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Posted 12/2/2014 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All:

This is my first comment, so I shall be as brief as possible. I just started taking medication, but you know, the feelings I have is that my future looks bleak. I feel trapped and not knowing what to do, empty. I am on cipralex,10 mg., and I hope it helps. I have not felt any side effects other than a little fatigue. But he emptiness, is daunting. Any suggestions?

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Posted 12/2/2014 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
How long have you been on the cipralex? It can take six to eight weeks to reach full effect, but you should start feeling better before that. Things always do feel bleak in the beginning... Until the medication gets into your system.

Try to think positive... I hope that you feel better soon...

Welcome to the forum, you will find support here...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 12/2/2014 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
welcome. have you thought about some counselling / therapy? it really helps. know that we are here for you. keep talking with your doc, this is real important.
Posted 12/2/2014 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum.

you are not alone in this feeling of emptiness. So many of us experience it from time to time, it is part of the depression roller coaster ride.

You can make this ride smoother by using 'coping skills' along with the medication.

www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/dealing-with-depression.htm

Everyones skills are different and yours will be different at different times. This is why people need to fill a 'tool box' of skills, as they say.

My go to skills are, mindfulness, meditation, walking, painting, journaling and crocheting. I also have 3 dogs to play, talk and cuddle with when hubby is not home. In the summer I garden.

Keep posting, we are here to listen and support the best we can.
Peace
Trina
Posted 12/2/2014 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
If you're not in therapy, please consider it. Even if you're feeling empty & don't have much to say at first, go anyway. Meds + therapy = winning combo.

Every single one of us have felt the same way as you are. Know that there IS light at the end of the tunnel. I promise you that. It may not come as soon as you like, but you will be seeing it.

Try keeping as regular of a schedule as possible. Surround yourself with positive things (I made note cards with positive sayings & quotes & stuck on my bathroom mirror). Make a list everyday of 5 things you're grateful for. Take a shower everyday, take a walk, get out of the house (even for just a few minutes to breathe some fresh air), make some cookies for an elderly or sick neighbor, etc. It may feel awkward and unnatural at first bc depression makes us feel resistant to anything happy but again, do it anyway.

We will support & encourage you. You'll find peace soon enough.

Sending you all the best-
Lisa
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