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[marbles]

Just a question ,I think this site is wonderful for getting through the terrible drug cymbalta. I was wondering if there is a site for those people who have to take meds all their life that one can go to or is this site for all problems related to depression? I have a lot of questions such as why me? But I do not know if this is the site to talk about such questions. I have a hard time even now excepting the fact that I have chronic depression.I feel really angry because it has made my life a sort of hell on earth.
The fact of trying cymbalta which made me extremely sick and that a dr, won`t really care either way is another hurt.I am really scared now to except meds .I am using celexa now but I worry ""what will it do to me?""I think about the cymbalt changing my hormones around and affecting me so strongly that I worry ""what if?,it started cancer cells to start since I had cancer in the past?"" I see that I am rambling ...Just can`t wait until the celexa (hopefully) gets me to where I need to be,I have sensations of fear that comes over me and I spent the morning praying for a miracle.... but anyway,there really are several topics here but hopefully you all will understand that I just don`t have noone to talk to.....shirl

[marbles]

Thank you Grey Beared.Sometimes,it is good to talk about what another thinks about a situation.Last night at that "group meeting", i got a calender which i mentioned and several papers and a magazine of which today I read a story about a lady who has come a long way and who was doing so good.She was able to bring forth in her writing the way she wanted to be like "normal people" in her life .....but gets beyond that .It is inspiring to read about people who fight hard to be like other people with normal lives. So Yes I would like to write you if you would like or anyone else who likes to talk about how to survive past cymbalta but still living with an illness.

[Steph]

Shirl,

I so so understand where you are coming from ((huggs)) I feel like my life is hell also. I've struggled my whole life with depression. I so wish for a miracle where I can be like 'other people' My day is filled with thoughts of how am I supposed to live my life in this state of mind I'm in. Look for a pm soon. I know how paralyzing fear can be and I am surviving on prayers alone some days.

((huggs))
Steph

[iliao93]

Shirl, I agree with Graybeard on the depression forums. I have checked a few out and it's highly possible it would confuse you and make things seem worse.
As far as celexa goes, it was so much better for me than the Cymbalta. Unfortunately, it quit working and the doc put me on Cymbalta. I took the celexa for some time and never had any problem, in fact it helped me feel more well than any other anti ever. I hope you can put your mind at ease and not worry so much. Remember even so called "normal" people have times when they feel fearful and anxious. I think we who are dealing with anti's have a tendency to put our feelings both physical and emotional under our magnifying glass. Hard not to as we don't know what to expect. We can with some practice change our focus. Even from one minute to the next. When I am focusing too much on the negative areas I try to practice deep breathing and thinking of the positive things in my life. Even the smallest ones...like a nice cold drink that cools me off when I'm feeling feverish. You are more in control than you give yourself acknowledgment for. You might try like I do...when a neg. thought hits me try and see if you can think of an opposing pos. Thought. It is something I am practicing and maybe it can help you too.Your doing fine and remember everything is ok...
Be well,
Bobbie

[marbles]

Thanks everyone for being there for( me and everone on here) .