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Re: scared to death...help » lesliekay

Posted by Simcha on August 22, 2003, at 9:59:53

In reply to scared to death...help, posted by lesliekay on August 22, 2003, at 3:17:23

Bill L,

That sounds so scary. I want to support you in whatever way I can.

I have Major Depressive Disorder. All my life I've been both mildly depressed and I have had episodes where my depression has been very disabling. It was not easy before treatment and the beginning of my treatment was not easy either.

It takes time to find what works for each person I know who suffers in this way. For me I take Celexa (the predecessor to Lexapro), WellbutrinSR, and Neurontin at night.

Did you try an SSRI before? Is that what made you dance only on the green tiles at work. That sounds like it was not fun either.

It sounds like whatever med you were on induced some sort of Obessive Compulsive symptom. I have an OCD component to my Major Depressive Disorder.

The SSRI I take, Celexa, seems to help with my OCD. Thoughts just don't stick in my head like they used to. Compulsive rituals don't rule my life like they used to. The treatment I receive, medication, pscyhotherapy, a good diet, moderate exercise, and a spiritual practice are not cures. They help keep the illness at bay one day at a time.

I hope that the Lexapro, or something else will help you soon. I know what suffering is like. Know that my thoughts and prayers (if you welcome such things) are with you.

Blessings,
Simcha


> for the first time in i don't know how long i am actually getting very depressed. i walked into work today (a mental hospital) fighting off tears for the first couple hours...then my p-doc walked in and i completely lost it. he pulled me aside and we decided to start lexapro tomorrow. last time i was on an antidepressant i ended up in the hospital dancing on only the green tiles on the floor...i'm scared ...words of encouragement?


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