topic Rollercoaster going down in Depression

Rollercoaster going down

Hopefullseeking — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 22:51:54 GMT

I have been feeling not to bad, prehaps on the well side, scary I know.

Last week I felt myself slipping again and have not recovered.

Two days after I felt myself starting to slide I began a reduction in meds, again, but this time a lot slower and the other anti-D.

I am eating more and feeling lazy again, I did make myself go to the movies using public transport, (car died) and saw the new Ghostbusters, it was good.

I thought i was on the up and up and because I was feeling good I thought I had turned that corner, but no.

Is this my life now, and rollercoaster ride. If it is I hope the rollercoaster stays up and leveling out heaps more than going down.

Thanks for listening.

Anne

Rollercoaster going down

Zeal — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:58:31 GMT

Hi Anne,

You sound confused about your mental state. This feeling of 'slipping' is a warning sign, and I'm glad you've posted here. A reduction in meds must only be done under the supervision of a doctor, so I hope your doctor is advising you on this. Tweaking medication yourself can be dangerous. Also keep close to family and good friends, as social and emotional support is essential.

It would be great to hear back from you,

Rollercoaster going down

Hopefullseeking — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:00:35 GMT

Hi SM,

l have had depression all my life but it wasn't diagnosed until l was an adult.

This last bout has lasted a few years and I thought I was finally getting on top of it. So l suppose I am disappointed l have slipped again.

My meds reduction

is under my psychiatrists supervision.

When l slip l feel a burden on my family and friends and l hate that. I hate trying to mask my feeling and pretend to be ok when l don't feel it.

Unfortunately this is the life of someone with depression