What is it that brings us down

[bubblze30]

My medication was workiung wonderfully. My days were brighter and my out look on life was positive. Then it ended all of the good feelings, the bright oputlook, the cheerfulness. Why though Why has it all gone away. Nothing had changed in my life. My bills are not falling behind me daughter is not stressing me out. I have great friends in my life it's just all of a sudden Blah. I don't feel like cleaning or getting out of bed for that matter. No urge to cook a godd descent three course meal. aAll the good feelings gone and why. I have no clue why but I want it all back again. It's not right getting a sprinkling of the good life and then it being taken from you. Maybe and adjustment in my meds but why so I have to keep going up and up and up until they can't put me any higher. I don't want to be on any loopy meds I just want my happiness back. Yes maybe the holidays but the are gone now. Who knows I just want my happiness back has anyone gone through a similar situation that might have a suggestion.

[nodope]

Bubblze, First you need a big hug. My heart goes out to you. The worse part of all is that when we feel that way we have nothing to pinpoint it to.

I'm fairly new here so I am not anyone to give advice. When I read this post I was like "Unh-unh, not this woman". I was kinda looking at you as a role model. I love looking at you, and your little baby doll. I guess it happens to all of us at all different times. I HATE that feeling when it creeps up.

Surely the ladies will give you some good advice. I know this may sound lame, BUT you have to keep going for your beloved little girl. She needs you. I myself had been on Paxil, and had the experience of having to get it upped alot. Finally I kicked it, and actually I rather always be mad or sad then deal with the up, and down emotions. I might add that is one nasty kick.

Wishing you the very, very best. You are a strong woman, and I feel you will come around. Maybe taking it easy, and giving yourself a little break will help. I swear this holiday craziness really does a toll too. Even though they are over.......someone told me this once who is very wise......many of us addicts are like a bicycle tire.......when the event is going on we are fine......pumped up, and all.......later is when we deflate, and our nerves, and moods wreck havoc. Hang tough, dear Bubblze. Sometimes life just stinks.

[namommy]

((((((((Bubblze))))))))

Several things:

Life is like that. We can't be on top of the world everyday. If we didn't have some down time, how would we appreciate the up times.

Also, seasonal depression is common. Most people find that they need to go on an anti-depressant or have their dose increased in the winter then stop or decrease in the spring. It is caused by sunlight deprivation.

Then, the Holidays, the hustle and bustle, the stress and anxiety, we are running so much, we don't have time to stop and think about how we are feeling. Then the big day comes, and on the 26th we find we no longer have a need to run and run. It is somewhat of a let down to not have a purpose for doing the things we've been doing. Post holiday crash is tough. I spent yesterday in my pajamas on the couch until 4:00PM, then finally FORCED myself to get up and get showered to go to a meeting.

It's OK to have a 'yucky' day sometimes. Try not to read too much into it.

Love ya girl.

[cj.]

(((((Bubblze))))))

I'm not sure what it is that brings you down, but I know that you have the strength and determination to not let it continue for long. Your wisdom and advice have always helped me through some troubled times so......... take some for yourself !!

You are in my prayers,
cj

[indigo]

I'm thinking of you B and hope you are feeling a little better now.
hugs indigo

[boop64132]

Big Hugs!

[rogersgirl6937]

bubblze,

Hang tough, girl! The other ladies are right, its probably a slight case of post-holiday letdown. Fairly normal stuff, but it usually feels yucky! Maybe this would be a good time for you to visit that gratitude list thread you started. LOL. I'll bet that was what you wanted to hear. LOL. Just be good to yourself, relax in a hot bubble bath maybe. And I'll be praying for you that this is temporary. Stay strong and keep sharing with us.

Love and Fellowship,
rogersgirl6937

[Anna]

Bubblze,

I'm sorry for your situation and I understand how frustrating it must be. I know that, sometimes, antidepressants stop working for reasons unknown. It might be necessary to change to a different medication. Check with your dr and see if there is something else you can use. As for not wanting to be on meds, well, I don't either, but I wouldn't give up the life they have enabled me to have. The meds don't offer me sunshine every day, but they make it possible for me to keep the dark side of my life at bay.

Love, Anna

[namommy]

Hey Bubblze,

Where are you? I hope you got up and got going today. Let us know.

[bubblze30]

hello all my lady friends. I am up and about . Don't want to stay in bed no matter how much my head tells me to. I am still feeling down but know if I don't lay down it won't win. What ever it is I will fight tooth and nail. I think b=visiting my gratitude list and positive affirmations is a good idea so that I will do. Staying out of bed I will do. Maybe talking to my dr is a good one as well. What ever it takes to beat this I will try. Thank you all for being there when I need you the most. I can always count on the womens forum to give me good advise. Thank You all.

[Cap3]

Hey bubblze30,im not a Doctor,so please take what i post as a grain of salt.I've heard from others as well as my own Dr{when he wanted me to take meds},that antidepressants,can make you depressed.....????
When i think all is well and im still feeling down,i find it helpful to grab a pen and paper and start to write.Write with no intentions.Just writting whatever comes to my mind.Soon i find out what has me troubled.Sometimes its an issue from my past that wasnt cleared up.Could be anything really.But it comes out on paper.I first say a prayer/meditate,and then write with an open mind,heart..After doing this,id write down all that im grateful for.Then get out of self,and see if i can help another out,somehow...I use to suffer for many years with depression.Through God,s Grace and recovery programs i dont any more.Just wanted to share what is working in my life..Different strokes for the many different folks.
Keep on,keeping on...One Day At A Time...

[bubblze30]

sounds like good advise cap.

My meds were working and working well for a few months now. I don't know if it's the holidays or what but I became manic screaming and yelling and aggracated so aggravated I didn't know what to do. Still hanging in there my doctor is out until the fourth so I am just stuck waiting and praying. I do feel a bit better this morning and I am not in bed however I try to go to bed early as possible. I just don't want to take anything out on my daughter. I didn't flip out yetserday so the manic part seems to have subsided but I am a bit down still. Will write tomorrow and pray to be ok. thanks for everyones suport.