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Jan 08, 2017 at 12:25 AM
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For the first time today I read of someone who had a similar experience with depression. One day I came home from work, ate dinner, did whatever, and went to sleep. When I woke for work the next morning I was incapacitated. I thought I had a stroke. I could make it to the bathroom but that was it. I live alone and didn’t want anyone to know. When I hadn’t eaten in four days I realized that if I didn’t get help I would die. I had so little cognitive ability that I didn’t think to call my boyfriend or children. I somehow got to my doctor’s office. I never return to my office again. I thought I had a stroke. How can a person go from being completely functional to being incapacitated overnight and with no trigger. I was never depressed yet functional. I crashed. I haven’t been able to find a doctor who can explain this to me. Did your depression come on gradually or was your experience similar to mine? I’d appreciate any information you can share.
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Jan 08, 2017 at 05:18 AM
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That really is strange, I'm not sure if I've ever heard of anyone else experiencing that. Just to check, have you been checked for possible physical causes, really thoroughly?
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Jan 08, 2017 at 09:33 PM
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Yes. I've been to every kind of doctor there is, neurologists, psychologists, cardiologists, had every kind of test you can imagine, memory, balance, MRIs, on and on. I am coming around to the conclusion that I was a highly functioning depressive and didn't know it. And then one night my body stopped because my brain couldn't. Thanks for responding.
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Jan 09, 2017 at 04:48 PM
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In my latest episode, I hit a brick wall too. One day I was ok, the next I had fallen apart, just like my body would have if I'd been in a car crash.
I'm so sorry you experienced this too. I wish/pray you can find some hope soon.  
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Jan 10, 2017 at 01:58 AM
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My first depressive episode came on quite sudden as well, but I was already feeling sad and lonely before that. But I was functioning.
Then one day I was on my way to school on my bike, I'd only made it about ten minutes away from my home, and out of nowhere I just started crying and couldn't stop. Turned around and went home and didn't go back to school for two months. |
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Jan 10, 2017 at 09:53 AM
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Mine came on suddenly. One day I was fine and the next I had a terrible migraine and then the next day I couldn't stop crying. It's been up and down ever since and that was 32 years ago. I fight depression ever day with some mania from time to time, but mostly depression. I sucks. My heart goes out to you.
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Jan 10, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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I'm sure it can happen, although I don't know why.. I'm sorry
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Jan 10, 2017 at 02:21 PM
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That's happened to me on more than one occasion. Thing is though, I don't think I can really weigh in too much here considering my depressive states happen in cycle (BP). However, it didn't last four days at that severity, only has ever been up to 2 1/2 days before I get up to eat and shower. I'm sorry you went through this.
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Jan 17, 2017 at 04:25 PM
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I just thought, (it's a very long shot) you weren't recently given a (different) hormonal birth control pill or implant.
In susceptible people it causes sudden onset of depression. I guess that isn't the case, would be nice if it was so easy, but physicians don't always make the connection. Best wishes with everything you're trying. __________________ We're people first, anything else is secondary. |
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