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Clinical Depression

Posted by maw258 @maw258, Jun 21, 2019

I have all but a couple of symptoms listed under Clinical Depression. Due to my age, I'm not open to starting on an anti-depressant for help with it because of the statistics sighting possible cause of early dementia onset as an affect from the meds. I believe I do know what threw me INTO this state of being but since it is my family and my career there's not much I can do to remove the stress and causes. Hoping someone out there has some suggestions on how to deal and get my health and character back. I'm 61 and feel 91. I want to live ... I want my joy back ...

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maw258 | @maw258 | Jun 25, 2019

Good morning to you all. I've sent word to my PCP regarding my new decision to finally reach out and ask for Rx help with my life......something I haven't been open to until now. You all have been such an amazing help to me even in the short amount of time I've been in here. Far more than any therapy session in person! I confidentially reached out to a couple of very close trustworthy people in my circle and lo and behold was privately told by all of them they too had to reach out for Rx help and they ALL got straightened out and are finally able to enjoy life once again and RECOGNIZE their joy has been right in front of them the whole time they were just too mentally/physically disturbed to grab hold of it but now with a little help getting their brain functioning correctly again they are basically 100% renewed. I'm doubting my PCP of 40yrs will prescribe the antidepressant to me without an office visit simply to walk in, repeat my message to him, get the script and walk out and pay out of pocket expense for it but I'm hoping he will. I just visited him January 30, 2019 did completed labwork and ekg and everything of course was NORMAL as always which I'm grateful for but still felt and feel so horribly lousy. Am awaiting his response currently, and impatiently. Just wanted to thank you ALL again.

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Jun 25, 2019
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@maw258

Good morning to you all. I've sent word to my PCP regarding my new decision to finally reach out and ask for Rx help with my life......something I haven't been open to until now. You all have been such an amazing help to me even in the short amount of time I've been in here. Far more than any therapy session in person! I confidentially reached out to a couple of very close trustworthy people in my circle and lo and behold was privately told by all of them they too had to reach out for Rx help and they ALL got straightened out and are finally able to enjoy life once again and RECOGNIZE their joy has been right in front of them the whole time they were just too mentally/physically disturbed to grab hold of it but now with a little help getting their brain functioning correctly again they are basically 100% renewed. I'm doubting my PCP of 40yrs will prescribe the antidepressant to me without an office visit simply to walk in, repeat my message to him, get the script and walk out and pay out of pocket expense for it but I'm hoping he will. I just visited him January 30, 2019 did completed labwork and ekg and everything of course was NORMAL as always which I'm grateful for but still felt and feel so horribly lousy. Am awaiting his response currently, and impatiently. Just wanted to thank you ALL again.

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WTG!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jun 25, 2019
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@maw258

Good morning to you all. I've sent word to my PCP regarding my new decision to finally reach out and ask for Rx help with my life......something I haven't been open to until now. You all have been such an amazing help to me even in the short amount of time I've been in here. Far more than any therapy session in person! I confidentially reached out to a couple of very close trustworthy people in my circle and lo and behold was privately told by all of them they too had to reach out for Rx help and they ALL got straightened out and are finally able to enjoy life once again and RECOGNIZE their joy has been right in front of them the whole time they were just too mentally/physically disturbed to grab hold of it but now with a little help getting their brain functioning correctly again they are basically 100% renewed. I'm doubting my PCP of 40yrs will prescribe the antidepressant to me without an office visit simply to walk in, repeat my message to him, get the script and walk out and pay out of pocket expense for it but I'm hoping he will. I just visited him January 30, 2019 did completed labwork and ekg and everything of course was NORMAL as always which I'm grateful for but still felt and feel so horribly lousy. Am awaiting his response currently, and impatiently. Just wanted to thank you ALL again.

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@maw258 Good for you for reaching out and finding us! Congratulations on being open-minded and reading what we had to say and making a decision that you are comfortable with. I think I speak for everyone here that we are very happy that we were able to give you some insight to what has worked for us. And I know that we all hope you have success and that you will come back and keep us informed to what works for you and what works and what doesn't. Remember that it's a journey.
Ginger

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johnhans | @johnhans | Jun 25, 2019
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@maw258

Good morning to you all. I've sent word to my PCP regarding my new decision to finally reach out and ask for Rx help with my life......something I haven't been open to until now. You all have been such an amazing help to me even in the short amount of time I've been in here. Far more than any therapy session in person! I confidentially reached out to a couple of very close trustworthy people in my circle and lo and behold was privately told by all of them they too had to reach out for Rx help and they ALL got straightened out and are finally able to enjoy life once again and RECOGNIZE their joy has been right in front of them the whole time they were just too mentally/physically disturbed to grab hold of it but now with a little help getting their brain functioning correctly again they are basically 100% renewed. I'm doubting my PCP of 40yrs will prescribe the antidepressant to me without an office visit simply to walk in, repeat my message to him, get the script and walk out and pay out of pocket expense for it but I'm hoping he will. I just visited him January 30, 2019 did completed labwork and ekg and everything of course was NORMAL as always which I'm grateful for but still felt and feel so horribly lousy. Am awaiting his response currently, and impatiently. Just wanted to thank you ALL again.

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Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. We are all here to help one another and are glad you are finding what you need.

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maw258 | @maw258 | Jun 25, 2019

Anddddddddd furthermore MY PCP AGREED TO CALL THE RX IN WITHOUT ME MAKING AN OFFICE VISIT APPOINTMENT!!!!!!! IT HAS TO BE THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooo ready for it to be ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess everyone is different on what time of day you take an antidepressant? Morning? Night? I have no idea what to even expect! Is it normal to be THIS excited????????????????? LOL. I consider you all my new friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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johnhans | @johnhans | Jun 25, 2019
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@maw258

Anddddddddd furthermore MY PCP AGREED TO CALL THE RX IN WITHOUT ME MAKING AN OFFICE VISIT APPOINTMENT!!!!!!! IT HAS TO BE THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooo ready for it to be ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess everyone is different on what time of day you take an antidepressant? Morning? Night? I have no idea what to even expect! Is it normal to be THIS excited????????????????? LOL. I consider you all my new friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@maw258 hopefully the prescription will state the time to take it. Generally doctors recommend morning because some antidepressants can cause problems with sleep when first taken. I have no problems with mine and I take all of mine before I go to bed. Please be aware as others have stated that antidepressants can take 6 weeks to take full effect. They have a relatively long half-life so they do build up in you over time.
I am glad you found us here.

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Jun 25, 2019
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@maw258

Anddddddddd furthermore MY PCP AGREED TO CALL THE RX IN WITHOUT ME MAKING AN OFFICE VISIT APPOINTMENT!!!!!!! IT HAS TO BE THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooo ready for it to be ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess everyone is different on what time of day you take an antidepressant? Morning? Night? I have no idea what to even expect! Is it normal to be THIS excited????????????????? LOL. I consider you all my new friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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wow!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 25, 2019
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@maw258

Yes, therapy was ok. Perhaps I just wasn't fortunate enough to find THE right professionals I needed. One reason I joined this group! I had alot of things happen in a fairly short period of time; family issues, marital, illnesses, caregiving, deaths. I THOUGHT I was handling it all ok, realizing it was alot, but I've always been a strong character and strong in my faith in God. This last even happened during 2018 and ultimately ended in yet another death. I'm alone most of the time other than the weekdays while I'm at work. It's like my office and my house are my safe places and I reallyyyyy hate that part. Limits me terribly. Thank you for replying though. I'm going to reach out to my cardiologist and PCP to get their opinions; both are aware of all I've gone through and continue to go through.

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Hello @maw258,

I have been reading your posts and the posts of others in the Connect community and I see that you are getting some very caring responses to your problems. Since part of your experience was the death of a loved one, I'd like to invite you to join our discussion on Loss and Grief. Here is the link to take you to these discussions, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/loss-grief//
Just click on the link and read and join in the discussions about grief. I think you will be helped by this as well.

Have you been part of a grief support group yet? If not, that might be a good first step.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you again.

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 25, 2019
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@maw258

Anddddddddd furthermore MY PCP AGREED TO CALL THE RX IN WITHOUT ME MAKING AN OFFICE VISIT APPOINTMENT!!!!!!! IT HAS TO BE THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooo ready for it to be ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess everyone is different on what time of day you take an antidepressant? Morning? Night? I have no idea what to even expect! Is it normal to be THIS excited????????????????? LOL. I consider you all my new friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@maw258 I,ve been following all the post to you and am glad you reached out to your Dr. The prescription will tell you when to take it if not call the pharmacist they know more about medicines then Dr,s since they are Dr,s also. Take them one day at a time and don't expect results after one pill it will take at least a week before you see and feel significantly better . Happy for you

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Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Jul 10, 2019

Hi, @maw258 - how are you doing? How has it gone being back on an antidepressant? What medication did the doctor prescribe for you?

@kamama94 - you mentioned having had some side effects with fluoxetine (Prozac) and also bupropion (Wellbutrin). Have you been taking anything else instead?

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