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Posted by Stressee on October 18, 2004, at 8:34:02
I have been reading posts for several weeks, asking questions about my daughter, but never asking advice about what's going on with me. I am wondering if anyone can give me some insight on this. I am going to run this by my doc. when I go in next month, and I don't want her to think I don't know what I'm talking about. I am extremely moody, not just PMS, but all the time. It's like PMS but, I feel out of control. I can be fine one minute and then something happens or someone says something and I get irate. I sometimes do things (like quite my job) on the spur of the moment, then regret it to no end later. (of course) It's like everything gets on my last nerve, then later I'm fine and am sorry for the way I jumped everyone's butt. (little crazy things, that won't matter at all later) Is it just moodiness and needing to control myself a little better? I take Wellbutrin for depression, but it doesn't help with that at all with this, and lately the depression has been going full force despite the medication. I feel as if I don't enjoy the things I used to, and don't want to be social much anymore. My husband could come home and say "Hey,lets fly off to Hawaii" and I wouldn't get excited like I used too. I am seeing things as being hopeless more and more, when really they aren't. Most days I feel like I don't want to deal with anyone, or do anything because my mind is on my worries. That seems to control me. I'm sorry if I rambled on, or repeated myself, I'm only trying to get it all out for some advice. Thanks to all. -L
Posted by antigua on October 18, 2004, at 10:58:30
In reply to Am I just moody?, posted by Stressee on October 18, 2004, at 8:34:02
Well, even if you think you are "just" moody, you don't have to live like this--you don't deserve to be so unhappy. There is help! Tell your doctor. Maybe you need a medication change. Maybe it's the wellbutrin? If not, maybe it's just not working for you anymore and you might need something different. I'm not a meds person but I'm sure you'll get lots of advice!
Good luck,
antigua
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on October 18, 2004, at 11:21:55
In reply to Am I just moody?, posted by Stressee on October 18, 2004, at 8:34:02
Stressee, are you in therapy? Medication in conjunction with regaular therapy works wonders as well as just regular therapy without medication.
Are you in a position where you could go see a therapist?
Posted by Stressee on October 18, 2004, at 13:22:49
In reply to Re: Am I just moody?, posted by Miss Honeychurch on October 18, 2004, at 11:21:55
Yes, I certainly am in a position where I can see a therapist. I was just wondering if it was a chemical imbalance or just me being a witch! Maybe I well ask my doc. about switching to another medication. Thanks. -L
Posted by Poet on October 18, 2004, at 16:39:41
In reply to Am I just moody?, posted by Stressee on October 18, 2004, at 8:34:02
Hi Stressee,
When I'm in a major depression, I get angry very easily and snap at people. Stuff that normally wouldn't bother me does. Some psychologists think that depression is anger turned inwards. Maybe I snap at people to let some of it out? Whatever, I apologize to my husband who is usually my victim.
It could be Wellbutrin has stopped working. I was on Paxil for 1 1/2 years and it gave out on me. You definitely should talk to the doctor about switching to something else.
I agree with Miss Honeychurch that you could try therapy. My pdoc said that my depression is likely more psychological than chemical. He'd have a fit if I told him that I quit therapy, but I'm going back tomorrow.
Try different meds, think about therapy.
Good luck. Sorry you're feeling down.
Poet
Posted by shrinking violet on October 18, 2004, at 16:55:03
In reply to Re: Am I just moody? » Stressee, posted by Poet on October 18, 2004, at 16:39:41
I can relate SO much to this.
I am on edge almost all of the time, and EVERYTHING bugs me. I'll see something on the news that'll set me off, or someone will beep a horn too loud and startle me, or someone will be driving too fast on the driveway....just about anything will tick me off. And I hate it. I hate always being defensive, on edge, and *angry*. I really hate how I can sometimes direct this anger at my T (well, I guess I should say *ex* T)...she seems to take it fairly personally too, which makes it worse. And of course, later I always regret anything I might direct at her (calling her, sobbing), or if it's just me being angry at myself, I'll eventually get over it...until the next thing comes along.
I have no idea why. I thought maybe it was due to some unresolved issues, but, it doesn't look like they'll be resolved anytime soon (if at all), so either way I'm probably stuck this way for a while. I've been on Lexapro on and off but it didn't seem to help much in this aspect.
Please let me know if you find anything that helps!
-SV
Posted by Stressee on October 19, 2004, at 8:29:44
In reply to Re: Am I just moody?, posted by shrinking violet on October 18, 2004, at 16:55:03
I will surely let you know if I find another medication. It's funny, today I feel just fine (so far, it's only 8:28 am) but could snap just like you said. It's like I know I'm being nasty, but I can't stop myself. Does that make sense? -L
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