Barby Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 [color=blue]Hi everybody.....I'm posting tonight, I'm feeling really down in the dumps. I'm thinking it must be depression because I don't really have anything to be upset/anxious/sad about.... Has anyone else experienced this? (I mean I know a lot of people have depression but has anyone just gone down in the dumps for no reason)? I am seeing my doctor on Tuesday to see if maybe it is in fact clinical depression and what I should do about it, but in the meantime...anyone have any suggestions how to make myself feel better (no shopping, spending money on myself ideas please) just suggestions on how to get outta this emotional "funk" I'm finding myself in. I wish I could explain more, I know this post is kind of vague but I guess I'm just looking for someone to talk to (via responses) and to hear if I'm the only one going through this![/color] Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I feel for you, Barby; funk is a disquieting state to be in, because you can't really pinpoint the source, you only know what you feel. do you read? if so, look for material that you can focus your psyche on (spiritual writings, the Bible, a previously read book that touched you). if you're more audio- or visually stimulated, pop in a CD that suits your mood or even a movie that before has striked something in you .... hard to explain, but you'll know it when you get your hands on it. I'm glad you're consulting your doctor about it, because he/she should be able to prescribe something to help get your brain chemistry back to the level it needs to be, if this is the case. Or he/she may suggest you look into investing in a physical routine to help get your mental juices flowing. that's what mine did (along with suggesting B12 shots), and it's made a huge difference these past 8 or so months .... from time to time, I'll hit that funk stage, but it doesn't feel so hopeless anymore, and I've found music is a wonderful tool of catharsis .... hope this helps some, in the meantime, here's a little something for you: [color=indigo]***HUG***[/color] Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Are you eating right? Sleeping enough? Link to post Share on other sites
7on Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 First dress up really nice. Second hit the town with friends Link to post Share on other sites
jellybean Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Hey Barby....lots of good recommendations here from other posters. You might also be suffering from the post-holidays blues (all that build-up, now suddenly it's all over).....I sometimes fall into a winter slump in January.....maybe it's a seasonal thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Barby Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Thank you everyone for your kind responses and taking the time to give me suggestions! Now on to responding..... Are you eating right? Sleeping enough? This one strikes me the most because I'm lucky to get in 6 ounces of food a day and 16 ounces of liquid (yes I'm VERY serious, that's all my stomach holds now). So possibley this could be the source of my problem?? (along with suggesting B12 shots) Another one that may hit the nail on the head because my vitamin only has 100% of B12 and I have heard that isn't enough, that I should have somewhere near 1250% (from one source women's but I can swallow pills) So my question is can I ask my doc to test me for b12 (or lack of it)?! Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 So my question is can I ask my doc to test me for b12 explain your symptoms, especially mentioning if you're tired or run-down and ask to be checked for anemia (low counts of red blood cells). you're supposed to be within a certain range (don't remember, but it's a wide one), but if your doc is like mine, even being on the low end is enough to warrant boosted levels of B12. Also check with your family members to see if anyone has been diagnosed with anemia or low RBCs -- I know that it runs in my family, so much so that my granny and my mom, now my dad, were prescribed weekly shots of Pro-crit to boost their red blood cells. Don't know if it's diabetes related or has to do with the anemia itself ... but ask around! are you feeling any better this morning, barby? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Barby Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Thanks for asking, I'm feeling a little better, I slept well last night but I'm still not feeling very upidity up or anything but since I see my doc tomorrow I'm making it through okay....I really appreciate the info, I had anemia off and on when I was a little girl so I'll mention to him that I need to be checked for that as well. Hopefully I'll get to feeling better (emotionally) soon, I hate being this way, I'm usually easy going, and not mopey... Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Depending where you live...This is the winter blahs. Like a rollercoaster, those emotions and yukky feelings...Just gotta ride it out. Look into light therapy (SAD lights), b12, and vitamin C. Keep active, do some yoga and breathing exercises. Find things in the house that you like to do if you don't feel like going out partying etc... This time of year it is natural to want to hibernate. I know I do. Plus with my anxiety disorder I know some days I really have to push myself, whether it be a brisk walk around the block or MAKE myself go out afew times a week, either with my husband to shoot pool or see family/friends. Otherwise I tend to just be a homebody. Hope this helps and just be careful if they 'push' drugs on you. If this is quite recent then don't the drugs as I know too many who have had a horrible time coming off of them. Exercise releases the happy feelings ( s***, sorry, can't remember oh yeah endorphins...?? I think that is how it is spelled) and will make you feel less down. Link to post Share on other sites
Stone Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Didn't you just have surgery or something? Have you been on bed rest? If so that could have alot to do with it. When is the last time you left the house? Can you go on a short walk or something? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Barby Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Yes I had surgery on December 1st (recovery time varies but can't do anything strenious for at least 2 months) I wasn't on bed rest just very limited movements. I leave the house on a daily basis, shopping, errands, just to drive in the country, walk the dog, ect... But with the "malabsorbition" (can't spell??) from my surgery I'm thinking that probably has a lot to do with it.... But I'm beginning to slowly but surely see things getter brighter... It's hard I just want to sleep it all away but I can't/won't do that cuz then I'd just feel worse. Link to post Share on other sites
Stone Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Do you live alone? I would hate to be alone while recovering. Do your parents live close by? Maby you could stay with them for a couple days, I know when I am not feeling well still in my 20's I love to be near my mom Link to post Share on other sites
Author Barby Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 I actually rent an apartment w/ my Mom and older sister (we split the rent 3 ways) so thankfully I'm not alone, I'm very close to my family and they try and help as much as they can, I dunno what else to do...oh well it's bound to get better! (i hope) Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Spock Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Originally posted by Barby [color=blue]Hi everybody.....I'm posting tonight, I'm feeling really down in the dumps. I'm thinking it must be depression because I don't really have anything to be upset/anxious/sad about.... Has anyone else experienced this? (I mean I know a lot of people have depression but has anyone just gone down in the dumps for no reason)? I am seeing my doctor on Tuesday to see if maybe it is in fact clinical depression and what I should do about it, but in the meantime...anyone have any suggestions how to make myself feel better (no shopping, spending money on myself ideas please) just suggestions on how to get outta this emotional "funk" I'm finding myself in. I wish I could explain more, I know this post is kind of vague but I guess I'm just looking for someone to talk to (via responses) and to hear if I'm the only one going through this![/color] Don't rule out PMS either. It makes me crazy, personally. Doesn't take much to throw your hormones out of whack, and surgery is hard on the system. Link to post Share on other sites
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