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Jan 09, 2009, 09:48 PM
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Hello,
I'm in my mid-20s and have had a few episodes of depression since my teen years. I also struggle with anxiety. Right now, I am in an episode of depression where the worst symptom seems to be debilitating fatigue. I am taking 2 antidepressants and an anxiolytic. I see a therapist weekly. I am married, but my husband is really starting to struggle. He has been previously supportive, but now I think he is exhausted. We had a big life upset in the early fall, which worsened my depression, and broke our spirits. I need some moral support. |
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Jan 09, 2009, 10:37 PM
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welcome.
this is a great place for support. but i also think you should look into ways to get some support for you and your husband in person, to relieve the strain and exhaustion. do you have anyone who can support you both in your relationship? does he talk to anyone? i actually don't know much about relationships, it's just some stuff to consider i guess.
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Jan 09, 2009, 10:51 PM
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welcome to pc
 ! sorry to hear you are having a rough time right now. i think you'll find this community very supportive. sounds like you are doing some proactive actions to deal with your depression and anxiety. is your pdoc aware of the problems you are experiencing? perhaps your meds need tweaking til this episode passes or he may try a new med(s). the depression can certainly make you feel exhausted. i call it draining my mental energy. one thing i know helps me often when i'm depressed is a daily regimine of exercise. it releases the "good' chemicals in the brain and helps lift depression. have you tried this? keep us posted on how you're doing  or if you just need to vent, please do. i'm happy to listen.
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Jan 09, 2009, 11:23 PM
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My depression leaves me tired and my anxiety leaves me sleepless. How's that for a combination? The thing that has helped me the most with energy recently is a light box for phototherapy. It helps me get going in the morning once I'm done pressing snooze a thousand times.
 The exercise suggestion is a good one, too. One I'm not motivated enough to take up yet but still a good idea. |
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Jan 10, 2009, 01:52 PM
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Welcome to psych central. This is a great place to make new friends and find support. I agree that it might be a good idea to talk to your pdoc maybe some adjustments are in order, I also like the idea of trying to get your hubby some sort of support either therapy or a local support group.
If you have any questions feel free to private message any community liaison or moderator, here is a link to a list of forum leaders, we are here to help. http://forums.psychcentral.com/showgroups.php
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Jan 10, 2009, 07:37 PM
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I have told my therapist, who is a psychiatrist/psychotherapist, about what is going on. I am getting a full blood work profile (again) by a family medicine doctor to make sure we're not missing anything.
It is really hard because I don't know anyone here, really. I want a phototherapy box. It is rarely sunny here. My husband started talking with a psychologist last week. I think it has initially made things worse...you know how therapy can be at first. Right now, my fatigue is so bad, that I barely leave the bed all day. |
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Jan 11, 2009, 12:01 AM
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light deprivation can certainly exacerbate depression, lethargy, etc. have you talked with your pdoc aabout this? it might help you to have this light therapy.
also if you and your hubby sign releases to your two different therapists they can work in harmony with your two therapies. this may open the door to communication for you and hubby.
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Jan 11, 2009, 02:35 AM
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