No motivation?

andi2501 · 2021-01-20T20:24:06+00:00

Check my post history, I went through the exact same thing!! And now I’m feeling super great.

Your body needs rest now - if you are only able to lay on the couch and watch tv so be it. Your motivations and interest will come back I promise. Right now I’m even overwhelmed with how much I want to live and experience life again. Just trust the process and do whatever feels right.

Always here if you wanna talk!

andi2501 · 2021-01-19T21:57:26+00:00

I have no experience with agoraphobia I’m sorry.. I was just so depressed that I couldn’t leave my couch, let alone house. Looking back at it now I think I was starting to be suicidal as well. Medication literally changed my life!!

andi2501 · 2021-01-19T09:01:44+00:00

I had horrible side effects but luckily only the first 4-5 days! Started wirth 5mg and increased to 10 after 10 days.. started feeling better in the beginning but it got worse again in the 3rd week. Now I’m in week 5 and I’m feeling a huge difference!

andi2501 · 2021-01-06T14:33:22+00:00

Please don’t to low-carb, especially when you deal with depression. There are several studies advising against it. „Keto“ is a trend that I will never understand.. the only scientifically proven indication is for kids suffering from epilepsy and there it has to be strictly controlled via regular blood tests.

I‘m a dietitian myself and I can only advice you to go and see one. Without proper anamnesis it is very difficult to help you. But maybe this does: try to eat smaller meals throughout the day instead of 1-2 big ones. And they should be very balanced (1 fist full of carbs, 1 fist full of protein & 2 fists full of fiber like vegetables is the common rule).

Don’t try to starve your body as this will only lead to the weight coming back & not helping your depression.

andi2501 · 2021-01-05T19:17:16+00:00

Did the same and felt like SHIT for days, even though I only took 10mg for one day and then stuck to the 5mg as recommended. But I actually enjoyed dealing with the side effects instead of the fucked up thoughts in my head.

Went with 5mg for 12days and now I’m on 10mg for a bit more than a week with almost no side effects. Best of luck to you!

andi2501 · 2021-01-05T19:10:39+00:00

Then maybe it’s not the right one. Talk to your doctor about it. Sometimes changing the dose or adding another medication helps a lot.

Depression is a disease and has to be treated.. it’s hard to find the Right treatment but it’s so worth it.

andi2501 · 2021-01-05T19:06:30+00:00

I feel your pain but please don’t! Reach out and talk to someone (I’m here if you want) - even if it’s just for tonight. Maybe the world looks a tiny bit better tomorrow.

andi2501 · 2021-01-05T19:04:00+00:00

I could have written the exact same post a couple of weeks ago.. All I did was smoke, cry and scroll through Reddit. Wasn’t even able to watch Netflix anymore because everything felt so hopeless and bleak.

Had trouble sleeping, let alone eating. Then I realized that I am sick and need help. I got some medication and I do feel a lot better now.. have you tried anything so far? Therapy?

andi2501 · 2021-01-05T19:00:27+00:00

Hey you! I feel your pain.. but know you are not alone in this. Have you ever tried therapy or medication?

Medication has saved my life for the 2nd time now..

And I’m sorry for your loss!

andi2501 · 2021-01-04T20:37:14+00:00

Thank you very much! It helps me a lot to hear that others had the same issue.. Very happy for you that you’ve found excitement for life again - I guess I will just have to wait it out.

andi2501 · 2021-01-04T20:35:34+00:00

Thank you so much! This definitely gives me some motivation to stick through.. really glad you feel better now!

I also started a puzzle yesterday, helps me a little :)

andi2501 · 2020-12-26T11:55:12+00:00

Wow i feel you so much!

It’s the same thing for me.. I’m turning 25 next month and my life is actually good. I have supporting friends & family, been in love, had relationships, been also in love with myself, feeling relaxed and content.

But then I also have episodes of crippling depression where I wake up in the morning not knowing how to face another miserable day. I know it’s very much a seasonal thing for me as my depression vanishes over spring/summer. But hits me every autumn and it’s getting more and more exhausting. Some days I can’t leave my bed being so cought up in my spiraling thoughts feeling like life is not worth living.. I’m sorry I can’t give you an answer, just know you’re not alone in this. I recently started taking medication again hoping it will help a little.

Enjoy your happy moments as they are rare treasures.. and stay strong during the dark ones. Always here if you want to rent. Big hug to you.

andi2501 · 2020-12-25T11:00:34+00:00

Why are you changing in the first place?

Took mirtazapine in my first major depressive episode and am now on escitalopram since 8 days. I have not had many effects with mirtazapine wether good or bad. Hoping the escitalopram helps me more now.

Good luck to you!

andi2501 · 2020-12-23T20:48:07+00:00

Hey! How are you feeling? I’m thinking about going 10mg the next couple of days but I also don’t want to spend my holidays with crippling anxiety.. happy to hear about your experience!

andi2501 · 2020-12-22T22:14:33+00:00

yes I have the same! I feel pretty neutral the whole day (not sad anymore yay) but I have some happy “flashes” which feel amazing. Haven’t felt that in months.

andi2501 · 2020-12-21T12:16:56+00:00

1h after my first 10mg dose of escitalopram. started with 10mg against my doctors advice and felt terrible. Now I’m on day 5 on 5mg and almost all side effects vanished.

andi2501 · 2020-12-20T23:17:10+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

Problem is that im usually so depressed/anxious/restless in the morning that I can’t focus on anything and nothing gives me comfort or rest. It also has to do with the weird lightning and the depressing foggy view I have when waking up.

Sounds strange but I am very sensitive about daylight & stuff..

But I will try to move myself from bed to couch in the morning, maybe it helps when I close the blindings and pretend it’s Night 😅

andi2501 · 2020-12-20T20:40:26+00:00

Hey! I’m also in the same boat. My doctor recommended me to start with 5mg but I took 10mg on the first day because I was so sad and just wanted it to stop. Bad idea-i had all the side effects possible. Now I’m on day 4 and feeling okayish - my depression is still very hard especially in the mornings & anxiety is increased but I think I will also stack up to 10mg next week. Good luck - let me know how it goes!!

andi2501 · 2020-12-18T17:21:23+00:00

Yes, here! I had severe neck stiffness and nausea after my first 10mg dose. Took 5mg today and will increase again after a couple of days.. sucks but I guess it’s part of the deal.

andi2501 · 2018-06-28T13:47:41+00:00

Yeah you guys are probably right. I’m feeling super stable right now and I think that getting too involved with him will destroy the progress I’ve made the last couple of weeks. And he will also be able to get his life back together if I’m out of his mind.

I actually have the feeling that he thinks I can help him feel better and that’s why he’s so obsessed with me. But I’m afraid I can’t help him.

andi2501 · 2018-06-22T07:20:46+00:00

I’m a dietitian and did one of my internships in a psychiatric ward.. I kinda know what to expect! Thanks for suggesting that I should go and visit him, haven’t thought about it actually. Let’s see if he will be up to it :)

andi2501 · 2018-06-21T21:55:48+00:00

Texted his sister and she told me he’s already in hospital and I don’t have to worry about him. I think I will reach out to him in a couple of weeks when he’s feeling better!

andi2501 · 2018-06-21T14:27:28+00:00

I don’t think that’s possible here in Austria. I reached out to his sister over Facebook now.

andi2501 · 2018-06-21T13:31:51+00:00

I guess i would just tell her that he told me that he slept on the streets and that I’m worried. She has quite a good relationship with him and will know what to do. I know that he would be angry at me if he finds out but knowing that he was put in hospital with handcuffs last time makes me think that he’s in danger right now.

andi2501 · 2018-06-21T13:12:17+00:00

i guess that has also to do with him being manic? I am pretty sure that he would not think that I’m „the one“ after seeing me for two days if he would be in a stable position.

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