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Posted by mandapanda on April 27, 2005, at 14:52:15
Hi all,
I was googling "depression" as I have had it off and on for the past 6 years. This out has been the worst yet, and I have just been put on Effexor to see if it will help. I am very anxious and nervous and just plain sad and tired. I hope there are others out here that can offer me some support as there aren't very many people who understand how dibilitating this disease is unless they have been through it.
I am looking forward to any responses, any at all.
thanks
Posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2005, at 11:02:48
In reply to New to the site, posted by mandapanda on April 27, 2005, at 14:52:15
Hi mandapanda,
I've struggled with depression for years, too. I finally got on the right med for me (Nardil), and it's been so great to finally feel some relief.I agree, it's so helpful to have people truly understand how debilitating depression can be. Even my husband doesn't quite get it. He thinks I ought to be able to just "motivate" myself out of it. Drives me nuts!
I'm glad you found us. There are lots of boards here, which can get confusing at times, but take your time and look around.
And welcome!
gg
Posted by mandapanda on May 2, 2005, at 18:33:53
In reply to Welcome to Babble » mandapanda, posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2005, at 11:02:48
Thank you for replying to me. I have started taking Effexor and am starting to feel a little like myself again, even though some of the side effects I would rather do without! It is very hard for others to understand that it is not a choice to be depressed, that I can't just snap out of it, no matter how much I want to. I really like the atmosphere in here, though, and think it will be good for me to interact with others in my shoes or worse.
Thanks again for the welcome, hope to keep in touch!
Take care, mandapanda
Posted by gardenergirl on May 3, 2005, at 1:58:43
In reply to Re: Welcome to Babble, posted by mandapanda on May 2, 2005, at 18:33:53
I had a doctor tell me that I just needed to think more positive thoughts, and I would not be depressed.
If only it were that simple!
Glad you're here.
gg
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