Agitated depression

Mental health
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does anyone have any help for waking up agitated daily in depression.  It has been for some time and several ssri  meds when tried seem to exacerbTe symptoms.  Diazepam helps a bit but feel it never goes away

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Hi Ann. My depression became unbearable in May 2015. It was with me when I woke up and I only had some relief when I could get some sleep. If was hell and I felt low all the time. I had never suffered from clinical depression before so it was the first time I had taken any type of antidepressant. Finally in July after the meds I was taking didn't seem to be helping at all and I was getting worse, my family took me to the hospital ER. A psychiatrist was called to see me and he committed me to the hospital for eight days so he could monitor my progress while he found meds that worked for me. I have been taking them since then and have my life back. I'm in my late sixties now and never expected to develop this illness so late in life. Is this the first time you have been treated for clinical depression? There are so many different medications available now. Have you talked to your doctor about dodages or other medication options that might help you. I feel so lucky to have found what works for me. I don'

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It sent my reply before I was finished. I feel so lucky to have found what works for me.  I don't just feel better, I'm happy and sleeping better than I have in years. I really feel like myself again and have my life back. Let me know how you get on. Please talk to your doctor or maybe get a referral to a mental health professional like I did.

Take care,

Phyllis

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Thanks, yes i have referral but tried several anti deps and no success.  Havent tried your combination yet, will ask.   Did you feel agitation internally as that is really getting me down

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I always felt uncomfortable. I wasn't in physical pain, but I couldn't stay still. It was like I was so tightly coiled I would spring apart. It's hard to explain verbally. I didn't feel right in my own skin. Does that make sense? 

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Yes that is what i have along with depression and anxiety.  It is hard to describe but you explain it well.   I am awaiting psychiatrists report so i can try to get better.  I will ask about venlafaxine.   I cant believe i was well until a couple of years ago, i could do anything.

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I wake up at the same time every day, Even at the weakend my up and at em is still the same time, suprisingly this morning we were half an hour late, and that is very strange. 

My mood seems ok in the morning, some people with depression feel worse as they go to bed, so I suppose if it is a problem with mood you nee to change that. and look for a diversion as you get up

Put the radio on in the morning and listen to a program you like that can calm you down before rising. Give it a go, nothing to loose

BOB

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I had finally retired, which I had been wanting to do for awhile. We bought a condo and moved and I thought everything should be grear. Then the depression hit and I was in hell. Some people deal with depression most of their lives, but I never had before. Maybe I was just strong when I had to be and then finally broke down when I no longer had to get up and go to work and ignore things that worried me because I had to carry on. I am happy again now though and I hope you soon will be too. I know it's possible, although no one could convince of that when I was sick. Keep in touch and let me know how you're doing.

Take care,

Phyllis

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I just sent you a reply, but it is being moderated for some reason. Keep in touch.

Take care,

Phyllis

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Will give that a try, thanks

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Hi ann. Cant believe how similar to u and phyllis my symptoms are: awful physical inner pain and irritability, knotted stomach , cant sit still... uggghhhh horrid to go along with depression too. Anxiety is wat makes me most severly suicidal. Although with a daughter its not an option xx waking this way is a killer xx i feel for u. Good luck ann with a speedy recovery xxxx

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Thanks Amanda, any hints, tips are helpful. Cant remember what you take?

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Just nd to pop out but msg u wen im bk ann scouts honour xx ;0)

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Hi ann 60 mg fluoxetine daily. Diazepam when im in crisis like now & the gp prescribes short term. Also omega3, vit b6&12 as it can help with depression and anx if these are deficient xx in my case most are sue to appetite loss when ill with this anx n depression. Xxx

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Unfortunately i had a failure on fluoxetine, 20, then 40 then 60 then bam hospital. Taken off then mirtazapine, this nearly 20 years ago.  I recovered.   This time tried several ssris and a trycyclic, none working - dont know where dr is going next but like you the anx and dep spiking but i take warfarin so your helpful hints on vits and omega are nogo for me.

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Ohh sorry to hear that ann. Yes im beginning to think am i meds resistant or this another relapse. God i must have been an evil cow in a past life!!! Xxx

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Yep, dont know what ive done to deserve this ! Good job we can laugh or it could be worse....

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I know!!! Xxx

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Did you take a test yet? If not take this http://www.onlinequiztest.com/agitated-depression-test/ to help you know if you really suffer from agitated depression disorder..

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It says yes i have it.  But i saw psychiatrist again monday and he said just anxiety and try to work way through it with diazepam. Finding it hard as i also have post gallbladder syndrome giving me nausea and pain. Drs seem unble to help.