At Night

[Nyx]

Take care. I put off going to a psych for along time and my depression became chronic. Now I have to have medicaion for a looooong time before I'm okay. It's better to eliminate it on time...

 

[pi314159]

Thanks for your concern.

My psychiatrist and GP think I'm depressed. I'm taking medication....I just don't think it does anything. But I really am fine. I've always overreacted to everything so I'm used to crying for hours about nothing.

 

[Nyx]

How long have you been taking it for? It took about 5 months for it to work for me. Maybe it hasn't been enough time... Don't give up on yourself..

 

[pi314159]

I've been taking anti-depressants for 3 1/2 months. I was on 20mg but I've been on 40mg for 3 weeks. I'm not giving up.

 

[Nyx]

It's only thebeginning, that's why you don't feel they do anything. I'm glad to hear you're not giving up :)

 

[Deaf Global Nomad]

Hi Andrea,

Yes, trying to maintain a happy face despite how you are feeling is very hard to do. However, if you were raised that way making it a requirement it may be hard to stop.

Up and later crashing takes a toll on your body. It makes sense to me that you often are not able to sleep. Can you ask for some sleeping meds (but not depressants) from a medical professional.

Seeking help from a therapist also sounds like a good idea so that you can get your feelings out with support. That may help the major crash you commonly experience.

I hope that this helps...