Posted by gardenergirl on September 6, 2006, at 8:02:11
In reply to Re: How are people doing? » SLS, posted by JerryPharmStudent on September 5, 2006, at 23:05:12
> I don't know what's going on. I'm taking my meds as usual. Seems my depression overpowers my meds ever couple of weeks or so. School just started back up a couple weeks ago. I noticed right then that I wasn't feeling right - because I usually look forward to school.I agree with Scott, it sure sounds like MDD is going on. I know in my case, the idea of tweaking or changing medications can feel like a real burden. Or it can feel pointless. But it can help. And I also agree with Scott that therapy can help as well, to get you through this time, if you're not already doing that. Does your school have counselors available? I've worked in student counseling centers as well as used the services myself. I've seen a number of folks benefit from a combo of meds and therapy, whether short term or longer.
I also think Scott is spot on about feeling good about the little things. When you have MDD, it's almost like having a major and chronic case of the flu. It's debilitating, and you're right. People who haven't experienced that often don't "get it". Just getting up, brushing your teeth, washing your face, etc. is an accomplishment! Think about how hard that is when you have the flu. It's the same with depression. You're doing *something* positive and taking care of yourself. Even if that's all you can manage in a day. We take for granted those daily habits, but when you're depressed, it's much more of an effort. It's helpful to give yourself credit for *doing* something, even if it seems mundane. It's in the *doing* that we can begin to find our way out of it.
> I'm so desparate for support- that's why I came back to the board. I knew you guys would be here for me.I'm glad you came back. Loneliness and feeling not understood and not supported is horrible. And that's another effect of depression that just serves to keep someone depressed--we isolate and can lose support or others withdraw support just when we need it the most.
From what I noticed on your website when I was trying to track you down, you see like a fun guy. (Not a fungi, lol). I saw things you seemed passionate about. I saw humor. I saw personality and character. That's still in there, and I'm sure that's still appealing to others. It will be there when you find your way out of this depression.
((((Jerry))))
gg
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