Think I'm slipping into depression again afraid of meds

hollymlb · 01-20-2003, 06:16 AM

I'm not sure yet..it migh just be the start of the new semester and very diffrent schuedle but I think I might be slipping back into depression.....I overdosed on tylonal a year ago and there for am very afraid of taking any kind of pills....I do my growth hormone shot daily no problem....but I can't get myself to take pills.....maybe once every few weeks I can get them down without getting sick.

I'm so scared of slipping into depression again but my fear of pills is keeping me from taking any of my pills including my zoloft.

I don't want to flip out again but I just can't get myself to swallow the pills....just thinking about them my stomache is turning.

My mom asks me all the time if I'm taking them I just say I don't feel I need them....I do need them but I can't take them....I've talked to my drs about it they all just say take them, you'll be fine......how can I be fine if I can't swallow them???

KT1979 · 01-21-2003, 04:28 PM

Although I don't have any advise to offer you, I would like to send you a hug and a ray of sunshine! I can certainly understand why you're afraid of slipping back into a depression and why you dread taking pills so much. (I have an absolutely awful time swallowing pills, so I can really understand that). I really hope that everything works out for you and that better days are in the near future. Keep on the suny side!

CTCyster · 01-21-2003, 04:39 PM

Holly,

((((HUGS))))

Have you considered maybe getting some therapy to deal with your fear of taking pills. Obviously your overdose must have been a tragic experience- maybe you can get some help to deal with the fear so you can take the meds you need to deal with your depression.

I hope things are looking up for you soon. Hang in there, cyster!

*Aimee*

CCPG · 01-23-2003, 07:28 PM

Hi Holly 24,

I just read your posting about not wanting to take pills for depression. I know how you feel. I too feel like I'm heading into a depression as well. Do you know what I find really helps? Exercise, lots of cardio. Do you exercise? I have always exercised but I turn up the intensity when I feel the blues coming on. It does wonders!!

Hope that helps.

Take care of yourself, CCPG.

georgialady39 · 02-05-2003, 04:02 PM

I'm with CCPG. When I get the blues exercise helps me alot too. I'm almost 40 and have found myself fighting the harmones again lately. I was doing ok.....since I had my son, but I think I may be starting "THE CHANGE" Uggghhh. So I joined a health club and I go 3 times a week, and I walk 3-5 times a week at lunch. It makes me feel SO much better. I don't do it because I have PCOS. I do it to make a positive difference in my life. I also take time to do nice things for myself. Take a day off and go see a movie, or get a hair cut, or your nails done. I know those sound like small things, but it helps just knowing that we CAN have a little control over how we feel and look...PCOS be damned. Do something positive FOR yourself and you will be surprised at what a difference it makes you FEEL about yourself.

Always remember that God made you so you must be somebody speical.

Lendi · 02-05-2003, 11:03 PM

It sounds as though you are having panic attacks when you think about taking your meds. The problem would be that you have to take meds for the attacks. Vicious cycle here. I'm so sorry you have had such a bad experience. I sure don't blame you for your feelings. I agree that counseling maybe something you could check into. If you can get your feelings out, you might be able to take your medication again. Hugs and thoughts, Lendi