Dealing With Depression

[Guest *~Andi~*]

KK so I have been dealing with UPS AND DOWNS for a number of weeks now. Due to med reasons I was stripped cold turkey of all my medications and placed on medical restrictions for no work and no driving til further notice. I am going through the motions of it all because I have no money and no way to make any and on top of that I am totally stuck at home all day with nowhere to go and nothing to really do. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to deal with depression when you have no other resort. Ive been told to start talking to people but Im not sure thats going to help at this point and time. Im open to suggestions!!!

[Depends1578]

I too suffer from depression, and have hit some major highs and lows. The best thing to do is try to find things around the house to keep your mind occupied. I find that when I sit home and do nothing, the depression piles up and gets worse because all I'm doing is constantly thinking about how much my life sucks. It can be cleaning, doing some arts and craft, watching TV, whatever it may be. Just try to keep yourself from sitting on the couch thinking about all the emotions and negative parts of life.

I'm sure you've heard it, and I'll repeat it. It will get better, its going to take some time and effort, but just try and keep your head up.

[Bettypooh]

Don't get into a rut Go out and see people, even if just casually. Do some redecorating at hone, even if it's just shifting what you have around. Play with a pet (someone else's if you have none yourself). And look forward to what you'll be able to do once you get past this rough spot- especially that part

If you've been diagnosed with depression the doctors should not have cut you off cold-turkey I'd be pounding on their office door tomorrow demanding effective treatment in some form, even if it means putting me back on depression Meds again. My Doctor has specialized in treating depression in his past and anyone who has depression needs to find one like him When the apple-cart is that far out of balance, it takes very little to tip it over. Stopping Meds cold-turkey can easily tip that cart faster than you can catch it. There is no reason for any Doctor to allow that, so maybe you need a better Doctor.

Depression is like sliding downhill in a groove where you can't see anything but what's ahead of you, and that ain't looking good. Change that perspective and you're halfway toward gaining control over the disease. Even if you're still sliding downward poke your head up and look around you, not downward. Find something worth your time and do it just because it makes you smile. Look for the good and the beauty in things. Avoid people and things that don't lift you up until you can handle them once again- with some effort that hopefully won't be too far into your future. And remember we're here for you if you need to vent or just want to talk with someone

Bettypooh

[Guest *~Andi~*]

Well I have been experiencing a lot of black outs or just random passing out since February, which is when they put me on all these meds. I had never really been on meds prior to that except for my migraine ones. Well I ended up in the hospital for 5 days cuz I couldnt walk a straight line and if I turned my head, it took ten seconds for the world to catch up to me. They ran all these test and decided that the meds might be a contributing factor so they cut me off them cold turkey. The only pill I take now is Topamax which is supposed to prevent my migraines but is doing a crappy job and for the last few days Ive had no choice but to take fioricet at night cuz if I dont it is just to much pain wise to deal with. But yea since they took me off everything I was on, I feel like Im on the rollercoaster from hell. It doesnt help that I have contributing stresses with the whole cant work, cant drive thing, so its been tough. Im just trying to figure out some ways to get my mind off of things cuz honestly Im just like, stay in bed and hide all day on teh computer, GREAT IDEA!! lol although I know its not...

[Bettypooh]

Depression is a physical disease, so part of the solution is physical too You need to be active- humans don't do well when they're not active You may also need some better Doctors. I'm a pill-paranoid person who detests taking Meds unless and until I have to take them Thing is that depression Meds require time to be effective ranging from 7-14 days on average so I'm thinking that they should not have cut you off of them so much as simply reduced the dosage. I'm no Doctor though, I just know something about this subject. I think I'd be going back to my Doc ASAP with a list of my problems and finding out how much they know about treating Depression Simple things can be handled by just about any Doctor, but when you've got multiple health problems it takes one of the best to set you on the right course again. Multiple specialists cannot make up for this for they might counter-act each other which seems to be what has happened with your Meds. Your Primary care physician is (or should be) the most important person in your life. They know you best and will put the effort into learning what they have to in order to see you healthy. Sadly today's medical structure tends to overlook the importance of your GP as it focuses on specializing which is more prestigious and more profitable

Like my Therapist once told me when I had just begin dealing with my near-suicide "OK, now that we've kept you alive through this, let's go on to see how good we can make you!" That is the kind of attitude you need from all your healthcare providers. You're facing something similar here. You have the potential to do very well but it's going to take time and work and attention. You're going to have changes coming and they need to be made slowly while carefully observing the effects. It may get disheartening but remember that you're worth any amount of time and effort that takes Put that level of effort into yourself and make sure your medical care team is doing that too. If they are not then confront them with that fact- if they do not do better then go find someone who will. There are good Doctors out there but they are few so you might have to go through several to find the one who really cares about you. Just remember that you're worth the best and don't settle for less than that because you don't have to And when things get tough, remember that we're here pulling for you and we will help carry the load until you're back on track again. Here's to hoping that happens soon

Bettypooh

[ForbiddenFruit]

Going to have to agree with what's been said above, but sadly I've nothing to contribute besides best wishes. Hang in there.

[h200420012]

Take solice in the fact that there are others going through it just like you. Were a team... cut off from eachother by distance, but still come together by email or messages. If you need to diaper up... do it. If you need to go buy a craft kit... do it. Doing something while you are withdrawing from your meds helps. If all else fails, phone your doctor, or if worse 911.

I totally forgot about this sub board....as an anxiety/depression sufferer myself

"Rise and rise again, until lambs become lions"

[babyboy74]

hang in there and hope it works out for everyone i also have depression but think work is the best when i can and also talk to someone when i need to