Depression and quarantine

[golden99]

I had recently stopped taking Zoloft because it made me feel very depressed, a lot more than usual. It’s hard to find the motivation to get out of bed or go outside sometimes and with everyone in my town having to quarantine right now it is making things worse because all I am doing is sleeping and in bed which is what I do when I am depressed. It feels like I just cant get out of this cycle especially now.

[golden99]

I don't really enjoy reading but maybe if I find a book I am interested in I will enjoy it. I’ve been watching a lot of tv lately it helps keep my mind occupied. My depression has made me pretty lazy to be honest. Any suggestions of things to do at home?

[NoRegret]

Hello,

What happened when I took zoloft was absolutely nothing. It did not help my depression, it did nothing. I took it for 4 months before I was switched lamicital, which works well for my depression and mania. I am bi-polar and I also take abilify for phycosis. I feel so much better after my Dr. found meds that would help me, in conjunction with counseling therapy. Good luck, don't get discouraged, often several meds need to be tried before the right one is found.

[golden99 in reply to NoRegret]

That is how I felt when I tried Lexapro. It did not help and did not make it worse but I am now trying Prozac and hoping for the best... There are so many different medications but hopefully this one is right for me. Glad you found one that works well for you!

[Poodie in reply to golden99]

Hi golden.

I am having difficulty also. I am staying in bed but I do feel unmotivated.

I am going to try to do better tomorrow. I made a list. Sometimes if I do one little thing, that will help me move on with my day. Take a baby step if you need to. Just do one thing different.

My meds usually work but this is such a tough time we are all facing.. And the past couple days I have gotten in a rut. Post me if you do one little thing different tomorrow even if it is just to get up out of bed and shower. and then I will post you.

Sometimes it takes quite a while to find a med that will work for you. I quest we are lucky to have so many we can try.

Good luck. I hope to hear from you tomorrow. ❤️