... I was on top of the world and then started crying and depressed. I don't feel like I will ever be well again. I am having I want to diie days P
Hi folks I am on Effexor 37.5 and two weeks ago went up to 150 of Lamictal. Not too many weeks ago?
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- 31 Jul 2013 by Kitty
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- 7 Aug 2013
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- effexor, lamictal, depression
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kaismama
31 Jul 2013
iamalady
31 Jul 2013
I am so sorry! I felt like that back when I was 40 and my first time struggling with anxiety and depression. I am now 61 and had 3 relapses because I went off my buspar. I relapsed after a few years off and they were horrible and I had those feelings again, just so low and no one understood. I would go back on my med, but took months to get really well, now I stay on a maintenance dose, but still have bad days. I go for a walk outside along a riverwalk, or go sit at the mall and people watch or go for a bike ride. Winter is hard, I have SAD. I had to put my cat to sleep and I have been really depressed, but I cannot take SSRIs, the side effects. My husband retired now and that helps, we play cards or go for car rides. It always helps me to get out of the house for awhile. Depression heals, but seems it never will sometimes. You are not alone in your feelings. Please stay strong!! Tomorrow might be better. Go see a movie, I go by myself. Maybe you need time for the higher dose to work. HUGS
rvnew
1 Aug 2013
I really feel for you. Depression is an awful thing. As you're waiting for your meds to work find someone to talk to. Make your self do something you like or used to enjoy. Find some activity to take your mind of how you are feeling. I'm trying to practice what I'm preaching. It may not be easy but I seriously doubt that you will regret. In fact, you may very well be glad you did. We have a City Folk festival every summer where I live and I ALWAYS enjoy it. This summer I had the hardest time making up my mind to go or not. I thought how really ridiculous it was for my inability to decide knowing how much I really enjoy it. So I turned my car around and went. I was soooo glad I went. I'm a music lover and they had a swing band that night who were totally AWESOME! I could not sit still in my seat! But depression almost had me miss it. Hope this helps and that you feel better soon.
rvnew
Kitty
1 Aug 2013
I used to do geneology and sewing and have lost all interest in doing either.
I have started reading again though. I made myself go for a walk this
morning, it was so hard to do. Doctor increased my lamictal yesterday, hoping it's going to help me get through this awful place. I'm trying to volunteer (I am retired) and don't want to upset those around me as they are also senior adults. Good for you taking yourself to the festival. My problem is that I am just so alone. Thanks for your encouragement.
rvnew
7 Aug 2013
Wow, that's also a large part of my problem... I'm also so alone. The lonelyness is awful and it would make a big difference if I did't have the lonelyness to deal with. I lost my best friend in death about 15 years ago followed by my husband a few years later. I don't have anybody in my life to share things with and do things I enjoy doing. It seems as though I've started some kind of friendship with an old classmate on Facebook but he lives in California! I don't have a close friend anymore and I really miss that. I guess we have to keep trudging along until things gets better. You never know what the future may hold. I wish you well. Sincerely, rvnew
Pansy404
2 Aug 2013
Hello Kitty, I too am retired (72 years old). I have been on anti-depressants for over 20 years, some had side effects and some didn't. I have been on Effexor 150mg for 9 years, and my doctor is now suggesting I wean off, and see how I go.
Does your doctor feel you do better on two medications? I have never had more than one at a time. I found 150mg Effexor was really good for me. It got rid of depression, anxiety and panics, with no side effects at all. I know we are all different, and what suits one person does not suit another. I hope when I eventually wean off it, I will be well.
I do hope you feel better soon . Depression takes away so much doesn't it?
Kitty
2 Aug 2013
The Effexor worked for me but my anxiety came back. I am down to 37.5 plus the Lamictal and am hoping I can get stable again. It's awful, isn't it!
Trying to work with a counselor to help me get through this. I feel so alone.
Can we talk?
kaismama
4 Aug 2013
Did you tell your dr if it ain't broke don't fix it? Why do they always have to mess with success?
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