Can’t continue like this

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Can’t go on feeling so low.
I’m neglecting my duties like spending time with my puppy.

I look horrible and feel like hell.

Although the Depakote is stopping me from cycling downward towards suicidal thinking it has not stopped me from being depressed and dead.

I cannot live like this especially as I am needed by my father and puppy.

I have very little motivation to do simple basic things like shave and brush my teeth right now.

I haven’t shaved in weeks.

I may make an earlier appointment to see my psychiatrist.

This is awful.

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Sorry you are having a hard time @Vertigo . I have similar motivation problems. They are hard to overcome.

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I really feel for you. I agree that you need to see your psychiatrist ASAP.

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I hate it when I get like that. It an awful state. What happens to you when you take anti-depressants?

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Thanks @Bowens @LilyoftheValley @Leaf

I can’t take antidepressants they make me manic and psychotic @Leaf

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Yes, I’ve had a number of anti-depressants make me manic also. Prozac, Zoloft both sent me to the hospital. I feel so lucky I can take an SSNRI without the same problem. If only there was something you pdoc could think of. Another type of med.

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All I can suggest is try cutting out coffee. That improved things for me. It might do the same for you.

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I’m so sorry. Your puppy and dad love you very much. You are strong. But i know you don’t feel that way now. Talk to your doctor. He will help you. Hugs. :two_hearts:

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I hope you start to feel better soon, you deserve good things my friend! I know how it can be with low motivation, it makes the simple things so hard to do.

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Sorry you are feeling this way, @Vertigo. Whenever I feel depressed or low, I turn on my favorite music and just take it easy. Hope you feel better soon

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I hope you feel better Wave. I’m sorry you feel this way. What happened that makes you feel this way. I remember like 4 or 5 months ago you seemed fine.

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I’m sorry you’re feeling like this Wave, I hope you will be in better spirits soon. It’s good that you’re going to see your therapist soon. Hugs

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Hope you feel better soon! When I was like that my pdoc put me on Cymbalta. Too bad you can’t take AD’s, maybe your pdoc will have some ideas.

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I’m sorry you’re feeling so down @Vertigo Moving up your pdoc appointment is a good idea. I hope things improve soon.

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I’m sorry you feel so low, but remember feelings are cyclical and they are sure to change soon.

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Have you tried one from every class to be sure? SSRI? SNRI? NDRI? TCA? MAOI?

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Thanks everyone.
I set up an earlier appointment with my psychiatrist.
@Moonbeam

Hopefully I’ll feel some relief soon.

My puppy needs me!

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Ummm, so…

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I’m sorry you’re feeling so bad.

Good plan talking to your pdoc,

They may be able to help.

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I’m glad you have an appointment. I hope you’re ok and you get the help you need

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