I finally went to see a psychiatrist. He
prescribed wellbutrin. I'm on my 8th
day. Now I know its pretty early, but
when will I begin to notice the med
kicking in? So far nothing. I
appreciate any feedback.
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Rebecca Leigh
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Posts: 4 Location: Corydon Indiana
Hmmm....... Posted: 12-20-04 10:59am
I am 18 and I was diagnosed with dysthymia
when I was 14. I noticed signs of
depression from the age of 10 years old.
My sophomore year of highschool, the
doctor prescribed me different medz over a
short period of time. These were paxil,
welbutrin, effexxor, zanax, and any other
one that u can think of.
Look, im not going to lie to you. The
medz do not help. Some people tell me
that I didnt give them long enough to take
effect, but medz, and councilors, and
psychiatrists, and psychologists can not
help u. The only thing that can help u
is you. I havent had an "episode" of
depression in about 3 months. Well, at
least not a severe one. Just figure out
how to cope with it and deal in ur own way
becasue no one can help u but urself.
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becky24
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 12 Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: 06-15-05 22:21pm
I was diagnosed with dystimia also. I
have had depression since I was about 8
years old.I take lexapro for mine. I am
now in the process of tring for
supplemental security income. Does anyone
else get this for depression? If so was
it hard to get?
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down123
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 80
Posted: 06-15-05 23:53pm
Hey becky24,
wow. How did you know you were depressed
at the age of 8? Was there something that
happened? I can recall times during my
earlier years as a child where anxiety was
present and made me feel sick and
uncomfortable. Sometimes I get mad
thinking about it because there were many
times I appeared a "shy" girl or
situations that clearly showed I was very
anxious and no one did nothing about it in
elementary school! My teachers or parents
could not identify it but it was there and
obvious that I was suffering from anxiety!
And I had to grow up with it, identifying
it and battling it """all on my own"""".
Growing up with anxiety really bothered
me. I didnt know whether the feelings
were a normal part of life, or if I was
different or what was going on with me. I
had to research everything on my own. I
learned what anxiety was on my own and at
a very young age, and once I read up about
it, I truly knew I had it. I even had to
seek help out all on my own. I guess it
was a good learning experience but some
ppl are not mentally strong like I was, so
parents and teachers should be more aware
to identify and help diagnose and get help
for kids at an early age because if they
grow up with this anxiety/depression
undiagnosed, it can really afect their
performance in all aspects of life.
Another question becky. Is your
depression keeping you from having or
looking for a job? Since you are asking
about the supplemental security income.
Someitmes I am worried about my future too
and worried if I will do good in my career
or if I truly like it. It gives me alot
of anxiety. Are you currently working?
Or are you thinking about working in the
future or is this security income all that
you want? Im just curious to see how
debilitating depression and anxiety can be
on someone.....
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becky24
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 12 Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: 06-16-05 22:11pm
Yes my depression plays a big part in me
finding a job. I have already went
through the process of getting s.S.I. I
just have to wait on the judge's
decision.No I am not working right now.
Do you go for counseling or see a doctor
for your depression? I am on lexapro for
my condition and I see a counselor.
