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I had a problem with depression long ago and went on Tofranil for it. It worked pretty well but I was tired a lot.

This last few years I've really felt like my main problem is anxiety. However, the last few months I've been really tired.

I thought it was from the birth control pill I'd tried taking so I stopped taking it.

I'm still not feeling well and my husband says that in his opinion I've been depressed for a couple years.

He battles with depression too.

I had a bad panic attack about it last night after he said that.

He says that I just don't want to face that I'm depressed. I'm afraid to have to take medication. every time I try the SSRI meds I have more anxiety and can't make it through the first few days.

I was talking to a friend today and she thinks I'm just tired from anxiety and part of my anxiety is dealing with his negativity and depression.

I guess the thing is. . .if I look back the last few years I'm just sort of making it. I'm not feeling great much at all. Is this just the way I am? Do I have to feel this way forever? I get so scared sometimes because I don't want to feel like this yet I can't take medication.

Dear Faith...I have never taken the anti-depressants...I could never tolerate them, either...I suggest if you have the program to work on it...Accept that you are feeling a little depressed...Make sure not to over-dramatize it, since, it is what we tend to do....Make sure to do the positive self-talk continuously, and listen to the relaxation tape...What I found really helpful was ordering the extra CDs from the Less Stress Magazine...From what I hear..The Less Stress Magazine is back....You may want to send an e-mail to Carolyn@supportcenter.com and request that you be added to receive this magazine...I pray this helps you...God Bless!!!!

Thank you so much. Yes. . . I do over-dramatize. I had myself convinced for a little while earlier today that even though I felt tired, it was not OK to lay down because if I laid down during the day it would become a habit and I wouldn't be able to keep working

CAN YOU SAY DRAMA QUEEN? LOL

I didn't get enough sleep last night so I'm tired.. .big whooop right?

I will look into that magazine.

Thanks.

Faith..Since, you didn't get enough sleep last night, then I suggest you take a nap...The work is not going anywhere...I know that from experience...You deserve a break..It is hard to function at our best when we are exhausted...I should know because I am tired, right now...I am going to take a nap..LOL..I will break my work up into segments...I will get it all done eventually...I always do...Lie down and get that long deserved nap...You deserve the best...God Bless!!!!!

Thanks. . . well I have to get done by 4pm so I can bring the kids to the park as I promised and then get home and do dinner. . etc etc. I'll make it. . .I'll sleep tonight that's for sure!

Originally posted by Faith_TX:

I was talking to a friend today and she thinks I'm just tired from anxiety and part of my anxiety is dealing with his negativity and depression.

I agree with your friend. I am the same way, I get so freaked and worried that I'm going into a depressive dip, that I begin to worry and obsess about it, which causes anxiety, which causes more self-analysis and more mental fatigue. I start to feel guilty about taking a nap, wondering if this is a sign of major depressive disorder...

But its all just nerves. I also deal with a negative spouse (she's not depressed, but she complains so much, I just want to run out of the house!). I've realized that I'm really anxious and the more sleep I get, the better. Your mind heals when sleeping, whether it be naps or a full 8 hour crash at night. Look at it that way, your brain is going 100MPH and it needs a break, and sleep is the perfect remedy. Don't feel guilty about coming home from work and catching a few zzz's.

Thanks you guys!!

My guilt was I was working from home today and after I got the kids to school I was wanting to go back to bed. . . I fought that most of the day. I didn't feel right just taking a nap when I should have been working and didn't want to take time off work today.

I survived though. I went to the park with a friend and feel better. I'm still tired but I'm sure I'll sleep great tonight.

My friend has been on antidepressants too and she said she didn't think I was bad enough to need that. I'm not like this every day thank goodness.

Dear Faith...Remember the "shoulds" in the program...If this is your "should" and it is realistic...I am sure that it is okay...Love Ya!!!

Tom and Faith...Remember...Guilt trip...I won't buy the ticket!!!! God Bless...