I have been depressed for over a month and things have been getting worse over the last few weeks. I have lost my appetite, finding it hard to get out of bed early. Racing thoughts and insomnia high anxiety. It just felt like one day something changed in my thinking and I became withdrawn feeling. Is it a major chemical change and why isn't the medication working.anymore. I am reaching out for help. Thanks
Hiya David i was on same tablets for a month and they dident do me any favours i would go back to docter and ask him to change them to mitazipine they will help you sleep help your Appetite and they are good for depression give it a shot liz good luck x
I felt like this, it will pass it's just a blip, don't let it beat you!!! Get up out of bed and carry on, go for walks, exercise is great for beating the blues!!! I made myself do things when I felt like this and it got better x
I usually walk everyday. I just don't have any support it makes it hard. Would be nice to have someone who understands and can help.
Hi David
Even after a long time on the meds you can get the odd blip which can last a while. It could have been a slightly stressful event or something unbeknown to you that may have made your body react this way. I would say try and go with it - you know these meds work for you, and you should get back onto an even keel again. They don't stop working, so something has triggered this. Has anything happened recently? Our bodies do react in strange ways :-)
Are they the same brand? Different companies make these. Though it shouldn't make any difference, I did read on here recently someone who found her different brand of meds didn't work as well. Worth checking.
K x
Thanks katecogs. I feel that things have gotten worse in the last 2 weeks appetite is very poor, having a difficult time doing everyday things, racing thoughts can't get the cognitive behavior to function right , not sure why? Isolating is not good and I have been doing that. I am just not me I can feel it!!
I could always feel when 'it' was returning, and couldn't do anything about it. Sometimes we try too hard and get anxious when it doesn't happen quick enough. Appetite does get affected when we feel low - one of the symptoms of being depressed. It's really hard functioning when you feel like that - wanting to stay in bed, hide from the world etc.
I always say when you're waiting to recover, keep a routine, get out of bed, do things and keep busy and this feeling will pass. That should work for you now too. Remember, when you've been feeling well for so long, you forget what it's like to be ill, and when you do feel ill, it really hits you as you'd forgotten it all. It feels shocking, and probably is a shock to the system again. Try going with the feeling, let it be there, let the racing thoughts do their thing, but try and keep busy, in a calm way, get up in the mornings, get a routine, try and move about in a calm manner ....... it's hard to drag yourself about I know, but making yourself (calmly) should get you back on track in time. Tell yourself that it's just a blip, and blips are good as they make us put into practice what we've been taught.
Try that for a while, and of course do go see your doctor if you feel you need to.
I am am sure though that something has triggered it ..... but whatever it is, it'll pass.
K x
Yes I believe you could be right that something has triggered it deep. It is just straining on me. I agree I need to force myself to get up and do a routine. I have tried but it's hard. I will try harder. I appreciate your support. This is what I need most. I am very isolated.
It is hard, isn't it - I remember so well :-( Also whatever has triggered it, is irrelevant now - it's the getting better that's important now. Do you have anyone to talk to - anyone for support? Mind you this site is good for support.
Let us know how you get on ... and don't forget to see your doctor if things get too unbearable.
K x
I really don't have any support. My therapist which I put a call into. I am thinking about going to an IOGP group for support. I feel completely alone.
Hi David, I hope you are feeling better. I have been on Citalopram for 10 years too and have had the odd blip, sometimes it's been related to a major event like bereavement or recovering from surgery. But more often it's been a built up of anxiety about something I've had to do or something someone's said - things that I feel I should take in my stride & feel a failure if I can't. Eating junk food and lack of fresh fruit & veg, plus a few late nights don't help either. I wish you well, I would see your GP if things don't get better soon
Thank you Teresa5010. This blip seems long and not having any support, which a lot is needed, has not helped I just can't seem to shake it. It is making me feel worse.
David,
I think the advice given by katecogs is really good advice. This sounds like someone who knows. I couldn't have written a better response, so I haven't.
As you can see David alot of people here for you when you need a chat, Im 8 years on cit and having trouble with it too, seeing consultant tomorrow. If you dont mind me asking what age are you Im 44
I am 51. I have a hard time doing most everyday things and am depressed with anxiety I have never felt so alone it is bad. I am glad I joined this group it has been helpful
It sounds to me like it may just be a blip David. Hang in there. I know what u mean about feeling alone but you are not. Anytime you need to talk we are here :-)
Thank you kirsty means a lot
I had a good week last week, then on Sunday was in a hole all day, and each day since a mix of low to medium mood to getting emotional. This shouldnt be happening so im seeing consultant tomorrow.
However I did lose my job 2 weeks ago, and my son moved out to be closer to Uni, so it has been a trying 2 weeks, however I shouldnt be so low. I expected to lose my job so was prepared, and my son moving out is a milestone really.
If I were you make an appointment, and review your meds, Im looking into switching to sertraline as I dont think my med is working for me, and from what I'v read to switch over is low in side effects.
But to be honest just making the appointment and being proactive was enough to lift my mood this morning. Maybe the same will work for you, I also cycle 10 k most days, which lifts the mood too, If you are so isolated would a pet dog or cat be an option, or maybe joining a local club
Thanks Citaloman (neat name btw) :-)
Yes lots of experience ..... sadly ..... 36 years ago I became ill which lasted 15 years, and the last 18 years (roughly) I've been well - recovered thanks to SSRI's. Such a horrible illness to suffer with ..... and thank goodness for modern medicines.
Groups can be good David ... also post on this site - anything - as many people understand exactly what you're going through. When I was ill I didn't talk about it to anyone, only my husband. Nobody talked about depression, not like it is today, and I didn't understand what was happening to me. I also read loads on the subject, and still do today. Reading and understanding it more took away a lot of the mystery for me.
It's surprising how many people I know have it too.
Do you know anything about Lamital. I took it before but stopped taking it and never noticed a difference. It's a mood stabilizer I am not sure I want to try that?