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Re: Depression Meds?From: Heather (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu Mar 30 17:28:09 2006
At Thu, 30 Mar 2006, Sarah wrote: > >I need help. I have had no energy and no self worth sence i had my son. >i feel so hopeless and can't go to the doc right now because of my money >situation. My doc put me on wellbutrin to quit smokeing but while i was >on it i felt verry close to the way i used to befor my son was born. >After about six weeks i determined it was making me a very angry person >so i stoped taking it. So i realy think i am depressed but Ive seen my >pcp about my energy level and he told me nothing was wrong with me and >sent me on my way that was over a year ago and i still have no energy,I >mean it is hard to get off the couch most of the time and my familey is >suffering and I just don't know what to do next exspecially sence i >can't see the doc right now. If any one has any sujestions on what may >be wrong with me let me know. I rairly take pain meds for my endo. I >am an herbal woman. Sarah, Can't tell you how much I feel for you. You sound like I did after I had my son now 16 years ago. I was a single Mom and had no insurance. I was dealing with pain that was so regular and bad that it affected my ability to work. Consequently, I had a major money problem. My energy plumeted and even when I wasn't in pain I was in bed or on the couch. My son was two when I remember him pulling me out of bed. Pretty sad looking back. Anyway, I am thankful that I had a wonderful friend (she passed away from cancer) who was there for me. She convinced me to go to a county subsidized walk in for emergencies. They don't cost anything...maybe 10 dollars..don't remember exactly. Anyway, after talking with a counselor...then their staff doctor, they put me on anti-depressants. I know,... I was against pills. But I am glad my friend pushed me to go for it. You've got to keep in mind that as much as you are trying to keep your body healthy by avoiding pills, your body is still struggling. Chronic pain takes a toll on your body and on your mind. Remember how childbirth was out of your control? It came on whether you were ready or not. Well, as much as I wanted to be healthy, full of energy, I couldn't "make it", "will it", "dream it" any way no how. Those medications took a while to take affect..like three weeks, but they made a huge difference for me. You are dealing with lots of stress that only gets worse over time cause your beating yourself up for what you aren't doing right? Allow yourself to be human and accept a little help.! I admit I don't broadcast that I have needed anti-depressants to everyone. I think generally people would see it as a way to look down on me. But those who can understand..different story. Anyway,it helped me so much that I encourage you to at least consider it. Best wishes for you. And hang in there. Also, if people want to help you out in any way....consider letting them. It doesn't make you a "taker" just human.
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