Posted by Janelle on March 19, 2002, at 23:00:41
In reply to Re: To BCat from Janelle, posted by Kelty on March 19, 2002, at 22:19:10
Hi Kelty,
No, no you are NOT horning in on the conversation - the more the merrier, I feel like we're all in this together.
It is a *relief* to find that both of us struck a chord with you as well. I myself was diagnosed with depression 10 years ago and began on a tricyclic because I was *afraid* of Prozac because it had just come out and had gotten a bunch of bad publicity. If I knew then what I know now, I'd have tried the Prozac. Who knows, it might have worked and I might very well have still been on it today and doing okay. Oh well.
It's also a *relief* to hear of someone else who has not worked in some time although I'm sorry that you are in this situation.
The cycling you described sounds JUST LIKE MINE - I also cycle, but not to mania. When I am not down, lethargic and foggy, I tend to be edgy, have very high levels of anxiety and some obsessive thoughts.
I'm curious as to what meds are you currently on (before you pursue the change)?
And do you know what you will be switching to?
Also, what kinds of activities do you engage in duringn the day that keep you busy at home when you are not in the real down/lethargic phase?
I can understand your being nervous about getting back on the roller coaster, but it does sound like this will be the right thing for you to do. Are you going to be making the med changes with the same pdoc or are you starting with a new doc also?
Thank you for taking the time to let us know that there are more like us out here. And how nice that you said we have been a bright spot in your day - right back atchya!
-Janelle
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