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Jul 04, 2006, 10:53 PM
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I feel soooo lost. Don't know how to 'snap' out of my depression. Am taking antidepressants and was hoping that would snap me out of it, but I can't seem to get out of this inmense pit that I seem to have thrown myself into. I feel like I'm in a crystal cage and can see everyone around me enjoying life, laughing, 'being' with others, but I can't do it. Don't know what to do - feel desperate to get out, but how?
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Jul 04, 2006, 11:01 PM
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I'm really sorry you're feeling this way. I know how it feels -- its awful. Depression is an illness that, unfortunately, one just cannot "snap out" of. So, go easy on yourself about that.
It takes time for antidepressants to work, and sometimes it takes a few tries to get the treatment thats right for you. Do you have a psychiatrist/therapist that you see regularly? I find journalling helps me cope with depression -- getting all that crappy-feely stuff onto paper. Helps in therapy sessions too, as it organizes my thoughts somewhat. I hope this helps, and that you manage to find some level of peace soon. Go easy, and look after yourself. (((((HUGS))))))
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Jul 05, 2006, 02:37 PM
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I know how you feel. it is the most horrible feeling. You have to be strong and try to talk to someone you really trust. You might not want to but talking about it really helps. You want someone there to comfort y ou in person. If you ever need to talk you can PM. It will be okay. Hang in there. Much love.
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Jul 05, 2006, 04:50 PM
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How long have you been taking your anti-depressants? It usually takes a few weeks for them to really kick in. (Even then, sometimes they don't "take" and your doc tries something else.) Regardless of the meds, though, therapy is a good idea. Have you talked to anyone about this?
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Jul 05, 2006, 06:42 PM
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Yes, I have a therapist, but she's not very good -I think that's part of the problem. I have been taking the AD's for 2.5 weeks, so I guess it hasn't been that long...
Just feel so helpless under depression's wrath sometimes and can't really talk to friends about it - they seem to shrink away and can't handle my patheticness at the moment... |
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Jul 05, 2006, 06:42 PM
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Does anyone know of a good therapist in Toronto?
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Jul 06, 2006, 08:09 AM
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Not specifically, but I'm sure there are lots.
Sorry you're having such a hard time. I know what it's like to feel helpless like that--especially when friends don't seem to know how to handle it. |
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Jul 06, 2006, 09:20 PM
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Hey, ouch. I am glad that you are sticking to taking the anti-depressants. I seem to recall a major sleeping problem with them (sorry if I am wrong. I rarely remember people's nicks in subsequent visits.) I know what is to feel helpless too. As for friends, they tend to not know how to help or feel overwhelmed by it. So, they keep their distance. I hope you don't think that they don't care. They probably do. They just don't know how to help. You might could give them an idea of a small thing they can do to help without asking for too much.
I wish I could tell you how to get out. But, if I could do that I wouldn't have a compulsive need for my T. Try to give the anti-depressants and therapy time to help. They are both a rather gradual process. |
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