Depression Member Introductions

Depression
#357

dx: Recurrent Major Depessive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
current rx: Lamictal 100mg; Wellbutrin XL 300mg, trazone (for sleep) 25-50mg; Cymbalta 60mg (Feb 1, reduced from 90mg)
in the past: Zoloft 200mg

Want to connect with people who will understand what I’m going through.

Have been on 7 med cocktails – including the current – in the past 3 years. Each one helped for a while, but then I would crash and burn, and we try something else. For the first time, I fell like the “real me” (since mid January.) However, I’ve been down that road to recovery a few times, and have always hit a major pothole in 4 to 8 months. I’m being “cautiously optimistic.”

My family and others don’t understand it takes more than some new meds and a couple of chats with a therapist to get better. Also think that once I can laugh and smile, I must be “cured.” They don’t get it when I end up back on step one.

In past 2 years have worked for 1/2 the time, at 2 different jobs. “Forced to Resign” (or be fired), then was out of work for 7 months. Felt like I was doing OK, so started new job and after 6 months had to go out on unpaid Medical Leave. Have not worked since August 2006.

Am becoming frustrated and angry and very hard on myself because I just can’t seem to stay like I am now for more than a month. Still afraid to go back to work. I work in a very stressful business – web site development & testing – which rquires a lot of concentration and attention to detail and is constantly on a deadline. Probably why I freaked out 6 months ago.

I could go on, but I won’t. This is already too long. Thanks to everyone who actually finished this. I’m also a part time writer, so tend to go overboard on explanations.

Thanks again, and keep on keeping on,
(which I now I need to do, also – but sometmes . . . )

cv

#358

Most of the time I’m funny. I’m pretty shy at first but I warm up easily. I can be moody at times but i’m not a confrontational person. I’m easy going and laid back. I can get along with anyone.

#359

I’m a married Mother of 2…I was diagnosed with UC about a year ago. I am on here to learn how to live with this. To learn how others have done it, and to hear what has worked for other people. I’ve found out that the best way to learn about this is from people who have been there. Not from doctors.

#360

Unable to get over divorce issues

#361

I have been chronically and severely depressed for many years now. I struggle with overeating, anxiety, anger, self-destructive behaviors, despair, crying, and severe depression, sometimes psychosis. Sometimes physical agitation, with somatic anxiety.

#362

I recently had a mental breakdown where I slandered a friend’s reputation by email resulting in a restraining order. We were friends with a few romantic encounters. She advertizes on the internet as a life coach and I began to depend on her for too much. She has some personality disorder that somehow transfered to me. Her drug and sex behavior was taking a toll on me, even though it had nothing to do with me. I lost access to my only friends in town who live across from her. I am now very alone, depressed, turning to sex and drug compulsion. I feel financially, phisically, and spiritually trapped. I saw a hypnotist to quit smoking and started again. I saw a psychiatrist, was given Zoloft and have had no change in the last month. I feel very suicidal and need help

#363

I have had depression and been on different kinds of
dep.medicies,however I am still depressed. And after all these years you would think I would have been to a
depression meeting.I say that especially since I’ve been
to AA for 15 years and still sober. I would like to learn tools
you have.I am married to a man 19 years sober, but doesn’t understand depression at all.He wants me to reach out and see whats out there for depression like AA is there
for drinking.
just like with AA

#364

I work for Careplace. Glad to finally be on the site!

#365

I am 57 years old and have M.D.D. I have some nights of too little sleep. I still have low energy. I am seeing a Dr. and take a antidepressant medication. I want to learn more about my condition with M.D.D.? I only can work part time. Thank You All For Your Help!!! Dr.Don.

#366

I have delath with anxiety, depression, and adhd all my life, and on my own until recently. Since I have seeked help, it seems some area are better, yet some are worse.

#367

hello. i would like to know all about depression. i have lived with this condition for as long as i can remember. i am taking Cymbalta for my condition. I also think i am been coping with a condition called vertigo. I go see a neurologist next month. If you have any information that might could help me, i would greatly appreciate it. thanks.

#368

My son has depression. He is 14.

#369

i suffer from anxiety,depression,tiredness i have 2 little girls and have suffered from post natal depression would love to hear from anyone else who suffers as well to support each other

#370

I have not been officially diagnosed with depression but my doctor has referred me to a pshycologist and I have a great deal of anxiety right now my doctor also prescribed medication for me until I go to the psycologist

#371

I have been treated for depression for years now. and major anxioty… my kids moved in with their dad about 8 mths. ago. and sometimes i find it unbareable to live.

#372

I am a 47 yr old happily married woman
Mother to one girl who is married and has 3 children
I’m Canadian and work for the school system with special need children, resource and children in crisis.
I LOVE my kids
I am being diagnosed at this time and want to learn more I already have Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, endometriosis, IBS.and Lupus which is why I battle depression.

#373

some one in need of help or support

#374

Officially diagnosed with depression Jan 2002 and bipolar Sep 2006, though struggling with both since I was a teenager.

#375

iam 50 years old. I cry all the time i cant sleep. Iam mad i dont uderstand why everything happens to be iam dying of a heart disease And i have no surport.There is no one i can talk to. ineed people in my life theres got to be someone going though the same thing

#376

Im 46 and have been dealing with depression most of my life, was married for almost 24 years a stay at home mom and wife and now starting over and don’t know where to start, I have been fighting back the thoughts of killing myself and don’t know how much longer I can stand it, its like my life is over.