I think I need a pep talk... or something
Not sleeping can trigger depression, so maybe you should just focus on gettingyourself something to help you sleep...not change your medicines so much. If he tries to change your medicines with no regard for depression being triggered by insomnia...maybe I'd find a different doctor.
Good luck!
Changing docs isn't really an option right now. I live in a small town and there are only a few psychiatrists in town. Mine is the best one. Driving a ways to see one in another town is not an option right now because my car is not running well at all. I'd be afraid to drive it more than a few miles from home.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Chances are that you've tried it, but if not, see if you can get some of that. Just like so many meds, some work for some people, some don't. Give it a shot...
Regardless of how sleepy you are, get your skinny butt to the appointment! Don't give yourself the opportunity to say 'no' and not go... it's NOT negotiable. GO!
(and since all tough love should be accompanied by positive reinforcement... *hugs* )
tori
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If there is anything I can tell from your posts, you are a well grounded, intelligent woman. You know you can get through this, but you need some help. Depression sucks and a psychiatrist who doesn't seem to get it can feel like bashing your head against the wall or worse. I've been there. It took an act of congress to get me out of bed for MONTHS. I finally found the right meds after several bad combinations. Sometimes I would feel like jumping off the roof while others I don't think I would have noticed if a loved one died. I would suggest writing down every word of this post if necessary and reading it to him. If he doesn't get it, it's time to move on.
You can do this. You just have to go.
Pink!
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Have they tried the gamut of sleep aids? For a while I was on both one to make me fall asleep, similar to Ambien, and a stay asleep, like Ambien CR. That knocked me out and helped me stay there. Is he willing to explore any alternative therapies? Have you considered acupuncture? It sounds like you need to get the sleep under control before you can be in a place to test your meds.
I am so sorry you are going through this.
Pink!
My mom was depressed for years and years. She was on all the medications you can think of. They all helped with her depression somewhat, but never fully. Then she was put on Abilify in addition to her Cymbalta and it was like a miracle. Seriously, a miracle. I know you've been on lots of different meds, but wanted to make sure I got this information to you so you could ask about it.
Good luck! We all send you hugs and love.
Ramie A
5'3", HW: 205 / Consult: 189 / SW: 184 / CW: 140 / GW: 130
I have been on more than 30 meds. I would love to find a miracle drug but at this point I doubt I'm going to.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
