[nervousnellie]

This has probably been asked a hundred times, but how do you know if its depression that is roaring her ugly head?

I suffer from anxiety and ocd...I am also a recovering benzo addict and alcoholic....so I suffer from some stuff...but this is new to me.

I don't want to do ANYTHING. I don't want to get out of bed, talk on the phone, shower, brush my teeth, go to work...blah blah blah....I don't want to go out and have fun or even swim in my pool. I was on vacation last week and spent most of it in my bed or on the couch with no tv on...and I have a beautiful pool outside and the weather was awesome.
I am getting up and doing everything, because I have to. But when my husband is not around, I do nothing.

I know the fact that I do get up and make it to work, and live my day means its not that bad. But I am scared its going to get worse. I have been blaming it on a med I take for anxiety...risperdal...but I think thats just an excuse. I will talk to my T next week. I have mentioned no energy before, but then it got worse.

Thanks for letting me vent.



"This too shall pass"

[dexter]

Everyone is a little different and it is good to know one's own "signs" of depression... it helps to write them down...

My "rule of thumb" is that if you are wondering whether depression is setting in then that is enough of a warning to have it checked out. I am glad you are talking to your T next week. With depression it is so easy to sink into a "hopeless" hole that I think as soon as you recognize or even suspect some signs it is a good idea to check with the doc.

Good luck, hope things turn out well for you!

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[ExoticChaos]

(((Nellie))) just a great big hug for you. It does sound like depression to me. You have alot of the same symptoms I have. Most days I dont want to get out of bed or do any of the normal routine things either. It's hard to just wake up some days. Hang in there until you talk to your therapist. It will do you some good. Let us know how you are doing in the meantime.

My <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.timelesscaptures.com/pieces> Blog </A> about depression.

[cleomaru]

considering you have the other dx's............ i'd say it probably is yeah, but see your dr

"don't kick the puppy" ~ j.e.p.

[ALi26]

Hey nellie
Listen I have ocd, depression, and anxiety as well and when it gets the best of me I don't want to go on either. Your are only human. But, be strong and force yourself to go to therapy and take meds until you feel a little better. Talk to family and friends and have some laughs. Laughter is the best medicine.
Good luck
ali