Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Cheryl, I also don't post much but I was dx with PSC in Feb 06. I had my gallbladder out about 4 years ago and didn't do well afterwards. My family practice Dr. put me on Effexor SR 75 mg once a day to help with my depression. She is very good about researching everything to make sure that it is not bad for my liver. The Effexor has made a huge difference in my life. My husband said that he likes being around me again because I am not as emotional. I think if you ask my kids they will tell you the same thing. (No one else in my family knows I take effexor) I am sleep better at night and the effexor doesn't make me feel foggy or anything. I still have days where I am tired and want to sleep but if I look back I have usually had a busy week chasing my 2 teenagers. depression I haven't posted for a long while, but I do have a question about depression. I was diagnosed with PSC around 2000. Recent Activity 8 New Members 1 New PhotosVisit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Caregivers also struggle, sometimes more than we do. My best friend (35 years now!) has found Zoloft to be a lifesaver. We're kind of hard on them too. Arne 55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000 Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota ----- Original Message ---- I haven't posted for a long while, but I do have a question about depression. I was diagnosed with PSC around 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Hey Cheryl. How is your sleep? RIA is my Hep put me on Trazodone to help relax me so I can get to sleep easier. He said most of his PSC's suffer from depression and good sleep is a contributing factor. Most of us are on it, and I must say it does help. I'm on a relatively small dose of 50mg, and he said it would not hurt me to stop it at anytime if I wanted (unlike alot of anti-depressants). I take it about an hour before turning in. It wouldn't hurt to ask your Doc about it. Stuart (Va) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hello all, I find myself recently suffering with the depression monster. I had recently finished an overwhelming amount of schoolwork and the day after I turned it all in it started. I need some tips on how to fight this creature. I still have work to do and if I don't get moving it's going to come crashing down on my head. I am wondering if I like working with a heavy work load and I'm unconsciously wanting the work to pile up? If it helps I am suffering the type of depression where I am just tired all the time. Sleeping in, vegging in front of the TV ect. I am not having the negative self thoughts. -- “I have a grip on reality, just not this particular one.”-- Author Unknown* * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've said this before, but this is my advice: Make sure you're getting adequate amounts of vitamin D (a combo vitamin D pill and calcium pill work great) and start taking fish oil pills or flax seed oil pills so that you're getting some omega 3 fatty acids. This is not mumbo-jumbo; there is a lot of valid science out there about how most Americans are low on omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D and how this impacts peoples' moods. In fact, you can contact your doctor about getting a blood test to see if you're low on Vitamin D. (The fish or flax seed oil is going to help you regardless; not only with depression but your cholesterol levels.) Also, even if you feel like veging in front of the TV, DON'T. Get out and take a walk! Being out in the fresh air and sunshine is GREAT for depression. Walk a mile or more if you are able! And start doing that several times a week. If you're worried about having negative thoughts on your walk, take your iPod and listen to some kicky music! If you need prescription meds, go for it! You don't have to see a psychiatrist to get them. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've said this before, but this is my advice: Make sure you're getting adequate amounts of vitamin D (a combo vitamin D pill and calcium pill work great) and start taking fish oil pills or flax seed oil pills so that you're getting some omega 3 fatty acids. This is not mumbo-jumbo; there is a lot of valid science out there about how most Americans are low on omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D and how this impacts peoples' moods. In fact, you can contact your doctor about getting a blood test to see if you're low on Vitamin D. (The fish or flax seed oil is going to help you regardless; not only with depression but your cholesterol levels.) Also, even if you feel like veging in front of the TV, DON'T. Get out and take a walk! Being out in the fresh air and sunshine is GREAT for depression. Walk a mile or more if you are able! And start doing that several times a week. If you're worried about having negative thoughts on your walk, take your iPod and listen to some kicky music! If you need prescription meds, go for it! You don't have to see a psychiatrist to get them. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hello , Doug, and many others I presume, DEPRESSION. Could this be considered a flea or reaction from BPD treatment in some cases? My nada " taught " me to be depressed, resorted to suicidal ideation regularly and tried to make me stay in the dark house with blinds drawn. I usually don't even step inside her house now, just stand on the porch. It aggravates the h*ll out of her to have to step out in the sunshine. :-) The best thing I ever learned from a counselor was the advice to start with one small thing at a time - for any problem really; depression, a messy house, relationship problems... For example, she told me to organize ONE DRAWER to get started. It helps so much when I do it! So simple and I feel stupid about it, but hey, it works. Took my little boy on a 20 minute walk today. Made all the difference in the world. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Tips for battling the Black Monkey of Depression. You will want to isolate. Don t. You will want to lay down and give up. Don t. You will want to do it by yourself. Don t. You ll get in black moods where you actually want to stay depressed, and resent any offers of help. Don t do it. You ll want to give up on music, and chocolate, and exercise, and spending time in the light to battle SAD. Don t. You won t want to connect with a support group. Do. You won t want to talk to a Therapist. Do. You won t want to see a Dr about anti depressants. Do. Because this fucking monkey will eat your skivvies. If he doesn t kill you outright, he ll take away from you everything that makes your life worth living. And part of those voices playing inside your head and heart say, you deserve it, you are not worth being happy. I know it s hard to overcome those voices. I m there myself. Don t try it alone. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Tips for battling the Black Monkey of Depression. You will want to isolate. Don t. You will want to lay down and give up. Don t. You will want to do it by yourself. Don t. You ll get in black moods where you actually want to stay depressed, and resent any offers of help. Don t do it. You ll want to give up on music, and chocolate, and exercise, and spending time in the light to battle SAD. Don t. You won t want to connect with a support group. Do. You won t want to talk to a Therapist. Do. You won t want to see a Dr about anti depressants. Do. Because this fucking monkey will eat your skivvies. If he doesn t kill you outright, he ll take away from you everything that makes your life worth living. And part of those voices playing inside your head and heart say, you deserve it, you are not worth being happy. I know it s hard to overcome those voices. I m there myself. Don t try it alone. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks, I needed this today. I have been struggling with digestive problems, not being able to sleep, asthma, allergies & peri-menopause symptoms for over a year now. When I do get to sleep the acid reflux wakes me up. My nada is hating on me right now, adding to the stress. My kids are both off to college and I'm dealing with empty nest. My beloved 16 year old mog (he was more human than dog) passed 4 months ago. My husband is trying to make a go at self employment, and I am scared of losing our health insurance next year, and how in the heck we will afford it ourselves I hate my job, but will not find another comparable situation in this economy. This day has been really stressful--mostly of my own making due to worry about all those things i mentioned. I am sick of being sick, sick of crying. Sick of my nada wanting to extract the little I have left from my soul. Thanks for letting me know I am not alone, cause I've been letting myself withdraw. > > Tips for battling the Black Monkey of Depression. > > You will want to isolate. Don t. > > You will want to lay down and give up. Don t. > > You will want to do it by yourself. Don t. > > You ll get in black moods where you actually want to stay depressed, and > resent any offers of help. Don t do it. > > You ll want to give up on music, and chocolate, and exercise, and > spending time in the light to battle SAD. Don t. > > You won t want to connect with a support group. Do. > > You won t want to talk to a Therapist. Do. > > You won t want to see a Dr about anti depressants. Do. > > Because this fucking monkey will eat your skivvies. If he doesn t kill > you outright, he ll take away from you everything that makes your life > worth living. > > And part of those voices playing inside your head and heart say, you > deserve it, you are not worth being happy. > > I know it s hard to overcome those voices. I m there myself. Don t try > it alone. > > Doug > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks, I needed this today. I have been struggling with digestive problems, not being able to sleep, asthma, allergies & peri-menopause symptoms for over a year now. When I do get to sleep the acid reflux wakes me up. My nada is hating on me right now, adding to the stress. My kids are both off to college and I'm dealing with empty nest. My beloved 16 year old mog (he was more human than dog) passed 4 months ago. My husband is trying to make a go at self employment, and I am scared of losing our health insurance next year, and how in the heck we will afford it ourselves I hate my job, but will not find another comparable situation in this economy. This day has been really stressful--mostly of my own making due to worry about all those things i mentioned. I am sick of being sick, sick of crying. Sick of my nada wanting to extract the little I have left from my soul. Thanks for letting me know I am not alone, cause I've been letting myself withdraw. > > Tips for battling the Black Monkey of Depression. > > You will want to isolate. Don t. > > You will want to lay down and give up. Don t. > > You will want to do it by yourself. Don t. > > You ll get in black moods where you actually want to stay depressed, and > resent any offers of help. Don t do it. > > You ll want to give up on music, and chocolate, and exercise, and > spending time in the light to battle SAD. Don t. > > You won t want to connect with a support group. Do. > > You won t want to talk to a Therapist. Do. > > You won t want to see a Dr about anti depressants. Do. > > Because this fucking monkey will eat your skivvies. If he doesn t kill > you outright, he ll take away from you everything that makes your life > worth living. > > And part of those voices playing inside your head and heart say, you > deserve it, you are not worth being happy. > > I know it s hard to overcome those voices. I m there myself. Don t try > it alone. > > Doug > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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