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Been feeling a little better for the past few days, then like someone snaps their fingers and BANG, the dark clouds roll in with a vengence. Why, why, why??? Am I a bad person? Is it my fault? Is there ever an end to this? 2 steps forward and 4 back. Not sure I can cope with this much more, just so so fed up.
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zoe1976 deaver
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Zoe x
paul45160 deaver
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It's not your fault and even if it was, so what? Does it mean you have to suffer more because you became depressed? Life is brutal at times, it's hard to even stay alive at times but it does get better, your depression will tell you it won't but it will.
karen07486 deaver
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I hope you can get through this dark time im here of you need to talk.
Karen
paul45160 karen07486
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carmel83758 paul45160
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karen07486 paul45160
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zoe1976 karen07486
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How are you? What situation are you in right now? Just been prescribed Mirtazapine - have you heard of it? Not taken any yet - the script is still being done.
I don't know about you, but, I feel as though I have a lead weight in my stomach that I can't shift....
Let me know how you're doing!
Zoe x
karen07486 zoe1976
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I am going through a real rough patch once again, I look at my life and think I have a lot to be happy about but every day is a struggle to function. I feel as though im in a no win situation, off my antidepressants I can manage a few months and then I come crashing down but on my tablets they level me out but I feel hard no emotions.
And knowing I maybe like this the rest of my life I really don't know if I can keep going on.
I have been on prozac 20mg for 2wks so far this time.
And no I haven't heard of your medication.
Let me know how you get on with them.
Take care
Karen
zoe1976 karen07486
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Sorry to hear you're going through a bad spell - has your doctor given you any advice?
I've heard of Prozac but not been on it... Does it help you?
Don't give up - I've had days like yours which - as you know - are truly awful...Heart sinking the getting moody,......
Let me know how you're doing and I'm here if you want to talk.
Love,
Zoe x
paul45160 karen07486
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paul45160 karen07486
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I've commented with this list before but obviously my posts aren't read by everybody, there are many, many things one can do to recover from depression, I offer these as someone who has had plenty of experience with severe depression and PTSD.
Meds, counselling, meditation, exercise, finding a hobby, talking, being kind to yourself, socialising, reading, watching feel good TV and films. Now, here's what has taught me to stick with these things, you will NOT notice them helping for a while. You will not notice them helping even when they are, but other people will. Eventually, you WILL notice. The key is to keep doing all these things and for now you will just have to trust the fact they they will work. Your brain will do everything it can to convince you they won't!
paul45160 zoe1976
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zoe1976 karen07486
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Just got your message - how are you feeling today?
Sounds like you're in a terrible situation - if the Prozac hasn't kicked in yet (having done some research I've been told they're meant to kick in quite quickly!) then, maybe you should go back to your doctor and discuss some other antidepressants. There are so many out there - it's just a case of finding the right one, isn't it?
Has something bad happened in your life recently to make you feel this low or have you always had these "spells" of depression?
A lot of my friends and family don't even know I have it - do you talk to anybody at home or at work? It's a tricky topic to bring up, isn't it?
My counciller said to make a note every day (this might help you - I don't know) of 5 things to appreciate. It could be "The weather's lovely" or "My new shoes arrived" - anything! So, I invested in a journal and am giving it a try.
The worst part is the physical feeling of being so low.... I know you understand! That's why I'm trying these other antidepressants (my 3rd try - the other 2 had horrible side effects)
Let me how you get on today - I'll have my laptop on.
Always here if you want to talk hun.
Take care,
Zoe x
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carmel83758 Emis_Moderator
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zoe1976 paul45160
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Thank you for your message. I did do some research and my Doctor warned me about feeling a bit "woozy" so I'm expecting that.
Has it helped with your depression?
karen07486 zoe1976
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Have you started your tablets? You said you had tried others what were they?
Karen
zoe1976 karen07486
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How are you doing today? I got the prescrition and will start to take them tomorrow (was at a dinner last night and it's Dad's B.day today so, drinks are on the go and let's face it - alcohol and anti-depressants don't mix well together!)
They are called Mirtazapin 15mgs - I'm to take half a pill fr 2 weeks then take a full pill each night after that. Have you ever heard of them?
Zoe xxx
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