Guest guest Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I take Lamictal also along with Luvox and Prozac. Depression can really hit hard, especially when living with a disability. I would consult a mental health care specialist if you feel that the depression isn't being controlled. That's who I see. Vicki ----- Original Message ----- From: Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 5:31 PM Subject: depression again > > I have major depression also. Something that has never been an issue> > with me before. It's very scary to feel like this. I feel like> I've lost> > myself and I am young and I feel like I am falling apart. I take> cymbalta> > but I actually think I could use something stronger.Oh, I know, years ago I used to get depressed for a day and then snap out of it. And I'd think, "Thank God I don't have clinical depression orI wouldn't be able to bear it." Now I do and it's just overwhelming, even tho I'm on Lamictal. Don't be afraid to ask for something stronger or different...Take care, --- USFamily.Net - $8.25/mo! -- Highspeed - $19.99/mo! --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Hi , I agree that depression is a part of RA. I never suffered from depression until I was dx'd. Depression is one of the 5 stages of grief (denial, anger, depression, bargaining & acceptance). When I was dx'd my depression was targeted on giving up my dreams & moving back in with my parents). I've found that my depression about my RA was relieved by finding meds that worked and moving out of my parents' hoouse (out of the state, for that matter). In the past 6 years, I've had spats of depression, usually after an event (losing my job, 5 funerals in 2 years & the recent death of my rheumy). I have taken Paxil for a few months when the depression was bad & that helped. Take care, Steph in VA <kyrik@...> wrote: > > I have major depression also. Something that has never been an issue> > with me before. It's very scary to feel like this. I feel like> I've lost> > myself and I am young and I feel like I am falling apart. I take> cymbalta> > but I actually think I could use something stronger.Oh, I know, years ago I used to get depressed for a day and then snap out of it. And I'd think, "Thank God I don't have clinical depression orI wouldn't be able to bear it." Now I do and it's just overwhelming, even tho I'm on Lamictal. Don't be afraid to ask for something stronger or different...Take care, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Never underestimate the power of a small, dedicated group of people to change the world -- indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." (Margaret Mead) AmeriCorps Alums -- We're Still Getting Things Done Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 yea me to I've been on effixer xr and effixer , and another i don't remember from 2 to 3 a day but don't feel it helps I've talked to my dr but he didn't remember haveing me on 3 a day and yanked it back to 2 and flat out says I don't need anything stronger or more at my age but he's not the one that would just as soon not to exsit as to be around here like this , and I've tryed to think when i was happy last a really happy person and I can really never come up with that answer . Just as if a good day was really nothing to smile about maybe when i was small but I have no memories and this RA , DDD and other stuff has just made it so much worse , not even a codependent personanailty comes close to the situation as being alone is sometimes more peaceful for me but has nothing to do with being depressed .. well any ideas ?? sis you know me better than myself ? john <kyrik@...> wrote: > > I have major depression also. Something that has never been an issue > > with me before. It's very scary to feel like this. I feel like > I've lost > > myself and I am young and I feel like I am falling apart. I take > cymbalta > > but I actually think I could use something stronger. Oh, I know, years ago I used to get depressed for a day and then snap out of it. And I'd think, "Thank God I don't have clinical depression or I wouldn't be able to bear it." Now I do and it's just overwhelming, even tho I'm on Lamictal. Don't be afraid to ask for something stronger or different... Take care, Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 From what I've read, a combination of medication and counseling is more effective for treating depression than medication alone. Sierra > > I have major depression also. Something that has never been an issue > > > with me before. It's very scary to feel like this. I feel like > > I've lost > > > myself and I am young and I feel like I am falling apart. I take > > cymbalta > > > but I actually think I could use something stronger. > > Oh, I know, years ago I used to get depressed for a day and then snap > out of it. And I'd think, " Thank God I don't have clinical depression or > I wouldn't be able to bear it. " Now I do and it's just overwhelming, > even tho I'm on Lamictal. Don't be afraid to ask for something stronger > or different... > > Take care, > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Small Business. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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