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[trinitygrace]

ForeverSeekingLight,

I can totally relate to your situation, as I have always been looked at as the "goody 2-shoes" of the family that does not wrong. I have a lot of pressures in my life though and I had a VERY rough year (probably my toughest) yet that got me so down that I felt I needed to go to counseling. My couselor said that anti-depressants could aid me in recovering from the depression so I first tried Zoloft, which was a disaster - made me so sick to my stomach. Then I tried Prozac, which is what I am on now and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. I also suffer from OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) but it wasn't as bad as the depression. I am happy to announce that I've been on the anti-d's for over two months now and I hardly have ANY OCD symptoms and I have an increased sense of well-being, can concentrate better and hardly ever get down to the point where I am in tears. It's helped me focus on the things that are important in my life and put the rest in God's hands- and FORGET about it. I hope and pray that you, ForeverSeekingLight, will be able to receive the same results as me or even better. Are you seeking counseling as well? You can pm me if you'd like anytime. I check on this site a few times a day. I've only been a member a week and a half and I love it here! There is tons of support from people that are going through the same thing you are. You are definitely not alone! I hope you get the support you need. You are in my prayers!

P.S. I'm starting school again
on Jan.9 to study to get my
bachelor's degree in teaching too!
I am studying to be a reading specialist
in elementary schools. Very excited about
that!

 

[ForeverSeekingLight]

Hey,
Thats so cool. What did you do up till now in terms of school/work? Thanks for writing to me... reminded me that people do care!
I am loving this place. There are so many forums to join and you feel people don't really care...but this one people really seem to! Thankyou for caring.
I am still taking my anti-depressants and will continue to. I just really hope that I see results.
Thankyou again for caring. I will be here for you so feel free to pm me anytime at all!

 

[wannaberichr]

I was put on Prozac when my wife of 23 years decided that she may not want me anymore. I couldn't sleep, eat or function. But when I found out that I needed to face my depressive problems and accept what I can't change, I found peace. Then I met, again, a beautiful lady that I had known 20 years earlier at my first Air Force Base, and she turned my life around and I have been depression free since then. You can do it. I'd be more than happy to talk with you any time. If you want my email or IM address, let me know.