Hi Kris, I have been hovering but not posting but your story touched my heart. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 29 years. I have always been someone's daughter, someone's...
Oops, forgot to ask., what time of day do you take your meds? Zoloft makes ME tired so I take it at night, the Wellbutrin in the morning. I also have anxiety and take Ambien CR to help me sleep. If...
Welcome to HW. You will find lots of support here. Although I have been depressed for years, I have only been on meds since June. You didn't say what dose you were on. I take Zoloft and it has been...
Hi yellow. Welcome to HW! I suffer from anxiety, hypothyroid, and chronic depression. I have been on meds since last June (although I have felt this way most of my life)and I am finally feeling so...
No advice my good friend other than stay in touch with those of us who care. I don't have any personal experience with flashbacks but I can't imagine being alone with your thoughts is too helpful.You...
Hi and welcome to HW. You will find lots of understanding and supportive people here. It's hard for our loved ones to "help" as much as they want to. Try and keep communicating with your boyfriend,...
Hi Skooby, When I was 11, my 14 year old brother was killed on Halloween in a car accident. I also lost a 3 day old baby. It does get better. Everyone is different and healing times vary. I never had...
I have a menagerie . . .you ready? I have an Australian Shepard named Nick. Very smart, very hairy, very loving (very lazy . . .). Morgan is a 17 year old black kitty. She is spry and crabby and...
Hi and welcome to H.W.! Without knowing any of your symptoms, it's hard to say whether or not you may be depressed. We aren't doctors obviously but we can offer support. This is a very caring group...
Hi raige, Low self esteem goes hand in hand with depression. Most people dislike confrontaions but for me, everything seems to be magnified. I go out of my way to make sure that people aren't angry...
Goodness . . .you break my heart, I have another friend who left lost her home and moved to Florida. She too misses her family and friends and would love to move back. Maybe NH can be a long term...
Hi Mowkitty and welcome, It sounds as if you have a lot on your plate right now. I doubt that you have offended anyone. If you haven't already, I suggest you seek professional help. It may be a...
Hi Tallman and welcome, I'm sorry for your loss . . . There are so many different meds for depression. I take Zoloft and Wellbutrin. These do not work for everyone. You will need to see a...
Welcome. Although I have been depressed most of my life, I was only "officially" diagnosed last year. With the help of meds and therapy, I am feeling better. I used to post here all the time, now I...
Hi and welcome!! My goodness, that's a heavy load you bear. My mother-in-law had multiple sclerosis and that alone in overwhelming. I certainly admire your strength and courage! You will find lots of...
Hi Donna, Maybe you can find a local support group. Or go to a local community center and learn something new. Keep in touch with family and friends, keep the communication going. Good luck . . ....
Always . . .anytime . . . xo...
Hey Friend, I agree that perhaps you haven't found the right med. I know that you feel that that is masking the bigger issue but I see it more as a way to examine your issues more clearly. Who loves...
Hi, There is nothing wrong with you. I think you are very sensitive and caring and easily hurt ( hmm, sounds like me!!) Friendships are work and it takes 2 to create a healthy friendship. Wasting...
Hi, I have been taking both Zoloft and Wellbutrin XL since June and have not had any weight gain. Meds effect people differently though. Good luck!!!! Sadsunshine...
Hi and welcome! I have never had an eating disorder but I have suffered with depression and anxiety for most of my life. I was officially"diagnosed" in June and have since started with meds and...
Hi Intruder and welcome!! You have a wondefful sense od humor. If sloth is terminal, move over . . .!! Lots of us have little energy and and/or motivation. Mine comes and goes. Lately it's been gone....
Hi, We just got back from doing a very similar thing. We had lunch and did some shopping. Yes, it is hard but a try an do a little a t a time. I wish I had more to offer. Maybe try a little at a...
Sorry Glenn . . . You got us going and we picked up from there!! Jump in any time!!! We're thinking about you! Hugs . . . Sadsunshine...
So glad to have you back!! Sadsunshine...
Dr. Phil rocks!!!!...
Hi Lyn, My husband and I have been together forever. We were high school sweethearts. He has been very patient with me but I really feel badly. I think he understands that it's not him. (Well,...
Hi and welcome . . . First . .(((HUGS))) This is a very caring group of people. You will be wrapped up in the warmth of friendship. I believe in fairy tales too. Sometimes we have to create our own....
Hi James, I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. Before I started taking meds my husband used to say the same sort of things. For me, I generally would just cry. He felt as though he couldn't talk...
Hi Monica and welcome! I have been on zoloft since June. I have slowly increased from 25 mg. to 150 mgs. It may take awhile for you to feel the full effects. I would wait until my next appt and then...
Hey! I call them the medicine doctor and the "talking" doctor. The psychiatrist is a medical doctor. Sometimes Psychiatrists do therapy but more often it's the psychologist!! Good luck . . ....
Oops!! I read your post wrong!! Duh . . . I read psycholgist!! I liked my psychiatrist right off the bat but I still felt uncomfortable going in there. He asked me a lot of the same questions the...
Hi and welcome!! I am fairly new to this whole process too (June). Everybody's experience will be a little different. I was terrified!! I am 48 and though I've been depressed and anxious most of my...
Hey, I'm certainly not a doctor or a marriage counselor but for myself, I don't see another woman as a "symptom" of anything. Withdrawl from loved ones is typical for depreesed people however. If he...
I'm sorry Sheryl, I don't have any advice but I wanted to let you know that I care. I was a 5th grade teacher for many years and I know how tough it can be for children and parents, especailly those...
Take good care Randy. Lots of good thoughts and prayers are coming your way. "See" you when you get back! Sadsunshine...
That's a relief. DON'T. It's not an answer. It still means you should be getting help. Please take care. I'm glad you reached out first. There are so many helpful, caring people here. If you feel...
We are not doctors but if you felt the need to take that much medication, it means you need help. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Do you have someone close to you who can come and be with you or take...
Please seek help. Please take care. Come back and let us know you are safe.. Worrying about you . . . Sadsunshine...
I guess you cannot tell that you are not alone. Noone here whines or complains, we share. That's what this wonderful place is all about. Getting comfort from others who really know what we are going...
Welcome Cathy, This a warm, caring, supportive group of people. It takes a lot of strength and courage and love to support someone who has severe issues like your husband does. I don't have any...
Oh sweet girl, I know this is hard for you. You will make it through this. Do you join into school activities? Maybe finding something new and different would help to take your mind off of things....
I'm glad you're working through it and feeling better. I have really found my husband trying harder especially since we are talking about it more. Keep those lines of communication open . . . Glad...
Hi Annie, I'm sorry your husband was insensitive. Just when we think they have figured us out . . . When you are feeling better, try to talk to him about how you feel, about how his reactions make...
Hey BeyondBlue, I hope today is a better one for you. You have lots of friends here willing to listen. Take care, Sadsunshine...
Hey Friend, I'm just so sorry you're having such a tough time. It's gotta be rough when you are both depressed. Wish I could do more, which I had some amazing, witty, helpful advice. I'm here, we're...
I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. I agree with Annie and UCDude, this is not a healthy relatioship. It takes a lot of strength to get yourself out af a negative relattionship. It...
Silly boy. There are some things in life we need help with. There is NO shame in it at all. I go to a therapist at a military hospital. The big, burly marines and naval personnal that come in and out...
Hi James, I wondered where you had gone. Both of you depressed and on meds? WE are glad you are on the face of the earth and so is your wife. It sounds as if you have tried everything. My husband is...
I don't have anything new to offer, just support. We have those, "What's the point?" days. It sounds as if you have had a long, rough road. Good luck with the Wellbutrin. Hope you are feeling better...