happy face and cheery disposition to people and alot of the people in my life can't imagine why I'm depressed. I guess it just got old. I'm tired of pretending everything is okay when its really not. I just don't know what to do to get better.
Posted by Partlycloudy on October 1, 2008, at 17:15:09
In reply to Newbie, posted by shortie on October 1, 2008, at 11:21:28
Hi, Shortie. Welcome to Babble. I hope you find the place a comfort to you and a place to share. It's difficult to be with a partner who is not understanding of what you're going through.
I hang out on this board quite a bit.
PartlyCloudy
Posted by Kath on October 1, 2008, at 21:12:05
In reply to Newbie, posted by shortie on October 1, 2008, at 11:21:28
Welcome, welcome, welcome Kim!
I'm glad you're here. So sorry you're suffering so much.
Before I say anything (& I probably won't even say anything this time as I'm VERY sleepy) I want to give you 2 links.
These are for 'alternative' methods that I use pretty-well daily. Some people find them too weird but I know lots of folks who use them & find they help big-time - make the BIGTIME.
:-)
One is called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) The other is called TAT (don't remember what that stands for.
For this first link, I'd suggest watching the EFT Introduction along the right side of the screen first. It's VERY step-by-step & easy to follow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRXdQNA3aEk
the other link for EFT is www.emofree.com
the other link for TAT (which is the main video on the first link) is www.tatlife.com
If you have any questions ask me or babblemail me if ya like.
Sorry I don't have much energy now.
I'm 61, married, daughter 32, son 24, depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), codependent (son main trigger). Like to make pottery, especially jewellry, when I'm 'doing okay'.
That's it for now.
hugs, Kath
Posted by Phillipa on October 2, 2008, at 12:37:15
In reply to Re: Newbie » shortie, posted by Kath on October 1, 2008, at 21:12:05
Hi Kim what part of SC as I'm in NC Matthews Charlotte area. Like riding my bike in the evening. Very frustrated by lack of docs that will listen to me and also don't have a supportive husband and I beat Kat as I'm 62. Love Phillipa and welcome.
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