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Linda, I would incourage you to switch your meds. Zoloft is know to not lift but rather just numb you and that is not what you need right now. I was on Wellbutrin and Prozac both for about 2 and a half years and it saved my life. I was alot like you are now. Just depressed and barely functioning. Thank God I started medication about a year before my husband died or I would never had made it thru. After about 2 and a half years I was so much stronger I was able to go off all meds and am med free still today. I totally understand your pain....I lost a baby between my girls and still wonder what he/she would have been like. Then....I look at my youngest daughter and know that I would not have had her if the other baby had lived as we only were going to have 2 children....my baby is such a joy in my life and I would have missed out on so much without her. God is in control and he knows what is going to be best for us in life. Sometimes I believe we all go thru tragic times just so we can help others along their paths in life. Hang in there sweetie and know we have all been down dark paths and there is light at the end. Life for me now is very good and I keep joy in my heart and laughter in my life daily! Hugs! Marianne 

Linda, I'm so sorry!  I agree with everyone's post above.  Check out getting a new med.  Try something new.  Also, get out and exercise.  Man, I know that is easy for me to say and hard for you to do when you are down.  Try to force yourself to get out and move around.  And know we are all pulling for you and feeling your pain.

It is so hard to be motivated right now, but I'll try. I know it's good for mood, but I just don't want to do much of anything. I'll have to work on it though.

I am sorry you are feeling down.  This time of year is good for that.  You have been through a lot this year.  You definetly need to express these feelings to your doctors.  Maybe taking time off from your second job and spending more time with the family would help.  Just something to think about.  You have my number, feel free to call anytime if you need to talk or would just like to meet somewhere. Hugs Deborah

I am so sorry that you are having a bad time but it is normal around the holidays. I can understand how you feel about your daughter. I lost 3 children and found great help through Compassionate Friends. If you would like some information on it I could get some for you. I could get a phone number of someone for you too it you want. Just let me know and I will do what I can for you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers not only for the holidays but always. If you need to talk just give me a call and I can always call you back because I have free long distance. I know that I have a hard time around the holidays and on the anniversaries of death days and such. Please don't hesitate to call me at any time day or night. I really mean anytime at all.

Just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you and thinking of you! I have no advice to add to the awesome advice you've been given. Keep your head up sweetie!

I really have nothing more to add as everyone as pretty much said it.  I have not lost a child, but I lost my grandparents that I was very close to back in 1999, they died 3 mos. apart.  I still to this day go into a mild depression around Sept.  My doc calls it seasonal depression. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter and I wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and praying that you start feeling better really soon.  Dont beat yourself up because you ate something you shouldnt have.  You admitted to it and you know it wasnt the best choice, just learn from it is all. Prayers and hugs to you Jenny