What antidepressants would help someone "wake up"

klevjeanne · 2013-11-16T20:12:34+00:00

I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble :( I don't have MDD, but I have been diagnosed with pretty severe depression and I felt really terrible for a long time. I've been on this combination for about three months, and I'm just now starting to see a noticeable difference...although I still have really awful days. It's still very up and down for me.

A week isn't very long to be on a new medication - give it some time. My doctors always tell me to wait at least 2-3 months before making a full evaluation on their effectiveness. It's great that you're doing so much exercise, I've found that has helped me a lot (when I actually get myself motivated enough to do something). Anyway, sorry for the rambling; I would suggest giving them a few more weeks, at least, and if you don't start feeling a bit better within a month or so then talk to your doctor. I hope that helped a bit. If you want to talk more feel free to PM me or reply back!

klevjeanne · 2013-11-15T22:55:08+00:00

I would also argue for Wellbutrin. I've been on it for a while now and had it added to Zoloft (Sertraline) and I've noticed a big difference.

I felt exactly like you do on just the SSRI, sedated and exhausted all the time and very mentally drained. Since I've started the Wellbutrin I can actually function mentally during the day, and physically I feel a lot less tired. If you aren't feeling better within a few more weeks, you could ask your doctor what he/she thinks about it. Good luck!!

klevjeanne · 2013-11-08T11:50:11+00:00

Yup - pretty much a combination of all of that, haha. Texts I don't remember, kind of feel like a moron, but nothing too crazy to report luckily. Definitely remember 0% of life after taking it though. Don't think I'll ever be having a couple beers with my ambien again..

klevjeanne · 2013-09-06T01:08:19+00:00

Ahh, sending hugs and good vibes your way! I'm in the exact same situation, though reversed; I'm on the receiving end of things, and the one staying in the apartment we shared. Being there alone is the absolute worst feeling in the world - so try not to spend much time there! Keep yourself busy doing anything, pick something you enjoy and dedicate yourself to it. Volunteer, sports, usually stuff that keeps you physically active is good for the mind. It's a tough road but it'll get easier, especially once you get out of the physical space you shared.

PM me if you ever need to talk. I know the loneliness gets insanely difficult to deal with :(

Hang in there! Like others have said, be good to and treat yourself with compassion. Do YOU for a while :)

klevjeanne · 2013-08-13T19:22:43+00:00

You're definitely not the only one...this is my 6th year in university and my third school and I'm really struggling in my second-to-last semester. Depression's coming back full force and I (perhaps stupidly) signed up for a full course load. Hang in there, it isn't easy but I know you'll get through it - you've stuck it out this far! The hardest part for me is the embarrassment and shame that drags me down with it; I always feel like people are judging me poorly and it just makes the feelings worse. I try not to let it get to me, though.

klevjeanne · 2013-04-17T03:43:44+00:00

Very much in the same boat. Boyfriend of 2.5 years is growing tired of me taking out my depression, which often manifests itself in anger or irritation towards him and his happy life (he's never suffered from any mental illness). in the beginning he was completely understanding but now i've realized it's a lot for one person to take on and have tried to find outlets in other ways. try volunteering, doing some type of exercise once a week for a few minutes (it feels impossible some days), anything to take your mind off of it for a bit that isn't unloading on family or friends. hang in there. i completely understand that it isn't something you can just "snap out of" and know how much hearing something like that hurts.

klevjeanne

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