Nothing good...

[jenepherre]

So... this is going to be an attempt at an actual journal entry, as opposed to a posting purely for the purpose of putting up quiz results...


My depression and anxiety seem to be worse than they've been in years. I've especially noticed it over the past couple of weeks. It's just going progressively downhill. My concentration is totally shot. I'm getting panicky about the stupidest little things. Even some paranoia thrown into the mix.

Why is it worse now? I have no effing clue. But since I've been on the same antidepressant regimen for at least a couple of years now, I'm thinking I might need a change. Heh. Hopefully it's that easy to fix. I certainly don't believe drugs fix everything, but I know how I feel without antidepressants, and I know I how I feel on them... they may not fix things 100%, but I'd be in deep trouble without them.

Anyway, luckily I have a really good psychiatrist that I like and trust, and I have an appointment with him today. Hopefully I can pull myself together enough to actually go.

Comments

[k2daisy.livejournal.com]

{{{{{{{{Jen}}}}}}}}}}

I do hope you go to the doctor, and he can find the right med regimen that will help keep you feeling balanced and productive. Meds aren't the be-all, end-all, as you noted, but they can help so much when your body/brain chemistry is skewed. Don't be afraid of using them, if that's what you need. I know several people very close to me who take antidepressants, and it's made a world of difference for them.

{{{{{{{{Jen}}}}}}}}}}

[mlleelizabeth.livejournal.com]

*hugs Jen* Sorry to hear the depression and anxiety are getting to you. It does sound like a change of meds may be worth a try. Good thing you like and trust your doc! Also, when I've had anxiety attacks in the past, it helped a lot to talk to someone (not necessarily about the anxiety, sometimes just being silly or talking about nothing helped me). So if you need to talk drop me a line and I'll get on instant messages.

[sugarrush2003.livejournal.com]

{{{{{{Jen}}}}}}}

Go to the doctor, and tell him how you're feeling. I had the same problem a few months ago, and a reduction in the dosage of my anti-depressant has helped immeasurably. Sometimes all it takes is a small adjustment.

Let us know how it goes. We *care!* ;)

{{{{{{{more hugs}}}}}}}}}