Re: how do I kick depression

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Yes, of course, taking time out for yourself is acceptable. You've

worked since you were 14, don't you think you deserve to rest now?

If your muscles are sore and tired, it is quite possible that you do

need extra sleep, so stay in bed and get some.

The only way I've gotten through depressions (and there have been

many) is slowly, one day at a time, walk through the fog. One day the

fog lifts.

Being fairly newly diagnosed is difficult; yes, your body and your

psyche need time to 'catch up' and adjust to CMT symptoms. Use this

time to do some journaling about all this, and to give

yourself 'easy' chores for awhile.

Jeff's there for you, remember that. Perhaps at a later stage when

you're feeling better you can do some volunteer work during the day

and frame your daytime schedule around that. Sounds like for now you

can use rest and allow time for grieving.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Thanks for letting me know it's " alright " to rest. I feel guilty and

useless. Especially not having money in my pocket and just the strength to go

to the store and simple things. I am going to take one day at a time then.

I've always been the tough one, I'm not so tough anymore and it's making me cry

on a daily basis. As long as I know it's alright. Thank you.

[Guest guest]

:

I have read your post regarding kicking depression and all of the very

helpful responses that you have recieved. One other thing you might

want to consider, given your family history of suicide, is that mental

health issues sometimes are hereditary just like many other diseases.

Gretchen and are both right that you should give yourself a

break and get some rest. Sometimes I feel depressed and find that

once I've rested my outlook on life and dealing with CMT is alot more

positive. But, that said, the depression is usually short term and I

am able to get back to life quickly. I would highly encourage you to

seek assistance from your physician to deal with the depression if it

last more than a month or so. There are varying methods that he can

recommend to help you transition through this time in your life. Even

just simply talking to a mental health professional can go a long way

in helping you to adjust to CMT. Good luck to you.

Just another

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have depression. See a doctor and get this depression " cured " , life is so much

better when you are not depressed. The sky even looks a different happy color

to me now.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

It's so funny you said that about the flowers. Years ago, one of my dear

friends from high school told me she started on anti-depressants and told me

just about the same thing. She said, " I was sitting outside (after being on

them for several weeks) and all the sudden she felt the sunshine and flowers

seem so much brighter " . At the time she was on Wellbutrin, which I have taken

and might go back to them. I just don't understand how they figure out which

ones are going to work. Thank you so much.

(in the Keys)

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have taken Paxil, Celexa and Welbutrin. They all have worked for me to

different degrees. Welbutrin is what I am taking now. It works but not as well

as Celexa. I guess its okay at this point in my life to actually have to deal

with some of my key depression issues so I will stay on Welbutrin and see if I

can work some things out.

I gained so much weight on Paxil and Celexa that Welburtin is worth a good try

to get some weight off. I have lost 134 pounds as of yesterday:) I have 5 pounds

to go to get to my goal weight of 125. Aww I just cheered myself up. LOL