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Tue, 05-04-2004 - 6:50pm
I'm new to this board. I'm usually on the WW's one. I've been on Prozac for about 6 years and I still fight with depression. I don't understand why I have these thoughts in my head. The last few months I just don't want to do anything around the house, I don't cook, I just go to work every morning, part-time, and then I come home to the couch or the recliner. I don't feel like doing anything. My hubby works swing shift and I have a 10 yod that is ADHD and a handful and sometimes I just feel like running away. I'm wondering if I need to change or up my meds. Of course, the prozac has ruined what little sex drive I had to begin with, which is another problem in the household. I just don't know what to do. We go to family counseling and over the past few months I've gone a few times by myself because of feeling so overwhelmed.

Just need some encouragement and/or empathy that someone understands!!!

Gia

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Registered: 05-03-2004
Tue, 05-04-2004 - 8:28pm
Hi Gia! My name is Kari and im 30 years old, actually going to be 31 next week!!!! ahh!!!!

Ive dealt with depression since i was 25 years old. it really came out when i was trying to deal with the loss of my step-dad who was basically like my real father since he raised me. i finally found a counsler that works in colorado springs, but i havent seen her in awhile cause of school and money. but i know it takes a good counsler to help along with your plight. do you like the counsler you have now? Medication is a pain in the butt to, considering since i was diagnoised i went thru first taking paxil, welbutrin,crap i cant think of the thrid kind, and im on lacmictal now. the lacmictal seems to be working and thank god it doesnt have those nasty side effects life the other ones i used to take.

but i have a bad habit not always taking it like im suppose to and i dont want to be on meds for the rest of my life. so that doesnt help my condition either. but gia your not alone, we all need adjustments to how were treating ourselves and our depression. i know what helps me is i like to journal,then i rip up the pages afterwards, silly i know but it makes me feel like i conquered something. and finding this discussion board helps to. but keep talking is my advice, i hope your day is better!

Kari

~Kari~

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 05-05-2004 - 12:34am

Welcome Gia,


When I catch myself feeling the way you are, I try to find little things to accomplish, and reward myself for everything I do with gold stars.

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Registered: 04-26-2004
Wed, 05-05-2004 - 7:09am
Thanks so much for your advice. It is so true that I need time for myself and I just don't seem to find it. I will be sticking around this board for my support!

Thanks!

Gia

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Registered: 04-26-2004
Wed, 05-05-2004 - 7:13am
Hi Kari,

Thanks for your advice and support. I have tried the journaling just over the past few months because I just couldn't understand why I felt so bad. I just can't seem to shake this feeling. This afternoon I'm going to get outside with my daughter and do some things so hopefully that will help me!

Good luck and talk to you soon,

Gia