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By Jen Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Long story short, I am 35 yrs. old and a mother of two girls. Ive' been married and divorced twice already. Family history, My Mother commited suicide in 1981, by shooting herself and in May of 2004 my Father commited suicide, by shooting himself.

I am currently on 30mg of lexapro and 150mg of wellbutrin daily for depression. But I am still depressed. I am functioning person, who works a full time job, keeps a nice house, takes care of my kids, attend sporting events and am great at just going through the motions. I have wondered lately, will I ever be happy, is this just me a depressed forever person? Or will I enjoy my life one day and will my smile be for real? I am tired all the time...I never have energy...I dont drink or do drugs. I am just me and I want to enjoy my life and smile because Im happy not because its the thing to do...Thanks for listening.

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11/15/07 12:01am
 Dove Hi Jen my name is Susan. My life story is a lot like yours.  I just went though my only divorce about 3 years ago. My ex husband was my high school sweet heart. We had two daughters and I received the family farm when my dad passed away.  In the divorce I lost the farm, I had no money, no car, and I had my daughters to finish raising.  I am taking lexapro and wellbutrin as well for depression. I have been trying to deal with having ms for 17 years now and well I losing the battle on that one. But I steal find hope in God and I know that he want put more on me than I can handle.  I hate to hear about your parents. I love my mother and farther very much. My mother was the only one who stood up and help me and my daughters out when all this started. You can always come here and talk to us here. My screen name is callmetroubles@comcast.net.  My age is 43 years old, my daughters are now 23 and 19 years old.  Debra is my oldest and Elizabeth is my youngest. I don't know what I would do with out them. They are my gifts from God and I so grateful to be apart of their lives.  We love art work and writing so every now and than I try and share with others here. God be with you and your family take care.
Deborah Gray, Health Guide
11/28/07 12:58pm

Hi Jen,

 

It sounds like your medication mix isn't working. Make sure that your doctor knows this. He or she should not be satisfied with the situation as it is and should keep trying new medications until one works for you.  

12/ 2/07 4:25pm

I was on those same medications ad they did not work for me. My doc had to put me on Effexor Xr, this s a very potent med and works well with hard to treat depression. I am sorry for your losses I hope this will help.

Cat JBig Smile

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By Jen— Last Modified: 11/08/10, First Published: 11/14/07