Comments | starlitemoon: DEPRESSION VS MED SIDE EFFECTS

starlitemoon

DEPRESSION VS MED SIDE EFFECTS

May 24, 2007 19:35

I've been concerned about my apathy lately. I can't seem to get up and do things that I need to do when I need to do them, and I put things off "til tomorrow" all the time. Not that I get up and do that much.....but what few things I can do just aren't getting done in a timely fashion. Things like sorting laundry, folding laundry to be put away, ( Read more... )

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sweetjezebel May 25 2007, 04:40:59 UTC

Just want you to know that I'm here & that I read. I want to talk about this with you sweetie but can't give you my all right now and I want to give you that. I'm actually SLEEPY :) for once! Yay! I guess that's what happens when we don't sleep at all the night before and are up all day long! So I'm going to crash out right now but make me remember to talk about this with you okay? I love you 'auntie' :) and I want to be there for ya! xoxo

starlitemoon May 25 2007, 22:06:31 UTC

I'm just so glad to hear you're sleepy! HOORAY!! Hope that sleepy feeling was followed by some really deep sleep. I'll let some time pass and if we don't talk about it I'll give you a gentle *nudge* about the topic. Sleep well-love you back-Auntie. ((HUGS))

ar_wahan May 25 2007, 12:18:03 UTC

I was going through a similar phrase back in March. I know I have SAD, and maybe that's what it was.

I'd talk to your doctor. If it is the meds (and it may be a combination of things -- the meds are aggravating an existing depression), perhaps a different med will handle the pain issues, and give your body a break from the one it's on now.

*hugs you*

starlitemoon May 25 2007, 22:15:31 UTC

The only problem I have is deciding which doctor to talk to about it. My pain specialist would be the one to adjust the pain meds, and my primary doctor would be the one to address the depression. I guess maybe I need to speak to both of them and let them collaborate. Anyway.....thanks for the encouragement. You're always there when I need you. ((hugs back))

bluekermit May 25 2007, 13:16:26 UTC

I'm sorry you're feeling this way... I wonder whether it is SAD, like ar_wahan mentions.

Does it work if your husband encourages you to do things? I sometimes feel my own apathy is worsened by not having someone who I truly feel cares for me encouraging me to at least get out of bed.

starlitemoon May 25 2007, 22:23:38 UTC

You're right, I am lucky to have him by my side. Thing is he gets so concerned he doesn't know whether to encourage me to do something or encourage me to rest because he thinks I need it. He wants me to be as active as possible, but he's always worried about me pushing too hard and "blowing it out"-landing flat on my back for 4 months like I was just awhile back. He's very supportive, he just worries alot. I don't know if it's SAD or not, guess I'll have to ask my doctors what they think.

stark404 May 25 2007, 20:42:42 UTC

Apathy sucks, especially when you obviously still care whether or not things get done!

Might be a combination of meds and depression - but it's really a good thing that you read that info on your pain medication. At least you have an inkling of what you are dealing with. I throw in my vote with ar_wahan - at least ask the doc to hear you out. I cringe at the thought of you having to take yet another medicine to counteract this apathy but ya gotta do what ya gotta do... Hurray for pain management.

starlitemoon May 25 2007, 22:32:03 UTC

I'm in total agreement-HOORAY FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT! I don't think I could handle my condition without it. But it's definately time to talk to the docs and find out what they think is going on. I too cringe at the thought of yet another med.......but what has to happen has to happen. Maybe I just need a med adjustment??? Guess I'll find out when I talk to them. Thanks for the encouragement. ((HUGS))

dragonankh May 28 2007, 18:40:19 UTC

it must be hard to distinguish where the symptoms are coming from. has this been going on for a long time? maybe it is just a rut? i hope it passes soon *hugs*

starlitemoon May 29 2007, 02:53:48 UTC

I've noticed it ever since I got "back on my butt" this time. I say it that way because I'm not up and about, I'm just able to sit up for most of the day now. I just don't have the energy I've always had when I come off of a down period. I can't seem to make myself do what I need to do. You'll read in a later post why I have reason to think it might be depression. Either way I think it's time to talk to the Doc's about it and get their take. Thanks for your concern, I hope it passes soon too. (((HUGS)))