I am NOT in the abyss any more…don’t need any more ropes. It’s almost 3 weeks now I’ve been on my med, and I feel it IS working. But now I don’t care about anything. I have paperwork to do, but I don’t ever want to do it. I have house cleaning to do, but again, who cares? I have magazines I haven’t even looked at yet, and don’t care. I get to dinner time and don’t even care about eating….I don’t feel like fixing anything. I am even changing DW pants less often…it doesn’t seem to matter. All I care about now is taking a nap once in a while….I’m tired. Has anyone else gone through this phase?
You may need to be taking a smaller dose of the meds. Some people are extremely sensitive to them and need much smaller doses. Please call your doctor right away.
Joe, since your weight has dropped so dramatically, I agree with the others. I would call the doctor regarding your meds. The other, and more obvious reason you feel like you do, you're tired! Caregiving 24/7 is an exhausting job. I was hoping once hospice became involved with your DW, you would could get some respite. Take care of yourself, friend.
I don't know what you are taking but I agree you might need a med change. My daughter who had depression while in high school was first placed on paxil. She hated it because she said it left her feeling empty. No thoughts going through her head not wanting to do anything. She was then changed to effexor xr and this worked a lot better. She said she felt more like herself. I was on paxil for awhile and didn't have any problem with it.
TJ, considering the condition you are in, it is good that you are even asking the question. I agree with the above, the medication is working too well for you and you need to talk with the doctor. I thought they were supposed to take the edge off of depression and not leave you a zombie.....
I agree - but you're in hundred degree heat, right? Even with a.c., that humid Texas weather can do a real job on one's ability to function. And you're probably a bit post-partum: you've been working so hard at getting help for your wife, and for yourself, and now you've got it.. there aren't all the multitude of things that MUST be done. You're right, housekeeping can wait. Your wife probably doesn't need constant changing. Bills now, those gotta be paid, but it's amazing how one can let other things slip without any real consequence.
I got the word from the dr. that I should go back to half a pill. So I'm hopeful that will improve things to where I can be more 'normal' and resume the activities that need to be done, like eating and laundry (and dishes). The rest of 'em can wait. The temps have not been bad lately, briegull, but the cloudiness hasn't helped my attitude. Thank you ALL for your encouragement and suggestions.
TJ know that my arms are around you during this adjustment period. Once and meds are regulated, you WILL feel good. It takes a while and as others have said, you may need a different med. Keep your doc posted and us too!
you may need to go to a whole pill one day, half a pill the next. That's what happened with my daughter when she was adjusting to paxil. You'll get it!
TJ, things take time. Cutting back to half a pill is a logical step. Give it a little while to make a difference. Meanwhile, just enjoy sitting around. You've not done much of that.
Yes, TJ, please listen to the doctor. I would guess that more often than not, the medication needs to be adjusted. But, it has done something.....just need to find the right dose for you!
When I first started taking an antidepressant, it didn't work but I kept questioning what was wrong with me-not the pill. So stupid on my part. When you find the right pill, you will suddenly realize that your brain is clear. I liken it to how you feel after a good rainfall that seems to clean up all the dust. Clear as a bell. Good luck TJ.
TJ, the cloudy days may be making you worse. My mother always feels and does worse on cloudy, rainy days. She truly needs the sunshine to keep her spirits up and going. My weepy, tired days always seem to be much worse if it is cloudy, snowing or raining. Turn on a few more lights around the house and this will help some.