Misery of SAD (19 Mar 02) 2messages

Topic: Misery of SAD

posted by Susan on 2002-03-12 10:49:46


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This is the first winter when I have really fought the symptoms of SAD without medical aid. For the past 3 years my GP has given me antidepresants but when the blues began again in September, some of my friends encouraged me to fight these symptoms, pointing out that all tablets have side effects. In particular, a close male friend promised I could call on him at any time and we would beat this depression together once and for all.

So, I fought off the endless feelings of sadness which threatened to engulf me; the mood swings and the total lack of energy and complete disinterest in all aspects of my life. The result: I have felt dead inside for the last six months.

Yesterday after a particularly bad day I gave up and am now on antidepressants and very grateful as I know that once past the initial annoying side effects I will be able to 'live' again. Had I not listened to kindly advice I would now be weaning off these tablets as spring approaches.

I now no that for me the life crippling symptoms brought on by SAD cannot be fought without aid and in future I will just accept the need for regular help. I have not yet told my male friend!!!


Donna

Topic: Re: Misery of SAD

posted by Donna on 2002-03-18 16:20:18


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hi susan

hope you are doing ok.nobody wants to have the help from anti-depressants in a perfect world i suppose,but we don't live in that perfect world and we never asked to be sad sufferers either,don't be hard on yourself.

sounds like you have some great friends and that's what is important,take care and remember that spring is on the way,i tell myself that at least we only have sad for approx six months of the year,people with depression suffer all year round(i know that doesn't help when we are having bad days!)

bye for now,we must keep on working to get through this and not let it beat us!