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saint321

saint321

Sat, February 02, 2008

I have suffered from depression since I was 16.  After my son was born at 25, I went into a downward spiral.   I was finally diagnosed with major depressive disorder.  I stayed in bed all day and all night, unable to even care for my basic needs, let alone an infants.  I tried many different antidepressants, none of which worked.  Finally, after 3 years of trying, my doctor found a combination that worked.  I now take Wellbutrin and Prozac.  Sure I take a total of 6 pills a day, but I've never felt better.  Within a  month, I was getting up early, taking care of my home, my husband, my son, and most importantly myself.  Before I could hardly make myself take  a shower.  I am so happy to finally be living!!  If you are depressed, please get help.  Do it for your family, your friends, and yourself.
2/ 4/08 9:38am

thanks for responding, today is another bad day, when I woke up this morning I was determined to make this a new day and be strong, that lasted about 5 minutes. I have completely cut myself from the outside world, I suffer from panic attacks so severely that I won't even go to the mailbox, I can't seem to climb out of the black tunnel, I get really mad at myself for being like this but it is so overwhelming and I feel helpless, worthless and I don't know what to do. Over the years I have seen several Dr's have been on many different meds, sometimes I just want to go to sleep and never wake again. Did you ever feel like this, how do you handle day to day survival

 

Mandy 

2/ 4/08 1:23pm
I have felt like that so many times.  I used to wake up every morning thinking that today would be different, and then within a few minutes, something would happen and I would give up and crawl back in bed.  I have taken handfuls of sleeping pills hoping to not wake up.  I got help because my husband said he would take our son and leave if I didn't.  I went to 4 counselors and 3 psychiatrists before I found the right one.  I know that getting out of the house is the hardest step.  I wish I could tell you that it gets easier right away, but it doesn't.  You just can't give up on yourself.  No matter how sad or worthless you feel.

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