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Posted 6/27/2015 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I'm new to this group. I've been dealing with depression and anxiety for many years. Since I moved to Florida five years ago I have had trouble doing much of anything. Most days I lay in bed. I have a hard time getting out of my house. I hate my life.
I'm 60 years old and just diagnosed with kidney disease. I take Trazadone, Cymbalta, and Buspar but nothing seems to help.
Posted 6/27/2015 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe you should talk to the doc about trying something different. Or how about therapy? Sounds like there are still options for you.

Welcome to the forum...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/27/2015 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Been going to therapy for years. I don't seem to get anywhere. The medicine barely helps but my psychiatrist doesn't want to change them
Posted 6/27/2015 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
How about getting a book on depression help. There is one called The New Mood Therapy. It is by Dr. David Burns... It helps with CBT... Cognitive Behavior Therapy. It helped me a lot...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/27/2015 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome!

Perhaps you need a new psychiatrist? If you still feel awful, then a medication change should be a part of the conversation. Surely. It*could* be about clashing medications and fear of side effects. However, perhaps a change to a psych that deals with chronic conditions might be more helpful.

Have you considered a support group? This could get you involved with something.
Posted 6/28/2015 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
I have to go to a clinic and don't have much choice in who I see.
Posted 6/28/2015 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
hi and welcome. ask your psychiatrist for a referral to someone that can help. you can request to see somebody else. i agree with myself09. hey, your pain and management is being poorly addressed in my opinion. many healing thoughts.
Posted 6/28/2015 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum.

Are you near enough to the coast to drive and walk on the shore? I am an hour away from the Jersey shore, it helps me to walk on the beach once and while. Even take public transport.

Depression support groups are a big help once you get used to the group. Won't lie, it takes time and patience and will to keep going in the beginning. Well worth the effort. I am 54 and getting a lot out of the group I joined 2 yrs ago.

If you are not on dialysis yet, research what you can do with natural food and diet to strengthen and cleanse the kidney.

We also have a kidney forum you might find helpful and encouraging.

Peace
Trina
Posted 6/30/2015 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum. Just wondering...why the move? Retirement?

Leaving familiar places and people can have an isolating effect. Getting involved where you have moved to can help fight that isolation. Does your community offer volunteer committees you could maybe join? Perhaps learning bridge or another card game? A book club? Gardening?

Looking for opportunities where you can interact with like minded people? Libraries are a good resource. Many hospitals are looking for people to sit and rock babies. Animal shelters are always in need of people to walk dogs or sit with cats and other small animals.

These last are less 'people involved' and may offer a 'door' to getting out of your own head without too much human interaction.
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