Apologies and Promises

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Registered: 12-06-2003
Apologies and Promises
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Fri, 02-06-2004 - 3:29pm

OK...So I haven't been the greatest poster and that makes me feel crappy because I am usually such a peppy person and friends with everyone...so I have to apologize to all you for being such a neggie head (negative person lol)


As most of you know I started the anti depres. meds about 3 weeks ago and am still waiting..the docs havent increased the dosage any because of past health problems and she is watching me closely...so keeping my fingers crossed that this zoloft stuff makes me happy or crazier or something..but I want to feel some kind of difference !!!(the average "high" point is 6 weeks)


Anyways..I wanted to promise ya'll that I will not be such a butthead and be more positive towards all of you and myself...I'm so sorry for being so turdy and I really feel poopied (can you tell I have kids?!?!?) because of being such a downer..So anyways..thats it..my big declaration !!!

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 6:58pm
Hi April, i was on zoloft for 6 months last year and it helped me. My mom is having A LOT of problems with depression right now, they keep messing with the strength and then add a diff pill to it. She's on sick leave from work now caus of. So just remember if it doesn't work just go back and keep messing with til you find a strength/combo to work! I kno whow hard it is to be depressed i fouught it for months last year before i went to the doctor. Kept thinking i could overcome it myself. The 1st step is going to the doctor! Good luck =) And i don't find any of your post negative or when i get done reading never think what a poop head..LOL
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 7:20pm
I am completely confused on why you think you are a butthead.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 12-06-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 7:45pm

Thanks for the advice on the zoloft and fixing the doses..I dont know what happened after I had the baby I turned into a total witch and have pushed away so many people..I hate being this way..but I see the light at the end of the tunnell..I just cant seem to reach it..So the zoloft helped you ? What made you get off of it and did you have any bad side effects afterwards ? Thanks for your responce and that Im not a poop head..lol ~hugs~

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Registered: 12-06-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 7:47pm
Thx Shawna...your lil' Chester buddy made me smile again lol...and kno=wing you dont think Im a turd...who knows I feel negative maybe thats why I think I am being neggie..oh well.. I haven't been around alot cause I haven't been giving my all and I hate that fact too yuck...anywho..Have a good weekend!! ~hugs~
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Registered: 05-19-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 8:12pm
yes zoloft helped me i was having mood swings i didn't want to be touched, would be on edge and it didn't seem like anything made me happy anymore. But after i started taking them, think it took a month, i started feeling better and all the above problems went away. after 5 months i was thinking of getting off it because i felt good and that i had it under control and then i lost my insurance so that kinda pushed me to stop taking them after 6/7 months. i have been good since then i still get a bad day here and there but it's seems to be around the time AF visits.i was getting depressed again the end of the year but since i have started exercising and taking better care of myself i haven't been depressed.

My mom started taking them when i did and is still on them, they've upped the dosages a few times and have also lowered them and just the last few months has really been getting depressed again. She went to dr a few weeks ago and they lowered the zoloft and put her something else too. My sis has been on a lot of different antidepressants too and is now off them. I guess it runs in the family, aren't we lucky. I hope you find what works, it's a terrible feeling. I know i also felt guilty and feeling depressed and guilty at same time isn't a good combo. Good luck!
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Registered: 01-15-2004
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 9:09pm
April,

If it turns out that Zoloft doesnt work for you ask you Dr about Lexapro. This time last year I was so depressed that I refused to leave my room, or eat. Every day I woke up wondering if I would kill myself that day (sorry this is so morbid). Anyhow, the good news is I went to my Dr and he prescribed Lexapro (which can take effect in as little as 4 days) and it helped me immensly. I used to think that there was no hope and that everything was pointless. I didn't think a pill would make those feelings go away but it did and I am feeling better than ever!

Even if you stay on Zoloft at least you are taking steps to make yourself feel better! Keep it up and dont give up on yourself. You're a wonderful person from what I've seen!

Best wishes,

Susan

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-06-2004 - 10:43pm
My mom is on Lexapro as well and she is liking it so far.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go