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Posted by Mandy on March 15, 2003, at 19:31:33
I posted in a different area and am not getting answers I had hoped so I am doing new post to see if anyone else out there can help me. I have had clinical depression for 10 years, but for the last two May months, I have tried to overdose. The last one almost worked. The docs differ as to whether I am difficult to treat depression and anxiety or bipolar. I currently take 20mg lexapro in am and 1 mg klonopin in eve with 200 mg seroquel and just started 4 mg gabitril. I do not think the gabitril is doing anything and I sleep awful at night unless I sneak in some ambien on my own. Already I can see my thoughts changing to feelings of worthless and that everyone would just be better without me. This is really not the true me because I am a pediatric nurse, I raised a daughter with autism, I have a happy marriage of 34 years, a 31 year old son who is doing fine, and I am caring and compassionate. But my thoughts are getting so dark again. Any suggestions would really be helpful. I am also on hormone therapy so there really is almost nothing I have not tried. What is the drug duloxetine and is it available in US?
Thanks for any input
Posted by zenclear on March 15, 2003, at 19:40:55
In reply to HELP THIs is time of year I try suicide , posted by Mandy on March 15, 2003, at 19:31:33
Are you working with a good talk therapist that you trust and like?
Keep in mind that traditionally, the spring is when suicides are at a higher incidence. Most people the winter, dark months -- not the time of year when the days grow longer and lighter -- are when most people attempt suicide. The speculation is that the increased light activates various biological functions, and thusly people become more agitated.
So try to keep in mind that your feelings may be in a riot right now, and there's a biologicla reason for this. Perhaps by becoming more aware of this propensity, you can cognitively be in a better position to control your impulses and reach out for needed help, as you are here.
But you need to reach out to someone in real life -- a good therapist -- who can help you through this difficult time.
Just think! Soon, summer will be here, with hot, muggy days. And a glass of lemonade will do wonders. :)
Posted by judy1 on March 15, 2003, at 21:32:43
In reply to HELP THIs is time of year I try suicide , posted by Mandy on March 15, 2003, at 19:31:33
sorry I'm not familiar with the drug you're asking about, but May is my bad month also. My therapist is very aware of this so she and I will probably step up visits that month (daily if I need it). Can you do the same? take care, judy
Posted by shar on March 15, 2003, at 23:46:04
In reply to HELP THIs is time of year I try suicide , posted by Mandy on March 15, 2003, at 19:31:33
Mandy,
I'm redirecting this post to Psycho-Social-Babble, where people may respond with med and non-med related ideas. I don't know about duloxetine, so I'm no help there. However, I think one thing to consider is having a plan on handling things when you're close to hurting yourself.Do you know the symptoms that precede an actual attempt (for the last two years, anything you can identify right before the attempt?), or a feeling/thought pattern, more isolation, etc. Anything like that you can pinpoint will help you and others know when action (like going to the ER or whatever you work out) is needed (vs. just having suicidal ideation and action doesn't need to be taken).
I am hoping you will get more responses on the other board. I'm very glad to see you thinking about this ahead of time!
Shar
> I posted in a different area and am not getting answers I had hoped so I am doing new post to see if anyone else out there can help me. I have had clinical depression for 10 years, but for the last two May months, I have tried to overdose. The last one almost worked. The docs differ as to whether I am difficult to treat depression and anxiety or bipolar. I currently take 20mg lexapro in am and 1 mg klonopin in eve with 200 mg seroquel and just started 4 mg gabitril. I do not think the gabitril is doing anything and I sleep awful at night unless I sneak in some ambien on my own. Already I can see my thoughts changing to feelings of worthless and that everyone would just be better without me. This is really not the true me because I am a pediatric nurse, I raised a daughter with autism, I have a happy marriage of 34 years, a 31 year old son who is doing fine, and I am caring and compassionate. But my thoughts are getting so dark again. Any suggestions would really be helpful. I am also on hormone therapy so there really is almost nothing I have not tried. What is the drug duloxetine and is it available in US?
> Thanks for any input
Posted by Ritch on March 16, 2003, at 13:59:03
In reply to HELP THIs is time of year I try suicide , posted by Mandy on March 15, 2003, at 19:31:33
> I posted in a different area and am not getting answers I had hoped so I am doing new post to see if anyone else out there can help me. I have had clinical depression for 10 years, but for the last two May months, I have tried to overdose. The last one almost worked. The docs differ as to whether I am difficult to treat depression and anxiety or bipolar. I currently take 20mg lexapro in am and 1 mg klonopin in eve with 200 mg seroquel and just started 4 mg gabitril. I do not think the gabitril is doing anything and I sleep awful at night unless I sneak in some ambien on my own. Already I can see my thoughts changing to feelings of worthless and that everyone would just be better without me. This is really not the true me because I am a pediatric nurse, I raised a daughter with autism, I have a happy marriage of 34 years, a 31 year old son who is doing fine, and I am caring and compassionate. But my thoughts are getting so dark again. Any suggestions would really be helpful. I am also on hormone therapy so there really is almost nothing I have not tried. What is the drug duloxetine and is it available in US?
> Thanks for any inputHave you tried any thyroid augmentation or stimulants? Just a thought. I'm bipolar with seasonal depressive patterns and stims (Adderall particularly) has been the only thing thus far that created total remission from the depression (haven't tried thyroid-I think that one might even work better though). Duloxetine is supposed to be similar to Effexor frm what I understand. I don't think it is going to be available by May, however. I would take up Judy's suggestion about increased visits with your pdoc/therapist during the next few weeks until you get past this. I know what you are talking about---it seems like a horrible storm that comes up and it will never end, but it always does. Best wishes.
Posted by male34 on March 17, 2003, at 18:26:06
In reply to HELP THIs is time of year I try suicide , posted by Mandy on March 15, 2003, at 19:31:33
god bless, and keep the faith put those dumb silly thoughts away and enjoy life , dont you dare look back look ahaed theres so much good waiting for you in this world ,your friend male 34
Posted by zenclear on March 17, 2003, at 21:16:21
In reply to Re: HELP THIs is time of year I try suicide , posted by male34 on March 17, 2003, at 18:26:06
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