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I am at rock bottom

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icanfeelitcomingg · 26/12/2018 19:40

I have completely had enough. I don't want to have to go through 'life' managing depression. It isn't really a life.

My depression used to come every couple of months, now it never really leaves - I get a couple of good days a month where I feel on top of the world, I am positive, feel like its possibly finally gone, optimistic, make plans and feel free. Then without a doubt it comes back and I spend most hours of the day wishing I would drop dead, struggling not to call in sick, cry, shout at people, or drive into brick walls. I am moody, quiet, irritable because I spend all day faking being normal and trying to get through it. I have no one to talk to, tried that and they either didn't understand or I could tell that I made them uncomfortable.

After years of avoidance I finally told my GP who prescribed ADs but I hated the side effects of them and immediately stopped after a couple of days. I have tried counselling. I feel like DM despises me and must wish I would either stop being so miserable or fuck off out of her life. I feel horrifically guilty. She would be better without me. Family think I'm odd. Friends too because my moods are so up and down. I do not see a future because my moods are simple not stable enough to sustain anything e.g. a relationship.

I absolutely hate myself. Even sustaining exercise and eating well does not keep this at bay. I cannot get round to boxing day 2019 still feeling like this. I am completely broken and I feel so so alone.

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wallowinwater · 26/12/2018 20:13

Have you looked into whether it could be related to your menstural cycle? It's possible if it comes and goes each month. This would also worsen as you get older due to menstural cycle getting shorter perhaps? The week or two before your period could be really bad and if you have a three week cycle for example this could mean only one week when you start to feel 'normal' before it hits again. Look up PMs or PMDD.

I know it's hard, but try not to judge yourself for needing antidepressants, the right combination could really help. There is no shame in it.

icanfeelitcomingg · 26/12/2018 20:17

It can strike any day of the month so I dont think its hormone related. I am on the pill. I came off the pill for a few months to see if that improved things. It didn't.

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Mrsjohnmurphy · 26/12/2018 20:18

I Truly believe that being heard and understood is a powerful thing. It's the basis of therapy. I think that it's all that we are all looking for.

Mishappening · 26/12/2018 20:20

I have suffered from this for the last few years. I do understand how miserable it is and how very hard it is to imagine a way through it.

But I wanted to tell you that I did find an AD that suited me in the end - it was not an easy path getting there, but I am glad that I was encouraged to persevere with it. I am fine now most of the time - just occasional blips.

Please see your GP again and discuss the best way of getting settled on one that suits you. There will be a way through this, but sadly it is seldom quick arriving - you do need to stick with it, even if you are desperate for an instant cure. It will come. Really - it will.

Wolfiefan · 26/12/2018 20:23

It’s taken me ages.
Citalopram makes me a zombie
Setraline upsets my stomach.
Mirtazapine? Makes me so tired I can’t drive.
Fluoxetine makes me me!
I have pain. I’m on duloxetine and amitryptyline. Spelling?
I can function. I am happy. I am more patient. Over react less. I am actually sleeping. Actual all through the night sleeping!
It enables me to use the techniques I learnt in CBT so I can stay well.
It’s not an instant cure but it helps me.
As does exercise. Getting outside. Etc

icanfeelitcomingg · 26/12/2018 20:44

Can I ask, those of you that found the best AD for you, what side effects do you deal with on a day to day basis with them or do you have none?

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Itsgettingbetter · 26/12/2018 20:59

So sorry you're feeling this way.

I'm sure you've thought of this, but could it be Seasonal Affective Disorder? If so, vitamin D3 may help you. It has me.

Wolfiefan · 26/12/2018 21:13

I don’t have any now really. But it’s taken me a while.

icanfeelitcomingg · 26/12/2018 21:36

Thanks, I do take d3 and other multivitamins daily

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Rememory · 27/12/2018 04:16

It'd be worth getting your B12 checked too Op. Can I just say that my DD is going through something similar at the moment and is really struggling with her AD's. I can't tell you how your Mum truly feels but I know I want my DD to feel better and my life would be terrible without her in it.

Zoflorabore · 27/12/2018 04:33

Op please go back to your doctor.
There are so many different AD's out there, it's not a one size fits all scenario at all.

You are not well lovely.
If you got an infection I'm sure you wouldn't hesitate taking antibiotics? This is similar in that your brain isn't well i.e. Chemical in balance and you need something to make you better.

I struggled on until I couldn't cope any more and was prescribed Fluoxetine. I was on them for more than a year and they were making me exhausted.
I changed to Venlafaxine and my god I'm like a different person. I hear the birds singing again etc etc, life has meaning, life is good and those tablets have saved me.

When I say that they saved me I admit that I was never suicidal or even had thoughts but my anxiety was crippling me and made me a shadow of my former self, aswell as severe OCD.

You are worth life and I know I'm only a stranger on the internet but as a mum of 2 I would hate one of mine to ever feel like this and it doesn't matter how old you are, you are still your mum's baby.
I've needed my dad more in the last 5 years than I ever have in my life and I'm 40.

Please think about what we have all said to you, read these posts when you're feeling crap. Honestly you can feel happy again but it will take a bit of time and perseverance.
I wish you all the luck in the world Flowers

Mishappening · 27/12/2018 13:34

I am on an old-fashioned tricyclic AD - they put me on this because they knew I could tolerate it as had used it before for migraine prevention. I increased the dose very slowly until I got to the optimum dose.

The only side effects I have are dry mouth (but it is good to drink pots anyway, so maybe that is a bonus!) and sleepiness - but I take them last ting at night when sleepiness is good, so that is more of an asset than a side effect.

I tried SSRIs and they did not suit me - but they do suit others - my DD is on one.

Unfortunately I have a heart rhythm problem and have to take beta-blockers which feed into my tendency to low mood. So it is a bit of a juggling act for me.

But I got there!! And so will you with the right help.

serialtester · 27/12/2018 16:16

I'm on an SSRI. Side effects include a dry mouth in the morning, sleeping properly, having an appetite again and feeling better equipped to cope with life.

Hope you feel better soon.

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