Depressed!

Quite a few of you posted a few months ago about being depressed, and I was not at that time. Well, now I am. I am usually behind on this board anyway! I saw that commercial about how "depression hurts everyone"--- and it just kills me to see the kids and the dog--- I know I am neglecting my beautiful daughter because I don't feel like doing anything- and I've been going to bed around 6:30-7. I can't go on like this, it's hurting my baby. I went to depressionhurts.com and I have all the signs/symptoms. Just wondering what anybody did to get out of this funk- did anyone take antidepressants? I have a whole bunch of samples of Zoloft.... maybe I will start taking them. I am soooo afraid that it will make my weight loss stop though- or worse yet- to gain. Any advice is appreciated, I feel like I have NO energy, NO interest in anything, my house is a mess, blah, blah, blah. HELP!

michele, i hadto take some meds i only could do paxil . i was fine and didnt gain any weight with it ... i still get depressed .. i hope you feel better talk to you dr about it sara

He put me on it before, and I used to take it for a long time, and I have a bunch of samples so I just started taking it again this morning. Can't see the doctor as we don't have insurance at the moment. Thank you for your thoughts- and I hope you get un-depressed too. It really sucks.

hi, If your Dr says zoloft wil help, by all means try it..at least 2 mos. Give it time to get into your system good. My daughter has been on it for some time now and it has not hurt her weight loss at all, and I know it helps her depression. Billie

That's good to hear about your daughter Billie. Thank you for posting.

I took Zoloft for little while when my grandma passed away in 2001. It really did help me...I felt so much more relaxed, and I wasn't able to let things bother me. And, for me, it completely made me unable to cry. I had literally cried for weeks on end, then finally gave into my doctors wishes of being on Zoloft. I have been getting more depressed lately too, not nearly anything like before, but I get so angry about the smallest things...and sometimes I just want to run away from it all...I joined the gym this week and that has been a nice way to get away from home for awhile. How is your husband doing? I know he lost his job awhile back, but I don't know if he found anything, maybe him being at home is putting more stress on you than normal? Try getting out an going for a walk by yourself...it will give you time to think, and a little exercise to. Love and hugs, (and worrying about you) Mandie

I am not usually a crier either Mandie, but lately I have been. It's awful. Anger about little, stupid things is also a sign that I go through- it's like I get so mad for the littlest reason, then I hate myself for it- it's a vicious circle. My DH got another job- although it's only 20 hours per week at the moment. He might get another job, he'll find out tomorrow if he did- and that one would be swing shift (3-10pm) and that will be like signing the divorce papers. If I'm going to be a single parent, I may as well get to do the fun part too. Our marriage is awful- but it was that way before surgery too. No talking or any intimacy whatsoever. I just don't like the guy, never have- but I SETTLED.... and married him because I got pregnant with my 5 year old. Ah geez, here I go telling you my life story. *sigh* Problem is with the depression I don't feel like doing ANYTHING. I'll go for a walk and hate it the whole time. Sucks. Don't worry about me though- I am a survivor.

Michele- So sorry to hear you are down.. I have been on antidepressants since about 8 weeks after surgery-- so either it has slowed down my weight loss (that's an out ), or has no effect at all. I was depressed and feeling angry all the time. The problem about depression is it is cyclical-- You don't feel like doing anything-- but exercise actually helps combat it. So you stay depressed and don't do anything-- etc. Finally, there are generic antidepressants available. I know it is hard with money being tight an no insurance (trust me, I just paid for a six day emergency room stay for the d---n dog), but if you can squeeze one doctor appt. in financially, he can give you an Rx for a generic. Keep hanging in there sweetie, and remember we're here for you. Andrea

Michele, I'm so sorry that you are going through this! (I totally suck at this kind of thing because I never know what to say.) Just know that we are here for you. You always offer kind words and insight and I sure hope that we can return the favor. It sounds like you are ready to set things right in your life. I hope that you can find the strength and courage to take charge of this situation and do what is in the best interest of you and your family. I'm without insurance right now too and I know what it's like to be strapped financially. It's a deep hole to climb out of and it's totally depressing. I wish the best for you! You're a smart woman and I'm sure that you will find a way out of this mess. Sending you hugs and prayers! C Leigh

Michele, I'll be the first to tell you that I've been taking Prozac almost forever. But soon after the surgery I got really depressed. I don't klnow why because I've had great weight loss sucsess but I told my Phyciatrist and she had to up my dosage of Prozac. I personally think from experience that you should see your private doc or get one if you don't have one and talk to someone about what's going on. Your right, it hurts everyone around you not only yourself. I know, believe me, first hand. Talk to your PCP too if you want. I don't know where or how you got the Zoloft, but if you didn't get it from one of your docs then don't start it by yourself. it also doesn't work emedietly, it works over time like any antidepressents. Hugs, Cheri PS If you want to talk privately email me ok. I'm worried now!!!!