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Originally Posted by Blueberrybook
Sorry for those feeling depressed. Sometimes a med adjustment is what you need. I had suicidal ideations multiple times a day in the spring (I'm talking 20-30 a day, it was horrible) and begged the pdoc for a med adjustment before having to go IP. The pdoc added Cymbalta 30 mg to my meds, and OMG, those thoughts went away within a week! I have always responded well to Cymbalta though, and I'm sure it's different for everyone. I hope those of you with bad depression can contact your pdocs (HUGS)
I am still in the middle (yay!). Just around the 6 week mark being stable. This is often the point where I slip into depression, so I'm praying I stay here moodwise & sleepwise.
This morning I went for a walk/jog. Probably jogged a bit too much, but it was feeling good this morning. I hope to have a pretty relaxed day. I've been reading a TON lately, and it feels so good after having a spate of years (close to 4 or 5 years) where I couldn't concentrate to read for pleasure at all. I'm loving it.
I hope everyone has a great day!
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Glad to hear that Cymbalta works for you! Maybe it can help others as well. When it comes to me, I use another antidepressant and it works. I seldom have SI thoughts, but sometimes they jump in and that is scary.
In my case, it is my life situation that is the tricky part. I live alone, and sometimes I really miss company, especially in the summer time. In the summer, a lot of activities close down and when one's own vacation time is past, it can be very lonely. One has to use all the strength one has to make it through the summer months (outside of vacation). Rumination can jump in and suddenly one see all one's problems at once and feel overwhelmed.
Yes, medication is OK when it works. Routines, uniquely adapted, works as well, but no medication or routine can help if one lacks social contacts.