Rough Day

[Buffmeat]

I'm not sure what I'll post here that is any different, but I just needed to share how hard it was to get out of bed this morning.  I'm so tired of the worries and depression that is sucking the life out of me.  This isn't who I am!!!  I am blessed with so much, yet I feel like I can't even function in life anymore.  I'm scared of losing my job and then my family.

I didn't sleep well last night and I know like a lot of people that is a big deal for me.  I just need some hope that this will end and I won't live this way forever.  I'm doing what the doctors are telling me, but I think I want to see bigger progress.

Sorry for the common post, but I just needed to vent!   

[apple]

Hey hun, are you on any meds?  what are your doctors telling you to do?  You could try melatonin.  Its a natural remedy that makes your body produce more melatonin in your body to help you sleep.  Maybe you wouldnt be so tired?

[kiara]

Its good that you posted and did vent you cannot keep those feelings inside or they will eat away at you, you sound like you are emotionally drained!  you will not be this way forever you just cant see past this phase you are going through right now you feel fed up and remember feel is the key word NEVER say that you are fed up as then you will become fed up but do say you feel that way because its good to vent and if you feel like crying you should do that too!

[Buffmeat]

Thanks for the positive help.  I've been on Lexapro for about 6 weeks and I think it does help.  As I've mentioned I have a one month old so sleep has been tough for me.

I think like a lot of people I finally made the decision to take some meds and now I expect it to be over.  I know in my mind that's not the case, but I am just drained from fighting every day.  I think what hurts is I'll have one good day and then if the next one isn't I feel like I'm back to square one.

Thanks to this forum for being here.  I'm trying so hard and my life isn't that bad.  It just feels that way I guess.

[Cella]

DEAR BUFFMEAT:

I am sorry you the depression is bad.  I am happy to hear you considered medicine.  Buffmeat, depression can kick some butt. So, if the prescription will ease the symptoms - so you can FEEL BETTER a bit, don't feel bad about it dear.  Any & all questions, express them w/ your doctor.  Try to take things 1 day 0213 a time.  It isn't always easy, & you're in my thoughts.

CELLA

[Buffmeat]

Thank you.  I really apprecaite this community.  I didn't think a forum would help so much.  I'm fighting hard, I just want the depression and anxiety to be over!

[anxiousinfla]

We would all like it to be over

Don't ever feel as though yours is a common post......

We need each other and that's what this forum is for.

Give the medication a little longer to "kick in" and as Apple said, for sleeping, try Melatonin or Valerian Root. Take it a few hours before you want to sleep. I know you said you have a one month old at home.....this may be out there for you, but have you discussed Post Partum Depression with your Doc? Even though you may have had the symptoms before, the birth of the baby may add to it. Just something to think about.

Hang in there and ENJOY the good days!!!