Taking antidepressents for the first time tomorrow morning.

[Cesca1557]

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

[Pysis]

Hi C

how are you going today I hope your ok. sorry I haven't been around much the last couple days.

Thinking of you

Nath

[Cesca1557]

hi sn,

sorry i only just saw your post, ill have a look at the thread in a minute, ive had a busy afternoon so havent had much time

will try to offer as best advice or support as possible

[Cesca1557]

hi nath,

dont worry about it at all! i know youve been super busy with your work which is so exciting! hope thats been going well
today was actually good, i didnt get much study done as i was pretty exhausted and struggling concentrating, and i felt very very nauseas, but i had a lovely evening with my next door neighbours watching the footy final (they are all richmond fanatics, especially the kids) which was full of a lot of laughs and excitement

thinking of you too

cesca

[KMTE]

Sorry SN just seen this haven't been very up with it lately. I've just posted in her thread now. Hope you are well

[startingnew]

no need to apologise guys

hope everyone has a better day than i am

[Pysis]

Hi C

yeah works been good for me. I'm glad to hear you had a good day yesterday, I'm sorry you didn't feel well though I know how that feels I was sick vomiting and suff for over a month and I was hospital a bit, but it had nothing to do with medication so I'm sure you will be fine once your body get used to them. I'm glad you had a good night at your neighbors kids are the best thing I think to cheer you up.

thinking of you

Nath

[Cesca1557]

thankyou, the nausea was much more manageable today thankfull

yea they are the best, im babysitting them again tonight, although last night there were two families together so it was a little crazy and noisy haha where as tonight we just watched a movie and ate icecream

hope you day was okay today!

[startingnew]

im glad your feeling abit better today and it sounds like your haveing fun too

go to ahve a break from studies too

have heaps of fun 🙂

[Pysis]

Hi C

im glad you felt a little better today. I'm sure that those kids adore you just being with kids makes me feel better my best friends kids never fail to make me happy they always know when I'm not doing well and give me the biggest hugs I love those kids so much thier like me little nephews and nieces.

my day wasn't great.

thinking of you

Nath

[Cesca1557]

thankyou, i have had a nice day, full of study though (still didnt get as much done as i wanted but oh well)

im am so exhausted though, i cant remember the last time i woke up and felt energised or didnt feel like i wanted to go straight back to sleep.

my doctor said that ADs can make you feel more tired in the afternoon but i feel more tired all the time. ive been struggling to stay awake for the past hour or so but still have to wait until their parents get home so i can go home and sleep