Thank you all for your advice it has helped. While I still struggle with the anxiety I have talked to my doctor (and will again in 2 weeks or maybe sooner if I bump up the appointment) and gotten...
Rianna: I came across a former post of yours which mentioned SAM-E and Remeron. I was wondering why you stopped the SAM-E. I noticed it was expensive, I have tried it, but because I could not afford...
Thanks for the insight Sunshine! I have been so stressed lately that sometimes I forget or have forgotten how to chill like that. I'm glad you've reminded me of it....
Over the past few days I have become increasingly unstable and depressed. I've long wondered if I had something wrong with me where anxiety was concerned and it has shown up recently in the form of...
I haven't really heard of Lamictal, but I could swear I've heard it mentioned somewhere. Tommorow night I go see my doctor again so I'll ask him about it....
My doctor just prescribed me Abilify for treatment of manic depression and anxiety. I have been on several medications before and am afraid to actually go on this on I checked the official patient...
Lilac you helped! Trust me, a little can go along way, and your talk with him was much more then a little. YOU DID NOT FAIL. You have shown your friend he has someone to go to and that is so very...
Lately my happy facade has been falling down enough for my friends and loved ones to notice and call me on it. I found myself today facing an apathy I thought I had buried. Despite the sun or warmth...
I am unemployed at the moment trying to find a job and agree having time on your hands doesn't make stuff better. I find when I have nothing to do those unwanted thoughts can go into a crazy assault....
Hi Willow! Everyone here can relate in someway, I've found the caring tone and anonimity here to be quite helpful. You can express whats wrong without being judged for it and get some more opinions....
I wish I knew. I found out I was depressed during my late teenage years, but in reality, looking back it started before that. Sometimes things seem to look up only to come down hard l8ter. I agree...
My thoughts and energy go out to you Lefty! May those you hold dear be well soon!!!...
When I was taking Nortriptyline I noticed a warning on the bottled warning users that they should not be exposed to direct sun light for extended periods of time. Regardless of what med I was on they...
Hi Maudie! I too believe in the healing power of prayer and grew up with God as my teaching. I have since changed my opinion, but not my resolve. Despite this I do not believe in "God" per say as my...
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I actually ready last night before I went to sleep and it did help alot. If anyone likes D&D books, its the Cleric Quintet by R.A. Salvatore. I think I have used...
I've been on Lexapro before and found it was the best med out all I tryed for me. Sometimes with these meds you feel weird in the begining, but as your body gets used to it and the levels of the meds...
Yup I agree with Rosie, sounds like depression. On the med issue even though I am struggling with debate personally whether or not to take them, they can really help. I too had a bad experience with...
Thanks all for the advice! I would like to start seeing a therapist though I would need to be sure it is a good one. I was seeing a psychologist before but got tired of it, in that I felt he was only...
Thanks MaWie! It does help. I'm going to try to get some of that rest right now. Ack it's gotten so hot here, I'm sure hitting up the AC will help a bit....
This may sound stupid, but I need to get it out. A lot of the time I go about life with a smile, but am really holding back tears. I am a male and was raised with the stigma of man crying = weakness...
That makes sense. I think that the knowledge you were depressed or have been could lead to negative thinking which could trigger depression. However I think that the thought you have left it behind...
I can relate in that I'm 22 and had much the same feelings at age 18 if not a similar situation. The advice given above is the best, but here's some extra. Expressing yourself can help alot. I like...
Somewhat. I have been on Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac, and Nortryptaline, but am not on any medication now. I have found that the medication provided somewhat of a safety net for my feelings in that I...
Hello all I am new to the board and this is my first post. I haven't had a good night's sleep in a long while. Or maybe I have though it doesn't feel like it. I can get 7-10 hours and it feels like I...