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I've been taking olanzapine 2.5mg for nearly a year. I've gained alot of weight. I've been reading about haloperidol which doesn't increase weight. What do others think?
I am on venlaflaxine amitrptlyine and gabapentin just wondering any thought and views on this mixture.? My dosage varies and have tried to cope just with low dose venflaxine which did work for a good year. Unfortunately had an episode recently and am back on both ! The gabapentin I take for oa pain in knees
The side effects I have experienced is cold sweats at night and grinding of the teeth also at night when I'm sleeping.
I just read a article on vitamin D. It says that it can be a cause of depression. What are your thoughts on this are you taking it, does it help. Please let me know.
Thank you,
Eric
I take Vitamin d too
feeling invalidated, i thought she understood that depression is an illness. please tell me how you all recover from something so harsh. i feel pathetic now, not ill will depression. i want to withdraw completely because my heart is broken
To other people it may seem we are playing the 'poor me' card. But you know how you feel. A lot of us isolate because of depression. I did it for so many years I lost most of my friends. The one whi… read more
Afraid of getting my hopes up and afraid of taking unnecessary risks if Depressive episode is in fact over.
I don’t mean to be rude, but if we knew that we wouldn’t be suffering like we do
jeniferjen--
Hi! How are YOU doing
I am doing better well somewhat better, I don't forget to be on MDT but lack free time now
I don't reach out like I should when you get really really down. I… read more
Try to keep your head up. I know its not easy. I have been taking care of my husband with dementia for several years. I went on disability so at least I have a little money coming in. I know its not… read more
Is it normal to feel numb while depressed? Like, Your emotions are dull?
No, being numb is not the same as being heartless, not at all. Sometimes, we shut down for any number of reasons, and it is self-protective, or a defense against being overwhelmed. Perhaps look at… read more
Ive been dealing with postpartum depression and its been getting worse. I am on meds but they arent enough. At nighttime is when the depression is the worst and i was wondering how can i make nighttimes easier to deal with. I have to be able to care for my baby but i get so overwhelmed at night even if there is nothing happening. She could be sleeping soundly and ill just look at her and become very overwhelmed and start crying. Is there a way to ease my postpartum depression at nighttime?
So true
