Anxiety and depression

[Mustang1970]

After almost ten years of depression free all of a sudden this illness develops again after I became physically sick. My doctor prescribed Cymbalta 60 mg and Fluvoxamine 100mg I was taking 50mg but he up the dosage which is giving me a lot of side effects. I hate getting up in the mornings. When I was in the Navy in 1972 I lost three fingers in my right hand I would trade my hand not to suffer from this illness. I pray every day so I can feel like I did a month ago. The emptiness and the fear that this can affect my family bother me a lot.

[Kelkel00]

I wish I had some sage advice but I am new to all of this myself. I hope the medications provide some relief quickly! I’ll be praying for you!

[Dot_]

Depression and anxiety can be the worse. You can live such a beautiful life before it suddenly comes and clouds your days. Whenever I'm down, I like to remind myself that there was a time (and moments) when I don't feel that way. All you can do is remind yourself that being happy and content is achievable. Sadly sometimes it takes time, but all great things in life do. Small steps on the way to ease the depression: have a morning routine, go for walks, listen to your favorite song, try coloring/painting, YouTube guided meditation. It's always easier said than done, but it can be done. You can do it.

[IlMinded]

Hey Mustang, the grass will become green again, or blue if you like that type of grass.......

You are talking about medication, have you found a therapist that you can work with to help? I have found that doctors alone doesn't help. It wasn't until I found the right therapist for me, and I mean right by someone I can open up to, that lead to the current improvement into my mental state.

I only hope it is something mental where you can work to be better and not an underlying condition that may be causing the issue. As for your family, don't be afraid to discuss with them whats going on. You don't have to right away, but you should work to let them know because they want to help you. Took me 3 years to tell my wife whats really going on only to find out she was upset because she saw me suffering and didn't know what to do! I am just now working with my kids to understand. After that will be my immediate family (parents and sister) and then maybe my wifes side. They don't understand mental health that much and are very critical of others (they are not ones to put themselves in other peoples shoes).

Talking helps man, if you ever need to vent, you can message me and we can just talk and vent!

[Justfloat]

Your post resonated with me so much! I have been on Cymbalta since 2005. I am currently on the highest dose psychiatrists are supposed to prescribe (120 mg). The Cymbalta helped for many years, but about 2 weeks ago, my depression hit me like a ton of bricks. I can barely function and I cry almost all day. I try not to cry in front of my kids, but it’s really hard to keep it in. I have hope, though. I will be starting ketamine infusions in a couple of weeks along with TMS. I pray it works, and that I can get back to myself. You will get through this. Sending healing thoughts your way!!

[Vangirl99]

If you haven't taken either of those meds before keep open and constant dialogue with your Dr. I had an adverse reaction to Cymbalta and it made me worse. Getting things started again can be tricky so keep trying and again keep your Dr informed. Maybe he can try a different combo.Most importantly, you know you can get through it you just have to cross this hump.

Wish you the best.

[Spooky99]

Hi!! I’m sorry your going through this!!! I’ve been on cymbalta for many many years!! I’m 55. It saved my life. I started a low dose and then it got increased.. I think 120 mg + Wellbutrin and of course clonopin. I can live most days like a normal person!!!!! I swear I suffered terribly! Good luck to you! I agree I’d take any physical pain over mental!!!!!