HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

Just dx with major depression help

Support Forums
>
Depression
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 9/26/2019 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
I feel like I'm going to die because of these feelings I am having. I just want them to stop, please! I was started on Latuda about two weeks ago and felt no difference. I went to my therapist yesterday and was such a mess that they put me into the psychiatrist right away. They mentioned a short term facility and I refused because of all my responsibilities I have at home and no one to help me. So he increased my Latuda from 20mg to 40mg and said it will take a few weeks to work. Does anyone have any advise on what to do in the mean time? I don't see my therapist for two week and hope I will settle down until then. Has anyone taken Latuda for major depression and does it work? I know I am rambling on, but this is a feeling I have never had before and it scares me. I just want to feel better and I'm not sure how long it will take.
Posted 9/26/2019 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Maggie,

I am sorry for what you are going through right now. Know we all have been there or are going through it too. Just try to hang in there, some antidepressants can take up to 8 weeks to reach full potential. Though you could start feeling better sooner.

I understand why you don't want to go inpatient. When you have a lot of responsibility at home it is nearly impossible to go. Though if it comes down to your health, you may need to make arrangements. I respect your decision to not go.

I find meditation helps me. And mindfulness. Living in the moment. These are things that need to be practiced, but know practicing is doing. The meditation really helps me at night to fall asleep. My mind doesn't like to shut off. The meditation helps with that.

Are you bi-polar? Just curious because Latuda is often used for bi-polar. I take a bi-polar medication called abilify. I use it as a mood stabilizer. It helps a lot.

Check out our resource thread at the top of the main depression page. You will find links to helpful resources. There is a lot we can do to help ourselves in times like what you are going through. The waiting game... No fun...

I hope you feel better soon. I just added Lexapro (I take four things for depression) to the mix of medications I take. It actually worked fast and I am feeling a lot better. I hope that the increase in Latuda will help you soon. Try to be optimistic. Best wishes...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/26/2019 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Maggie,,

You are not alone,

When you get that wrecked, grab something from the freezer, ice, or anything . Hold it in you hand as long as you can. 4-6 secs is usually my time limit.

then take a big breath in raising your arms about your head, hold for 2 counts

let the breath out loudly [called a cleansing breath] while dropping arms to your sides

repeat the breath 2 more times.

your emotions most likely have come down a manageable level at this point.

here is a website that has light of good stuff to help.

https://www.mindful.org/?s=severe+depression

Peace
Trina
Posted 9/27/2019 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Maggie,

I suggest getting outside. Sunlight can increase your natural antidepressants. If you can, walk a little bit (or more) too. I agree with the other techniques suggested also.

Hang in there. I hope you feel better soon.
Posted 9/27/2019 11:00 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I am bipolar. I will try using all the techniques that you suggested to try and slow my mind. I have told everyone that depends on me and that is a lot of people to give me a couple of day's off. So I am taking Friday and Saturday off from them to see if I can get some relaxation time in. Thank you all for your kind thoughts.
Posted 9/27/2019 11:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Maggie,

I got rid of the extra posts, your computer must of went whacko. I am glad you are going to try the mindfulness and the meditation. Once you get use to it, it is easy.

I am glad you get some days off work to relax. I hope you do.

Keep posting as it does help. I hope you have a nice day...

Hugs, Karen...
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply