Depression

[Laura20]

Trying to cope with depression from stopping pills.Its so hard to get out of bed on my days off or get much acccomplished. It hard to see all the tests & meds for tests my husband has to do for his cancer. Went to Dr today & got AD ( wellbutrin). Has anyone tried this & did it help? Sorry to keep posting but its the only thing that helps. I just wish I would wake up & he would be fine.Is it normal to be this depressed? I was'nt this bad when my parents died.

[marcatj]

Laura - the Welbutrin helped me IMMENSELY.

give it a week or two.  if you are like me, you will be amazed.

i'm not a huge supporter of antidepressants unless really needed.  but honestly, when i saw your post - before i read it all - i was actually going to suggest maybe an antidepressant was in order here.  you're going thru alot.

again - Welbutrin was a real life saver for me at one point.  i think you will find it very helpful.

and just remember - it takes a week or two to kick in.  for me - a week.  and if not this one, there are many others to try.  one will work.

i honestly think this is a good move for you, and will really, really help.

with luv,
mj

[cgmomma]

Laura, you have every right to be grieving, give yourself that.  finding out someone you love has cancer is not easy and it is okay to feel the way you are.  try to remember that and don't beat yourself up about it.  they say (psychologists) that grieving or mourning in times like this is good for you. im sure that sounds rediculous now, but have you noticed that after a big cry you feel a little bit better?  cry it out girl, lock yourself in the bathroom or cry right on your husbands shoulder.  it helps, believe me.  like gtmi said, sometimes you have to try a few ad's to find one that's right for you.  i took lexapro, wellbutrin, and zoloft, and zoloft was the one for me.  oh and one more thing, don't apologize for posting, that is what we are all here for. post as much as you want, we are all listening,,,take care and your family is in my prayers..much love
brittaney

[mimi1313]

Laura,

I have been reading your posts and I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I hope the wellbutrin helps. I went on Lexapro. Like GTMI said sometimes it takes a few tries before you find the right one.

Hugs,
Melissa

[Laura20]

Exercise used to help. It just seems like now I can't bring my lazy butt to do anything.Starting AD tommorrow. They recomended that due to insomnia. I've just never been this depressed so frequently & so badly.I will make that list.Just don't want to eat or do anything. I guess in a way I'm grieving?Not really sure. Unfortunately counsler off for 10 days. Just bad timing

[GoingToMakeIt]

Wellbutrin has been a good AD. If things aren't better soon, or they get worse. Talk to your Dr. It took several tries before I found 1 that worked  Zoloft and Cymbalta both worked for me.
Exercise helps even more than the AD.

[wannabefree330]

It is normal for the depression.  Give the AD about 10days to start working.  I know it is hard to focus on anything other than the stuff going on, but sit down and make a list of the things you appreciate in your life right now.  tape it to your mirror and read it every day!  Get into some counseling for yourself.  Check into cancer support groups in your area.  Often they have info at the hospitals or oncology offices of where these are.