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re: re: On our way to NIH, stressed & depressed Oct. 27th, 2007 11:42am
Natalie, I couldn't read all of your post but get the most of it. I have to say that I myself was depressed while on Dex and I really didn't know it. I still get depressed now and recently found out that the Zyrtec I was also causing me to be depressed. I stopped taking it and felt better, but now I am sick. When I was on Dex and I had to double, I do feel it excacerbated my depression and/or irritability...then the day after I would spiral down emotionally and cry a lot, have the urge to run away because nobody loves me and nobody appreciates all I do.....
I also have situational stuff to be depressed about, I often have the feeling of being trapped. Somehow though, I feel like other people can handle the stress of things much better than I can and they don't get depressed or do they?
I wish my daughter and I could go back to NIH, I have not been able to have labs done since being there last August. I have no idea where I stand CAH wise. I have not had any break outs or hairgrowth, but I don't feel stable emotionally. I also have have trouble with the fact that in order to feel better I have to up my dose but in turn gain weight. Crazy trade off.
I wish you strength and I hope the Dex/Zyrtec isn't doing this to you. Let us know how your trip goes. I know it all must be overwhelming to you. I didn't mean to turn this into a me thing, I just wanted to show you that I empathize with what you are going through, and I feel for you. Take care of yourself, HUGS........
