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Posted 7/12/2014 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
I have been diagnosed MDD and Fibromyalgia for close to two years now and still can't get to the right combo of meds. Recently had my Cymbalta increased and then had several weeksof wonderful normal days! And then the crash came this week. I don't think I have been stable for more than a month in over three years. I am so tired of this roller coaster.

I want off this ride...
Posted 7/12/2014 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
AnnMarie:

I am sorry your feeling this way. Know that your not alone and that it will get better. I also am in a low right now and I have been in them before. But I know that it will get better. I know it may take time and that there may be lows in the future, but getting help will make it better.

Know that there are people here and else where here to support you.

Hawk
Posted 7/12/2014 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi AnneMarie,

I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling and know that you're not alone. I started being treated with meds for depression at a very young age. When I was 25 I was told I had treatment resistant depression and was recommended for ECT, although I was too afraid to go through with it. Since then I have been on that same roller coaster ride of meds for my major depression, anxiety and ptsd. It's very hard especially when I'm at a lot point like I am now and I know that feeling of I want off this ride.

I'm hoping that, that one month in a row that you can be stable, turns into 2 months in a row, then 3 months in a row until you are where you want and need to be. I hope this crash doesn't last long for you and you get some relief soon. I'm not the best at always knowing what to say there are a lot of others on here who are great at giving advice. I wanted to make sure you know that you are not alone and that someone else out there cares about you and how you are feeling.
Posted 7/12/2014 10:11 AM (GMT 0)
I wonder if you need another increase.??? How long have you been feeling this way in comparison to the increase of Cymbalta? We are going to have some down days, but we shouldn't have a bunch in a row.

Are you going to any type of counseling or therapy? That really helps with the depression. Meds don't to it alone...

I sure do hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/12/2014 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry you on down. Like Hawkeye said it does go back up again.
the darkness, never lasts forever.

Yes it is so frustrating. Do the things that make you feel better.
TLC is the answer and organizing your emotions. Emotions Regulation they (therapists) call it.

Know you are not alone.

Peace
Trina
Posted 7/12/2014 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. I do see a therapist on a regular basis. Although my pain is high today (like a hangover from the emotional meltdown) my emotions have stabilized a little. I don't have many episodes like I did last night and I REALLY don't like them. I feel so out of control and desolate.

Being able to come here and know others relate is such a blessing.

Thanks again for answering me in the darkness!!!
Posted 7/13/2014 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
You are never alone, we are here for you.

The darkness can be a very scarey place. If you need to talk to some one there are contacts in the RESOURCE thread at the top of the forum. 4 pages of helps threads, links and books.

Feel free to email me if you need to express anything in detail past the forum rules. I have been in the darkness many times and ended up in crisis centers 5 times. Anything I can do to help you avoid that, I would be glad to do.

Glad to hear you emotions are stabilizing some.

Peace and strength
Trina
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