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Poohbah
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Location: Tennessee
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Oct 08, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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Where to start? I guess I'll start at the most concerning- I'm struggling severe depression (gotta love being Bipolar, right?). It's been two weeks since my boyfriend left town for work and the rapid decline in my mood surprises me. It's like I'm circling a drain. I was fired from my job in HR about 5 months ago. I barely sleep, eat 1 meal a day if I'm lucky, isolated myself from family (I have no friends), don't really leave the house unless it's absolutely necessary, and I haven't done any housework since he left. I can tell by the sunshine coming through the window that it's a beautiful day and I am trying to talk myself into getting out if only for a few minutes, but I don't feel like leaving my couch. I'm struggling.... I'm just struggling! The only thing getting me through today is the hope that tomorrow will be better.
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Oct 08, 2013 at 02:27 PM
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I understand how you feel. I've been severely depressed before. Depression can get so bad that eventually you can't even leave your bed. It's a terrible feeling but the good news is that the depression will lift. If you do not already have a pdoc you should find one and set up an immediate appointment. There are a number of medication that will help you break free from the depression. When the depression gets as severe as you described you need to get some help. Isolating is natural but you should also reach out to your support network and let them know what's going on.
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Poohbah
Member Since Oct 2013
Location: Tennessee
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Oct 08, 2013 at 02:47 PM
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I was on 7 different medications and saw a therapist every two weeks. At the end I checked myself into the psych hospital twice within a month! So I stopped taking my meds and haven't seen my therapist since...that was about 4 months ago. Nothing works forever and I am so tired of taking all the meds twice a day every day! But at the same time I'm terrified of what might happen. It's hard to put into words- I know I need meds but I don't want them.
I tried talking to my mother this past weekend and explain how I'm feeling. I told her that I'm crazy. Her response? "You're not crazy!! Now let's not think like this anymore and just enjoy the day." I didn't say another word. I thank you, Bipolski, for your encouragement. I'm glad I'm not alone. |
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Oct 08, 2013 at 03:00 PM
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Yeah no problem you are definitely not alone. I got very lucky and found the right pdoc on the first shot but I know many others who had to try out many doctors before they found the one that fit them. It's a difficult process but important. It took me a number of years to get the proper medication mix so even though you have taken medication before it's most likely that you were not on the proper ones. Unfortunately it's like an experiment to see what meds work and what meds don't. It is not easy because many have side effects but I encourage you to not give up. I'm sorry about your mother's ignorance but the older generation can be somewhat intolerant of mental health issues.
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Oct 08, 2013 at 04:18 PM
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It is mandatory that you get to a Psychiatrist as quickly as possible and tell them everything that is happening, every thought, every symptom, everything about your past medical treatment. There is a drug that will help you, but only if you stay on it long enough. If after 4-6 weeks, your symptoms are not better, tell the doctor that you want to try something else. You might have to persist in this until you find the one medication that provides relief. Its not necessary for you to live like this, but you must get a psychiatrist who can prescribe medication and possibly a therapist who can give you some tips on how to deal with your illness. You must be proactive and reactive when necessary. Your life may depend on it.
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Oct 09, 2013 at 01:27 AM
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Sorry you are struggling
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