Update on beatin' the blues
Well, I had a long talk with my doc. We discussed my sleep problems, my outta control eating, and other things. He asked if I was happy. I said of course! I have the world's most wonderful husband, two fantastic kids, two not so fantasic cats...and two dogs...one of which is a sheepie! How can I not be happy!!! Then he said, but...are you happy? (Sigh) Nope. Missing people I've lost over the years, and lately. Feeling crappy about myself (my bod). He seems to think the sleep problems, eating problems and of course the depression, are (go figure) DEPRESSION! He told me not to feel badly about being depressed. That it is often a chemical imbalance. He's given me a prescription for something. I guess...that's the first step. I've decided...that 2007 will be the year of good physical and mental health! Anyone who wants to join my quest....jump on board! (Again, thanks for your support!  ) |
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| xoxoxo...just remember Deb, the only person to make you happy is yourself.
Im here for you and if you ever need a good chuckle...we can talk about my kitchen remodel  |
I'm glad you saw a doctor, Deborah. However, you passed the blues onto me  |
| Oh no, Stacy! Really? I still have them, so we can be blue together until I have my rx filled! We really need our crafts day, with lots of laughs. OK? |
| Living better Chemically, WHAT A CONCEPT (one I highly endorse)!!!
Good Luck! |
I'm all for jumping on the good physical and mental health bandwagon with you, Deb! Do you have the Jimmy Buffett Christmas Island CD? It always cheers me up this time of year. 
Yo ho ho and a bottle of Rum Santa's gone off to the Caribbean... |
NO  I'll have to find & buy it!On the way to the doc, I kept playing (and singing with) I don't know... I don't know... I don't know where I'm agonna go when the volcano blow! JB always cheers me up!!!!! |
| Make sure they check your thyroid also. Hypothyroidism can cause weight gain and depression too. Hope your feel better soon.
Love herbgirl |
| Oh...they took a lot of blood. Do you think they will run that routinely? I'll get those results back end of next week. |
| The JB Christmas Island CD is only 5.99 through Amazon - such a deal! It's totally worth it, there are some fun songs on it. I don't know how to link you to it via shop.oes.org but here's the shopping link.
http://shop.oes.org/ |
| I have to agree with Ginny. Better living through chemistry! I'm a firm believer and practice it every day by taking Zoloft. Most chronic depression does result in a chemical embalance.
I hope the meds help! |
| Glad you went to the doc... I know so many people, including myself, who have gone through bouts of depression and NOT doing anything about it only makes it worse, and much harder to get out of later.
It often takes a few weeks before meds kick in and begin making a difference, and most people don't usually have to keep taking them forever.... just a few months did the trick for me. Best of luck!  |
| Glad you went to see the Dr. I hope the meds work well for you.
I still can't seem to find one that works for me.  |
| Yipee! Glad you got to the doc! The hardest part is admitting you have this problem. Good for you. Yes, I'm almost certain thyroid will be part of the blood screen.
Time for some fresh air too......amazing how much better you feel (for a bit) after a walk with the pups. s |
| Deb,
Am willing to be your support. I went to the doctor at the end of Nov and he put me on Zoloft. I do see some improvement but according to the doc it will take time to get the full effect. Glad you took the time to find out what was wrong and now it is time to take care of yourself.  |
| A few years back I had a bout of the blues that lasted far too long....It was suggested to me to try St. John's Wort....I did, and I personally had great success with it...Used it for 6 months and that was it.
It doesn't work for everyone, though. |
| My doc put me on something I've never of, Celexa, 10 mg. Have any of you heard of this? Tony and I are planning on staying home new years eve, but I know a bottle of champagne will be included. So, I suspect, I should probably wait until after that to start. Ok...here's something else to ponder on the road to good physical and mental health... (Did anyone ever see the Road to Wellsville?) (UGH!  I have an appointment for a colonoscopy on Feb. 2!!!Could life get any better ?! |
| 10 mg of Celexa is a VERY low dose.
I was on 40 mgs which is still a very low dose. My Dr started me at 40. |
| Hey! Maybe I'm not as screwed up as I thought!!! Did you have any side effects? Is it helping? |
| The worst part of the colonoscopy is the cleaning process. Most people virtually sleep through the procedure. I've got to get my appointment....I didn't want to do it during the Holidays.
susan |
| Good luck Deb! I hope the Rx helps, but if it doesn't, know that you can try something else. I've read sometimes it takes two or three different prescriptions before you find the right one. Don't give up! I wish you health and happiness in 2007!! |
| I think this is the route I am going to have to take too.
I am finding it overwhelming just to make the appt with the Dr, and some of you may remember how much I avoid the doctor. I have been trying to work up to this for a couple months now. I know it sounds so simple, but for me it really isn't. I know there are a lot of meds for depression, and I know there are a few with side effects. What do you recommend I avoid? Shellie |
| Deborah, I'm glad you've taken steps to feel better. I would like to suggest "talk therapy" also. Clinical studies have proven that people with depression get better faster with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Medication treats the symptoms and therapy gets to the causes of the problems. I've been in therapy 3 times (for specific problems) and it really helped. I looked forward to Wednesdays beause it was therapy day and I could talk to an impartial person. Plus I loved the look on peoples' faces when I said I was going to therapy! Nothing to be ashamed of. |
| That's a very low dose, Deborah. A glass of champagne won't hurt you and plus, you'll be at home with your comfy bed and husband close by to protect you.
Unfortunately for my age, I've been on many different meds for depression and each one affects everyone differently. The doctor just swtiched me to Cymbalta and I haven't had any side effects. I know several people who can't take this drug at all. I'm trying to psych myself into making an appointment for some "talk" therapy as well. Please call me any time! |
| Deb,
Glad to hear that things are going better for you. Good plan to start the medication after the holiday if you plan on having alcohol. Your Dr. will most likely want to adjust the medication for you after a short while based on how you are tolerating the medication. Because of potential side effects, most Docs will aim for using the lowest effective dose that works for you. Sometimes, it takes a while to discover the medicine which is right for you. Do not increase the medication on your own. The antidepressant medications take a few weeks to attain a blood level. Alcohol is not suggested when using the medicine as it is depressant. The trick to making this all work is to take the medication consistantly and keep your appointments with the therapist. Its a scary process for many people, but it is really helpful for getting a person to feel better with relief from their symptoms. |
| Be careful taking anti-depressants. Each person reacts differently. I took Paxil after 9/11/01 and I put on a ton of weight and I can't say it uplifted me at all. Kind of made me just benign to every emotion - no highs or lows. I am glad I took myself off of it, but also had weird side effects coming off. It kind of bums me out that doctors just go ahead & prescribe these meds pretty regularly. |
| I think the circumstances of 9/11 were incredibly hard for people to deal with, with or without antidepressants. I don't think my doc prescribed these hap-hazzardly. He's been my doc for many, many years. He was even my father's doc! So, he knows everything I have been though, and is very familiar with me. For him to suggest this, he really must think I need them. He has seen me through a divorce (after many years of marriage), the deaths of my mother, father and sister (my only sibling) and never suggested this before. So...I didn't take his recommendation lightly. I hope you are doing better now. |
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