depression

Turning_into_scrooge

I had a review with my doctor about 2 weeks ago. My main problem is I just cannot get any sleep, partly due to fibromyalgia and partly due tpo depression anyway he increased my dothiepin from 75mg a day to 150mg which i take both together at night and at last i can sleep so feeling much better, been a long haul.

abbecer

Would like to send you a big hug Aston's Mummy. I truly do know how you are feeling. Ending it is so appealing when you can't see away out. Please stick with it and listen to all the advice. It won't be today, it might not be tomorrow but hang on in there it will get better. You will look back on it and not be able to believe that that was really you.

Believe me it WILL get better. I've been there i know.

Rebecca x

needmoney

Sending Best Wishes to all of you and hoping you feel better today.
Never, never, never give up.
- Winston Churchill

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.
- Dr. Dale Turner

skippie

i've joined the club, have been given Zopiclone to help me sleep at night.

Only problem being is that the prescription is £6.75 for four tablets, which i can't really afford .

astonsmummy

skippie wrote:

i've joined the club, have been given Zopiclone to help me sleep at night.

Only problem being is that the prescription is £6.75 for four tablets, which i can't really afford .

That s what i had they do work but its only a quick fix and they give an awful taste. (i'm not allowed anymore tho)

Mrs_A.

hiya people,
am i turning the corner at last?
today whilst out browsing in the shops i caught sight of myself in a mirror and i honestly could't believe the state i looked, ill fitting and maybe not quite clean clothes and hair that looked like it hadn't seen a brush in days, yellow teeth, spots and shoes that could have walked away by themselves. i was horrified to think that i had been going about like that for months on end and i swiftly nipped into Asda and bought a couple of new outfits and a pair of shoes, got changed in the car in the car park!!!!!!! nipped to superdrug for a brush, facial wipes, hairspray and deoderant not to mention chewing gum, i gave myself a quick brush up in the car and i felt a load better when i went into the next shop looking for a mirror and i actually looked quite decent. only trouble is my wardrobe needs a complete overhaul.
so am i getting better or am i simply more cheery and aware because i have has a week off of work???????
regards
mrs a

cattie

skippie wrote:

i've joined the club, have been given Zopiclone to help me sleep at night.

Only problem being is that the prescription is £6.75 for four tablets, which i can't really afford .

Why don't you try asking your gp to prescribe you a few more & explain how much the prescription is costing you. If you tell your gp you will only take them when you really have to, then you may have more success. Many gp's don't like to prescribe these for longer than 28 days anyway.

Failing that, if you are on anti-depressants ask about the possibility of changing to one that is a combined sedative to help you sleep at night.

Turning_into_scrooge

Mrs_A. wrote:

hiya people,
am i turning the corner at last?
today whilst out browsing in the shops i caught sight of myself in a mirror and i honestly could't believe the state i looked, ill fitting and maybe not quite clean clothes and hair that looked like it hadn't seen a brush in days, yellow teeth, spots and shoes that could have walked away by themselves. i was horrified to think that i had been going about like that for months on end and i swiftly nipped into Asda and bought a couple of new outfits and a pair of shoes, got changed in the car in the car park!!!!!!! nipped to superdrug for a brush, facial wipes, hairspray and deoderant not to mention chewing gum, i gave myself a quick brush up in the car and i felt a load better when i went into the next shop looking for a mirror and i actually looked quite decent. only trouble is my wardrobe needs a complete overhaul.
so am i getting better or am i simply more cheery and aware because i have has a week off of work???????
regards
mrs a

Thats really good news, sounds like you re turning a corner :T If the job youare doing is not helping how about changing career paths? i'm sorry i haven't read all the thread as ther is soooo much to read. Anyway if youcan afford it would your doctor not give you sick notes because then you could maybe go to college and learn a skill that would benefit you healthwise more? Its just another angle to look at

williamo_2

Hope everyone is feeling ok today!! I'm having probelms getting up in the morning and waking up in the afternoon anyone have any advice even my alarm clock doesn't get me up!! the only medication I am on is fluxotine - prozac and I take 2 a day (think its spelt like that). I do find that they are helping me though and keeping me more focused.

**purpleprincess**

Didn't know this thread was here if I did I would have posted a long time ago probably. I've got depression and went to pick up my script of fluoxetine (prozac) today, so ironic that I find this thread today. Been depressed for a number of years, 8 years or more now, only just started on the ADs on 1st January 2006. This was to be my year for change and positive change at that. Still on the ADs but with my GP hope to come off them early next year ....................... bit of a waffle that but mostly wanted to say hello! :hello: and happy that I'm not alone