Depressed

I am starting to feel depressed. I don't know why, I'm in a small flare, but for some reason I have been feeling very down the last week or so. Has anyone else had this, and if so, do you take anything for it, or should I just try and wait it out.

If it feels very slight, try exercising, especially if your CD is in a small flare....I feel for you, I know the demons of depression (brought on by my CD) and it's no fun, you sure don't want it to get out of control either, trust me.

Depression has taken me to some pretty dark places, and having a chronic illness w/ pain does not help. I would talk to your doctor about possibly using a low-dose, short term medication solution such as Xanax, or Klonopin PRN.

Be careful about a long-term drugs, since they can be difficult to discontinue. I had a rough time getting off Lexapro, Vyvanse, Welbutrin, and Prozac. I've been trying to get off Cymbalta for a year now, but the withdraw symptoms tend to hit me hard.

Again, talk to a Dr you trust and be honest.

Also, remember that depression is usually cyclical, and things will get better in a while. Hang in there!