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Posted by runnergirl on January 29, 2006, at 9:52:18
I am tired!!!!! I have been unhappy for too long now and not sure what is wrong with me. I have been overweight on and off for as long as I can remember, mostly over. I have an increasingly harder time concentrating on things as the years go by as well as remembering what I just said five minutes ago. I do not know why I am here and really do not see where I serve any purpose, I have not been truly happy for a long time. I suppose my complete lack of self-esteem helps in aiding my feelings of worthlessness?
I was put on anti depressants about 5 years ago and have moved back and forth from prozac to zoloft & wellbutrin. In the course I have gained a lot of weight and I hate myself.(More than usual) I know that how I feel is largely dictated by how I look most of the time. The medecine does not seem to be working anymore. I have asked my doctor about topomax, which I have been told helps with depression as well as weight control. Does anyone out there have any advice or experience with this? Thank you
Posted by James K on January 29, 2006, at 12:05:07
In reply to confused frusterated, posted by runnergirl on January 29, 2006, at 9:52:18
Hi, I was just checking out the boards and noticed you here. I can tell how down you are, and I feel for you. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about topomax. If someone doesn't happen on to this particular board right away, you might try going over to the psychobabble board it's primary focus is med questions.
But you are right to be on the Newbies board, and I'm happy to welcome you here first. This place has been very helpful to me as I've been going through a rough time myself.
James k
Posted by milly on January 30, 2006, at 11:54:46
In reply to confused frusterated, posted by runnergirl on January 29, 2006, at 9:52:18
Hi welcome to babble, I'm pretty new myself so feel a bit precocious welcoming you but know how much it meant to me to get a hello!
I'm afraid like James I don't know anything about your meds but echo the idea of posting on the other board. Do know quite alot about low self esteme and that feeling of worthlessness. You sound really down.Take care Milly
Posted by Maynerd on January 30, 2006, at 21:58:09
In reply to confused frusterated, posted by runnergirl on January 29, 2006, at 9:52:18
I know what is wrong with you, absolutely nothing. Sure there may be a chemical imbalance going on in your brain which can cause errant thoughts to take control or make things not seem to stay in your memory, but you are still someone very special. I can tell you this and know it to be true, but it is up to you to believe it for yourself though. I and others in here can totally relate to your self esteem thing, and yes it can become a viscious cycle that feeds of itself. I wish I could tell you the magical secret to finding our self worth, but I can't. All I know is that every single person is equally worthy and important in the grand scheme of life, without exception. About topomax I really can't tell you anything, I only know about lithium. I suggest you ask in the psycho-babble area as there are very knowledgeable people there who probably could tell you more. I pray you can find the answers you need, but no matter what know that you are important, AND loved.
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