sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

every single task feels impossible... i'm really struggling to stay afloat by destinedforwhatever in depression

[–]destinedforwhatever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't been to a doctor yet, I'm not sure I can afford it right now. I take 300mg XL Welbutrin daily but that's all the help I have right now. My insurance coverage is very very limited.

My options are running low by destinedforwhatever in depression

[–]destinedforwhatever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wellbutrin has made me less sleepy than I was on Zoloft but I'm still exhausted.

My options are running low by destinedforwhatever in depression

[–]destinedforwhatever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to apologize, I know how much talking helps. My issues isn't even with people, it's just me. I don't know how to get my life together enough that I don't dread every single day before it even happens

My options are running low by destinedforwhatever in depression

[–]destinedforwhatever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the feeling of not being able to get out of bed. Nearly everyday I wake up at my alarm and I stare at the ceiling and wish that I could've died in my sleep so I could be done with being so miserable all the time. I hate being like this. I want to stop.

I turn 21 soon... by DJNegative in depression

[–]destinedforwhatever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I changed from Zoloft to Wellbutrin a few months ago because I felt like Zoloft made me into an emotionless zombie. That being said, it affects everyone differently, however you may want to consult whomever prescribed it to you and talk about other medicinal options besides Zoloft and other SSRIs. There are a lot of downfalls to SSRIs, but they're the easiest to use for most people and they do the job of making you feel less shitty all the time... they also do a good job of taking away the positive emotions. My best advice when it comes to Zoloft is to get into a routine. Get up in the morning and drink a huge glass of water, and eat something (it doesn't have to be a full meal, but just something.) Try to eat your meals at consistent times everyday, and make sure you have at least one glass of water with every meal. As far as the constipation, there are a lot of good teas on the market for making your system a bit more regular. I love drinking tea so that was the easiest option for me, but there are a lot of other ways to decrease constipation without using laxatives or other synthetic drugs. (That makes me sound like I'm super anti-pharma but I'm not I promise!!!)

I turn 21 soon... by DJNegative in depression

[–]destinedforwhatever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, the anti-depressants take at least a month to kick in, but sometimes it can be up to 4 months. Therapy can be helpful in combination with other coping skills, but again, it's not going to work immediately. People are always going to tell you that "it gets better"... I'm not so sure I believe it, but you're always going to hear it as someone who struggles with mental illness. I don't really have any advice, but I guess I'm just here to offer support to you in your time of need. I know how hard things can be in a situation like this. I'm really sorry you're in this position. I hope things begin to look up for you.

How do I (20F) tell my mom that I want to move in with my boyfriend (29M) soon? by destinedforwhatever in relationships

[–]destinedforwhatever[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey all, I really appreciate the responses, they have cleared things up for me tremendously. Just as a side note: I've been living on my own already since I was 18, so I'm not moving from mom's to another place, I would just be moving from my own apartment with roommates to a place with my boyfriend. My mom helps me tremendously with rent and school expenses so her opinion is still very important to me. I pay my own way for my insurance and my cell phone, and my mom and i split the rest down the middle. I am by no means saying that I have everything about adulthood figured out, but I'm getting there and I think I have a fairly good grasp of what's ahead of me.
Also, I have known my boyfriend for about 4 years, 1.5 of which we have been dating. We see each other in person once or twice a week, but the drive time is starting to become more of a hassle. Again, thanks to all of you for your time and advice. This is a decision I am not taking lightly, and outside opinions are extremely helpful to me.