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Post by sianyc on Apr 11, 2007 14:24:39 GMT
Helenr is spot on when she says that being at work is a huge thing. It's a step forward but it is extra things to think about and you're re-organising your life again
After I'd settled back in to work, things picked up quite quickly. Having said that, it did take about 5 months for me to feel good about work again.
It's a big old struggle but you're strong and you will get there x
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Post by joannem on Apr 11, 2007 14:27:17 GMT
Thanks Girls I have just finished me P so cant even put this blip down to PMT!! Really dont know what has set it off. Was exhausted this am just wanted to sit n cry before I went to work, got through this am was fine at work and on way home tears again!! Feel better now am going out for a walk to Park with OH and J, like being out of the house now, last summer I couldnt go out! From one extreme to the other! Sometimes the depression feels like it is choking and suffocating doesnt it?...if that makes sense to anyone. Work helps because I dont get time to think how I feel. I liked what you said Veritee about learning how to live with it the best you can - I think that may help, its just so frustrating living with it though!
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Post by helenr on Apr 16, 2007 22:42:08 GMT
Hi hun, how are you?
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Post by joannem on Apr 16, 2007 22:49:33 GMT
Hi Helen The last few days havent been to bad actually, saw my counsellor today who thinks i need to reduce meds so I will see what Psych thinks next week, apparently too much seratatonin can be as bad as not enough - hence all the side effects so she thinks things may just be a bit easier if i drop the dose a bit? ? The restlessness is becoming obscene! OH says i am a nightmare in bed - so fidgety and all over the place, no nightmares recently so that is good! Counsellor said my crazy dream interpreted that I feel alone and nobody is listening! Hum! I think everyone on here must feel like that! Hope Flo hasnt made a comeback, how are you? Love jo xxx
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Post by helenr on Apr 17, 2007 20:18:37 GMT
Hi hun,
glad you've had a good few days.
Flo sent a postcard from Timbuktoo, she's there waiting for Edna!!!
love and hugs x
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Post by joannem on Apr 18, 2007 20:49:50 GMT
Right then ladies decided today that i have had enough of venlafaxine cos it is making me worse, so going to see the psych on 23rd and see about coming off them. Didnt feel so bad this am not fantastic but got j to play group and then tonight over tea i wanted to burst into tears (and nothing to do with the burnt lasagne!) Took some diaz and feel a bit calmer but had enough of this bloody merry go round and I want off!! Does anyone out there actually feel pretty good on their meds? Ive been on meds 12 months now, surely I shouldnt be feeling like this still? Enough is enough
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Post by winegirl on Apr 18, 2007 21:25:45 GMT
Hi Joannem
I was on anti d's for depression 9 years ago for about a year and I felt like poo the whole time (hence I came off them). In retrospect I should have gone to see my GP about changing me meds instead as just taking myself off them wasn't a good move!
Glad you are going to see your phsych first to talk about it, let us know the outcome!
Take Care
Winegirl x
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Post by helenr on Apr 18, 2007 21:26:41 GMT
Hi hun,
you know I feel good, and you will too!
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Post by joannem on Apr 19, 2007 15:57:21 GMT
Hi folks Well had some diaz last night after weepy episode, dragged myself off to work and felt fine, bit anxious when got home and went for walk with J and OH and now feel ok again? Yesterday felt like shite! Whats going on? I know we have blips but it feels like a big dipper at the mo UP DOWN UP DOWN!! Is this normal to have such swings?
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Post by claire99991 on Apr 19, 2007 16:35:43 GMT
Yes normal well for me anyway i dont know how i will be feeling till i wake up that day so can never make plans because i just let people down.
xxxx
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Post by Jay on Apr 19, 2007 20:09:31 GMT
Hi Jo
I think it is us all standing still, and the rest of the world is going up and down sometimes, just to confuse us.
Purhaps we would get on better if we all went to Disney, and got on the Thunder Mountain ride, give our bodies and mind a good jiggle about a few times. Then purhaps we could get off the ride feeling like a new woman!!
Knowing our luck we would get off the ride with our hair standing on end, shaking like a leaf, and throwing up.
take care Suzi xx
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Post by joannem on Apr 19, 2007 22:01:26 GMT
Hi Suzi That has made me chuckle and brought a smile to my face!!!
Claire99991 - How lomg have you had this swine for? Are you on any meds? Big hug to you, hope your big dipper stops very soon xxx
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Post by sianyc on Apr 20, 2007 15:08:10 GMT
I'm coming off them at the moment but they worked for me for 15 months and are still working. They levelled my mood and although I had (and still have) good days and bad days, it wasn't like a constant rollercoaster
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Post by joannem on Apr 20, 2007 22:37:07 GMT
Hi again went to work again and feel pretty good today! Slept like a log last night, would have over slept for work if OH hadnt woke me up with a nice cuppa! Had a nice indian meal tonight at home and 2 lovely glasses of wine and feel ok, was tired this pm but had luxury of 2 hour afternoon nap!! Love Jo xx
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Post by chica on Apr 21, 2007 14:42:19 GMT
Hi Jo, So glad that yesterday was a better day for you. I have to admit to having problems with venlafexine myself, so I can sympathise. Good idea on seeking advice. They ended up putting me on Fluoxetine, which I have been 100 times better on. It can be a bit of juggling before we find the tablets that suit us best. Wishin you all the best, Chica
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