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[Janey63]

Hi I'm Janey

 I am 47 and have suffered with depression for a few years- currently feeling VERY bad med shave been increased but have only been taking them for 4 days so far,,,,,,abso;utely hate the 'numb' feeling i have



 ^&^

[cornish]

hey and welcome.

just like a med change a dosage change can also affect you, hopefully the effect doesnt last too long for you.

we all know how you feel, this is a creul illness and we are all here for you, you should get some good advice here and hopefully as i have, make some new friends  *(* , it shouldnt be too hard were all nice people here :)

(this is the paranoid side of me talking now) i never really think i make much sense as im normally on a lot of meds and sleep deprived and extremly low at the moment so hopefully some one else will be along soon to welcome you a bit better

[Zaf]

Hi janey, its the crushing tiredness and numbness that really gets to me too, everyone here is marvellous and will help as much as they can, even if its only to listen.

Hopefully the increase in meds will help you feel a bit better before too long but if you do feel drastically worse do please go back to your doctor.

Z x

[seamie]

hello janey. i know that feeling well too. but hopefully the feeling will wear off soon. i,m afraid you will have too give it a couple of months before they make a benefit too your state of mind though. no overnight cures chuck. take care now best wishes 

[evertonblue]

Hi Janey

I started an anti depressant  just over two weeks ago. After a very rough period, when I was have panic attacks, and wanting to harm myself, I added in some counselling, and I now feel a lot better, though not back to normal.

It will take some time for the increased meds to have an effect. You may get some improvement after 2 to 3 weeks.  if you can talk to friends and or you have sessions of support, it will help you through this difficult period.

[Janey63]

Thanks for all your replies!

I have a fabulous family- my husband is an absolute rock

But i worry with me not being able to show/feel emotions that he won't stick around forever................

We also now have money worries because of me being off sick from work for so long

All seems impossible at the moment

[Zaf]

Janey, my husband puts up with a lot due to my depression, I dont know if you've seen my post elsewhere in here where I suggest googling "depressive ilness the curse of the strong" , when I found the site (quite by accident) I found it very helpful for both of us and I think we both understand a bit more about this horrible illness, it might be worth taking a look if you think it might help you too

[Munchroom]

Hi Janey & Welcome...

It is difficult when we start worrying about how our behaviour is affecting those around us. You say your husband is a 'rock' though, so (I know its hard) but take comfort in that, try not to worry about 'what-ifs'. My mum told me last year when I was really bad that I needed to allow other people to look out for me and that its just 'my turn' to need support - it won't be too long before someone, your husband, friends, family... needs your support - and you need to be strong enough for that. Hope that makes sense 

The article that Zaf recommends is really very good! Very interesting reading.

Take care x