If you aren't one of the millions of people suffering from depression or someone that is depressed or works with those of us who are, you might want to skip this post.
I suffer from depression & anxiety and what is now being termed as a 'mood disorder.' What does that mean exactly? It means at 50 years old I am on medication that while it helps with the depression and anxiety, sinks me deeper into the pits because I am just blah!
I can't explain it, but I feel that the joy has been sucked out of my life by the medication they have me on. I don't laugh as much as I used to before medication. I have put on 12 unbearable pounds since medication. I sleep a lot which when you work night shifts you are supposed to sleep. I spend more time seeing Drs. than I ever wanted to in my life. I am taking more meds than I ever wanted.
My husband who is the love of my life, my soulmate, my world takes the brunt of my depression and tells me he doesn't notice any changes, but how can he not? I don't or rarely cook anymore (leaving him to fend for himself and 3 children). I am cynical most of the time, I don't want to do anything but what I want to do. It is the most horrible thing I have ever felt!
Any comments?
Bye Bye Birdie (At Least For Now)
6 years ago
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Have you tried Wellbutrin?
I'm currently taking it, and it has very few side effects and actually helps maintain (or even lose) weight because it has a slight appetite suppressant in it.
I have tried Wellbutrin, Effexor & Lexapro, they all have the same effect. Thank you for your response I can use all the help I can get right now!
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