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Originally Posted by Queen of Pentacles
Hello. I am new on this site. I struggle constantly with depression and have stayed on meds since 1989. I am now in my mid-50s, female, dealing with menopausal hormonal issues, and taking generic fluoxetine. It has never worked as well for me as brand-name Prozac did, but I have not been able to get brand-name Prozac since the generics went on the market. Now, even the best of the generics has stopped working for me. Also, my doctor stopped taking my insurance, and I am having to wait about a month before I can get an appointment with a new doctor who takes my insurance. Meanwhile, I wake up every morning at 3:00 and can't go back to sleep. I just lie there, unable to sleep, and unable to turn off horrible thoughts. I cry a lot, and sometimes I'm crabby to my husband for no good reason. I am posting here in hopes of getting encouragement from those who have been though something similar. Thank you and best wishes to everybody.  |
Hi and welcome to PC
Dealing with depression, as well as going through menopause is no easy task. I found sleeping,and living with both of these, difficult, at times, that is for sure. I am 65, and have been on medication for depression, anxiety, etc., off and on for most of my adult life. At the moment, with my doctor's help, I am tapering off Effexor XR, as I have felt for some time, that it is not doing its job, anymore.
I did not have an easy time going through menopause, and like you mentioned, the hormones are all over the place, and that is bound to make you feel crabby -- there -- there is a good reason for you -- I know -- it doesn't help you much, as we do not like being that way with our mates. My husband has put up with a lot during 45 years of marriage -- chronic depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, and menopause -- and, he is still here -- and, I am so grateful.
I came to PC 3 1/2 months ago, looking for support and friendship in dealing with medication not working, perhaps looking for a different way to live with my mental health issues, and, perhaps, to also add my "2 cents worth" of life's experiences, as well
This is a very supportive website to belong to -- so friendly, so many others wanting to help with their experiences, or, perhaps just a hug or 2 -- also there are social clubs to join, once you have posted a few more messages -- i belong to the "over 55" club -- but there are so many that you may enjoy -- also, the chat rooms can be good for a great "pick me up", when needed -- so, hopefully, you will feel welcome and comfortable here. I was made to feel that way, right from the start, even with the "young'ns".
WELCOME!!!
