Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi, I know that we all have gone through this at some point in our lives. I have been experiencing major depression for the last four months. Before that the depression would come and go. I am at the point where I cry and cry and cry. On an average day I may sleep 12 -- 16 hours, and when I wake up it feels like I have been up for days at a time. I have really isolated myself from family and friends in the last month, why dampen their spirits right? During the time before you got diagnosed were you all experiencing bouts of depression? And if so, how did you deal with it? Anti-Depressants do not really help me, I have been on them since October. I finally weaned myself of of the Cymbalta, because I felt that maybe I am over medicated, and maybe that is causing some of my problems. But since I have stopped taking them, I feel even more depressed. I wake up, shower, brush my teeth, and pretty much lie back down. I have no interest in anything that I once did. What makes it worse is, I am really afraid of what my doctor's might say or do, if I tell them how I have been feeling this last few months. What can I do to help me get out of this funk? Thanks so much Hester tiffany charmelle hester Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Dear :I'm sorry you are feeling so depressed. You said you weaned yourself off Cymbalta. Does your doctor know? What other anti-depressants have you tried or was Cymbalta the only one? Not all anti-depressants are the same. One that works great for one person may not work for another. Please, please call your doctor right away and tell him/her how depressed you are. You really do need to be on an anti-depressant that works for you. Don't suffer with the depression!MS related depression is a very real problem for many MSers. For some people the depression comes and goes but for others it stays. Please get some help for it. And remember we are all here for you. hugs))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Depression Hi, I know that we all have gone through this at some point in our lives. I have been experiencing major depression for the last four months. Before that the depression would come and go. I am at the point where I cry and cry and cry. On an average day I may sleep 12 -- 16 hours, and when I wake up it feels like I have been up for days at a time. I have really isolated myself from family and friends in the last month, why dampen their spirits right? During the time before you got diagnosed were you all experiencing bouts of depression? And if so, how did you deal with it? Anti-Depressants do not really help me, I have been on them since October. I finally weaned myself of of the Cymbalta, because I felt that maybe I am over medicated, and maybe that is causing some of my problems. But since I have stopped taking them, I feel even more depressed. I wake up, shower, brush my teeth, and pretty much lie back down. I have no interest in anything that I once did. What makes it worse is, I am really afraid of what my doctor's might say or do, if I tell them how I have been feeling this last few months. What can I do to help me get out of this funk? Thanks so much Hester tiffany charmelle hester Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Yes my doctor knows that I weaned off of the anti-depressants, it was actually his idea. I let him know in few words that I had been depressed and that I felt like I was prescribed too many mg. My rheumy put me on Cymbalta 60 mg in August. My first Neuro put me on Pamelor (2 -- 25 mg tablets at night).Sharon wrote: Dear :I'm sorry you are feeling so depressed. You said you weaned yourself off Cymbalta. Does your doctor know? What other anti-depressants have you tried or was Cymbalta the only one? Not all anti-depressants are the same. One that works great for one person may not work for another. Please, please call your doctor right away and tell him/her how depressed you are. You really do need to be on an anti-depressant that works for you. Don't suffer with the depression!MS related depression is a very real problem for many MSers. For some people the depression comes and goes but for others it stays. Please get some help for it. And remember we are all here for you. hugs))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Depression Hi, I know that we all have gone through this at some point in our lives. I have been experiencing major depression for the last four months. Before that the depression would come and go. I am at the point where I cry and cry and cry. On an average day I may sleep 12 -- 16 hours, and when I wake up it feels like I have been up for days at a time. I have really isolated myself from family and friends in the last month, why dampen their spirits right? During the time before you got diagnosed were you all experiencing bouts of depression? And if so, how did you deal with it? Anti-Depressants do not really help me, I have been on them since October. I finally weaned myself of of the Cymbalta, because I felt that maybe I am over medicated, and maybe that is causing some of my problems. But since I have stopped taking them, I feel even more depressed. I wake up, shower, brush my teeth, and pretty much lie back down. I have no interest in anything that I once did. What makes it worse is, I am really afraid of what my doctor's might say or do, if I tell them how I have been feeling this last few months. What can I do to help me get out of this funk? Thanks so much Hester tiffany charmelle hester Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. tiffany charmelle hester Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 {{{{{{{{}}}}}}}} I don't recognize your name, so I'm guessing you probably joined while I was gone the last month+? First... I'm Challis. I don't have a dx yet, but I keep hoping I'll have my answers some day. My Mother has MS. If you've been able to read the posts the last few days, then you might know my Mom is Sharon (Wobbletowalk). ) Depression is a lousy thing to go through. With everything else MSers deal with, Depression just doesn't seem "fair". Don't be afraid to mention this to your doctors. This is precisely what they're there for. If you're worried about a doc over-reacting, jumping the gun and "admitting" you somewhere... don't. What you're going though is, sadly, quite common. The way you feel is why it's called Depression. These are symptoms you're having. Talk to your doctor before they become "warning signs". If Cymbalta wasn't helping enough, then perhaps either the dose wasn't right for you or the med wasn't. I'd go with the latter... just a different med needed. There are many Depression meds out there. Don't give up and don't wait. I know it's hard. I know how it feels to want to do nothing, yet hurt so badly simply being alive than you know you have to do something. {{{{{{{{WarmHugs}}}}}}}} Challis Depression Hi, I know that we all have gone through this at some point in our lives. I have been experiencing major depression for the last four months. Before that the depression would come and go. I am at the point where I cry and cry and cry. On an average day I may sleep 12 -- 16 hours, and when I wake up it feels like I have been up for days at a time. I have really isolated myself from family and friends in the last month, why dampen their spirits right? During the time before you got diagnosed were you all experiencing bouts of depression? And if so, how did you deal with it? Anti-Depressants do not really help me, I have been on them since October. I finally weaned myself of of the Cymbalta, because I felt that maybe I am over medicated, and maybe that is causing some of my problems. But since I have stopped taking them, I feel even more depressed. I wake up, shower, brush my teeth, and pretty much lie back down. I have no interest in anything that I once did. What makes it worse is, I am really afraid of what my doctor's might say or do, if I tell them how I have been feeling this last few months. What can I do to help me get out of this funk? Thanks so much Hester tiffany charmelle hester Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Trista - call the local nursing home - ask them for the boxes that they get the diapers in - tell them you will come the day the diapers are delivered - then be there - they will love you Depression Ok, now I know that I need to be on something. Watching Robin Hood, the one with Christian Slater and Costner. Anyway, there is a part where his men are to be hanged and one of the men breaks through the crowd and with all his strength pushes the beams sideways and saves the men. I'm balling! Of all things to cry over, I'm crying over this part. Been doing that a lot lately, crying over not really sad parts. Crying over anything, like I did when I was pregnant! Not getting along with my husband either. Nothing seems to be going right. Need some help with better days ya'll. Love to you all, Tammy Se! e what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyardsales.com/search.jsp?accountId=3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.15/1249 - Release Date: 1/29/2008 9:51 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 great idea! I used to work at a rehab center here. I'll have to call them. Thanks!Anne Whitworth wrote: Trista - call the local nursing home - ask them for the boxes that they get the diapers in - tell them you will come the day the diapers are delivered - then be there - they will love you Depression Ok, now I know that I need to be on something. Watching Robin Hood, the one with Christian Slater and Costner. Anyway, there is a part where his men are to be hanged and one of the men breaks through the crowd and with all his strength pushes the beams sideways and saves the men. I'm balling! Of all things to cry over, I'm crying over this part. Been doing that a lot lately, crying over not really sad parts. Crying over anything, like I did when I was pregnant! Not getting along with my husband either. Nothing seems to be going right. Need some help with better days ya'll. Love to you all, Tammy Se! e what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyardsales.com/search.jsp?accountId=3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.15/1249 - Release Date: 1/29/2008 9:51 AM Blessings, Trista 'When fascism comes it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross'... (Sinclair ) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I've got one to top that one, Tammy. Years ago I was watching TV and Loretta Lynn came on and I started crying. Now, I always LIKED Loretta Lynn and saw her in concert several times---but to sob and cry over her was a little much. She didn't even sing a sad song. LOL Repeat after me "We are all in this together and we'll all be fine". <big smiles>hugs))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Depression Ok, now I know that I need to be on something. Watching Robin Hood, the one with Christian Slater and Costner. Anyway, there is a part where his men are to be hanged and one of the men breaks through the crowd and with all his strength pushes the beams sideways and saves the men. I'm balling! Of all things to cry over, I'm crying over this part. Been doing that a lot lately, crying over not really sad parts. Crying over anything, like I did when I was pregnant! Not getting along with my husband either. Nothing seems to be going right. Need some help with better days ya'll. Love to you all, Tammy See what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyard sales.com/ search.jsp? accountId= 3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I swear I'm going nuts! Watched NY get a touch down and tears surfaced! I don't even like NY! Geesh! LOL Hormones. It's got to be hormones! Thanks, Sharon. Glad to know that I'm not the only one that cries on a whim! And not even a sad whim! TammySharon wrote: I've got one to top that one, Tammy. Years ago I was watching TV and Loretta Lynn came on and I started crying. Now, I always LIKED Loretta Lynn and saw her in concert several times---but to sob and cry over her was a little much. She didn't even sing a sad song. LOL Repeat after me "We are all in this together and we'll all be fine". <big smiles>hugs))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Depression Ok, now I know that I need to be on something. Watching Robin Hood, the one with Christian Slater and Costner. Anyway, there is a part where his men are to be hanged and one of the men breaks through the crowd and with all his strength pushes the beams sideways and saves the men. I'm balling! Of all things to cry over, I'm crying over this part. Been doing that a lot lately, crying over not really sad parts. Crying over anything, like I did when I was pregnant! Not getting along with my husband either. Nothing seems to be going right. Need some help with better days ya'll. Love to you all, Tammy See what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyard sales.com/ search.jsp? accountId= 3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. See what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyardsales.com/search.jsp?accountId=3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Animals do it to me - even the ones in Sunday's paper that is up for adoption. Depression Ok, now I know that I need to be on something. Watching Robin Hood, the one with Christian Slater and Costner. Anyway, there is a part where his men are to be hanged and one of the men breaks through the crowd and with all his strength pushes the beams sideways and saves the men. I'm balling! Of all things to cry over, I'm crying over this part. Been doing that a lot lately, crying over not really sad parts. Crying over anything, like I did when I was pregnant! Not getting along with my husband either. Nothing seems to be going right. Need some help with better da! ys ya'll. Love to you all, Tammy See what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyard sales.com/ search.jsp? accountId= 3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo! your homepage. See what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyardsales.com/search.jsp?accountId=3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.19/1257 - Release Date: 2/3/2008 5:49 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 {{{Tammy}}}} Im sorry. I hate these days,I think we all have them. I think I remember that part of the movie. Isnt it a good part? Thats ok to cry. I always tear up when I see a movie that is sad or love story.lol. One I cried bad over recently but dont remember what movie,jus remember nobody else was.lol. Hang in there. I will pray tomorow is a better day for you. luv n hugz,cassy Depression Ok, now I know that I need to be on something. Watching Robin Hood, the one with Christian Slater and Costner. Anyway, there is a part where his men are to be hanged and one of the men breaks through the crowd and with all his strength pushes the beams sideways and saves the men. I'm balling! Of all things to cry over, I'm crying over this part. Been doing that a lot lately, crying over not really sad parts. Crying over anything, like I did when I was pregnant! Not getting along with my husband either. Nothing seems to be going right. Need some help with better days ya'll. Love to you all, Tammy See what I have for sale at http://www.hoodyardsales.com/search.jsp?accountId=3158143 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. #AOLMsgPart_2_0e579ee4-99e8-45d9-af34-8280a5c596de #AOLMsgPart_2_0e579ee4-99e8-45d9-af34-8280a5c596de #AOLMsgPart_2_0e579ee4-99e8-45d9-af34-8280a5c596de ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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