Lost and frustrated

[Middlesister]

Recently I've been waking up each morning already feeling overwhelmed, sad/depressed and kind of lonely but most of all I feel defeated. Why isn't this going away- Even with medication and counseling, it's not going away??

[fcjl8]

I am sorry to read that your condition is not improving. I have had those same feelings for a couple of months.

What med. are you taking and how long have you been on it? I am taking cipralex/lexapro for a month now and am starting to finally feel some good days.

[Middlesister in reply to fcjl8]

Thank you. I hope this passes soon.

To answer your questions I take the following. Bupropion, Lamotrigine, Xanax and Ambien. I was on Lexapro but after a year my dr wanted to switch it out.

[cvitela]

Don't give up some storms last longer than others, I was on meds and saw a therapist for a few years now I'm not on any meds and doing fine. You will get there too....if you need to talk call or text...806 777-8142 Calvin.

[Middlesister in reply to cvitela]

Thanks. I'm actually seeing my dr this week. I'm definetlu going to discuss my recent blues. I too hope to be off medication by the Fall. I may be too optimistic.

[TAPNewEngland]

It takes time and you may need to be patient. In therapy, talk about developing coping mechanisms. At home, stay busy as it's important for the mind to not think negative thoughts. Exercise daily too. What is your work situation like?

[Middlesister in reply to TAPNewEngland]

I'm a stay @ home mom. I used to have a professional career however once I had children I chose to be a SAHM. Only recently (past 1yr) I've been getting worse. I do exercise and constantly have a project to keep me busy. So far I'm just drowning in housework.

[TAPNewEngland in reply to Middlesister]

I left my full time career to work part time in a whole new field so it's important to stay the course. Are you putting pressure on yourself for becoming a stay at home Mom? Do you hear from your former colleagues and does this upset you or make you guilty? Do you ever get brakes from your kids?

[Middlesister in reply to TAPNewEngland]

The decision to leave my career was 7 years ago and I don't miss the job however being a stay at home mom to 3 young girls is a career and no I don't stay in touch with former co-workers unless it's on Facebook. And no I don't take enough "me time" to give myself a break. That compounds my stress which flares up my anxiety and then I just feel alone. But I do talk to my sister or a friend and I go to counseling, it helps.