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Posted by chiron on January 9, 2008, at 22:04:00
Obviously depression, but this annoying unsettling emptiness/loneliness, even when I have a lot of friends (and can put on a fun face usually) - and then an opposing feeling of not wanting to do anything, but go crazy not doing anything. Some agitation, easily irritated. I feel CRAZY but I don't know if there are words to describe it. I have felt more crazy, but I still can't handle this- every day is miserable. And I think too much. About death, why are we here, how do I get out of this ongoing pain, etc. I wake up when I don't have work worried about how to make the day pass.
And any med suggestions? :) It seems antipsychotics would be the first answer, but they have a paradoxical effect on me. I keep hoping maybe at a higher dose of Lamictal it might kick in, but so far I don't think it has had an antidepressant effect on me. I do think it has helped level my cycling.
Background: Depression 20+ years; tried about everything. Negative effects on antipsychotics, Lithium, Depakote, Topamax, & Neurontin (all that I can remember). SSRIs have offered some relief, but I started cycling. Currently: 100mg Lamictal, 20mg Celexa, 2mg Xanax, 150 Wellbutrin.
Posted by star008 on January 9, 2008, at 22:18:14
In reply to Is there a name for my sort of crazy feeling?, posted by chiron on January 9, 2008, at 22:04:00
yes, obvioulsy depression as you said. I have felt tht way too.. many times.. thoughts of death and why we are here and not wanting to do anything but be alone.. I can't give you a specific answer but for me it is just another terrible part of depression. might need a tweek on meds to level it out?? My t doc added buspar and although I doubted it, it has bseemed to level me out. TRD is the pits.. i feel for you
Posted by bleauberry on January 10, 2008, at 21:11:25
In reply to Is there a name for my sort of crazy feeling?, posted by chiron on January 9, 2008, at 22:04:00
I don't know what it is. While the best of them try to neatly categorize things into labels, I think there is so much overlap it confuses me. Maybe it's a sort of mania, maybe it's a sort of schizophrenia, maybe it's a sort of anxiety, maybe it's a sort of depression. Or as I see it, it is probably a mixture of all of them in various percentages. Heck I don't know. I do know the most important thing is to not get frustrated and to keep trying new things methodically. Don't waste any time on something that you cannot tolerate or makes you feel worse. Move on to the next quickly. Even try some things that don't make sense.
Zyprexa? Klonopin? Xanax? Nardil? Whatever you do it sounds like you may need 2 or 3 meds in a combo. Prozac+zyprexa, Nardil+klonopin, stuff like that. In any case, if you have not tried zyprexa, don't put it in the same category as other antipsychotics you may have tried. It is unique and quite effective for a lot of people who are hard to treat. And fast.
Posted by Phillipa on January 10, 2008, at 23:14:49
In reply to Re: Is there a name for my sort of crazy feeling?, posted by bleauberry on January 10, 2008, at 21:11:25
Depression with anxiety?????? Keep on trying and hang in there a lot of company out here. I feel the same way many times. Phillipa
Posted by elanor roosevelt on January 11, 2008, at 19:01:22
In reply to Is there a name for my sort of crazy feeling?, posted by chiron on January 9, 2008, at 22:04:00
1. your meds are not working so call your pdoc that celexa has to either come up in dose or you should give it up
please talk to your pdoc2. being agitated and depressed is very difficult. be as kind to yourself as possible
3. for your days off you must make plans.
the night before you make a list-- not too demanding and including:
a few practical errands,
dealing with a few stupid little paperwork things you've been putting off.
something that might please you -- that you have enjoyed at some point,
at least one person to call. when you call ask them all the questions, get them to bring you up on their life. you can be social and not explain your own head trip. just interact
something to eat that will be a treat must be on the listcross things off your list as you go
look at that list at the end of the day and give yourself a pat n the back4. take warm baths
5. take long walks. walking gets me through some of my toughest times. it's a great thing putting one foot in front of the other. it may sound stupid but walking gives me a sense of purpose and focus when all else fails6. again, your meds aren't working so get to your pdoc.
if you want help with your lists babble me
Posted by chiron on January 12, 2008, at 13:21:32
In reply to Re: Is there a name for my sort of crazy feeling?, posted by Phillipa on January 10, 2008, at 23:14:49
They have been helpful.
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