CF and severe depression...

[Sweetness81]

I have Severe Anxiety/Depression as well as CF and many other serious health problems. I have neuropathy, IBS, PTSD, Chronic Insomnia, Heart defect (epsteins anomaly), Migraines. (Just to give an idea) Anyway, I have been on so many anti-depressants, but my body doesnt respond to any of them. I go from being dangerously depressed and wanting to take enough meds to never wake up again, to being anxious and shaking and then wanting to take enough meds to not feel any more emotional pain. All the anti-depressants do is make me anxious. They dont even touch the depression. I get so bad that I sleep about 17-20 hours a day. always feeling tired. I seem to never be able to get enough sleep. I also quit eating for days on end when Im this depressed. I am told that cfers may required different anti-depressants than other people. Has anyone heard this? and does any one know of any specific anti-depressant for cfers???

Sweetness81

 

[Sweetness81]

I have Severe Anxiety/Depression as well as CF and many other serious health problems. I have neuropathy, IBS, PTSD, Chronic Insomnia, Heart defect (epsteins anomaly), Migraines. (Just to give an idea) Anyway, I have been on so many anti-depressants, but my body doesnt respond to any of them. I go from being dangerously depressed and wanting to take enough meds to never wake up again, to being anxious and shaking and then wanting to take enough meds to not feel any more emotional pain. All the anti-depressants do is make me anxious. They dont even touch the depression. I get so bad that I sleep about 17-20 hours a day. always feeling tired. I seem to never be able to get enough sleep. I also quit eating for days on end when Im this depressed. I am told that cfers may required different anti-depressants than other people. Has anyone heard this? and does any one know of any specific anti-depressant for cfers???

Sweetness81

 

[Sweetness81]

I have Severe Anxiety/Depression as well as CF and many other serious health problems. I have neuropathy, IBS, PTSD, Chronic Insomnia, Heart defect (epsteins anomaly), Migraines. (Just to give an idea) Anyway, I have been on so many anti-depressants, but my body doesnt respond to any of them. I go from being dangerously depressed and wanting to take enough meds to never wake up again, to being anxious and shaking and then wanting to take enough meds to not feel any more emotional pain. All the anti-depressants do is make me anxious. They dont even touch the depression. I get so bad that I sleep about 17-20 hours a day. always feeling tired. I seem to never be able to get enough sleep. I also quit eating for days on end when Im this depressed. I am told that cfers may required different anti-depressants than other people. Has anyone heard this? and does any one know of any specific anti-depressant for cfers???

Sweetness81

 

[Sweetness81]

I have Severe Anxiety/Depression as well as CF and many other serious health problems. I have neuropathy, IBS, PTSD, Chronic Insomnia, Heart defect (epsteins anomaly), Migraines. (Just to give an idea) Anyway, I have been on so many anti-depressants, but my body doesnt respond to any of them. I go from being dangerously depressed and wanting to take enough meds to never wake up again, to being anxious and shaking and then wanting to take enough meds to not feel any more emotional pain. All the anti-depressants do is make me anxious. They dont even touch the depression. I get so bad that I sleep about 17-20 hours a day. always feeling tired. I seem to never be able to get enough sleep. I also quit eating for days on end when Im this depressed. I am told that cfers may required different anti-depressants than other people. Has anyone heard this? and does any one know of any specific anti-depressant for cfers???

Sweetness81

 

[Sweetness81]

I have Severe Anxiety/Depression as well as CF and many other serious health problems. I have neuropathy, IBS, PTSD, Chronic Insomnia, Heart defect (epsteins anomaly), Migraines. (Just to give an idea) Anyway, I have been on so many anti-depressants, but my body doesnt respond to any of them. I go from being dangerously depressed and wanting to take enough meds to never wake up again, to being anxious and shaking and then wanting to take enough meds to not feel any more emotional pain. All the anti-depressants do is make me anxious. They dont even touch the depression. I get so bad that I sleep about 17-20 hours a day. always feeling tired. I seem to never be able to get enough sleep. I also quit eating for days on end when Im this depressed. I am told that cfers may required different anti-depressants than other people. Has anyone heard this? and does any one know of any specific anti-depressant for cfers???
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<br />Sweetness81

 

[JennifersHope]

Hey.. I am so sorry for all the issues you are dealing with.... I don't have a lot of experience with depression medication first hand.. I mostly have anxiety when I am on high doses of steroids and I have taken anti anxiety medication for that.. I also have taken something called Risperidone when I am on IV steroids to help me not get the steroid crazies.

Very recently.. the past few months I noticed that I am or was getting a little depressed because I was feeling like things were not worth doing, I was losing intrest in things that usually give me a lot of joy etc.. I am now in the process of getting a puppy.. and honestly that has helped pull me out of the sinking in a pit feeling.

I am not recommending a puppy.. but I am recomending trying to find something that brings so sort of joy to your life....

I know sometimes chemical imbalances are chemical imbalances and you do need medication, but also in conjunction with meds... try to find something that makes you feel like you are making a difference..

Maybe walk neigbors dogs, volunteer at a shelter,, either human or animal... Join a book club... do something.. I know you have a lot of ailments.. but there is always something you can do ...

I know what it is like to want to give up, and it is a horrid feeling.. I am so sorry for that.. I wish I could take it away from you and I wish someone can take it away from me when I feel that way..

You are not alone... Maybe try writing a journal etc....Do you have a good CF team that you can talk to? Don't give up the right medication and good therapy can do wonders and help you to find things you do like about your life....

Anyway, Just wanted to send you some love...

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Hey.. I am so sorry for all the issues you are dealing with.... I don't have a lot of experience with depression medication first hand.. I mostly have anxiety when I am on high doses of steroids and I have taken anti anxiety medication for that.. I also have taken something called Risperidone when I am on IV steroids to help me not get the steroid crazies.

Very recently.. the past few months I noticed that I am or was getting a little depressed because I was feeling like things were not worth doing, I was losing intrest in things that usually give me a lot of joy etc.. I am now in the process of getting a puppy.. and honestly that has helped pull me out of the sinking in a pit feeling.

I am not recommending a puppy.. but I am recomending trying to find something that brings so sort of joy to your life....

I know sometimes chemical imbalances are chemical imbalances and you do need medication, but also in conjunction with meds... try to find something that makes you feel like you are making a difference..

Maybe walk neigbors dogs, volunteer at a shelter,, either human or animal... Join a book club... do something.. I know you have a lot of ailments.. but there is always something you can do ...

I know what it is like to want to give up, and it is a horrid feeling.. I am so sorry for that.. I wish I could take it away from you and I wish someone can take it away from me when I feel that way..

You are not alone... Maybe try writing a journal etc....Do you have a good CF team that you can talk to? Don't give up the right medication and good therapy can do wonders and help you to find things you do like about your life....

Anyway, Just wanted to send you some love...

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Hey.. I am so sorry for all the issues you are dealing with.... I don't have a lot of experience with depression medication first hand.. I mostly have anxiety when I am on high doses of steroids and I have taken anti anxiety medication for that.. I also have taken something called Risperidone when I am on IV steroids to help me not get the steroid crazies.

Very recently.. the past few months I noticed that I am or was getting a little depressed because I was feeling like things were not worth doing, I was losing intrest in things that usually give me a lot of joy etc.. I am now in the process of getting a puppy.. and honestly that has helped pull me out of the sinking in a pit feeling.

I am not recommending a puppy.. but I am recomending trying to find something that brings so sort of joy to your life....

I know sometimes chemical imbalances are chemical imbalances and you do need medication, but also in conjunction with meds... try to find something that makes you feel like you are making a difference..

Maybe walk neigbors dogs, volunteer at a shelter,, either human or animal... Join a book club... do something.. I know you have a lot of ailments.. but there is always something you can do ...

I know what it is like to want to give up, and it is a horrid feeling.. I am so sorry for that.. I wish I could take it away from you and I wish someone can take it away from me when I feel that way..

You are not alone... Maybe try writing a journal etc....Do you have a good CF team that you can talk to? Don't give up the right medication and good therapy can do wonders and help you to find things you do like about your life....

Anyway, Just wanted to send you some love...

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Hey.. I am so sorry for all the issues you are dealing with.... I don't have a lot of experience with depression medication first hand.. I mostly have anxiety when I am on high doses of steroids and I have taken anti anxiety medication for that.. I also have taken something called Risperidone when I am on IV steroids to help me not get the steroid crazies.

Very recently.. the past few months I noticed that I am or was getting a little depressed because I was feeling like things were not worth doing, I was losing intrest in things that usually give me a lot of joy etc.. I am now in the process of getting a puppy.. and honestly that has helped pull me out of the sinking in a pit feeling.

I am not recommending a puppy.. but I am recomending trying to find something that brings so sort of joy to your life....

I know sometimes chemical imbalances are chemical imbalances and you do need medication, but also in conjunction with meds... try to find something that makes you feel like you are making a difference..

Maybe walk neigbors dogs, volunteer at a shelter,, either human or animal... Join a book club... do something.. I know you have a lot of ailments.. but there is always something you can do ...

I know what it is like to want to give up, and it is a horrid feeling.. I am so sorry for that.. I wish I could take it away from you and I wish someone can take it away from me when I feel that way..

You are not alone... Maybe try writing a journal etc....Do you have a good CF team that you can talk to? Don't give up the right medication and good therapy can do wonders and help you to find things you do like about your life....

Anyway, Just wanted to send you some love...

Jennifer

 

[JennifersHope]

Hey.. I am so sorry for all the issues you are dealing with.... I don't have a lot of experience with depression medication first hand.. I mostly have anxiety when I am on high doses of steroids and I have taken anti anxiety medication for that.. I also have taken something called Risperidone when I am on IV steroids to help me not get the steroid crazies.
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<br />Very recently.. the past few months I noticed that I am or was getting a little depressed because I was feeling like things were not worth doing, I was losing intrest in things that usually give me a lot of joy etc.. I am now in the process of getting a puppy.. and honestly that has helped pull me out of the sinking in a pit feeling.
<br />
<br />I am not recommending a puppy.. but I am recomending trying to find something that brings so sort of joy to your life....
<br />
<br />I know sometimes chemical imbalances are chemical imbalances and you do need medication, but also in conjunction with meds... try to find something that makes you feel like you are making a difference..
<br />
<br />Maybe walk neigbors dogs, volunteer at a shelter,, either human or animal... Join a book club... do something.. I know you have a lot of ailments.. but there is always something you can do ...
<br />
<br />I know what it is like to want to give up, and it is a horrid feeling.. I am so sorry for that.. I wish I could take it away from you and I wish someone can take it away from me when I feel that way..
<br />
<br />You are not alone... Maybe try writing a journal etc....Do you have a good CF team that you can talk to? Don't give up the right medication and good therapy can do wonders and help you to find things you do like about your life....
<br />
<br />Anyway, Just wanted to send you some love...
<br />
<br />Jennifer
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[mamaScarlett]

I really feel for you, and I'm sorry you are dealing with so much. Cf is enough, and you have all these other things.
A big thing is for you to accept that it is perfectly normal that you are having anxiety and depression with all that is on your plate. You're not crazy, you're not weak. You're fighting. And eventually your mind just gets tired from all the fighting your body is doing.
As far as treatment goes, it sounds like you've been around the block with antidepressant meds. May I ask, have you been prescribed by a family doctor, cf doctor, or actual psychiatrist? A real good psychiatrist is hard to find, but boy they really know their meds.
And you know medicine is proven to work more effectively with therapy.
I speak from experience. I also have ptsd. I've been in a few years of therapy and its the best decision I ever made for my health. I think meds can be wonderful too, if you find the right one.
But please consider therapy. Not everything can be helped with the meds-talking things out really makes a difference.
Its like finding a good filing cabinet in your mind, and learning how to 'file' everything in its right place emotionally.
I'd also consider the particular field of your mental health specialist. I recently started seeing a psychiatrist that specializes in treating people with chronic illnesses and life threatening conditions. WOW-within 5 minutes of speaking to this doctor I realized this was exactly the type of person I needed to talk to. Its finding the right doctor.
She understood my issues-issues that no doctor has ever voiced, and before I opened my mouth to speak she voiced half the things that were on my mind.

Please feel free to pm me to talk more, anytime. My thoughts are with you.

 

[mamaScarlett]

I really feel for you, and I'm sorry you are dealing with so much. Cf is enough, and you have all these other things.
A big thing is for you to accept that it is perfectly normal that you are having anxiety and depression with all that is on your plate. You're not crazy, you're not weak. You're fighting. And eventually your mind just gets tired from all the fighting your body is doing.
As far as treatment goes, it sounds like you've been around the block with antidepressant meds. May I ask, have you been prescribed by a family doctor, cf doctor, or actual psychiatrist? A real good psychiatrist is hard to find, but boy they really know their meds.
And you know medicine is proven to work more effectively with therapy.
I speak from experience. I also have ptsd. I've been in a few years of therapy and its the best decision I ever made for my health. I think meds can be wonderful too, if you find the right one.
But please consider therapy. Not everything can be helped with the meds-talking things out really makes a difference.
Its like finding a good filing cabinet in your mind, and learning how to 'file' everything in its right place emotionally.
I'd also consider the particular field of your mental health specialist. I recently started seeing a psychiatrist that specializes in treating people with chronic illnesses and life threatening conditions. WOW-within 5 minutes of speaking to this doctor I realized this was exactly the type of person I needed to talk to. Its finding the right doctor.
She understood my issues-issues that no doctor has ever voiced, and before I opened my mouth to speak she voiced half the things that were on my mind.

Please feel free to pm me to talk more, anytime. My thoughts are with you.

 

[mamaScarlett]

I really feel for you, and I'm sorry you are dealing with so much. Cf is enough, and you have all these other things.
A big thing is for you to accept that it is perfectly normal that you are having anxiety and depression with all that is on your plate. You're not crazy, you're not weak. You're fighting. And eventually your mind just gets tired from all the fighting your body is doing.
As far as treatment goes, it sounds like you've been around the block with antidepressant meds. May I ask, have you been prescribed by a family doctor, cf doctor, or actual psychiatrist? A real good psychiatrist is hard to find, but boy they really know their meds.
And you know medicine is proven to work more effectively with therapy.
I speak from experience. I also have ptsd. I've been in a few years of therapy and its the best decision I ever made for my health. I think meds can be wonderful too, if you find the right one.
But please consider therapy. Not everything can be helped with the meds-talking things out really makes a difference.
Its like finding a good filing cabinet in your mind, and learning how to 'file' everything in its right place emotionally.
I'd also consider the particular field of your mental health specialist. I recently started seeing a psychiatrist that specializes in treating people with chronic illnesses and life threatening conditions. WOW-within 5 minutes of speaking to this doctor I realized this was exactly the type of person I needed to talk to. Its finding the right doctor.
She understood my issues-issues that no doctor has ever voiced, and before I opened my mouth to speak she voiced half the things that were on my mind.

Please feel free to pm me to talk more, anytime. My thoughts are with you.

 

[mamaScarlett]

I really feel for you, and I'm sorry you are dealing with so much. Cf is enough, and you have all these other things.
A big thing is for you to accept that it is perfectly normal that you are having anxiety and depression with all that is on your plate. You're not crazy, you're not weak. You're fighting. And eventually your mind just gets tired from all the fighting your body is doing.
As far as treatment goes, it sounds like you've been around the block with antidepressant meds. May I ask, have you been prescribed by a family doctor, cf doctor, or actual psychiatrist? A real good psychiatrist is hard to find, but boy they really know their meds.
And you know medicine is proven to work more effectively with therapy.
I speak from experience. I also have ptsd. I've been in a few years of therapy and its the best decision I ever made for my health. I think meds can be wonderful too, if you find the right one.
But please consider therapy. Not everything can be helped with the meds-talking things out really makes a difference.
Its like finding a good filing cabinet in your mind, and learning how to 'file' everything in its right place emotionally.
I'd also consider the particular field of your mental health specialist. I recently started seeing a psychiatrist that specializes in treating people with chronic illnesses and life threatening conditions. WOW-within 5 minutes of speaking to this doctor I realized this was exactly the type of person I needed to talk to. Its finding the right doctor.
She understood my issues-issues that no doctor has ever voiced, and before I opened my mouth to speak she voiced half the things that were on my mind.

Please feel free to pm me to talk more, anytime. My thoughts are with you.

 

[mamaScarlett]

I really feel for you, and I'm sorry you are dealing with so much. Cf is enough, and you have all these other things.
<br />A big thing is for you to accept that it is perfectly normal that you are having anxiety and depression with all that is on your plate. You're not crazy, you're not weak. You're fighting. And eventually your mind just gets tired from all the fighting your body is doing.
<br />As far as treatment goes, it sounds like you've been around the block with antidepressant meds. May I ask, have you been prescribed by a family doctor, cf doctor, or actual psychiatrist? A real good psychiatrist is hard to find, but boy they really know their meds.
<br />And you know medicine is proven to work more effectively with therapy.
<br />I speak from experience. I also have ptsd. I've been in a few years of therapy and its the best decision I ever made for my health. I think meds can be wonderful too, if you find the right one.
<br />But please consider therapy. Not everything can be helped with the meds-talking things out really makes a difference.
<br />Its like finding a good filing cabinet in your mind, and learning how to 'file' everything in its right place emotionally.
<br />I'd also consider the particular field of your mental health specialist. I recently started seeing a psychiatrist that specializes in treating people with chronic illnesses and life threatening conditions. WOW-within 5 minutes of speaking to this doctor I realized this was exactly the type of person I needed to talk to. Its finding the right doctor.
<br />She understood my issues-issues that no doctor has ever voiced, and before I opened my mouth to speak she voiced half the things that were on my mind.
<br />
<br />Please feel free to pm me to talk more, anytime. My thoughts are with you.

 

[MissKitty]

I had a lot of problems with anti-depressants too, they didn't seem to work well with my body. I'd get nervous or shaky and one I was on gave me tremors. I no longer rely on prescribed medication for that. I prefer to use holistic medicine. I use Bach Remedies for stress and it help with my depression significantly. Also I know that St. Johns Wort is an awesome anti-depressant with less side affects too. There are actually a lot of different natural remedies for stress, depression and anxiety. I would maybe go to your nearest natural store and get some info on some of their anti-depressant. It cant hurt anything to look.

 

[MissKitty]

I had a lot of problems with anti-depressants too, they didn't seem to work well with my body. I'd get nervous or shaky and one I was on gave me tremors. I no longer rely on prescribed medication for that. I prefer to use holistic medicine. I use Bach Remedies for stress and it help with my depression significantly. Also I know that St. Johns Wort is an awesome anti-depressant with less side affects too. There are actually a lot of different natural remedies for stress, depression and anxiety. I would maybe go to your nearest natural store and get some info on some of their anti-depressant. It cant hurt anything to look.

 

[MissKitty]

I had a lot of problems with anti-depressants too, they didn't seem to work well with my body. I'd get nervous or shaky and one I was on gave me tremors. I no longer rely on prescribed medication for that. I prefer to use holistic medicine. I use Bach Remedies for stress and it help with my depression significantly. Also I know that St. Johns Wort is an awesome anti-depressant with less side affects too. There are actually a lot of different natural remedies for stress, depression and anxiety. I would maybe go to your nearest natural store and get some info on some of their anti-depressant. It cant hurt anything to look.

 

[MissKitty]

I had a lot of problems with anti-depressants too, they didn't seem to work well with my body. I'd get nervous or shaky and one I was on gave me tremors. I no longer rely on prescribed medication for that. I prefer to use holistic medicine. I use Bach Remedies for stress and it help with my depression significantly. Also I know that St. Johns Wort is an awesome anti-depressant with less side affects too. There are actually a lot of different natural remedies for stress, depression and anxiety. I would maybe go to your nearest natural store and get some info on some of their anti-depressant. It cant hurt anything to look.

 

[MissKitty]

I had a lot of problems with anti-depressants too, they didn't seem to work well with my body. I'd get nervous or shaky and one I was on gave me tremors. I no longer rely on prescribed medication for that. I prefer to use holistic medicine. I use Bach Remedies for stress and it help with my depression significantly. Also I know that St. Johns Wort is an awesome anti-depressant with less side affects too. There are actually a lot of different natural remedies for stress, depression and anxiety. I would maybe go to your nearest natural store and get some info on some of their anti-depressant. It cant hurt anything to look.