Hi Sangha: I've been dealing with MD for a few years now but I remember when I was first diagnosed--it sounds like you are a step ahead of where I was then because I spent at least a year denying there was a problem before I got help and even when I went for treatment it took a long time for me to take all the meds my doctor wanted me too--SSRIs were ok with me but because of my job I was very hesitant with anything else and I really needed more at that point. Catching this illness while you are so young is good too, that way you can get it before it really has a chance to mess up your life.
Sangha & Xphile,
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Hello All,
At 29 I am having my 1st MD episode. It was triggered by a stessful
professional environment and the loss of sleep.
After I quit my job I was hospitalized for 3 days due to my emotional
breakdown. I struggled with the idea of depression for 6 weeks before I
sought help.
I started taking Remeron and Klonopin (for sleep) nearly 7 weeks ago.
Since then I was prescribed Lexapro in addition. I feel less anxious but
the hopelessness and lack of vitality are ever present. I am lucky to
have my mother helping me tremendously during this crisis and the
Buddhist community which I am a member of, in my town.
I am curious if there are folks out there also new to depression or
anyone willing to share their feelings about their initial experience with
this mood disorder and how you reacted when you were first afflicted?
Thank you and all the best.
