Depression
All about depression and what causes it.
Diagnosing Love, Energy: A Bi-Polar Story
If you have a loved one with mental illness or, specifically bipolar disorder, this film will resonate with you. Katie Hayes is a 28 year old free lance photographer who recently interviewed photographer and activist Charlie Ward. Katie made a short film documentary about her sister’s experience with bi-polar disorder. While I have never had [...]
Damn Cymbalta is Expensive
For some time, my doctor has been giving me samples of the anti-depressant Cymbalta. And, thankfully, it’s been working very very well for me. I just got my first prescription filled and about fell over at the price of it: $162 for a one month supply. Why is it other countries can get their drugs [...]
Side Effects of Symbyax
OK, so far, I’ve not had too many side effects with this medication. The one I have had is overeating. I don’t have a weight problem: usually I eat until I am full and then stop. Well, somehow that “full feeling” is delayed and I don’t feel full until much later. And then I feel [...]
I’m Back on Depression Meds and I Hate it
A few weeks ago, I had an episode of depression that was lower than low. I didn’t want to get out of bed, or for that matter, do anything. My entire body felt numb. And, I had dreams of squelching a cigarette out on my arm. (No, I didn’t do that, but the fact it [...]
Depressed People Can’t Concentrate — Duh.
OK, I usually try to keep this blog fairly upbeat and not rant about things, but this study just made me shake my head. I love when there is a study that states the obvious. In recent study by North Dakota graduate student Holly Dannewitz, it was determined — big shocker here — that … [...]
Pregnancy and AntiDepressants
My doctor, who I absolutely love, told me she was expecting her first child. Of course, she was very excited about this. I told her I was absolutely terrified to have children for fear of falling back into depression. I assumed, of course, that one cannot take antidepressants when one is pregnant or breastfeeding. I [...]
Depression is Real Campaign
I am pleased to see a formation of a public education program to explain to Americans that depression is a real disease, and not just ‘something in your head’ as many people believe. The Depression Is Real public education campaign is sponsored by The American Psychiatric Foundation (a philanthropic and educational subsidiary of the American [...]
Depression Treatments: Zoloft Side Effects
The Zoloft website lists the most common side effects as: dry mouth, insomnia, sexual side effects, diarrhea, nausea, and sleepiness. However, when I took the medication, I had horrible panic attacks. I’ve also read that other people have had issues with weight gain with this antidepressant. I’d like to know what experiences you all have [...]
Depression Treatments: Zoloft
What is Zoloft? Zoloft — also known as sertraline HCl — is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI. It works by helping nerve cells better convey messages to each other by allowing the individual to better use his or her own natural serotonin. How Does Zoloft Work? Serotonin [...]
Why I Finally Got Treatment For Depression
For me, depression was a day in and day out gloom. I didn’t understand why people wanted to go out and do stuff because frankly, all I wanted to do was sit on the couch and stare into space. I rarely laughed, and when I did, I did it to please other people. My mind [...]