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Posted 7/8/2011 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Just wondering if this is the norm.

When you are depressed is it worse?

I mean when something happens that is normally  depressing is it harder to get out of the depression?

Usually I can put it behind me but I just can't get out of this slump.

I sit a burst into tears more now. I just can't stop.

It's not that I want to hurt myself it's that I don't care about much of anything.

I go thru my day like a robot. Don't my daily routine but I'm in like a daze.

Just wondering...

Posted 7/8/2011 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi MeGoSun,

I think that it turns into a viscous cycle with depression and fibro. Also anxiety. It seems the more pain, the more depressed you get. The more depression, the more pain you get. And it snowballs. Are you on any antidepressants? I would talk to a doctor or even a counselor about it. Maybe you can get by without meds if you try counseling. Also if you do need meds, some of them help with the fibromyalgia pain. Feel free to visit the depression forum if you would like to.

I truly do hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 7/8/2011 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
If you are feeling really down and things that used to give you pleasure no longer do, and it persists please see a doctor. I suffered depression for many years and found huge relief from ADs. Almost immediately I felt pleasure from simple things like seeing birds make a nest.
Posted 7/8/2011 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
MEgosun, I was going thur the same thing a week ago. It kinda just went away.
I am on anti-deppresent Are you? I can't live without them. I used to take valium, and it made me more depressed. Are you taking anything like that.
Just give it time, you might come out of it. It's not fun.
Marilyn
Posted 7/8/2011 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
I think we all go through depressed periods that are harder to come out of, but it really comes down to duration. If it's been a few days, give yourself a few more days and try to find little things to cheer you up. If it's been a couple of weeks, it's time to see the doctor.

I hope you come out from under that dark blanket soon.
Posted 7/9/2011 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I think people who live with chronic pain are more apt to ride the emotional rollercoaster...I think it is only natural that at times we are going to feel overwhelmed, but then bounce back again.

If you feel that you are unable to bounce back, I agree that you should talk to your doctor.

Sending you gentle hugs and prayers, hoping you feel better soon!

Hugs, Robin
Posted 7/9/2011 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with crazy kitty it's hard not to get depressed we are all suffering from a chronic illness that causes pain...I know it makes me depressed and also anxious so never feel like your alone we all understand we your going if it gets too bad maybe ask your dr about some antidepressants.....chin up hoping you feel better soon......Shannon xx
Posted 7/9/2011 2:49 AM (GMT 0)
One of my diagnosis is chronic depression. I take antidepressants also. I get therapy which helps, so I have some support. Most of my out of control depression is caused by side effects of meds. I try to stay on the least amount.
Posted 7/9/2011 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for all the support.
That's why I keep coming back.
My depression is due to my son and his family moving away.
I really miss my granddaughters. I saw them at least 4 times a week and they usually spent every other weekend.
This is the first weekend with out them and it's tought.
I am getting better slowly. I'm not crying all day just every now and then.
I think I'm going to go back to writing it was always good for me.
Again thanks to all of you.
Posted 7/9/2011 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
I am glad that you are feeling better. But if it doesn't go away, do seek professional help. Like I think I mentioned above, the antidepressants can help with pain too.

Hugs, Karen
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