Depression

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » February 2, 2005 9:52 am

Anyone had to battle depression, anxiety or had friends or family that had to deal with this?

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » February 2, 2005 9:53 am

yup whatcha need to know??

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » February 2, 2005 9:54 am

ph4ever wrote:yup whatcha need to know??

I'm dealing with it myself right now - lots of physical symptoms.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » February 2, 2005 9:55 am

MelliJellyBean wrote:
ph4ever wrote:yup whatcha need to know??
I'm dealing with it myself right now - lots of physical symptoms.

oh hell yes - check you pm's

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » February 2, 2005 10:02 am

ph4ever wrote:
MelliJellyBean wrote:
ph4ever wrote:yup whatcha need to know??
I'm dealing with it myself right now - lots of physical symptoms.

oh hell yes - have you been put on anti-depressants yet?? Those help tremendously!!

yes i have been on a low dose for about 5 weeks and the dose was just increased the other day. I am hoping that I feel better, but I think there are side effects I'm experiencing right now...i hope those go away.

PARROT HEAD MIKE · Post by **PARROT HEAD MIKE** » February 2, 2005 10:02 am

MelliJellyBean wrote:
ph4ever wrote:yup whatcha need to know??
I'm dealing with it myself right now - lots of physical symptoms.

Yes for 86 years waiting for the Red Sox to win the World Series. Seriously though I have read that depression is more prevalent in the winter due to the lack of sun and the UV rays, there is a name for it but I just can't think of ot right now. Some shrinks even prescribe UV light treatment kind of like a tanning bed type thing. Cheer up summer is almost here, well not really but.... the clocks change in April which means more sun

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » February 2, 2005 10:05 am

PARROT HEAD MIKE wrote:
MelliJellyBean wrote:
ph4ever wrote:yup whatcha need to know??
I'm dealing with it myself right now - lots of physical symptoms.
Yes for 86 years waiting for the Red Sox to win the World Series. Seriously though I have read that depression is more prevalent in the winter due to the lack of sun and the UV rays, there is a name for it but I just can't think of ot right now. Some shrinks even prescribe UV light treatment kind of like a tanning bed type thing. Cheer up summer is almost here, well not really but.... the clocks change in April which means more sun

yes i have heard of that....believe me i take every opportunity i can get to be in the sunshine...right now, the sun is shining in on my desk and it's wonderful!!!

although sometimes hard to see the screen hehe

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » February 2, 2005 10:19 am

Incoming PM.........................

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » February 2, 2005 10:20 am

IsleReef wrote:Incoming PM.........................

poor thing has me and you pm'ing her.

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » February 2, 2005 10:23 am

ph4ever wrote:
IsleReef wrote:Incoming PM.........................

poor thing has me and you pm'ing her.

Well Connie, you and I both know the deal............... Ya just can't say snap out of it............. Sadly, I've been dealing with this b.s. for too long as well................

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » February 2, 2005 10:24 am

ph4ever wrote:
IsleReef wrote:Incoming PM.........................

poor thing has me and you pm'ing her.

At least you're not both PMSing her. That wouldn't help the problem.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » February 2, 2005 10:28 am

IsleReef wrote:
ph4ever wrote:
IsleReef wrote:Incoming PM.........................

poor thing has me and you pm'ing her.
Well Connie, you and I both know the deal............... Ya just can't say snap out of it............. Sadly, I've been dealing with this b.s. for too long as well................

or maybe a change of scenery will help you - go on a trip. Geez people don't realize that depression follows you around no matter where you go.

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » February 2, 2005 10:28 am

buffettbride wrote:
ph4ever wrote:
IsleReef wrote:Incoming PM.........................

poor thing has me and you pm'ing her.
At least you're not both PMSing her. That wouldn't help the problem.

Maybe I am pms-ing................. I think I'm mutating into a woman......

CUparrot · Post by **CUparrot** » February 2, 2005 10:28 am

I've not had any experience having it myself, but my sister has battled it for a long time (well, actually....she's bipolar, but her depressive phases are much longer and worse than her manic ones), as well as several friends of mine. It is tough, and I'm sorry you're going through it. I hope things get better for you. PM me if you ever want someone to talk to....I'm a good listener.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » February 2, 2005 10:28 am

buffettbride wrote:
ph4ever wrote:
IsleReef wrote:Incoming PM.........................

poor thing has me and you pm'ing her.
At least you're not both PMSing her. That wouldn't help the problem.

actually anti-depressants can help with that too

ejr · Post by **ejr** » February 2, 2005 10:43 am

I have not had depression myself, but have a number of friends battling it with varying degrees of success. I have also done a fair amount of reading on the subject, so if I can also be of help, please feel free to PM me.

As for the side effects, one of the great problems is that people taking antidepressants go off them because of the side effects, and also sometimes go off them because they are feeling better and feel, therefore, they no longer need them. The struggle to find the right drug, in the right dosage is a difficult one--continue to consult with your doctors about the side effects.

And, by the way, a great book for anyone wanting to know more about depression is The Noonday Demon-it does a great job at looking at depression from historical, scientific, sociological, psychological, personal, and other viewpoints.

MelliJellyBean · Post by **MelliJellyBean** » February 2, 2005 10:51 am

ejr wrote:I have not had depression myself, but have a number of friends battling it with varying degrees of success. I have also done a fair amount of reading on the subject, so if I can also be of help, please feel free to PM me.

As for the side effects, one of the great problems is that people taking antidepressants go off them because of the side effects, and also sometimes go off them because they are feeling better and feel, therefore, they no longer need them. The struggle to find the right drug, in the right dosage is a difficult one--continue to consult with your doctors about the side effects.

And, by the way, a great book for anyone wanting to know more about depression is The Noonday Demon-it does a great job at looking at depression from historical, scientific, sociological, psychological, personal, and other viewpoints.

I will have to look that book up - I wonder if they have it at the library.

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » February 2, 2005 11:22 am

MelliJellyBean wrote:Anyone had to battle depression, anxiety or had friends or family that had to deal with this?

Sadly I believe that it's more common than most of us want to admit. I know I struggle with the inner demons from time to time whether it be related to a job, a relationship, finances, or any other of life's curveballs.

Unfortunately I don't have any answers or I would have Dr. in front of my name, I just wanted to let you know you ain't alone.

iuparrothead · Post by **iuparrothead** » February 2, 2005 12:32 pm

ejr is right on... great advice!

Melli- I have been dealing with seasonal affective disorder for probably the last 6 to 7 years now... and it's getting more intense every year. It's really tough for me when the days get shorter and I rarely see the sun for weeks. After the holidays is a really tough time... especially until around March when the days start getting noticeably longer. See your doctor... tough out the winter and work hard at focusing on the positives... forcing myself to be optimistic about spring has helped a lot, but it's not easy... it's just helped.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » February 2, 2005 12:48 pm

((((((((Melli))))))))

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