Have you ever been so depressed you couldn't get out of bed?

Question

I'm so depressed I can't get out of bed, & I know I had school today, but I'm afraid if I leave home, I'll have an anxiety attack & I don't wanna cause a public scene in front of anyone. & I'm trying to avoid a trip to the hospital. I'm in my bed on my laptop. & I see a psychiatrist & take medicine. But I don't believe the medicine alone is helping me. & the problems I'm going through are beyond my control. I can't even think straight. I already did poorly in 2 classes. I feel so useless because I can't work nor go to school. I can never think straight & people always take me for being dumb or crazy. & the doctor thinks that the medicine is supposed to help, but with these problems I'm going through, the medicine isn't doing much good. & that's for with any medicine.

Should I blame MYSELF for failing & having poor performance for my chemical imbalances in my brain?

Answer 1

Oh hon, I'm so sorry! :o( I too suffer from clinical depression and some days I just want to stay in bed all day..but I have to make myself get up and go to work. I have terrible anxiety attacks- I get all sweaty and uneasy and flushed when I'm in a crowded place like a mall or even a grocery store. I am on Cymbalta and Prozac and Klonopin. (The Klonopin is excellent at helping anxiety disorders, but it's very addictive.) Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist as well? Psychiatrists just prescribe the medication; therapists actually listen to your concerns and help you to work through them. (It's helped me, anyway). Now look, you are NOT dumb, or crazy- just ignore those rude and ignorant people. Depression is a disease. You didn't *choose* to feel this way. It's a chemical imbalance in your brain. I know, I've been on almost all of the antidepressants on the market, and they work for a little while, and then you have to take more, and then they stop working! (I'm weaning myself off of Cymbalta because I don't like its side effects, and going back on Prozac. ( I was taking 160mgs. of Cymbalta daily) Personally, with my history of depression and anxiety, I suggest you find yourself a good, sympathetic therapist. Then you can actually have a good talk with them, and they really will help you get to the root of your depression. I wish you all the luck in the world, girl!

Answer 2

No, do not blame yourself. Chemical imbalances is a disease just like haveing diabitis. You can controll the chemical imbalence, by taking the right medicine. Now, I went through the same thing you are telling me. I too, was in college and had a severe attack and could not get out of my car and I drove right back home. First, I was prescribed a medication to help me with this. The Dr. put me on several different meds until the right one helped. That is what you need to do. Let the Dr. know this med is not helping you. He should try a different one until you find the one that will help you. You might have to go through several, until you find the one that will help you. Every body is different, so one med that might help nsomeone else, might not help you. So go back to the Dr. and let him know this is not helping you. I went through 5 different ones until one finally worked for me. It takes several weeks before you will start to feel better, so don't give up. I also took anxiety classes at my local hospital. No one has ever died from an anxiety attack. I would also suggest a breathing exercise for you, to help you with this. If you feel like you are going to have an attack, lay on your stomach with your head to the side and take slow deep breaths and continue untill you feel like it's under controll. Whats happening is, when you are haveing these attacks the oxygen in your body is not flowing through correctly and causes you to feel like you can't breath. I too, could'nt get out of bed and after feeling better from the right breathing techniques and the right meds, i felt so much better and was able to put my life back together again. Don't give up, keep trying, because there is light at the end of the tunnel. Please have faith and beleive me. I could'nt even step outside , because i feared I would embarres my self if I had a anxiety attack in front of anyone. You are not crazy, even though you feel like that at times, and don't worry what other people are thinking or saying and focus on getting better. Maybe you need to see a different Dr. I know how you feel and you will get over it, sometimes it just takes time.I wish I could hold your hand and give you more support, but I am with you in my heart and I know you will be o.k.

Answer 3

Yes, often when I'm depressed I can't get out of bed.

When that happens, I at times think of putting an end to my misery by never waking up again, and other times I think of going to a place where I could actually stay in bed for the rest of my life...

Answer 4

I was diagnosed with clinical depression a few years ago, though they say I've been depressed since my father died in 1982 when I was 12.
I know what you are going through. Sometimes it is painful just to get out of bed to take a shower.
Please talk to your psychiatrist and tell him/her what you are feeling.
I know you don't know me at all, but I am always willing to help anyone who needs to talk.
And please don't ever think that it is your fault. It's not your fault.
Be strong!

Answer 5

No you shouldn't it happens to the best of us!!!!! you just keep faith alive and your head up!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel.Your gloomy days will soon be bright!! You watch and see!

Answer 6

Pls dont blame your self.. instead look at all your good points and work on them.. your a child of God.. He loves you and so do we .. you know were pulling for you cheer up my little Candy Cane