Message from a new member.

[Aenaya]

Hello! This is the first time I have joined a support group and just wanted to say hello.

I am in the middle of changing my anti-depressants and things are not going so well. I could talk to my family but all I end up doing is crying so I thought maybe just typing it all out to people who know what I am going through may be a better way to go. I have been on Zoloft for many years and they have been ok for keeping me going each day but I finally decided that just being alive wasn't enough, I want to be happy. After spending 3 1/2 weeks cycling down from the Zoloft which sure wasn't any fun I finally started on another anti-depressant called Mirtazapine. I should have taken the tablet at night as it knocked me out and I spent the next few hours sleeping. I now know why it is also used for insomnia.

I am a carer for my daughter who has ASD which certainly doesn't help when going through all this. She is 32 yrs old and is pretty good for the most part but I am feeling so guilty at the moment as I am not the easiest person to get along with while going through all the current withdrawals etc. My mood swings are not fair on her and that makes me feel even worse than I already do.

Anyone else had problems with vertigo while cycling down off Zoloft or any anti-depressants? My world is in constant spinning motion at the moment matter what I am doing. Walking from A to B is quite a challenge as I can't walk a straight line. It is very disconcerting and extremely frustrating.

Anyway I guess that is my introduction to the wonderful world of depression. Thanks for listening and hugs to everyone who needs one.

Aenaya

[Hidden]

Hello and welcome, this site is also my first support group and I wanted to let you know you’ve made a good decision coming here, just a few days ago I was doing the same thing ( talking to family and crying) it almost made me feel like a burden. There are so many kind people here that have similar experiences, honestly it sounds like your in a difficult situation, but there will be someone who comes along with a similar experience to offer more insight than I can, I just wanted to let you know I think you’ll find some good suggestions here and at the very least you have my support and the support of everyone else on here. We’re here to listen

[Aenaya in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for your reply, it meant more than you can know. Depression often seems to be such a lonely affliction but your reply made me feel not so alone. Thank you.

[Hidden in reply to Aenaya]

It’s a difficult condition to learn to live with, the feelings of loneliness can be overwhelming sometimes. It’s nice to have this place where people can relate and help each other feel not so alone. I’m glad my reply gave you some relief, honestly it makes me feel a little better sometimes replying to people I see are struggling the same way I have before. So thank you too

[BonnieSue]

Welcome Aenaya! I hope you continue to make friends and feel comfortable on this site. It only takes 1 really good friend to fill your heart and mind or your daily talk time needs for many people, don't you think? But it's easy to make more friends than that right here, so you needn't be concerned about that.

I fell in love and am engaged to JEG325 from this site, so now we work together at times.

(onsite) Who would've guessed that would ever happen? But without ever meeting, we learned that we both loved the same kind of games, movies, reading, anything...you name it. We prefer living a certain way of living, & the list goes on...

[lovablelaughter7]

Hi Aenaya,

There was a period of time where I was in between waiting to get signed on to a new primary doctor and in between refills of my Paxil when I went through terrible withdrawals. I begin suffering symptoms after 48-72 hours and they get progressively worse if I am unable to take my medication. It was after five days that I experience vertigo for the first time. I remember driving in the car and not completely remembering why I was in the car and where I was going, completely disoriented. It was one of the scariest feelings I have ever had.

[bonkers65]

Welcome to the forum. It's good to have someone who understands how you feel.

[Hidden]

Yes I have gone off zoloft once and was very dizzy and had headaches.

[Aenaya]

Thank you all so much for your welcoming messages. It is so good to meet people who know and understand what I am going through. Have nice day everyone.