Concealed

[Truth84]

I have managed to conceal/manage my depression for over a decade. I started taking nortriptyline a few years ago to help with chronic headaches. However, I've lost all interest in everything I once enjoyed. I work all week and on my days off I just want to sleep. I have zero motivation, I isolate myself and I feel sick and/or in pain all the time which just feeds the depression and anxiety even more. I feel completely stuck and hopeless. I would like to try another anti depressent however I am so incredibly sensitive to medication that I usually end up getting a ton of side effects from anything I take and I am fearful this will effect my job. I don't know what else to do. I'm just floating through life with my head barely above the water

[cnam]

I understand the feelings

Do hope you can find so help. I've been dealing with cfs, fibromyalgia for last 20 years or more.

[Amlughelke]

I have been feeling something similar, although I have been not wanting to sleep. I also feel like I don’t enjoy anything anymore. I feel like I don’t know who I am anymore, or what my purpose is. I dread going to work, and I can’t stop thinking about it when I go home. I can’t enjoy weekends or days off. I hope you feel better soon. I wish I knew the answer.

[Joanne1972]

I’m also on nortryptaline I’m wondering if you are on a lower dose for pain relief for your headaches rather than a higher dose for depression. I know nortrptaline good for those that can’t cope with amatrptaline and the doses on that different for pain relief than what are for depression.

I’m currently on 4 pills a day for depression as I’m struggling. I haven’t noticed any worsening of side effects on the higher dose.

Hope you find something that helps

Jo

[Avidreader9559]

Hi. Depression is so hard to deal with. It makes one want to do the opposite of what is a better choice. I learned that when I least feel like exercising is when I need to do it the most. It releases endorphins which can elevate ones mood which makes making other healthy decisions easier. Sometimes when I feel this way, I will give myself a time limit for the things I feel like doing. If I just feel like sleeping, then I will give myself an hour to take a nap. Then I make myself get up and do something productive. Even if I just get one thing done in a day, then I consider that a success that I didn't give in to sleeping all day. Sometimes for me it comes down to just making the decision that will get me to where I want to be instead of giving in to what I feel like doing. I hope this is a little encouragement and that you find what works for you so that you can get through this time. Hugs.

[Weirdgorl]

It might be hard but If you take life step by step things will start to get better. Overthinking is the worst worst thing you can do. Not drinking enough water not eating not exercising all bad. Keep moving keep your head up know that working on yourself is okay. Good luck sending prayers!