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Originally Posted by chels127
BipolarWolf, I completely understand what you're going through. For 4 months now I have lost interest in absolutely everything. Seroquel gave me some relief as far as insomnia, and seemed to lift me ever so slightly from my darkest thoughts of self-harm. Yet, I still cannot seem to find joy in any of the things that I do when not depressed. To top it off, the smallest everyday tasks are OVERWHELMING to me (grocery shopping, cooking, going to my son's soccer games, making lunches for the kids for school, taking a shower, cleaning...) I rarely ever find anything on tv that interests me. And making decisions is so difficult, even easy stuff. It's ridiculous!. I have also just started (on my 2nd day) a new AD, Wellbutrin, after Lexapro was a total failure. I pray we both find some relief very soon.
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Hi Chels127, Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it very much. I was having trouble wrapping my brain around what it actually is. I read this article at
Anhedonia: Why does nothing feel good anymore? and it helped me understand a bit how these things work for us. I haven't had insomnia for quite some time. (knock on wood) I have never tried Seroquel, at least I don't think I have... I have been on so many meds its hard to keep track these days.
Yes, everyday tasks are overwhelming. Even taking showers is a big challenge. I can't remember what Wellbutrin did to me, but I know I had to stop it. (memory is bad) I did try Lexapro and it didn't do anything for me at all. Think it may have given me gas and diarrhea. that's about it. lol.
I am hoping to educate myself more and become aware of these medical terms so that I can talk with my doctors better. when I go to see them, most of the appt is spent talking about symptoms of this disease rather than other stuff.(appt takes longer and I am always rushed) I feel more brain damaged as time goes on. sigh.