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Taking antidepressents for the first time tomorrow morning.

Cesca1557
Community Member

Hi,

Im not really sure why im posting this but Im feeling really unsure about taking medication tomorrow. I have had depression for about 7 years, but at the beginning my mum thought i was too young (i was 12-13), and its only now that I have finally decided that I need something else to help as I cant seem to make myself happy on my own.
I am really hopefull for what the antidepressents will do, but I am also really worried. My father has bipolar, and I am really worried that by taking them, it could trigger it in me. I dont have bipolar my self, but due to the genetic predisposition to it and the increased chance of getting it as my dad has it, im really worried that this might be enough to set it off.
As much as I want to be happy, if it risked me going through what he has gone through and put us through over the years, I wouldnt do it.

Sorry, im not really sure what the point of this was, I think I just wanted to vent a little bit.

 

Cesca

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Hey sn

Oh I’m sorry about your pop! I definitley feel that if it does get worse in the next year or two you probably will need help as as much as you would love to help him, he may need someone who is specialised in caring for those with dementia.
Yea I agree, I really like her and it’s great to see that she is just wanting me to improve

thinking of you

Cesca1557
Community Member

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that I will be taking some time away from the forums. My threads been a little quiet recently so I feel like it is a good time

I’m on day 5 of taking my new ads and I haven’t had any side effects really so I’m beginnjng to feel a little disheartened again as they say that if you don’t see any side effects at the start, it’s not likely to lead to many improvements but will just have to wait and see

anyway, the next few weeks of uni are a little crazy and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed so I think I need some time to just focus on uni and my wellbeing

but thankyou all for the support and love, especially sn, pepper, m, and nath

good luck with uni and exams etc over the next few weeks Cee, we will be here if you need us until then hugs xoxo

Hey Cee,

All the best with uni exams and assessments. I hope you feel recharged after taking a break from the forums.

Thinking of you and if you need us, you know where to find us.

Hugs,

Pepper xoxo

Pysis
Community Member

Hi C

i haven't been around much lately and I've been really busy but I've been thinking of you.

i hope all is well and you do great with your uni exams.

sending love and hugs

Nath

Cesca1557
Community Member

Its been a bit over a month since i left here so thought i come back just to give a bit of an update.

unsure if the meds have really had any effect. for a week or two i thought it had been helping as i was feeling less sad and less numb however i think that was mainly because i was studying a lot so didnt have much time to do anything else.
the last few dyas have been difficult, im trying to shake off the numbness again but its hard and tiring and im just so exhausted.

i ended up getting special consideration for my exams so i am able to sit them again in december. so i did two of them during the normal exam period, and will do the last two in december. it just took a bit of pressure of and this way i will be able to hopefully do as well as i normally do even though my brain isnt really working as well as it normally would, and i have days now where i cant really do anything.

anyway, hopefully the exams in december go well. its annoying i cant be relaxing or working and trying to save up a bit of money at the moment, but at least this way i will hopefully be able to get the grades i need.

thanks pepper, sn and nath for all the hugs and love. i have come on here a few times and read up on whats been going on. seems like everyones been having a really challenging time so im sending love and hugs back to you all!!

hey cee

good to hear from you

i really hope that your going to spend some of your break doing the things you want to do too. have fun and take a few days off studying and just enjoy life 🙂

startingnew
Community Member

hey cee

havent seen you around in ages, how are you going?