AM I NORMAL?? Should I take ZOLOFT?

[bluehazey]

For the last 2 years I have been severely depressed and have had major decisions i need to make but cannot make them. I just let all my problems pile up because I dont want to deal with the consequences. I barely can work and am failing in school because of my lack of concentration and motivation. I feel useless. It is affecting my personal relationships.

 

I am considering going on ZOLOFT. it was prescribed to me, but i am wondering if i should solve the problems on my own.. or maybe the meds will give me that extra push to do THINGS in life like i used to.

 

I have been considering the medication because for the last 2 weeks I have realized my issues have piled up so high that i cannot get out of the problems i created. I have been having crying spouts at least 2x a day. I am very irritable and never seem satisfied with my personal relationships.

 

What is wrong with me!

[Miss Firecracker]

My vote is to take the Zoloft.

[Crazyaboutdogs]

Yes, I agree, take the Zoloft. It might help stablilize you so that you are in a better frame of mind to tackle the issues that you need to address. There are often worse consequences if you don't tackle the problems so if the Zoloft will help your mood then go for it. You don't have to be on it forever...once you tackle your problems and decisions, you might find that your mood will be much improved and you will no longer need the Zoloft.

[Entropy Smith]

The dark periods are necessary for growth. Embrace them mortal!

[bluehazey]

I am wondering what is wrong with me that I cannot make decisions. I noticed that my family doesnt even really call me anymore because i have a negative impact on everyone. they say it's too upsetting to talk to me

[Miss Firecracker]

The dark periods are necessary for growth. Embrace them mortal!

 

I did that for many years. I would have had much more growth if I had been medicated a decade ago. I don't embrace darkness, like the light much better.

[bluehazey]

each time i make a choice, i seem to step back and change my mind. i am always confused about EVERYTHING.

[Miss Firecracker]

If you have lost your family over this, you must really be depressed now.

 

Don't expect a miracle at first. It took a few months for me to feel the full effect of this drug. I've been taking it over a year. Just start out slowly, no more than 25 mg. If you were given 50, you should half the pill for a couple of weeks. I hope they told you that.

[bluehazey]

they prescribed me 50. they didnt tell me to take half. what happens if you take the whole 50?

[someguy88]

I'd take the meds if I were you. I waited a long time to go on anti-depressants and I'm a little regretful for that. There's no shame in taking AD's.

[Miss Firecracker]

You can never tell what side effects you might have, and some aren't pleasant. I had night sweats for a few weeks, bluehazey.

 

Before taking an SSRI, you should be certain you don't have bipolar depression. I assume your doctor knows you aren't.

[bluehazey]

another thing-my boyfriend tried to break up with me the other day because he said my depression is BRINGING HIM DOWN. that i dont inspire him anymore. and he said that he doesnt want a girlfriend that needs drugs to be normal.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS???

[bluehazey]

no i dont think i have bipolar depression. what is that exactly? that is different than bipolar disorder, right?

[shes2smart]

another thing-my boyfriend tried to break up with me the other day because he said my depression is BRINGING HIM DOWN. that i dont inspire him anymore. and he said that he doesnt want a girlfriend that needs drugs to be normal.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS???

 

 

I think, like many people, he doesn't have a clear understanding of what anti-depressant drugs are and what they do.

 

Some people's brain chemistry is such that they need to be on meds so their brain functions properly.

 

Would he say that if you were, say, diabetic and needed insulin so your body could function properly?

[Miss Firecracker]

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[someguy88]

I think, like many people, he doesn't have a clear understanding of what anti-depressant drugs are and what they do.

 

Some people's brain chemistry is such that they need to be on meds so their brain functions properly.

 

Would he say that if you were, say, diabetic and needed insulin so your body could function properly?

 

I fully agree. I also think your boyfriend sounds like a twit for saying such a thing. You'd think he'd want you to whatever is necessary to feel better.

[bluehazey]

wow bipolar disorder and depression are very similar. I do get times where I am overly motivated to do things but then get nowhere in doing them. How do they differentially diagnose between the two?

[bluehazey]

you are right about the boyfriend's comment... i am actually very turned off by this. i dont know if i should stay with someone so selfish!

[Miss Firecracker]

If you have bipolar, what happens is you go from low to high, low back to high, over and over.

 

Do you sleep well?

[bluehazey]

i sleep well. yes. i have days where i am too sad and think too much to leave the house. and then the next day suddenly im going to be this successful person with goals and interests. then the next day i dont know how i was so positive the day before. IS that Depression???

[alcide]

If you know that its your one way out "faster" i say go for it. Because that is not healthy before it gets worst and you start losing it i say becarefull and take the medication. Sorry to hear your problems get so intents

[Miss Firecracker]

I believe you are depressed, yes.

 

Just going by what your family has said, I totally believe you are.

[bluehazey]

Everyone I am so thankful for your input. Please give me any advice you can on how I can become motivated... live my own life instead of always doing things others want. I am always so scared of being alone. I always think that if i do what I want, everyone will leave me.

I used to be so independent! I dont know what happened to me!

[Miss Firecracker]

Please read all of this, and see if you think this is you. I have a feeling you aren't bipolar, but of course I can't know.

 

In the manic phase of bipolar disorder, feelings of heightened energy, creativity, and euphoria are common. People experiencing a manic episode often talk a mile a minute, sleep very little, and are hyperactive. Cognitive changes in mania include grandiosity and feelings of omnipotence. People with mania also tend to be reckless, impulsive, and quick to anger. They lash out when others don’t go along with their plans and blame anyone who dares to criticize their behavior. They also typically lack insight and judgment during a manic episode. Manics rarely seek help because they feel great and don't recognize that anything is wrong.

[bluehazey]

you are right definitely not me.I dont think im bipolar after reading that.. i guess my positive days where I have great ideas for my life are just ME trying to get it together!!!!!!!!!!