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Posted by KrissyP on March 5, 2003, at 22:06:23
Hi, I started posting on another board a few days ago, and wanted to check this out. I usually post in psycho-babble about meds, etc. I am thinking I will try posting here too. I am really depressed. I was sharing that I just restarted Effexor-XR, and Lamictal. I also take Seroquel and Klonopin.
I am just having a very, very empty feeling inside. I constantly compare myself to others, I don't work, but I am nearing my BA in Psych and Health. Still, This is driving me crazy. I feel so horrible: lonely, frustrated, overwhelmed, and about ready to just give up. I have had depression since 1995 in waves. I was diagnosed with Bipolar II in 1999. I've tried meds, vitamins, therapy, one on one and groups, etc. I am at my wits end. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Kristen
Posted by IsoM on March 5, 2003, at 22:21:06
In reply to NEWBIE-PLEASE HELP......., posted by KrissyP on March 5, 2003, at 22:06:23
Krissy, you say you were diagnosed bipolar II. Are you sure of the diagnosis yourself? I'm asking because there's still some dispute about the accuracy of a bipolar II diagnosis. I don't dispute the fact that it exists, but I wonder if sometimes someone with ADD or ADHD that suffers from depression too may not be labelled BP II incorrectly.
I'd like to hear more from you about how you feel & behave. Are you certain it's BP II & not ADHD? I'm aksing because I have ADHD & sometimes others have thought I've been manic when I know for sure I'm not.
Posted by mair on March 6, 2003, at 8:27:50
In reply to NEWBIE-PLEASE HELP......., posted by KrissyP on March 5, 2003, at 22:06:23
Krissy - It might help if you told us a little more about yourself. Are you still managing school? Do you have a therapist? Has any drug combo worked for a period. Do you have family or friends who can help you out when you're really down?
Pretty much everyone here knows first hand how truly isolating depression can be and I think most of the people on this site who suffer from depression, must deal with it as a chronic remitting/relapsing illness. The people who respond optimally to drugs generally don't make their way here. On the other hand, as bad as things can sometimes get for all of us, this can be a wonderfully accepting and supportive community. Please keep posting, now that you're on our radar screen.
Mair
Posted by fayeroe on March 7, 2003, at 16:49:48
In reply to Re: NEWBIE-PLEASE HELP....... » KrissyP, posted by mair on March 6, 2003, at 8:27:50
> Krissy - It might help if you told us a little more about yourself. Are you still managing school? Do you have a therapist? Has any drug combo worked for a period. Do you have family or friends who can help you out when you're really down?
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> Pretty much everyone here knows first hand how truly isolating depression can be and I think most of the people on this site who suffer from depression, must deal with it as a chronic remitting/relapsing illness. The people who respond optimally to drugs generally don't make their way here. On the other hand, as bad as things can sometimes get for all of us, this can be a wonderfully accepting and supportive community. Please keep posting, now that you're on our radar screen.
>
> MairI agree with Mair.....I'm here because I don't respond ALL of the time to meds. Exercise helps me tremendously. Have you tried walking and listening to music on a headset? It allows me to just drift and not worry about my depression and such. Then of course it improves my health and etc. etc.....But stay on this board and tell us more.
Posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 1:44:32
In reply to Re: NEWBIE-PLEASE HELP......., posted by fayeroe on March 7, 2003, at 16:49:48
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am still managing school though it is hard for me at times, but I am stickin with it and am finishing up my term and have signed up for the next term- eventually completing my BA in Psychology and a minor in Health. No, I do not have a therapist right now. I have done one on one, and group therapy off and on since 1995. Last time I did any kind of therapy was in March 2002.
I do remember the drug combo that worked wonders for me was 20mg Celexa, 50 mg Lamictal, and 2mg of Ativan, I was also in OA and did some EMDR with a great therapist. I do have family and friends that have helped me out alot-with what they can-at times it isn't much-but I am grateful., support etc., but I am wearing them out-that's not fair to them and I value their feelings very much. I bought a bicycle last week-because I love to ride and it's one form of exerise I love most. I haven't gone for a ride yet. I listen to music on a cd player headset, and it works great-helps me to fall asleep unless my meds do that already. I use a sound machine also which works well.
I am going to post more on your boards as I have been posting a lot on Psycho-babble.
Thank you both for such wonderful support
Hope this helped understand me more?
Thanks:-)
Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Krissy - It might help if you told us a little more about yourself. Are you still managing school? Do you have a therapist? Has any drug combo worked for a period. Do you have family or friends who can help you out when you're really down?
Pretty much everyone here knows first hand how truly isolating depression can be and I think most of the people on this site who suffer from depression, must deal with it as a chronic remitting/relapsing illness. The people who respond optimally to drugs generally don't make their way here. On the other hand, as bad as things can sometimes get for all of us, this can be a wonderfully accepting and supportive community. Please keep posting, now that you're on our radar screen.
Mair
I agree with Mair.....I'm here because I don't respond ALL of the time to meds. Exercise helps me tremendously. Have you tried walking and listening to music on a headset? It allows me to just drift and not worry about my depression and such. Then of course it improves my health and etc. etc.....But stay on this board and tell us more.
Posted by KrissyP on March 8, 2003, at 1:54:50
In reply to Re: NEWBIE-PLEASE HELP....... » KrissyP, posted by IsoM on March 5, 2003, at 22:21:06
Hi,
Yes I was diagnosed with Bipolar II. But, when I am on Effexor-XR, it helps with my depression but makes me extremely manic. I am now taking Lamictal 50mg WITH the Effexor-XR along with 2mg of Klonopin, 100mg of Seroquel, and the 50mg of Lamictal. I have never been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Ever. I am NOT manic when I am off of the Effexor-XR, but get manic everytime I'm on it-but this time I am trying the Lamictal WITH it.
Hope this helped a little. Please, if you want to know more please post to me again:-)
Goodnight,
Kristen
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Krissy, you say you were diagnosed bipolar II. Are you sure of the diagnosis yourself? I'm asking because there's still some dispute about the accuracy of a bipolar II diagnosis. I don't dispute the fact that it exists, but I wonder if sometimes someone with ADD or ADHD that suffers from depression too may not be labelled BP II incorrectly.
I'd like to hear more from you about how you feel & behave. Are you certain it's BP II & not ADHD? I'm aksing because I have ADHD & sometimes others have thought I've been manic when I know for sure I'm not.
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