Will it ever change?

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Registered: 04-13-2003
Will it ever change?
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Wed, 03-31-2004 - 10:37am
I am so frustrated! I get up every day, full of plans and good resolve to make this day better than the last and to finally really get things done. And I don't. I just don't. Somewhere between worrying about my lost energy, my lost appetite and my incredible fatigue, and wondering what I am going to do with my life, I just get so bogged down I sit down and cry. I thought that anti-depressants were supposed to make you feel better. I have turned into a whiny, sick, miserable excuse of a human being while I used to be the most positive and energetic person ever! What is this? I haven't even made it to the gym in the past two days - which believe me, is a bad thing because normally it's fun. I have done nothing but worry, make plans, vow to keep them, then change them straight away. What am I to do?
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Registered: 11-18-2003
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 10:44am
Maybe you are setting too many goals for yourself to do in one day...

Try to at the least two things wether it be doing the laundry or taking a shower washing the dishes whatever but say to yourself before you go to bed I will do _____________fill in the blank and as soon as you wake up in the morning before you can think go and do it tht way you will not have time to worry and think and do whatever and I am sure that once you do that one thing you will feel better...

With me I could work out I could go to work and od what I had to do but once I got home and done working out I crashed no energy didnt want to talk didnt want to do anything..I am doing better now alot bettr but I still get my periods when I do not want to do a thing so I make myself get motivated...

How long have you been on the meds you are taking now?

Have you talked to a doctor about all of this?

sprry for the questions just trying to get better insight into it.

I wish you well and hope you feel better soon.

Erin
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Registered: 03-31-2003
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 11:54am
I agree with Erin. Try not to give yourself too much to do in one day. Esp on the days you feel kind of Blah. It would sometimes make me feel worse to set up lots of things on my bad days and then not get it all done. Excercise, tai chi and yoga are huge for me. Even on my worst days I get one if not all in to help ease my symptoms. Yes, there are days I *REALLY* have to push myself. I tell myself that the studies show excercise and decreasing stress can help ease the depression and on the bad days I need all the help I can get. I'm not sure how long you've been on meds but the down fall of anti-depressants are they can take a while to get into your blood stream and really start working. Hanging in there until they kick in can be tough. If you've been on them a while and still feel no relief you may want to give your Dr a call and let them know what's going on. Big (((HUGS))) to you and I hope that you start feeling better soon. Keep us posted~Jenn
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Registered: 01-26-2004
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 12:07pm

Honey, grieving is a lengthy process that is unique for each person.

AcornLeaves
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Wed, 03-31-2004 - 1:14pm
Hi ijules. Maybe your medication is not good for you. You know what I do? I write a list of all the things I want to do with my day. I plan to get at least half of the things done, and if I break down and cry at one point, thats ok because I can still look at my list and think "I have accomplished something today". Check mark each thing that you did. Since you have a hard time going to the gym, maybe just go for a walk. Another thought I have is that maybe all it takes for you to work out at the gym, is to get yourself there. Pack your stuff and get over there, then when you are in the environment you may feel motivated. All the best, HUGS :)
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Registered: 07-15-2003
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 2:17pm
(((ijules)))

Sweetie, how long have you been on your meds? If you haven't been on them that long, they might not be working yet. If you have been on them awhile, then I would suggest going to your doctor to either up the dosage or switch your meds. Some anti-depressants can make you feel drowsy, have you done any research on whatever med you are on?

Take care hun

Pamela

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