I am suffering from debilitating depression

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Hey everyone. I am currently suffering from what seems to be debilitating depression. I have had suicidal thoughts but not serious ones. I am definitely not going to give in to that temptation either so don’t worry about that.

But anyway, I do not have any antidepressants except for Effexor XR which barely works. I quit taking it because it doesn’t work hardly at all and I’d rather not take a practically useless medicine since all it will do is put more burden on my kidneys and/or liver than what I need.

But anyway, I have been so depressed that I will just start bawling my eyes out at a moment’s notice and for very little reason. I have also been very tired lately which is a symptom of depression. The depression is also making my Fibromyalgia worse.

I don’t get in to see my psychiatrist until May and so I won’t have any medicine until then unless I can make other arrangements. I would greatly appreciate your prayers. I hate this depression.
 
If you have thoughts of hurting yourself, call a crisis hotline or go to an emergency room.

Praying for you.
 
Heavenly Father, grant that Thy light may disperse the darkness that burdens Holly, and allow her to find peace in the Sacred Heart of Thy Son, in Whose name we pray.
 
St. Raphael the Archangel, please pray for Holly3278.
St. Dymphna, please pray for Holly3278.
 
Poor holly, im sorry you feel so miserable. Patients who have had both depression and a serious physical illness always say the physical illness was a walk in the park compared to the dark torpor of depression.

Would your primary care doc give you something until you can get in to the psychiatrist? That may be one way to at least pick you up a bit.

You are in my prayers.
 
Effexor is very difficult to come off of; I’ve read it’s the most difficult and you really shouldn’t be doing it without being observed by a doctor. If you do feel this terrible, go to an urgent care clinic or the ER.

Remember to take it one day at time; one minute at a time if you have to.

:byzsoc::byzsoc:

Some things you can do to combat depression are journaling, exercising, meditating, and praying of course. I recommend reading " The Feeling Good Handbook" by David Burns.
 
***Hail Mary,
full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

:crossrc:***
 
Holly3278 said:
Hey everyone. I am currently suffering from what seems to be debilitating depression. I have had suicidal thoughts but not serious ones. I am definitely not going to give in to that temptation either so don’t worry about that.

But anyway, I do not have any antidepressants except for Effexor XR which barely works. I quit taking it because it doesn’t work hardly at all and I’d rather not take a practically useless medicine since all it will do is put more burden on my kidneys and/or liver than what I need.

But anyway, I have been so depressed that I will just start bawling my eyes out at a moment’s notice and for very little reason. I have also been very tired lately which is a symptom of depression. The depression is also making my Fibromyalgia worse.

I don’t get in to see my psychiatrist until May and so I won’t have any medicine until then unless I can make other arrangements. I would greatly appreciate your prayers. I hate this depression.
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I had reactive depression for years. It started with over cancer i had and the damage to my body after 2 Operations caused me not to be able to follow My Sport career and My business career. Then later i found my dad dead who was 81.
Psycologist saying you have got to make your life happen did not help when i knew i could not and anti-depressant’s only work slightly to numb things so i stopped them.
I was that depressed i thought i could never smile again. i would easly be bawling my eyes out some days for years.😦
I eventually came to the conclusion not to THINK. Not to think about the past or even think about the future to achieve in life. I just kept my mind occupied with things in the present. Anything that would keep my mind occupied in a interested state in the present. Stay in the Present with my Mind. whether doing something Interesting or watching something interesting on the TV. I also found studying scripture with interest. studying theology and the history of christianity with interest. Online getting into discussions with people from all different denominations in christianty and Also outside christianity to try and win them to Christ. With interest. Dont let People get me with their bad comments. The depression soon lifted and is Gone.🙂
 
Praying for you.

Rhodiola rosea, holy basil, lithium orotate. These are over the counter herbs/minerals that treats depression, powerful mood stabilizers. Please look into them.
 
littlenothing said:
Poor holly, im sorry you feel so miserable. Patients who have had both depression and a serious physical illness always say the physical illness was a walk in the park compared to the dark torpor of depression.

Would your primary care doc give you something until you can get in to the psychiatrist? That may be one way to at least pick you up a bit.

You are in my prayers.
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I just wanted to answer your question. I am really not sure if my primary care physician will give me a prescription for anti-depressants or not. I hope that she will and I intend to ask her to do so. I don’t think she will though because any time the medical problem involves something that a specialist is more qualified to handle, I am automatically referred to a specialist and my primary care physician refuses to treat me for said condition. But anyway, I am calling her tomorrow to get seen for my shoulder injury as I fear I may have a Rotator Cuff Injury and when I am there, I will ask her for a prescription for either Lexapro or Zoloft, both of which have helped me in the past.
 
I also want to thank everyone for your prayers. They are really appreciated. My depression is not too severe right now although I am feeling rather blah. I think the prayers are helping. Thanks!
 
I know how you’re feeling. Depression can be so miserable. I’m praying for you!!! If you ever need a friend, PM me:)
 
Evania said:
I know how you’re feeling. Depression can be so miserable. I’m praying for you!!! If you ever need a friend, PM me:)
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Thanks Evania! I appreciate that! 👍

That said, I am actually in somewhat of a good mood right now. I’m not sure how long it’ll last but let’s hope it lasts a good long while. 😉
 
Hail Mary,
full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen
 
Holly3278 said:
Hey everyone. I am currently suffering from what seems to be debilitating depression. I have had suicidal thoughts but not serious ones. I am definitely not going to give in to that temptation either so don’t worry about that.

But anyway, I do not have any antidepressants except for Effexor XR which barely works. I quit taking it because it doesn’t work hardly at all and I’d rather not take a practically useless medicine since all it will do is put more burden on my kidneys and/or liver than what I need.

But anyway, I have been so depressed that I will just start bawling my eyes out at a moment’s notice and for very little reason. I have also been very tired lately which is a symptom of depression. The depression is also making my Fibromyalgia worse.

I don’t get in to see my psychiatrist until May and so I won’t have any medicine until then unless I can make other arrangements. I would greatly appreciate your prayers. I hate this depression.
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Holly3278,

I hope you have not discontinued prescribed meds on your own. Please contact someone from your psychiatrist’s office, maybe they can see you sooner. My siblings and I endure fibromyalgia and seronegative spondylarthropathies. I have discovered, while psycho-biologically happy, my bio-physiology mimics sadness. Your tiredness and tears are also symptoms of other maladies including side effects of med/withdrawl. Peace and prayers. Be not afraid.

Peace
 
Holly3278 said:
I just wanted to answer your question. I am really not sure if my primary care physician will give me a prescription for anti-depressants or not. I hope that she will and I intend to ask her to do so. I don’t think she will though because any time the medical problem involves something that a specialist is more qualified to handle, I am automatically referred to a specialist and my primary care physician refuses to treat me for said condition. But anyway, I am calling her tomorrow to get seen for my shoulder injury as I fear I may have a Rotator Cuff Injury and when I am there, I will ask her for a prescription for either Lexapro or Zoloft, both of which have helped me in the past.
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I love lexapro and zoloft! Surely she will help you out there. It is really her duty to do what she can until you get into the specialist. Ill pray she will be wise and caring in your care.
 
Hi Holly, I prayed for you and your intentions today before the Blessed Sacrament during our Divine Mercy Chaplet. May things improve for you very soon. :gopray:
 
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