Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am also on the Crohn's chat group. I have it and my daughter was recently diagnosed.
My current problem is my depression. I have always gone through mood swings. Flew around the house, then at the drop of a hat I could be a zombie on the couch. Sounds bothered me, my ears even would ring, thoughts raced, even all night -either keepng me up or involved in my light sleep.
I began taking Lexapro almost 7 years ago and it truly saved me. I am feeling like I am falling into that cycle again now though. Don't know if it is the stress of my daughter's health, my drinking (had quit for 10 years, and began again 1 1/2 years ago. Usually 1 a night- never more than 2) I am wondering if the alcohol is nullifying my meds.
I am getting so moody, just want to be left alone with my angry brain. I noticed I am losing my filter to my words too, saying too truthful things at work. I can see that I am cycling. After a work out or somthing like that I feel so happy, like normal, then one thing can set me off and then I am in the dumps.
Ugh. Could one drink a night really do tht much harm? I know better. Many people in my family were alcoholics, I am probably playing with fire. I hate that I sound like a kid, so unsure of myself, knowing better, but refusing to make the changes to make things better.
At least my depression hasn't driven me to feel suicidal or anything like that.