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Posted by lesliekay on August 22, 2003, at 3:17:23
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?
Posted by Bill L on August 22, 2003, at 8:44:46
In reply to scared to death...help, posted by lesliekay on August 22, 2003, at 3:17:23
I can tell you that I am on Lexapro and it works great for me.
My depression seems to be different than yours. I have always had non-stop depression as far back as I can remember. It seems like yours comes and goes. Do you have any idea what brought it on this time?
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?
Posted by Simcha on August 22, 2003, at 10:01:33
In reply to Re: scared to death...help » lesliekay, posted by Simcha on August 22, 2003, at 9:59:53
Posted by hog80ci on August 23, 2003, at 22:04:02
In reply to Re: scared to death...help » lesliekay, posted by Simcha on August 22, 2003, at 9:59:53
I want to offer my support as well. I too have Major Depressive Disorder. Seems I've been somewhat depressed most of my life and have had serious episodes that I thought would never end. In the midst of the serious episodes I sometimes feel like I'm watching my life from outside my body.
I'm a recovering addict with almost 22 years clean. I know obsession and compulsion well. I think my active addiction actually hid my depression.
Meds have helped. I started on Zoloft, went to Serzone, had a brief and terrible run on Effexor and have just started Lexapro. I'm hopeful this will make a difference. The racing thoughts and voices are horrible. The med slows all of that down. Life becomes rolling hills rather than peaks and valleys.
It's unfortunate that treatment for us is so hit or miss. We have to keep trying things until we find the right combination. Hopefully Lex will work for you.
Hang in there and keep us posted.
Jim> 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?
>
>
Posted by lesliekay on August 24, 2003, at 1:13:49
In reply to Re: scared to death...help, posted by hog80ci on August 23, 2003, at 22:04:02
thanks for the kind words...my illness is actually rapid cycling bipolar disorder...my mood can change like every 12 hours for no good reason, that is why i don't take ssri meds...i always end up manic in some crazy way...i just checked my friend into the hospital and told her to expect me soon, how optimistic of me. 3rd dose of lexapro, i figure i have 4 more days if i am going to go psycho...then the answer is only ect. thanks leslie
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