help

Someone please help. The anxiety, stress and depression is burying me fast.

I wish I had more to offer than a virtual hug, but I'm in a grim place myself right now. We're not alone though.

Hello Waterknob: We haven't met before. But I saw your post & was moved to reply. Are you on psych med's? Do you have a pdoc & / or therapist? Is there something going on in your life at present that is causing this slide?

Unfortunately, there aren't any secret remedies for depression & anxiety. Our options are to start, increase or change med's, talk to our therapist (or start seeing one), & if possible make some life changes that will reduce our symptoms. I presume I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. Sometimes writing can help. So, perhaps, posting here on PC can be of benefit. Perhaps you might consider writing more about what it is you think might be causing your present difficulty. I wish you all the best...

I know how you feel and so do a lot of other people here, hang in there.

Extra-strength virtual bear hug that is so strong it is just slightly painful but in a good kind of way:

I know what is causing my trouble. I need a different job. I was honest with my husband last night about how bad I felt. He wants me to quit my job, but right now he doesn't have a steady income so I can't just quit a job. I have to work. My medical doc prescribed citalopram for my depression. It's not working. I need a psychiatrist, therapist, but right now I have so many medical bills I can't afford one. Thanks so much for listening.

I'm so sorry for your pain and feeling trapped. Do little things like hot baths with some favourite songs, play the radio, journal to get out some of your feelings...and try to get back to doc or pdoc that can improve your meds to help reduce the depression. Remember they do take time to build up in your system to work properly. Be nice to yourself and if your husband or friends are good listeners and safe, rely on them for support they are able to give....maybe start looking for a position that will make you feel better while you hold on to the one you have...
Best of luck and gentle hugs..
-WB

((((((((( waterknob )))))))))

Sending big hugs your way, wish I had more to say and could do something to help

(((((((((Waterknob)))))))))

Curious how many people have found that their first antidepressants were citalopram (was what I was given at first).

If it's not working, speak to your doctor about it, he might prescribe something else... it is about finding the right medication, some just don't cut it after a while if they ever did.

Yep that was my first one too seems like a lifetime ago when I started that! I don't think I was on it long enough to give it much chance to see if it helped or not. My GP is pretty useless when it comes to meds bless her!

I hugged you in my mind. We've all been where you are and the only advice I have for you is...hold on

Hi waterknonb, I understand all too well, too, the pain of depression and the stress that goes along with it. All I can suggest for both of us is that we keep holding on tightly to hope that things will improve. Here's a virtual hug for you:

I know what its like to hate your job and know that you have to stay in it! Its easy for others to say "quit" but its hard to actually do. Especially for someone like me (and maybe you) who doesn't want to let others down and feels guilty "giving up" on something. Im worried quitting my job would lead to even lower self esteem. I was on Citalipram for 8 years. Its started doing the opposite after awhile, making me more tired and anhedonic. I slowly tapered myself off and am trying to adjust to the chemicals getting out of my system. One over the counter supplement that really helps is SAMe. Its a mood enhancement and I can tell a difference when I don't take it, but its not as strong as a prescribed antidepressant. I live in a small town, but I found it at Walmart, and Im sure you can find it online.