Introduction

[Kornman1]

Well, like a lot of others, been suffering from depression for a very long time. First bout was in 1999 and it seems like celexa was the “cure” for that particular time. The next bout was about 10 years ago and after some trial and error, it seemed that Cymbalta worked the best to get me to function somewhat normally. This latest bout though, started around July 2019 and have tried just about every drug known to man and nothing seems to be working. Been out of work since November 6 and my job protection time is running out and it is a job I have had for the past 21 years and can’t afford to lose it. Only recently been feeling somewhat better, but it has been hard since insurance companies don’t want to pay for any medications or treatments anymore. I have been rejected for TMS treatment, Vyvanse, Latuda, Viibryd, etc. what I am taking now is Viibryd (mostly samples), Latuda (mostly samples), klonopin, Deplin, Lexapro and Nortryptoline. These combined with using a verilux happy light in the mornings has me to about 70% of where I want to be. I have started going to the gym everyday, cutting out caffeine, trying to eat better and basically changing everything about my life and it sucks. Wondering what things actually help some of you folks deal with depression and anxiety? And for those who are having a hard time right now, don’t give up! Just keep positive self talk and rewarding yourself for those little things you manage to do. Little steps lead to big changes. You likely didn’t come down with your current condition in one day, so it will take a while to retrain your brain and little steps, no matter how small are the way to get back to being who you really can be. Just promise yourself that you’ll never give up! Anyone have thoughts or suggestions for me and other folks that may help us to get over the hump, especially on those days harder than others? Look forward to hearing from some folks and if anyone needs someone to just listen and try to help them through a particularly tough day or situation, I am always happy to lend an ear or try to help any way I can.

Sean

[Lyn37]

I’ve tried just about every med too. It’s super frustrating.

[Agora1]

Hi Kornman1, Welcome to this amazing forum. It is a warm, safe place to come where

sharing our experiences can give us hope that this doesn't have to be a life sentence.

I certainly have had my share of ups and downs with anxiety including 5 years of

Agoraphobia. But I never gave up. I always believed that I would come out the other

end with strength and confidence in myself once again. And I did.

Besides being on medication and having therapy, I found that using other methods of

stress relief could immensely help. My "go to" is YouTube. Through the multiple

selection of self help videos, I found that Meditation and Breathing were the key to my

getting better. And the best thing is that it's free.

Believing that you can and will beat this as well as practicing Meditation/Breathing each

and every day will bring you to where you want to be. I wish nothing but the best for you.

Know that we are but a message away and are always ready to offer a hand to get you

down this last stretch of road that you're on. I'm glad you are here with us. xx