for about 3 years now i have been on depression meds. and they never seem to help...they have been changed i dont know how many times and they never seem to work.. but im starting to think its not even depression. i am constantly feeling that everything is overwhelming..just everyday house work and dealing with my children and i am constantly cleaning and doing house work. i never sit down and when i do i feel i should be up doing something. i worry constantly about everything...bills kids and work. i never feel ilike i can just relax my mind goes ninty to nothing,,i feel ilike im losing it everyday...i would love to just sit down everyone once in a while and do nothing and not worry but i cant seem to it. does anyone else have these symtoms and do you thinks its my nerves or depression?? ive been on every depression pill they made and nothing seems to help this so im thinking it might not even be depression any advice??
2006-11-07 14:31:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
sounds like pan nick attack...To me..Sweetie take a brake let your Mom or His Mom baby sit and go do something for your self for your self....You need to pick a day that you don't do no house work....Make a schuald and include something for you and enjoy your life instead of it being a chore..When you fill like you need to be up doing something do something fun....creative....And quit worrying it cant eat you Everything will be OK if you believe it will ...Pray for peace and peace of mind.....depression Med:s will drive you crazy....Try your best to get off them and take control of your self worth...God bless you And may He shine His healing light own you.....
2006-11-07 15:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no expert, expect for dealing with heavy depression for a number of years. Your symptoms are acutely familiar. And while I'm not sure it will make you feel better, I promise that you are not alone, or "going crazy," ect. I suffer from a particularly severe form of depression. When it began there really were very few treatment options so I experienced the same discouragement and doubt that you have written about. But treating depression is viable. I've finally found some good options that certainly don't hurt me, and do help tremendously. Advice: look for a doctor with common sense, an appreciation for the chemical aspect of depression and who is willing to truly listen to you and help you in the journey of finding the right medicine or mix of medicines. This doctor should be someone who not only helps you with the chemical aspects of treating the illness, but someone you can also talk with on a regular basis. Trust your gut. If you feel like the doctor isn't working for you, don't be afraid to change to another one. Remember that they are getting paid to help you, and you are not beholden to them.
Also, your support network must realize that this is a real medical disese like diabetes, NOT a matter of attitude or will.
Two helpful books are Darkness Visible by William Styron and An Unquiet Mind by Kay ?
Finally, remember that there is still a light at the end of the tunnel, its just the depression that makes it hard to see.
May you find your peace soon :)
2006-11-08 02:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by Remson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a sufferer of anxiety and depression your situation seems to border on anxiety. Try cutting refined sugars and caffeine from your diet (or at least limiting your consumption). Also have you considered talk therapy? Even though my issues are 95% chemical, it still helps to talk about it with someone, it makes everything seem not quite as big and overwhelming. Another thing that helps me is massage, it's a bit pricey but for me it just makes the world not seem so bad. It's the only way I can get my brain to shut off for awhile.
I hope you find a solution that suits you.
Best of luck.
2006-11-07 22:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by Courtlyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how long you're giving the meds to work. Some do take time to do their thing.
What you have described sounds like a mix of depression and anxiety. Maybe even OCD. I'm no doctor and that is just my opinion. The best thing you can do is talk to your doctor, maybe even ask about a therapist to help cope with your every day life. Maybe taking the time to talk about everything is really all you need.
2006-11-07 22:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Ersabette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope this dont sound stupid it did to me at first but after 8 months now I shure am very glad I tryed it, I havent exactly told anyone yet as a matter of fact you are the first haha but after getting tired of wanting to be dead I decided to try meditation, I would have to recomend centerpoint they have a site online or just check out hayhouse online there is a realy great place if you have never herd of it I could listen to all the shows all day long they are so helpful you wont believe it
2006-11-07 22:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by chris77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have major depression so im right where you are but maybe one night you can send the kids somewhere and just take a bubblebath without worrying about anything and just RELAX
2006-11-07 22:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Devon Rae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like anxiety to me! I take Kolonapin and it can really help with this! I would talk to your Dr. about trying something for anxiety!
2006-11-07 22:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do't u cut sugars and try fish oil supplement (two tablets at night time1000mg) that works wonders
2006-11-07 22:35:07 · answer #8 · answered by red rose 5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya what Red rose said and some pantathentic acid(B-5) and primrose oil caplets
2006-11-07 22:39:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋