new.......need direction

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Registered: 12-29-2003
new.......need direction
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Sun, 01-25-2004 - 10:00pm
I have been taking celexa for depression for about a year now. I don't feel like it is working anymore. I am depressed and/or anxious most of the time now. I don't feel really happy about anything anymore and am eating poorly (under 800 calories a day). I have a past history of anorexia, but am still not convinved I'm anorexic again, despite people telling me I am too thin. I don't have the desire to get showered, out the door any day of the week, though I do have to accomplish certain things during the week. I don't know how to get out of this. I want to just WILL my way out of this. I am feeling lost, confused and tired. I feel like every road is a dead end. Any ideas on how to get out of this dark haze? Thank you, Juliah
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 01-25-2004 - 10:48pm
Do you go to therapy? I actually starting seeing my therapist again. It certainly helped me. I plan on seeing her regularly.
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 01-25-2004 - 10:57pm

Juliah Hi there!


Berry is right in saying that a Therapist may help you... In my opinion Therapy and Meds go hand in hand...


Meds really only stabilize your emotions to help you deal with the day to day stuff so you can then get to the root of what is really causing the depression..

*hugs             

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Sun, 01-25-2004 - 11:21pm
Hi Julia, Im new here too and I also feel liek I go into ruts over and over. Can you go to the doctor to talk to him/her about your problem with the meds? Maybe you can be prescribed a larger dose or a different med. I wish you lots of luck and I would love to give you more support but today has been one of those days I just dont have energy, I just want to give you a hug ((((julia)))) and some hope. You will get through this! I hope next time I will give you better advice. Take Care
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Registered: 01-24-2004
Mon, 01-26-2004 - 9:42am
Well, one thing you can do is tell your doctor that the medicine isn't working. They can always change the dose or the medication. Tell someone. Don't just suffer alone. I have been there. I was anorexic while I had depression...I didn't eat breakfast or lunch, and then at dinner I only ate about a handful of food. I lost 20 pounds. Eek. You can't will your way out of depression. It just isn't possible. My advice would be to call your doctor and tell them about it. Then they can help you. Do you see a therapist? I think that could also really help.