Oh Munchroom that's a horrible way to feel. You sound exhausted. 
To releave your eyes, go to the chemist and ask for some natural tears; lacrilube, viscotears (these shouldn't be prescription as there is no medication on them, it's just a nice soothing, sterile, non-medicative, hypoallergenic lubricant that it suitable for eyes. Pop a couple of drops in each eye and close your eyes and feel the relief. Sometimes, because of their effects on the nervous system, antidepressants cause dry eyes, constipation and dry mouth. This might give you some relief.
What do you think about aromatherapy? What is the most relaxing envoronment you know?
I find that a high protein, high carbohydrate meal, hot shower/bath, light and gentle comedy on the TV, cuddle, tidy and nice smelling bedroom that has been oxygenated with the window open for a couple of hours helps for me.
Bit simplistic for mod-severe depression I know! But just as an example 
The increased Trazadone has made me feel constantly thirsty and my skin seems dryer too
Although it could be down to the cold weather... Will try the eyes drops though, thankyou :)
That sounds like an ideal evening! I have been trying to have a sort of routnine like that every night - with a high dose of sedative thrown in for good measure!! And I
do sleep - its just never restful enough.... I can't remember that last time I woke up feeling less tired that when I went to bed!
Pretty frustrating.... I'm seeing the doctor again on Tuesday though and I have cut the Venlafaxine down to 1/2 a 37.5mg tablet every other day... so I should be off of them
completley soon!! %$% Then I guess it'll be getting used to another one...
Feeling a little brighter today... Had my hair cut thismorning (although she sprayed it with water, so I do look a little like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards!
) had a bit of a wander around the town with my mum then came back and had a little nap. Pretty tired now, but I'm trying not to nap again before this-evening.
Doublep - I tend to think that 'feeling numb' - whilst is can be a side effect of most anti-depressants during the first few weeks, it can also be a coping mechanism that our minds hastily throw into place. It is a horrible feeling though, especially when you are aware that you are feeling numb! Kind of counteracts the whole thing.... As Zaf suggests I would definetley go back to your doctor if you feel on the verge of a breakdown.
Bladerunner - Is it a new job you are starting next week? Work is a
massive anxiety trigger for me so I know how all-consuming and horrible that anxiety can be....
Holykimura - It sounds like your OH is scared of how you will manage if you were to give up work for a while. Its a very real worry and one that I had before I was forced to quit work last August... Have you tried explaining that if you don't give yourself a break now, it could all end up being much more serious and long term? I can understand her worries, but health
has to come first! Its amazing how you do manage to cope without a second income when you have to.
Lol, Cornish, Alstare, Zaf and everyone else I am thinking of you as always - has anyone heard from Depina lately?
xxx
