Hi all I've been here before but a long time ago. Decided to come back because it's been hard not really having anyone to talk to. I've been debating on posting not really knowing if it will help. I...
I haven't wrote in a long time so for those that know me I just thought I would give a update. I've been doing much better over this last month, my anxiety is pretty much gone it feels good to be...
I took a step today, went to the college and I have an appt for a assessment and to sit down with a advisor on June 9th. I also went down and got a key to our community pool. I'm taking my son...
Just wanted to say that I went to my friends house yesterday it was fun and I'm glad that I went. My son had fun too. I didn't feel as relaxed as I wanted to because I felt too far from home (it's a...
Thanks Karen and Kitt, your words are of wisdom and give me hope. You have made me feel better. I talked with my mom for almost 2hrs so that has made me feel even better. I think your right Karen I...
I'm sorry for the way things sound in my post, I'm just depressed today and feeling so alone.... /community/emoticons/cry.gif ...
Well I decided to take the celexa today....I really don't have a choice but to take it because if I don't I know things won't improve. Atleast I am starting on a low dose 10mgs. I'm supposed to take...
Welcome to healingwell I'm a little late coming into this but I feel for you....But I'm on the opposite side I'm the one that's depressed but I can relate to the fact that you feel like you do...
Thank guys seriously even though I'm not much for words right now the responses mean a lot. The support group sounds appealing to me, I think that might be a good thing. I'll have to look into it. I...
So I've been off the effexor now for over a week, had no problems getting off of it because I wasn't on it very long. They prescribed celexa. I got it filled Sat and I honestly don't want to take it....
I have been taking effexor xr for about 3 weeks now and have felt emotionless. Feel very flat and it's hard for me to even laugh at anything. Sometimes this does happen with meds. Your definately not...
Hey all I was able to get into my Dr office today thank god! Since I haven't been taking effexor very long or on a high dose the dr just wants me to stop taking it. I will see him in a week after I...
Thanks gemini for your response.....I called the Dr's office yesterday and I can't get in until the 15th, my doc is only there on fridays so this friday was full. They will call me if there is a...
Thanks Kitt and Karen, I haven't tried cymbalta but I do know that the Dr first wanted to put me on paxil cr but he said there could be possible weight gain, so that's why I went this route with...
Well I'm back and I have to correct myself I've been on the effexor for 3 weeks tomorrow. I do think that I will give the Dr's office a call because I seriously don't like the way I've been feeling....
I just wanted to write a quick note, thank you all and I finally heard back from my friend yesterday, when we were together a few weeks ago she told me she was pregnant with her 2nd! So I was...
Thanks everyone, I know that I need to give the meds time, I was on different meds but just switched to the effexor. I'm just hoping it isn't the effexor that's making me feel flat. I'm hoping my...
Hugs to you kitt! I'm sorry for your loss, may god be with you through this time of healing!!...
Hi everyone I haven't been here in a while. I'm not really feeling so much depressed but I've been lonely, not knowing what to do with myself and feeling blah. When we came back from our trip I was...
Thanks Karen that helps me....I won't be able to start effexor until next week, it needs a prior auth.....I am also happy about this new plan for me it's a relief to be in better hands, thank you all...
Thanks you two, Karen I thought you were on effexor, I'm feeling pretty good about starting it. I think it sounds more like the right med for me and I'll see about adding abilify later. Has it helped...
Hello all, I'm back. We had a great time! And my son did too! We have been back for a week but I was waiting to post until today because my Dr's appt was today. I saw a different Dr and he was great....
I didn't want to start a new thread but just wanted you all to know I'll be away for a while. My SO and I are going out of town for the first time ever by ourselves for a few days. His parents will...
I think Karen is right you are thinking too much, I too can relate because I'm a obsessive thinker and it can really destroy you. I also feel at times that there is no purpose in life, what's the...
Well all, everything went very good today! I think it was just a conflict of not feeling comfortable or meshing with the person I was seeing. The lady I saw today was such a different experience. I'm...
Thank you Taryn, I already got things figured out but your post was very informative and answered my question. Skitt, I'm really surprised that there isn't more places like what I have in Az. These...
I know nobody here can give me a diagnosis, that wasn't what I was looking for. Just wanted to come to a place to see if anybody can relate or tell me what they think. How come everything I read...
Hey all, great news! I called my insurance and they told me that I needed to discuss my issues with the provider I'm seeing and that they should direct me to someone that fits my needs. I could go...
Thanks guys, I actually have a number to call with the way my insurance is and they direct me where I need to go. I just wanted to see if anyone could tell me anything distinctly between the 3 before...
I recently sought help for depression in Jan but I also have this other side of me that was literally destroying me and I couldn't take it anymore. The dr I saw said bipolar but long story short she...
Hi skitt, I know the best outcome is going to be talking with my Dr. And I've been to the bipolar board thanks. I just can't relate to it. Just wondering if anyone here can possibly relate to what I...
Hello everyone, I'm usually on the depression board but since it deals with anxiety I thought you all could give me the best feedback. I recently sought help for depression in Jan but I also have...
Ok I'm a little confused here, who do I need to see, a psychiatrist, psychologist or a licensed counselor. Sorry I don't know the differences. I just need the counseling services not medication if...
I just also wanted to add that the highs aren't necessarily always extreme. With bipolarII people experience hypomania which is a lesser degree and never experience full blown mania. Anyway if your...
I can so relate to you, I'm a thinker too and it really has destroyed me in a way. I also don't think that your situation is just a teenage thing, you sound very mature and I can relate to your...
Love shouldn't hurt so much, sounds like you deserve better and you are worthy of better. I would try to move on with your life without him and work on yourself. Focus on getting the help you need to...
You can also ask your Dr or pharmacist if you can take the lexapro at night time since it makes you sleepy. Just a suggestion sorry I don't have anything else to add. Take care!...
Hi welcome to the forum, your in a great place! Honestly to me, you need to focus on yourself and start learning to love and be happy with who you are. I can agree that this guy isn't ready for a...
Thanks zap, you are very informative and you have nothing to worry about with this board, everybody here is very welcoming and understanding. There is a lot of compassion here and I feel so normal...
Your very welcome, sometimes I feel so alone when it comes to being a mother that I just want to reach out to those that feel the same as I do. Because feeling alone in it all makes you feel like...
Thank you all so much, I have to agree with you skitt and zap, she is just someone that I can talk to like a friend and I can already see just in this last session thats she not willing to do what I...
You are definatley in a good place on this board. Everybody here is very understanding and welcoming. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in feeling the guilt as a mother. I struggle...
Hey all, I saw my counselor today after not seeing her in a month or so because of unreliable childcare among other things. Well in the last few weeks I haven't been doing good and I actually hit a...
From what I know, I don't think the baby blues last very long. Maybe a few weeks but postpartum can last up to a year or more. I think if your concerned and it's affecting your daily life, talk to...
Well I'm not really a single mom, although my SO works a lot and has limited time at home, it is hard. So I wouldn't want to put myself in that catagory because I'm sure single parents have it really...
Thanks Karen, I was just going to come back on here and say that this is the part that I hate the most. Is crying my eyes out and there is nobody here for me physically. I was thinking about abilify...
I'm not doing so well, I think it's because my meds aren't working. I've been on the new dose (which was a increase after 4 weeks of starting them) for 5 weeks now. All together been taking my meds...
Nate, I also wanted to say I think everybody needs to hear posts like these. Getting help was the best thing I ever did and I waited 3yrs too long but it doesn't matter what point you are at in your...
thisbites, I'm sorry that your going through a hard time with your ex boyfriend....I think it's great that your getting out there to try and learn about depression....But try not to invest too much...
I hate posting a subject line sometimes because I just want to come here to write lol. Well, I have found a career oppertunity that I'm going to go for. It's general transcript ion, I'm going to...