they are labeling my case as treatment-resistant now.
I always have this weird thing going on, that I have CFS and depression too. But I don't have the classic viral type of symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but my fatigue is way worse, than the fatigue usually associated with depression.
Please tell me that you guys are fatigued too??
I can only do limited amount of tasks every day, and I get worn out fast, not to mention, that at the starting point I am already fatigued and no energy.
I am now able to walk about 1 km without getting really worn out. but if I do more, I have post exertional malaise. feeling sick and worn out for about 48 hours after exertion.
I am being treated for depression, currently with effexor and xanax (for anxiety).
I've already been on valdoxan, cipralex, rexetin, wellbutrin, selegiline, lamictal, depakene, olanzapine. etc. almost everything. oh also tried some stimulants like ritalin and strattera. oh and I've been on lithium too.
I have mood swings, and mostly I am really hopeless, and depressed. I do have a personality disorder too. They say it's the narcissistic personality disorder.
Whatever. So I do admit I have mental problems too, but the fatigue and inability to work or do sports, or go out to socialize has made my life really-really isolated. What do you guys think? Are my symptoms classical depression symptoms? or am I bipolar? i have had a manic episode a year ago... that was a very severe psychotic mania that required hospitalization.
I really don't know what to do, and I'm desperate to try to get better, so I'm re-starting psychotherapy too, adding to my two group therapies per week, and one consultation with my psychiatrist.
it's hardbecause I feel physically ill from the fatigue. And anxiety and depression and everything.
These days I just try not to think about it. It feels like I can't solve it, so I feel like I've lost the battle, and that's why I just try to live this half-life... going down once or twice for short walks, meeting with friends, trying to meet girls and stuff. but it's very difficult to keep holding on. That's why I like the xanax. it calms me down, and makes me not worry constantly about what the heck is going on with me.
sorry for the rant, I just am not in a mood to make a coherent post. hope everyone's doing fine!
I also feel like I will not commit suicide, but rather I am slowly dying from the inside.
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male, 26, Budapest, Hungary
still looking for good med combo for possible bipolar.
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