Posted by Alara on March 16, 2003, at 5:21:40
Well, we're in the first month of autumn (fall) here in Australia and my mood has plummeted like clockwork. Until two weeks ago I was doing well. I started the new job and the Celexa back in December and, while I was having problems coping with the workplace stress, my mood and confidence were good. As soon as the new season started, the days seemed to get dramatically shorter! It is now dark and cold when the alarm clock goes off and I wake up each day filled with a feeling of dread. I have no confidence in myself at the moment and cried at work on thursday.
I do not know whether the culprit is stress, the change in seasons, or Celexa poop-out. I have only been on the drug for 3 months and would expect it to remain effective for longer than this.
Perhaps I should increase my dose from 20mg to 40mg to cope with winter??
Does this kind of experience sound familiar to anybody? I want to sleep ALL the time and have little appetite or motivation. I see no future for myself, although I know that this is just a passing state of mind.
Did Celexa poop out for anyone here after a short time?
Is it possible to suffer from SAD for over 6 months of the year in a warm country like Australia? (Sydney's climate is very similar to Southern California's.)
Getting a bit worried. Have been depressed for 2 weeks now and don't want to find myself in the midst of another serious depressive episode..
thanks
Alara
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