Grrr... The depression/OCD/ whatever I have is back. My obsessive thoughts and depression creep up on to me than I go into a remission of sorts where I am happy and OK and than they come back. This time not in the form of extreme anxiousness more of a dark depresson. Maybe seasonal? I think light and such have something to do with it. this is why I wonder if I am bipolar because the symptoms come and go.

hi there,
I am sorry that your symptoms have returned.

I don't know how old you are...hormones can cause problems...
Have you seen a professional yet?
Do you have a therapist to help you sort thru this.
There are many things that you can do
(diet, exercise, stress management, yoga, meditation, talk therapy) to help control your symptoms...
for many people medications help but for others it doesn't help at all.
Have you tried taking an antidepressant before?
Keep posting....bizi

I'm 30 year old woman and I take 125 mg of zoloft right now, but it's not working. I went to work today and faked it, but cried a few times in my cube. Thankfully no one saw... I'm starting to loose my appetite. the only thing that's really changed is that I had my upper wisdom teeth pulled about a month ago, but I don't see why that would affect anything, constantly feel like there is a lump in my throat. I know I need to call my psychiatrist, but I don't really want to cuz I know she'll up my meds and I like not being at full dose because I feel safer knowing I can always go up. If I go up and it doesn't work then I think I'll feel worse. Fortunately my son and i live with my parents, but I'm trying to not talk to them about it. And I'm desperately trying to not let my son see me upset. I know my Dad in particular thinks I'm faking. He doesn't really believe in depression. He always tells me that depressed people are selfish. Perhaps there is some truth to that, but I don't think it's normal to feel the way I feel right now, despite what he says. I can't just shake it off.

This is jsut so awful of your dad....
HOw unsupportive...I am so sorry.
There is nothing selfish about being depressed.
ugh!
bizi

Dear Peace of Mind,
Sorry that you are going through this.
Are you getting sleep?

If you can try walking 20-25 minutes a day, you might find that it helps lift your mood.

Mari

I surly can relate to what you feel. Sorry that you are having problems. BF

how cruel of your father! Remember there are a lot of other antidepressants. Maybe you should try another. It must take so much energy to present a positive face to your son. How old is he?
Bobby

My son is five... He is awesome...thanks for all the support guys! I feel like a loser complaining so much grrrr...Want to be happy! It definately helps to vent when you can.