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Posted by george o on January 24, 2000, at 1:55:44
It was bad enoughj being depressed when i was 30, but over years i've become immune to the few meds that ever worked and now at the age of 45 i'm really starting to feel the effects of aging a lot more than most people i know. in the last year i've gained 30lbs, and although my blood pressure has hit a dangerous leval i can't tolerate most blood pressure meds because they make me even more weak that i already am. my father who was never depressed a day in his life is losing strenght, its going to be a lot worse for me. i'm ashamed of being so dependant and passive, i think my life is soon to be over, who says a person has to live to be 70 or more? i hope that if i have a stroke it kills me instead of just crippling me. i see a new doc tomorrow but if he won't try mirapex thats it, nothing more can be done and i'll simply get as wasted as i can on alcohol and marijuana until it ends. i am so damn tired.
Posted by Noa on January 24, 2000, at 6:44:04
In reply to depression and middle age, posted by george o on January 24, 2000, at 1:55:44
George, your gloomy outlook reflects your depression, and I would guess your health and future aren't as gloomy as they feel to you now. I know from personal experience how hard it is to do this, but try to tell yourself that drawing conclusions about your life isn't something to do while you are this depressed. Keep trying to find that right combo of meds, and maybe getting into therapy would help, too. Hang in there.
Posted by Phil on January 24, 2000, at 7:36:31
In reply to depression and middle age, posted by george o on January 24, 2000, at 1:55:44
Hey George,
I agree with Noa. Get the depression under control first. I'm 46 and know how the mind starts 'thinking' at this age.
I lost my Mom 5 years ago and it really devastated me, obviously. I was fired from a job I had been at for 3 and a half years a few weeks ago. My thoughts just go nuts if I let them.
Hang in there and e-mail me if you'd like.
I've always been a person who takes life too serious and I get in these black and white modes of thought. It's either all good or all bad. Perception is everything. We can help ourselves and let others help, too. I'm with you on this one. Let's stick around til we wear little hats and drive Buicks 30 mph on the freeway.Phil
Posted by Andy on January 24, 2000, at 11:48:37
In reply to Re: depression and middle age, posted by Phil on January 24, 2000, at 7:36:31
Hang in there. I,too, felt prematurely old in my mid 40's. Tired, lots of muscle aches and headaches. I was astonished how much of that went away when I went on prozac.
You are self medicating with alcohol and weed. There are better medecines! (The alcohol may be a major contributor to your fatigue).
Don't give up your search for the right combo.. Perhaps consult a psychopharmacologist.
> Hey George,
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> I agree with Noa. Get the depression under control first. I'm 46 and know how the mind starts 'thinking' at this age.
> I lost my Mom 5 years ago and it really devastated me, obviously. I was fired from a job I had been at for 3 and a half years a few weeks ago. My thoughts just go nuts if I let them.
> Hang in there and e-mail me if you'd like.
> I've always been a person who takes life too serious and I get in these black and white modes of thought. It's either all good or all bad. Perception is everything. We can help ourselves and let others help, too. I'm with you on this one. Let's stick around til we wear little hats and drive Buicks 30 mph on the freeway.
>
> Phil
Posted by Justitia on January 25, 2000, at 18:38:40
In reply to Re: depression and middle age, posted by Andy on January 24, 2000, at 11:48:37
George
Are you not still seeing Kaufman in Houston? Middle age has its pitfalls. I am 52 myself. And it is hard. But I would get off the alchohol and weed and tryto start exercising. Cardio through walking is really the best. Start small, like 20 minutes once a week. THen see how you can increase that once you can do that pretty regularly. either try to increas the length of time (up to 45 minutes) or the number of times per week. I cannot believe what a mood elevator it is. It took me a few years to build up to where I work out regularly. THough I go through spells now where I may not workout more than once a week or for two weeks, I pretty much work out at least once or twicw a week oncardio and once a week on free weights. It is a blessing. ANd I have been graduallytaking off those extra pounds I gained starting at age 42. (I gained about 40.) ANd I feel better and look youthful and have a lot more energy. And more friends. I am sorry if Dr. Kaufman didn't work out for you. But there is not going to be any instant cure. Recovering from depression adn life is a long process. Have you tried 12 step programs. I go to them too and I find it very helpful. There is a lot more to enjoy in life in our second half. I have to admit I am enjoying life more now than when I was 42. Though I still have my ups and downs.
Justitia
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