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Edited by
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Is this really that hard? Is life really that difficult to be depressed? Hi Kalamazooguy..it depends. Some people with depression, and if they found the right medication, can live happy and content lives. That is true for anyone with or without depression. But some depressions are more severe than others. About 20% of people with depression are untreatable. The brain chemistry, and other factors are that much out of whack. I think most people on this thread fit that catagory of being untreatable, but we still try. I have been on dozens of medications and nothing has worked. I have had periods of years, not days, of being severely depressed. So depressed I spent 99% of my time inside. It's like having a cold (mild depression) and having pneumonia (severe depression) with no cure. You can live with it, but it is very difficult. People with depression usually live 10 years less than the average person. It takes that much a toll on you physically and mentally. It is a very serious mental illness. Any more questions you may have, just post them here. Thanks. Ken Thank you Ken for fielding that one..... I just dont have the words to tell someone that just doesn't understand depression! |
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I finally decided to call and get get a doctors appointment for next week to address some of my issues. I am REALLY nervous about it, I don't quite know how to tell somebody that I am depressed, it makes me feel weak. Can anybody tell me what your doctors said when you told them, and how did you ask them?
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Jared - I am glad you are taking the first step towards some help. When you go to your doctor, just tell him/her how you are feeling, describe your symptoms, you can tell them you suspect you are depressed and wonder if there is a something to help. They will likely want to do a good exam including blood work to make sure your blood chemstries are all normal and that there isn't something else causing you to feel this way. Then they will ask you about your symptoms, sleeping, etc., and then may offer you medication and/or counseling. I am a firm believer in counseling, group or individual. It really helps to deal with some of the stressors and to help uncover some of your issues that are at the core of the problem. Sometimes you have to try more than one medication to get a good fit, so don't get discouraged if the first medication doesn't make you feel better. Some people have great luck with the first try, others don't. But above all, be honest with the doctor about what your symptoms are so they can make an accurate diagnosis. Take care and good luck.
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being bipolar is the highs and lows. If people come here to talk, we cant say only the positive people can tell their story but if your negative, get lost. some days i'm sssoo up i could fly and i can do things i wouldnt normally do, and the same with the lows. ssoo low my mind races with thoughts of not worth beans, and suicide thoughts too. On top of all that, there are other problems, like stress, anxiety, voices in some people(like me if i dont keep meds up) and constant need of others to help. By the way Thank You for the help the last time when i was down low! I am going thru a change in meds again and that is hard to do without much emotion. I was fisrt diagnosed when i was 10, with sevear depression they tried to medicate me for years, then they found out that i was really bi-polar with what they called fast cycling mixed episodes. im 22 now, ive think ive been on every pill imagineable. paxel, prozac, zoloft, wellbutrin, stright up lithium, effexor, remeron, and some other crap i dont remember. on top i have sevear night terrors so i'm even afraid to sleep so i have to take sleeping medication. fast cycling means my mood can switch several times during the day, so every morning i wake up is like the best worst/best/worst/best/worst day of my life (or it can even be both at the sme time!) it's very confusing. i just got a new doctor so i hope they can do something about it soon. |
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has any1 ever been 2 broke 2 afford a doctor? when i was 16 i came up with 80bucks myself 2c a doc n all he told me was my problems are real....i was like no s#!t that why im here.
he gave me a list of other docs he said could help me better. the cheapest of witch cost 240. a hour. i havint seen a dr since |
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Edited by
NaviGirl
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Sun 12/16/07 02:20 AM
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yeah, i had to go without when i was overseas and for another year after that, i actually just got back IN to the doctor's. I dont know about other states but NY has a program to help people pay for that kind of thing (and i know most doctors will work on a sliding scale based on how much you make at your job) my doctor only charges me 20 dollars a visit and i get my meds for free
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Ok, I'm officialy scared to death of anti-depressants now after doing some research and watching some videos. Someone please give me some success stories, because as of right now I am staying away from SSRI's
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i have been on zoloft with great success.i am usually upbeat most of the time whn i take it.when i dont take it i'm a bitc h.
Jared the internet can scare you to death.Go to the DR and you'll find the right fit for you.all drugs have side effects for a couple of days. |
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Holiday help. Most of my family members have passed away and I am finding the holidays to be very hard to deal with this year. Is anyone else finding this?
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being bipolar is the highs and lows. If people come here to talk, we cant say only the positive people can tell their story but if your negative, get lost. some days i'm sssoo up i could fly and i can do things i wouldnt normally do, and the same with the lows. ssoo low my mind races with thoughts of not worth beans, and suicide thoughts too. On top of all that, there are other problems, like stress, anxiety, voices in some people(like me if i dont keep meds up) and constant need of others to help. By the way Thank You for the help the last time when i was down low! I am going thru a change in meds again and that is hard to do without much emotion. I was fisrt diagnosed when i was 10, with sevear depression they tried to medicate me for years, then they found out that i was really bi-polar with what they called fast cycling mixed episodes. im 22 now, ive think ive been on every pill imagineable. paxel, prozac, zoloft, wellbutrin, stright up lithium, effexor, remeron, and some other crap i dont remember. on top i have sevear night terrors so i'm even afraid to sleep so i have to take sleeping medication. fast cycling means my mood can switch several times during the day, so every morning i wake up is like the best worst/best/worst/best/worst day of my life (or it can even be both at the sme time!) it's very confusing. i just got a new doctor so i hope they can do something about it soon. Hi Navigirl..I know what you are going through..I was diagnosed when I was 15...I am 45 now and still haven't found the right medication. I bet you are very frustrated geting on and off meds hoping the next one will work while going through all the withdrawls and side affects. I guess the thing to do is keep trying. I hope your new doctor will find the right mix of meds for you. Good luck. |
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I'm just depressed about so many things....too many to list
 
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has any1 ever been 2 broke 2 afford a doctor? when i was 16 i came up with 80bucks myself 2c a doc n all he told me was my problems are real....i was like no s#!t that why im here. he gave me a list of other docs he said could help me better. the cheapest of witch cost 240. a hour. i havint seen a dr since Hi Dave...have you tried any free clinics in your area? Some offer pay what you can services, or a payment plan to fit your budget. if you qualify, you could be eligible for Social Security disability which entitles you to medicare services, and maybe even medicaid services. Getting disability is very difficult and a lengthy process. You might not even get it in the long run. Good luck to you. |
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Holiday help. Most of my family members have passed away and I am finding the holidays to be very hard to deal with this year. Is anyone else finding this? I am sorry for your losses. I find depression is more acute during this time of year. Personally, the more busy I am, the less I dwell on my depression and loneliness. Try to stay more busy than usual. Get out of the house more, even if it is just to go for a drive. Do volunteer work at a hospital...that can be very uplifting. Write letters to the troops overseas...do anything that is positive. I hope you will have a great holiday! Ken |
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I'm just depressed about so many things....too many to list
I am so sorry Kate...hang in there. Sounds dumb, but you have to. 
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ya staying busy is good.
the bad thoughts like to creep in when your alone and bored |
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ya staying busy is good. the bad thoughts like to creep in when your alone and bored I find it does help Jeff..even though it is temporary, it is better than sitting at home and being miserable. |
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I'm just depressed about so many things....too many to list
I am so sorry Kate...hang in there. Sounds dumb, but you have to.
I'm trying but it's very difficult and you know that also. |
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I have no one express how i feel right now. you think your in pain ??? come to my world and inner feelings. good-bye cruel world im leaving you toaday. goodbye all you people im leaving you today .........theres nothing you can say to make me change my mind.............good-bye. but thank about it, you would be hurting people who care about you, ya you won't be around to see the hurt,so what do you care, but really seek some help i did and it did help and don't for get you have friend's here...we do CARE.. |
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hey y'all.........sorry haven't checked here in a while.........talked to my therapist thursday and he told i'm doing terrific.........i came a long way...........getting my meds adjusted to a permanent dosage after christmas..........i'm lookin good and feelin fine!!!!!!!!1 lol
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Sometimes you just have to do the best you can with what you got. Last night I called in because my car wouldn't start. The nurse came and got me and took me to work. The the female aide I was working with and her old lady took me home. Today my brother-in-law came over drunk and took me to his friend's house. He borrowed his friend's car and we made it to the next town. The car went dead at the gas station so we called his friend and he came and got us at the gas station. His friend got their drunk and took us back to his house. I got the new battery that I bought and got home and now the nurse is coming to get me to take me to work.
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