i'm new to the center, new to computer discussion groups, blogs and all that. so i guess i'm introducing myself here... depression sucks and i don't know what to do about it besides what my physician tells me and that's not much- honestly feeling very confused and alone in my journey...
Hi! i can certainly relate to the zombie feeling while on prozac- been there for a few years. and also remembering being depressed at a young age... seems like i've always felt something was wrong with me... so it's nice to "meet" you. Know that you're not alone- that's what they tell me too...
muggins- youre absolutely welcome! yes a doctor prescribed ssri's. He had me taper off prozac and start 150 mg wellbutrin, during the switch things got weird however, now that i'm strictly on wellbutrin its going better. and yes it's hard to find decent drs- i'm in rural southern MN,my medical dr. of 10 years left the clinic to open her own and my ins. doens't cover her office now. anyway, it's working out ok. perhaps an increased dose will be neccesary.
thanks so much for responding! again i'm new to this posting stuff also so bare with me. and so far this is the only discussion i've participated in... twister
thank you both for the support. love the supermarket cashier story! that's awesome!! i try to always remember to tell people to have a good day/night cuz when they say "thanks, you too" back to me it feels really nice. i made an appt. with a local therapist this week, i'm hoping to "talk out" things cuz i just feel stuck right now- i have been better in the past so i know it can happen!! again, thanks for the support patrick and laura!!! have a great day!
twister (aka anne)
we are not broken! that's the old school medical model of people with any disability or illness- that the patient is in need of repair, needs to be managed. i could go off my rocker on this subject as it's very close to my heart (i work for an organization that provides services to people with disabilities- particularly advocacy) i have seen too much of this in my career and personal life...
we are not broken! we face challenges every day just like anyone else- sometimes our mountains are steeper and more rugged but, we climb them just the same.
think i better stay off the soap box for now- twister
keep rambling my friend! you are NOT alone- i am new here too and already have found some solace and relief. glad to hear you're trying meds again- they really can make a difference. this is a good place to be to get support! keep coming back!
day timers, sticky notes, reminders via cell phone... i have to use them all, every day. i spend a lot of time using these things, writing things down, making lists, anything to help my memory especially for work. in my particular job we use a lot of forms- i've made "cheat sheets" for most of them- i fill out a blank form with notes and comments in the margins so that i can refer to it if i forget what goes where, i've made master lists for other parts of my work (for example: new client file- lists all the paperwork that goes into into it, where it goes etc...) this way i don't have to go ask my supervisor 27 times how to do something.
I too have a hard time remembering some of the same details from my second childs earlier life that i recall from the first. i think part of it is "normal" second child syndrome- it'ok. it sucks though doesn't it?
i've actually forgotten about this site!! hopefully just cuz its still new to me- but yes, its true! thankfully it comes back to me!!! i really am beginning to feel a sense of community here, it feels incredible to have others understand me.
thanks Patrick for the wonderful post! you are beautiful as well!!
hey lady! congrats on quitting butts!! i've quit and started many times and hope to quit again soon. please be careful about going off meds- its good to hear your working with your dr. on that. its great to hear about success in life- keep coming back here cuz we need you!
twister
the therapist was great! it was a wow experience this time and i'm excited to go back. i've got weekly appts for the next 3 weeks so far. i was sooooo nervous about going there... near tears while filling out the paperwork, feeling somewhat relieved to be there and scared about what i might find out. He seems to be very practical in his methods, he gave me validation that i found greatly comforting and most importantly i felt mostly comfortable being open and honest with him. i hope my first impression is right on- i feel like i'm on the right track here. i thought one thing was kinda "funny". after some Q&A he looked up from his tablet and said, "you're angry about some stuff aren't you?" that blew me out of the water!!! i started thinking about it and realized that yes i am angry about a whole bunch of stuff that i have not addressed in my life- things that happen every single day that i push aside because i feel like there is nothing i can do about it... some things i've addressed at times but, gotten no response or change so i give it the never mind. i've heard the adage that depression is anger turned inward, right now i'm believing that at least in part. i'm looking forward to working on some of those issues although i'm fearful at the same time. thanks for asking and caring!!! -twister
i hear ya man! insurance is a crazy game... and provisions for mental health are lacking in most plans which makes it difficult to afford therapy etc... I would do what Josie recommended but also check with you local Human Services Dept. some offer free or sliding scale services, support groups etc... through the mental health division- might be worth a call. good luck! -twister
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