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Written by JoanneC84 4. Jun 2007 10:45 PM

This last week has been totally awful..For any person that has had to slowly ween off meds,you would understand what I mean by saying that meds reductions suck big time!
I have sped up the process because I wasn't coping with it at all,I just want it to be over.. Originally,my GP wanted me to reduce by 37.5mg (coming down from 187.5)every 2 wks..but this is a nightmare already,can't handle it for another 3wks..I am now down to 37.5mg,she now wants me to take them every 2nd day til next monday,then go 2 days meds free then begin on 15mg of Avanza..
I have been all over the place over the last week or so..Crashing hard and fast at times,crying uncontrollably and out of the blue..Suicidal thoughts have returned and self harming has been terrible.. I hate what this is making me become,I hate that I am this low..I just want it to be over and done with..
I am willing to do whatever it takes to be a better person,I am working towards happiness but feel that every time I start to get somewhere with this 'journey', I crash and have to start again,like I'm not meant to feel anything other than this.I know its crap but I just feel that way..
This next week is gunna be really hard,up and down from meds,then a new med thrown into the game.. and its Grandma's birthday next tuesday,and for those who have known my history,its not going to be easy.. so expect alot of dummy spits and me crashing,its gunna be just another notch on the depression belt..

just want the demons to leave me alone,the voices to go away for one day,just one day..

take care deppies,
Jo xo

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Comments from the community:

Hi Joanne,

Believe me when I say I feel your pain.
Maybe you will have to slow down the reduction process a bit more again, obviously your body isn't handling it and its no good for your mental health.
(((((JOANNE)))))
I hope you can feel better soon, at least to a point where the self harm stops.

Big squishy hugs from Kitty

Written by Deleted_User, 4. Jun 2007 10:49 PM

Hi Jo

You don't have to become a better person. You're already a beautiful young woman with a lovely caring nature.

Hang in there. You're almost done with the reduction regime, and hopefully the new ones will be more helpful for you.

I've done my wean off and am now on my new ones - your old ones. Unfortunately, came down with the flu just after starting them so I feel yucky, but that will pass.

If you need a late night chat, just text me. You know I'm a night owl.

Take care and be kind to yourself

Jenny

Written by Deleted_User, 4. Jun 2007 10:54 PM

Dear Joanne

I am one of the Moderators on Depnet, we are very concerned about you. This is not a Crisis Centre and clearly you need urgent help now! Please contact the crisis numbers listed on this site or make urgent contact with your GP. Please seek help right now Jo!

Take care
Maro

Written by Deleted_User, 5. Jun 2007 11:03 AM

Jo

Don't know what you are coming off but be careful with the avanza - it causes weight gain. I gained about 30 kg from it.

It sounds like you are not coping and should go and seek some help from someone you trust.

Go Jo!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 5. Jun 2007 07:18 PM

Dear Jo,
I also think you are such a loving, caring person and I am sorry you have to go through this terrible change in medication. It is natural to have side effects while reducing meds, but I also admit I am worried that you are feeling so low. We love you Jo...
Please check with your doctor to make sure you are not reducing you meds too fast.
Love & Support Always,
Valerie x0x

Written by Deleted_User, 5. Jun 2007 08:21 PM