Do you know "the abyss?" - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Katie09 · 01-27-2009, 11:42 AM

If so, what does it mean to you? I am afraid I am headed for it. If you know what I mean by abyss, how did you pull yourself out?

Mr Dr. just gave me the latest anti-depressant. I know they take a long time to work (well, long to me). I like it, as it suppresses appetite. Did not eat anything yesterday and have had one english muffin today. Of course, it could be the depression too, but I think it's the med and yesterday was the first day.

At any rate, I've gained 45 lbs in the past year, so I don't really care if I eat, aside from the practical aspect that one is supposed to.

Vintersemestre · 01-28-2009, 09:57 PM

I know all too well what the abyss is and I struggled to try and claw my way out of it for years until I found the right medication. Luckily my depression is entirely endogenous and has no psychological factor.

historyteach · 01-29-2009, 03:42 AM

Katie,
Why don't you explain what that abyss means to you.
And what you are doing to try and help yourself.
That may help us help you.
We care.

Shalom!

mxchaos · 01-30-2009, 05:41 AM

I feel like I' falling into lately
Things that I do to try and stop it are
Eat
Swim
Use DBT skills
email my tdoc call if it gets really bad
Go to AA
These are just a few things I do

scott · 01-30-2009, 08:58 AM

I'm sorry, but may I ask what you are taking? Reason I ask is because I've been on several anti-depressants and several of them actually made my depression worse and brought on some suicidal idealization. I don't know if this is happening to you as I could feel myself sinking farther and farther in to "the abyss", but once I found that anti-depressant that worked for me I was out of "the abyss" and able to lead a semi-normal life again. God Bless!

***Freedom1990*** · 01-30-2009, 10:17 AM

Yes, I was there a little over a year ago. I went back to the mental health center where I have turned at various times over the years for help. I signed up for regular counseling again. I also requested a medication evaluation with their staff psychiatrist.

It was so hard, but little by little I clawed my way back out. My Cymbalta was increased, a second antidepressant was added to help me sleep and gain weight back (I am thin anyway, and had dropped 20 pounds).

I continued to attend my 12 step meetings to at least get me out of the house whether I wanted to or not because I can literally become paralyzed with depression just sitting at home.

I made myself get up and take a walk, even if it was just around the block.

I took baby steps, and eventually I made progress.

:ghug :ghug

01-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Katie09 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,141	Do you know "the abyss?" If so, what does it mean to you? I am afraid I am headed for it. If you know what I mean by abyss, how did you pull yourself out? Mr Dr. just gave me the latest anti-depressant. I know they take a long time to work (well, long to me). I like it, as it suppresses appetite. Did not eat anything yesterday and have had one english muffin today. Of course, it could be the depression too, but I think it's the med and yesterday was the first day. At any rate, I've gained 45 lbs in the past year, so I don't really care if I eat, aside from the practical aspect that one is supposed to.

01-29-2009, 03:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Katie, Why don't you explain what that abyss means to you. And what you are doing to try and help yourself. That may help us help you. We care. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

01-30-2009, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Freedom1990* Wesley Employee Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 9,340	Yes, I was there a little over a year ago. I went back to the mental health center where I have turned at various times over the years for help. I signed up for regular counseling again. I also requested a medication evaluation with their staff psychiatrist. It was so hard, but little by little I clawed my way back out. My Cymbalta was increased, a second antidepressant was added to help me sleep and gain weight back (I am thin anyway, and had dropped 20 pounds). I continued to attend my 12 step meetings to at least get me out of the house whether I wanted to or not because I can literally become paralyzed with depression just sitting at home. I made myself get up and take a walk, even if it was just around the block. I took baby steps, and eventually I made progress. :ghug :ghug __________________ DeVon & the Zoo Crew ‎Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. ~Arthur Somers Roche

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01-28-2009, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vintersemestre Mysteria Magica Maxima Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 843 Blog Entries: 5	I know all too well what the abyss is and I struggled to try and claw my way out of it for years until I found the right medication. Luckily my depression is entirely endogenous and has no psychological factor.

01-30-2009, 05:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
mxchaos live to ride ride to live Join Date: May 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,390	I feel like I' falling into lately Things that I do to try and stop it are Eat Swim Use DBT skills email my tdoc call if it gets really bad Go to AA These are just a few things I do

01-30-2009, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
scott To infinity.....AND BEYOND! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 132	I'm sorry, but may I ask what you are taking? Reason I ask is because I've been on several anti-depressants and several of them actually made my depression worse and brought on some suicidal idealization. I don't know if this is happening to you as I could feel myself sinking farther and farther in to "the abyss", but once I found that anti-depressant that worked for me I was out of "the abyss" and able to lead a semi-normal life again. God Bless!

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