Kinda new to depression, sad and frustrated?!
Question: Hi. I've been treated for ADHD for a long time, but recently developed depression, too. It was mild and somewhat manageable for a while, but I find that it's getting worse :(
Like no motivation, VERY sleepy and sometimes I even don't bother leaving the house in the day. I'm very frustrated because this is not the person I used to be at all!
I talked to my doctor, and we're just gonna throw some more Wellbutrin at it.
I know exercise, and all that, but somedays I don't know where to pull the energy from.
Is this what depression really feels like?
Is it possible to pull out of this at all?
I just really want to feel better.
Thanks
Answers: Hi. I've been treated for ADHD for a long time, but recently developed depression, too. It was mild and somewhat manageable for a while, but I find that it's getting worse :(
Like no motivation, VERY sleepy and sometimes I even don't bother leaving the house in the day. I'm very frustrated because this is not the person I used to be at all!
I talked to my doctor, and we're just gonna throw some more Wellbutrin at it.
I know exercise, and all that, but somedays I don't know where to pull the energy from.
Is this what depression really feels like?
Is it possible to pull out of this at all?
I just really want to feel better.
Thanks
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is proven to relieve depression...talk to your doctor about the side effects, (insomnia, agitation, anxiety, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation) the length of time you will be taking it (usually 8 weeks, long term use leads to neurological and liver problems, a higher dosage increases the risk) interactions with other drugs and the process of weaning off of it, (abruptly stopping will cause side effects)
Exercising often and getting adequate and regular sleep each night will lower stress.
Eat healthy, eat foods low in sugar, fat, and carbs, limit eating foods with preservatives, additives, artificial sweeteners, sugar, high fructose corn syrup and caffeine, these and a Vitamin B complex deficiency can cause emotional disturbances in the brain...eat fish, fish oil/omega3 is a natural antidepressant and enhances brain function (even a tuna fish sandwich 2X a week) liver, pork, chicken and potatoes are also high in vitamin B.
Drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated, helping to digest food, preventing constipation and flush waste faster.
Get outside in the sunshine, your brain will produce dopamine to naturally lift your mood.
Be more creative, find ways to express yourself through writing, art, music or anything you enjoy.
This will help overcome depression, not to mention a noticeable improvement in your skin and hair.
Good luck to you.
see what happens when they prescribe drugs..they just make things worse..wait till u will need shock therapy treatment to get off the cr@p they give u
well im no doctor but sounds like depression
but my bf is on anti depressants
his old ones (zoloft) used to make him sleep heaps and he was very unsocialable but since changing is a much happier/socialable person. the one thing he wants is to get off them. he was so drugged up that he can only remember parts of two years. can u imagine not remembering wat happened to u for two years? just watch how much they are giving u an try not to be on them too long. best of luck to your health.
Be careful of all the dope that Dr.s give you. Some are good and some set you back. There are many different type Drugs out there and the dr. tries to find the right combination. You are right about one thing. Change your diet. Stay away from caffeine and sweets . And push yourself to get out of the house and go for rides and walks. Get with friends and do things to get your mind off of the negative issues. Good luck and best wishes.
Hello, Lil Sammy, from England. What a poignant question, and a very brave one, too, in my estimation. Call me old-fashioned (and I am!) but I think it would help if you were to consider some of the wonderful qualities you already possess. Oh yes, you do! They are there, all right, but they have not been coming to the surface very much of late - that's all it is! Depression can be overcome, and in certain cases I feel that one can be one's own physician in this respect. At least by so being, you are able to help your doctor in his work. Honestly!
Look at it this way, Lil Sammy. God made you, and if you are good enough for Him, you are MORE than good enough for the rest of us. Agreed? Great! Think of all your lovely endearing qualities - which only you possess, by the way - and think of your charisma. It's a nice one! Know something? I have great confidence in your abilities to overcome this problem. Are you going to prove me right? Of course you are.
Things such as hurt, emotional scars et al can be healed if spoken about and analysed. So - you need to talk first and foremost.
Yes, you WILL pull out of this, trust me! If I can help by chatting (and no, I am not a physician - nor do I profess to be) you must feel free to contact me.
Kind regards. I wish you well.
I have to agree with "lady". For many people, treatment drugs make things worse, especially when teamed up with other prescription drugs. Ask you care giver for alternatives to drugs when ever possible.
My brother in law recently had a nervous breakdown, and his doctor prescribed yet another pill. My sister made him get a second opinion, and the other Dr suggested he stop taking all his pills for 1 week. He was on 7 different meds, some he had been taking for 18 years, and some were canceling out the others. A week later, after his body had readjusted, he was re-diagnosed, and needed treatment for only 2 symptoms. ie: 2 pills instead of 7. His side effects have all disappeared.
Some doctors over medicate their patients because:
1. the patient isn't forthright or detailed in describing to their doctor,
2. the doctor gets incentives from the Pharmacological companies to use their drugs,
3. sometimes people don't disclose other meds they are are taking, in fear that the doctor will have them stop taking it [addictive drugs].