Hit with a Depression Stick

[remarks]

I've felt really down this week. Somehow I didn't realize it was depression - I just thought everything in my life sucked all of the sudden. Thankfully, my therapist pointed out it was my depression putting a dark cloud over things. This actually made me feel somewhat better, just knowing there was a reason for how I feel and it won't last forever.

I got the nerve to ask my doctor about upping my anti-depression/anxiety meds today. I've been on the same thing for 10 years now and it's treated me well, but maybe it's time for a change. He wants to try upping my dosage first to see if that helps. If not, we will explore another route. Help is on the way...I just have to hold on.

[oak]

Yes, hold on.

Thank you for sharing. I’m glad you at least have a name for what is going on. Keep us posted.

[manuel_moe_g]

Good luck, Remarks!

With regards to changing medication, my psychiatrist is halving my dose of Abilify to help me lose weight, so far so good, i think

[rivergirl]

Hi Remarks,

I'm sorry you're going through this. It's good you're letting your therapist and doctor know. Please let us know how it's going for you.

rivergirl

[remarks]

You guys are the best. I'm still struggling, but getting through it. Upping my meds hasn't done much besides make me a little light headed in the mornings.

[rivergirl]

I'm glad you're hanging in there, Remarks, but it's frustrating how sometimes medication changes take a while to be effective. I hope the new dosage is going to help and is just taking a while to ramp up in your system.