Ok, I've had a few questions lately from some posters on here, and friends in RL about depression. I know it's a taboo subject, but it shouldn't be.
I'm, not afraid to admit that I am suffering from depression. I'm taking medication for it (Cymbalta) and I am finding it to be a miracle drug! I fought not taking one for about 6 months, but after our OCL disclosure in October I finally admitted to myself that things were not going to get any better until I got better.
I've been on 2 others (effexor and celexa) and they worked too. But I quit both of those after about 6 months, when I felt better. I was on low doses of both, and there were very few withdrawal symptoms.
Honestly, if you are feeling down (and we all probably do...divorce is crappy), I urge you to talk to your doctor. My depression is "situational". My doctor fully expects that I won't need this medication in another year, when the divorce situation is under control. You may be in the same boat. My depression held me back from moving forward. Please don't let it do that to you too.
Compared to 3 months ago, today my life is AMAZING! Most of the issues are resolved, I'm productive at work again and I've started dating. Now that I've burst the depression bubble, I am my old (beloved) self again!
I'm, not afraid to admit that I am suffering from depression. I'm taking medication for it (Cymbalta) and I am finding it to be a miracle drug! I fought not taking one for about 6 months, but after our OCL disclosure in October I finally admitted to myself that things were not going to get any better until I got better.
I've been on 2 others (effexor and celexa) and they worked too. But I quit both of those after about 6 months, when I felt better. I was on low doses of both, and there were very few withdrawal symptoms.
Honestly, if you are feeling down (and we all probably do...divorce is crappy), I urge you to talk to your doctor. My depression is "situational". My doctor fully expects that I won't need this medication in another year, when the divorce situation is under control. You may be in the same boat. My depression held me back from moving forward. Please don't let it do that to you too.
Compared to 3 months ago, today my life is AMAZING! Most of the issues are resolved, I'm productive at work again and I've started dating. Now that I've burst the depression bubble, I am my old (beloved) self again!
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