Depressed or just lazy???
Just over 2 years out & had been doing great until Christmas holiday break. I am not sure if I just got into a bad habit of not doing anything or if I am depressed. Before the holidays I was going to the gym regularly & training for a 5K. School started back a couple weeks ago & I dont have that spark that use to get me up and moving and keeping me motivated. Ive went to the gym once, and everyday is going to be a "good food choice day". Now I just come home & stuff my face w/bad food choices & take a nap... no desire! Gained 10lbs since Christmas! I have been on Cymbalta 30 mg since before surgery. In Nov. I Tried getting off, & my family begged me to get back on it because of my short temper. So with all that....
Whats your opinion? Ya, give it to me straight...Im a tough girl! :)
If you do take anxiety/depression meds, what has worked best for you after surgery?
Thanks so much OH family!!!!
Effexor worked best for me before and after surgery, but I did have to switch to the non-extended release version after surgery.
If you think it might be depression, talk to your doctor or therapist. They should be able to help you figure out if it is that.
Can you take little step to getting back on track? LIke, go for a ten minute walk instead of going to the gym to work out? Go to the grocery store and pick up some easy healthy options like sliced deli meat, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese?
Kelly
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If you are questioning whether you might be depressed, I would suggest talking to someone to find out if you are. If you are, getting the right medication or therapy will go a long way to helping you get back on track. If you aren't, perhaps having the therapist tell you that you aren't will be the kick in the butt you are looking for to get back on track. Either way, it can't hurt to talk it out with someone qualified to make that distinction for you. I wish you the best - I can imagine this has been a difficult time for you and I hope you find an answer soon to get beyond these struggles!
Amy
HW: 270 SW: 245 CW: 172 GW: 160 then we'll see
I think you need a dx. by a good shrink. I know that my serotonin levels go up right after a binge. Now, without that option, I have more of a challenge managing emotions. I need to find new outlets. Someone said that music can give you that same high. Start back running ASAP. That is the best thing for you. Once you have a good diagnosis, you'll be more apt to get the right meds or combination of meds. Depression is a disease and you deserve to be on the right meds for it. Good luck to you!
I have been on Cymbalta since 2004 and I also used to be a supervisor at a Mental Health Agency. From what I understand the standard dosage of Cymbalta is 60 mg which is the dosage I am on. Cymbalta is HELL to stop taking. If you google problems with Cymbalta withdrawal you will find multiple pages on how hard it is to titrate off of Cymbalta. I tried it before several years ago and I was a sobbing, physically ill, mess. Please don't stop taking the medication abruptly without a Dr. helping you.
That being said, I have resigned myself to taking Cymbalta for the rest of my life. I do well on it and I know I need to take an antidepressant for the rest of my life so I may as well stay with this one. I do fear the withdrawal. I joke with my husband and tell him they will have to pry the Cymbalta from my cold dead hands when I get old and croak.
Sounds like depression to me. I'm not a big fan of the term "lazy", I guess because I lived with undiagnosed depression as a child, and was always considered "lazy" (by my mom, especially). It has such a negative connotation, and I just don't see any good in that. So many people think depression is just sadness, crying, unhappiness, but depression is a lot more multi-faceted than that.
Glad to hear you're going to see your doc. That's the right place to start, for sure. You may need a med adjustment, or even a change. Also, a little time with a counselor or therapist to help you explore what's going on might be in order.
Wishing you well,
Beth
Consult WT: 312 SW: 274 CW: 244
