Information and opinions on Depression from H8ingmylifesometimes at MyDepressionConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18961/feelings Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:25:00 -0000 H8ingmylifesometimes I have been writing about my feelings of depression and through a bout of trouble breathing and relapse of my rheumatoid arthritis, I found out that my thyroid isn't working well and my blood work showed that my blood sugar was also very elevated. I have had my rheumatoid arthritis for a year now and was non compliant with my meds because in a way I guess I didn't realize or want to realize just how serious this disease is and... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18961/feelings http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18914/year Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:19:00 -0000 H8ingmylifesometimes Since the new year is here and I have been in a major funk for the last month and a half, I am feeling a little better today so I have decided to make a new year resolution--:      I will TRY to write one POSITIVE thing every day about the day ahead and me...even if I feel like crap or had the worst day yesterday. So, since today is here Jan.9th,2008 @ 0516 am here is my first entry:  Today will be a good... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18914/year http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18913/question Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:59:00 -0000 H8ingmylifesometimes  I have major depressive disorder and possibly bipolar (wouldn't surprise me) anyways, the question I have is this: I just found out that my thyroid is not working and I have been majorly depressed for over a month...can the function of or lack of thyroid effect how well your anti-depressive medicine works?  I currently take 90 mg of cymbalta daily and 1000mg of depakote sr daily. Can my medication be less effective because of... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18913/question http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18771/venting Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:55:00 -0000 H8ingmylifesometimes I have been living with depression for more than 20 years. I know it gets worse in the winter so I increase my doses until spring and it has worked so far...until this year. I am having such a hard time, I don't know what to do anymore. My doctor is away in Mexico and he is the only one I feel comfortable telling things to. I have gone through 5 jobs in the past 4 1/2 months, everytime I try to commit to something my anxiety level goes... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/18771/venting http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/17517/any-help Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:37:00 -0000 H8ingmylifesometimes I have a hard time keeping a job lately because I am so tired, all I do is sleep. I am in the medical field and don't know where to turn. I don't have a councellor because I have a trust issue as far as whether they will really help me.  I currently take 90 mg cymbalta, 1000mg depakote and ativan 0.5mg as needed.  I can't talk to my family--because it "overwhelms" my mom and she can't deal. They never call me... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/87319/17517/any-help