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Posted by spriggy on March 11, 2006, at 1:22:06
One thing I know for sure; I have anxiety (serious-major-pain-in-the-butt anxiety), and at times, I have this dark, gloomy, heavy cloud of depression.
The depression isn't as bad as the anxiety because it doesn't last as long (usually just for 3-5 hours and then it's gone).
However, I notice that the week before my monthly cycle (Too much info? ROFL), I have a mixed state of anxiety AND depression.
It's seeming to get worse lately; I don't know if my hormones are whacked or what.
I know SSRI's are NOT for me (well unless I want to be back in the psych ward), in fact, I got much, much worse.
So what options does someone like me have?
I am scared to try medicine but here lately, I'm scared to stay this way too.
I think I'm self medicating with stupid things like Nyquil (just at night to sleep and escape the anxiety) and I know this isn't good.
I take .5 of Klonopin (which I don't think helps much anymore but if I take more of it, I feel like Zombie woman).
Sometimes, I think I should attempt the dreaded Effexor or Cymbalta but am afraid of another total wig out like on Lexapro.
Any thoughts?
I am not sure what my main symptom is to even tell a doctor what I need treatment for; is the anxiety causing depression OR is the anxiety a symptom of depression.
I just don't know.
It's not black or white for me; it's like spots of both with mixtures of weird grey.
I can't even have "normal" depression. *sigh*
Posted by spriggy on March 11, 2006, at 1:25:25
In reply to My depression is just funky..., posted by spriggy on March 11, 2006, at 1:22:06
By the way, Hi guys. I've missed you.
My life has been nuts lately; church is growing which is wonderful but means more work for me and dh.
Kid's have been sick, I've been sick (yes again), and I fly to Kansas next week.
Someone from our old church hacked into our computer and got busted last week (and he confessed) and we've been dealing with that issue.
It's just been craziness in my life; not to mention it has been SOO dark and rainy up here in the Pacific Northwest which I don't think helps my depression..
Anyway, just wanted to give a brief update and not just come and ask a question. ROFL
Posted by rjlockhart on March 11, 2006, at 18:54:54
In reply to My depression is just funky..., posted by spriggy on March 11, 2006, at 1:22:06
You may want to talk to a therpist about your depression and anxiety.
Reading you post im sorry, your comments about depression made me just...... ha...
I take Xanax 4mg daily for panic attacks. 1mg x 4 daily, when needed.. mostly daily.
Anyways nyquil makes me, ugh, i hate it. Im sorry. Nyquil gives me the really not feeling good irrtible type.
No really talk to psychodynamic therpist about this issue, or a Cognitive Behavioral Therpaist
One more thingMatt is growning up...
im an uncle!
http://mmcconathy87.tripod.com/matt_mcconathys_photo_album/index.album?i=17&s=1and here is me with my stepmom and dad with the hat ROFL
http://mmcconathy87.tripod.com/matt_mcconathys_photo_album/index.album?i=16&s=1Anyways take care
Matt
Posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2006, at 20:23:29
In reply to Re: My depression is just funky..., posted by rjlockhart on March 11, 2006, at 18:54:54
Spriggy it may be time to look at that bipolar that you haven't wanted to. Love Jan
Posted by rjlockhart on March 11, 2006, at 20:54:05
In reply to Re: My depression is just funky..., posted by rjlockhart on March 11, 2006, at 18:54:54
I just wanted to say that when i said that the comments you made made me laugh, no i was not saying that it was anything else. Danmit i always say stuff wrong.
i said it wrong im really sorry.
take care and hope to your church.
Matt
Posted by spriggy on March 12, 2006, at 19:27:52
In reply to Re: misunderstanding, posted by rjlockhart on March 11, 2006, at 20:54:05
Matt, you didn't say anything wrong; I understood what you meant. Don't worry; I know you are a nice guy!
Phillipa, I don't know if this is bipolar; two pdoc's say it's not... they seem to think it's stress related.
I just don't know anymore; it's been off and on for 15 months now.. Some days I feel soo normal- then other days I feel SOO not normal. ROFL
Today, I actually feel just fine.
*sigh*
Posted by Phillipa on March 12, 2006, at 21:04:33
In reply to Re: misunderstanding, posted by rjlockhart on March 11, 2006, at 20:54:05
Sriggy could you word your thread differently and post it for the others. I don't know what to say to you. I guess it could be stress related but I don't have the expertise that the others do. Love Jan
Posted by Bobby on March 12, 2006, at 22:24:00
In reply to My depression is just funky..., posted by spriggy on March 11, 2006, at 1:22:06
hope your feeling better---how's the church thing going?
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