Please only people that have it answer - anyone else will not get best answer (and I can tell ). Mine is overwhelming - the winter is hanging on and will be another two or three weeks - I just went on prozac the other day - just to get me to the spring next month. Would love to hear your different answers on how bad yours is - or how much better you are - best answer gets 10 !!!
2007-03-02 07:54:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Damn... I am with you.
Winter is so, so very hard, and this one seems to have blindsided me. I keep trying, and feel like I keep failing to "get my spirits up".
In the past, watching what I ate made a significant difference, wacky as that may sound. I found that avoiding most wheat-products kept me from getting so down each winter. I also realized how I would gradually gain weight by eating more and more pasta and bread and cookies (and other baked goods) each winter time, and not do anything about it until the days would get longer in the spring.
Somehow this year I'm weakened... I'm eating too much, drinking too much (which is not to excess but enough to put a damper on my energy) and feeling overly moody. Crying a lot. Wondering if I should talk to a doctor, if I should be "on something". Feeling a lot of self-doubt and wishing I could sleep or hide from the world.
I have just started taking St.Johns Wort, as well as a homeopathic remedy in hopes that these will dispell my sadness. Just started them today, so I can't report any results yet, but if you like I can keep you posted...
Please remember that you are not alone.
2007-03-02 08:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the day of the week for me. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago, and first went on Zoloft for a few months. It really did not do much for me emotionally, so I talked to my doctor and he switched me to Effexor, which stabled my mood but did not seem to allow me to have emotions or a sex drive. So he added a low dose of Wellbutrin XL, which has worked wonders. I had a sex drive again to the enjoyment of my boyfriend, and I was able to engage in hobbies such as sewing again. I still have my ups and downs where I sleep alot for no reason, over react to simple things like a bad grade, etc. If you have just gone on Prozac, I know it's hard but be patient. Unfortunately the effects won't happen for at least 2 weeks, and If you still feel down, talk to your doctor to see if you should switch or add medications to your regimen. Therapy helps too, It's a great feeling to go see someone that will listen and not judge you on what you think and feel, and they may be able to help with switching things such as self defeating behaviors. I am thankful that I have a boyfriend that has stuck by me through my depression, supports me and listens. If it honestly was not for him, I don't know where I'd be. I'm in the middle of waiting to hear from graduate schools, and it's hell, I always believe I'm not good enough, and that I don't deserve to go etc. I have days where I feel OK, want to socialize, while others I just want to lay in bed and sleep, it's awful. But I hope you find the strength to hold on. Find consolance in the fact that you are not alone in anyway, and concentrate on the day (it's less stressful that way). You WILL get through it.
2007-03-02 16:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by ihavereachednirvana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On a scale of 1 to 10, mine is about a 5. In November, I was in the hospital and about a 10, but I am doing a lot better now. It has taken a lot of work to get to this point. I have had to keep many doctors appointments, and take a lot of medications, and have even worked hard on not allowing people to upset me. It has been a challenge, but I am glad that I am still here!
2007-03-02 16:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by blue_eyed_soul_woman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, i've not taken my tablets for a week - no reason really, but i can tell. Couldn't get out of bed, everything was an effort. Called sick for work and then felt guilty on top of everything else. Wanted to die, but didn't have the guts to do it - made me feel even more of a failure. Saw my therapist and ended up talking rubbish - paid my money and felt 100 times worse. Am going to take my tablets again. HATE taking them and they don't work miracles, but they help a bit. Soooooo, you are not alone. I wish you well.x
2007-03-02 16:02:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have tried to cope ... tried hard though all winter .... until today.... can not cope any more !! Cant sleep , angry with myself and the whole world, bark if anybody looks at me , feel like my life is useless and i have waisted it for nothing , avoid friends....
Well i have had enough , went to the doctors this morning - back on tablets !!!! Live in hope !!!! Again !!!
2007-03-02 18:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm raising 3 children by myself,
I get no help, and I'm coping with my daughters death, a hit and run and just getting out of a violent marraige.
I just got put back on Venlaflaxine,
So yes i'm ill again.
On a scale of 1 to 10 i'm on 105
2007-03-02 16:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mines is so much better just now ! I'm feeling happy, first time in about a year. Got to go to my doctor on friday but it'll be fine ! :D Hope yours gets better x
2007-03-02 18:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by Madness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Going insane, blizzard conditions just glad i can get on the internet and watch tv or read a book.
2007-03-02 16:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by bustnloose_2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋