Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 8699

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What the heck is this??

Posted by katy on July 14, 1999, at 7:42:00

My husband thinks I need some counseling or med's. I don't feel like this is depression but I have some wide mood swings. We can be having a normal day and something will be said that makes me feel funny and then it's like a black cloud comes in my head and it takes forever to get over it. When the subject comes up of his previous relationships (or some comment by his family) it makes me feel like shit and it's like I can close myself off from everyone. I've been married before and it was the same way then too. Always been very jealous but the cloud feeling is too much now. Do I need med's and counseling? HELP>
katy

 

Re: What the heck is this??

Posted by Racer on July 14, 1999, at 10:43:43

In reply to What the heck is this??, posted by katy on July 14, 1999, at 7:42:00

That sounds like the same feelings I get when I'm depressed. The mood goes from black clouds at the slightest criticism, to blackness all the time.

As for what to do to treat it, first take a depression inventory, there are some online. Then, if you are suffering from depression, hie thee to a doctor. Talk about whether counseling or drugs would help, probably some combination of both.

Remember, the counseling is not because you've done something bad, or because there's something wrong with you, or any of those negative things. A therapist will work with you to help you learn how to protect yourself a little better from the stressors which bring on depression. It's just like if you broke your leg, you'd go to a physical therapist to learn to walk well again. Well, your mood regulators are broken, you may take meds to act as a splint while they heal, but then you have to learn to walk on them again. Therapy is a good thing, it's s sign that you are good enough, smart enough, strong enough to see that someone else can help you be even stronger. It's a sign that you're not going to sit back and let life roll over you, you're gonna stand up and LIVE your life.

There, that's my lecture for the morning. Now off to my job as a superheroine. Ciao!

 

Re: What the heck is this??

Posted by Cass on July 14, 1999, at 11:26:36

In reply to What the heck is this??, posted by katy on July 14, 1999, at 7:42:00

Katy,

You may also want to take a look at this months threads called, "Craig and everyone please respond;" here, we discussed depersonalization/derealization. Also, the thread entitle "brain fog" may interest you. Good luck.

Cass

 

Re: Is this the same Racer???

Posted by Susan on July 14, 1999, at 16:25:36

In reply to Re: What the heck is this??, posted by Racer on July 14, 1999, at 10:43:43

> That sounds like the same feelings I get when I'm depressed. The mood goes from black clouds at the slightest criticism, to blackness all the time.
>
> As for what to do to treat it, first take a depression inventory, there are some online. Then, if you are suffering from depression, hie thee to a doctor. Talk about whether counseling or drugs would help, probably some combination of both.
>
> Remember, the counseling is not because you've done something bad, or because there's something wrong with you, or any of those negative things. A therapist will work with you to help you learn how to protect yourself a little better from the stressors which bring on depression. It's just like if you broke your leg, you'd go to a physical therapist to learn to walk well again. Well, your mood regulators are broken, you may take meds to act as a splint while they heal, but then you have to learn to walk on them again. Therapy is a good thing, it's s sign that you are good enough, smart enough, strong enough to see that someone else can help you be even stronger. It's a sign that you're not going to sit back and let life roll over you, you're gonna stand up and LIVE your life.
>
> There, that's my lecture for the morning. Now off to my job as a superheroine. Ciao!

Was the above written by the same Racer who posted so much despair last week? If so, my prayers have been answered. My question is this: What do you think made the difference from one week to the next (almost overnight.)??

 

Re: Is this the same Racer???

Posted by Racer on July 14, 1999, at 18:19:29

In reply to Re: Is this the same Racer???, posted by Susan on July 14, 1999, at 16:25:36

>
> Was the above written by the same Racer who posted so much despair last week? If so, my prayers have been answered. My question is this: What do you think made the difference from one week to the next (almost overnight.)??

Yeah, I'm the same Racer. There's not as much difference in mood as you may think, because I'm still lost in despair. It's just that I can still recognize what's going on around me and I can still write pretty lucidly.

This is what is making this depression so horrible: there's almost nothing wrong with my life, beyond the depression. My financial condition is wretched, but I'm getting by most weeks. My love life is non-existant, but I always wanted to be a nun. My social life is cut way back, because of people who have backed away because of the depression. And, of course, there are problems getting treated appropriately.

That may sound like a lot, but it's not bothering me much. Overall, I like most of my life right now. When I can work, I do something I love doing - really love doing. I get to do it my way, which has always been troublesome in the past and now is rewarded! The work I do is done for people who jump up and down and dance around me while singing my praises. I get all the recognition I could ask for. I don't feel like a bad person, or an unattractive person. In fact, I can honestly tell you that I'm more accomplished, better mannered, smarter, more knowledgeable, better with people, and better read than about three quarters of the rest of the world. I'm also quite attractive, and if I'm not movie star gorgeous, well, I've got other skills to fall back on. So my self esteem isn't low this time around, my life is full of the most satisfying things I can name, and yet I'm depressed. Not only depressed, but many nights I'm lying in bed, and suddenly get an almost overwhelming suicidal impulse.

So I sound better, but mostly because I am writing about someone else's problem rather than my own. Does that make sense? I can still see other people out there, the depression isn't isolating me that much, but when I think of myself, I think of how tired I am of all this struggle - and I forget that the 'struggle' involved is one that I love. That's the nature of the beast, isn't it? It robs us of our joys, and dresses them as horrors.

 

Re: Is this the same Racer???

Posted by katy on July 14, 1999, at 20:48:36

In reply to Re: Is this the same Racer???, posted by Racer on July 14, 1999, at 18:19:29

> >
> > Was the above written by the same Racer who posted so much despair last week? If so, my prayers have been answered. My question is this: What do you think made the difference from one week to the next (almost overnight.)??
>
> Yeah, I'm the same Racer. There's not as much difference in mood as you may think, because I'm still lost in despair. It's just that I can still recognize what's going on around me and I can still write pretty lucidly.
>
> This is what is making this depression so horrible: there's almost nothing wrong with my life, beyond the depression. My financial condition is wretched, but I'm getting by most weeks. My love life is non-existant, but I always wanted to be a nun. My social life is cut way back, because of people who have backed away because of the depression. And, of course, there are problems getting treated appropriately.
>
> That may sound like a lot, but it's not bothering me much. Overall, I like most of my life right now. When I can work, I do something I love doing - really love doing. I get to do it my way, which has always been troublesome in the past and now is rewarded! The work I do is done for people who jump up and down and dance around me while singing my praises. I get all the recognition I could ask for. I don't feel like a bad person, or an unattractive person. In fact, I can honestly tell you that I'm more accomplished, better mannered, smarter, more knowledgeable, better with people, and better read than about three quarters of the rest of the world. I'm also quite attractive, and if I'm not movie star gorgeous, well, I've got other skills to fall back on. So my self esteem isn't low this time around, my life is full of the most satisfying things I can name, and yet I'm depressed. Not only depressed, but many nights I'm lying in bed, and suddenly get an almost overwhelming suicidal impulse.
>
> So I sound better, but mostly because I am writing about someone else's problem rather than my own. Does that make sense? I can still see other people out there, the depression isn't isolating me that much, but when I think of myself, I think of how tired I am of all this struggle - and I forget that the 'struggle' involved is one that I love. That's the nature of the beast, isn't it? It robs us of our joys, and dresses them as horrors.


Racer-

I have printed your response to me and have it on my mirror in the bedroom so I can read when ever I want or need. Thank you for the insight. It was just what I needed.

katy

 

Katy, thank you

Posted by Racer on July 14, 1999, at 23:06:34

In reply to Re: Is this the same Racer???, posted by katy on July 14, 1999, at 20:48:36

That was a really nice thing to say, and a very nice thing to hear.

Thank you. You just brightened my day.

 

Re: Katy, thank you

Posted by Anna on July 17, 1999, at 5:19:00

In reply to Katy, thank you, posted by Racer on July 14, 1999, at 23:06:34

> That was a really nice thing to say, and a very nice thing to hear.
>
> Thank you. You just brightened my day.

Racer,I Think you summed up depression really well and also gave great advice to katy on what to do about it. I also have nothing to be depressed about. Its just a mood or feeling that makes you feel so overwhelmed by everything around you that you just feel like running away- and suicide is just that. The thing i have to always remind myself is that it is just a mood and that it will eventually pass but its very hard to do that at the time. Counselling is very beneficial and medication is important. I think you explained it very well. I can always help other people too but cant apply the same advice to myself. People often dont recognise that i,m depressed cos i seem normal when really i,m hurting so much inside. It really is emotional pain. I think this board is great cos everyone can say how they feel and see that others feel the same way. Sorry this is so long, and thanks everyone for letting me vent.
anna


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