Hi Jenni, I was reading your recent posts and I just wanted to say... if dating is causing you too much pain/suffering etc., then perhaps it is a good idea to take a break for a while? My therapist...
Hi Pale and Stayingafloat - thanks for your messages. Well I did dump his stupid butt last week. I just couldn't take it anymore. It's hard and I feel lonely - and the PANIC, oh the panic! - but I...
I have been on Cipralex for 2 months now (which I believe is the Canadian brand name of Lexapro?) and have lost about 8-10 lbs. I was wondering if others had the same experience too. I gained weight...
I took Effexor 75mg for 3 years and about 2 months ago my doctor switched me to Cipralex 10 mg. I can't say if my depression is necessarily any better, but my head feels less foggy at least - I...
Lack of sleep makes everything in my life more difficult and less tolerable. I agree with Zomese, even things like standing in line at Safeway makes me soooo angry, esp. if people are getting too...
I agree, time is the only thing that heals this situation. A lot of people have told me recently that my life is my "choice", so I should get out there and start living it. Much like we want people...
Hi again Jenni, I'm in exactly the same situation... I've been with a guy for only 4 months. He treats me well sometimes, but mostly like crap, but nonetheless I still want *him* to want to be...
I think it's more to do with the fact that I've used up all of their patience. They've tried to help me and give me advice etc. and they feel I've just ignored it and essentially wasted their time. I...
I can completely relate Jenni - I live near a beach and park, and I see "happy" couples *constantly* - walking their dog, holding hands, picnic-ing, etc. It can be incredibly nauseating and upsetting...
Thanks slowlygoingcrazy and Jenni for your replies - very much appreciated and gives me a lot to think about :)...
Thanks so much Lyn and Kitt. Your responses are really appreciated. I don't know what to do with myself. I know I'm lost. I know I've made a mess of my friendships, I know I'm continuing to date...
Hi all, I don't post much here, but thought I'd give it a go. My friends (who I am lucky to have) are all pretty much fed up with me and my depression. Tired of my moods, my crying, etc. They all...
I'm single too pixieD, and it is *so* hard having no one to turn to when I'm really blue. It's almost unbearable, really. And then I take it to the next level of telling myself, "Well, no wonder...
Some people "escape" by partying, others "escape" with a good book/movie. The outgoing, party people are probably just as scared/insecure as the rest of us - it just manifests in a different form....
Hi Moonflower, I'm new too. I know what you mean... curling up in bed and sleeping forever sounds so good, doesn't it? I'm going through the same thing right now... and I agree that the weather...
Again, thanks so much Ann - what kind words! And wonderful advice and understanding. I do have a few good friends - I tend to keep things in though... because I'm so afraid people will get sick of me...
Thank you Ann :) Yes, my parents have both been raging alcoholics my entire life - for as long as I can remember. In fact, my dad's whole side of the family are all alcoholics in a bad way. I...
Hi Nadia, I can relate to *everything* you said. I live in Vancouver and I'm 32. I didn't get help for depression/anxiety until I was 30, and I wish I had done it a lot earlier. So be proud that you...
Thanks so much Elisha - I don't hold out any hope that my parents will ever get help, but I guess I'm the only one who can change the dynamics of the relationship (ie. setting the boundaries). It's...
I've had episodes of depression for as long as I can remember, and I have been battling *major* depression for the last two years and haven't been able to work very much (I'm 32 years old). Like...
Thanks so much for the reply :)...
Hi everyone, I am new here - just stumbled across this forum today while researching Elavil. I've been on Effexor XR (75 mg. per day) for approx. 2 years now (for major depression/anxiety) and my...