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writes: I sleep in most of the day I find my life as nothing that i want to do. I'v gained some weight and i don't even like it but before i was to skinny. When i was pmsing i was upset more than usual. Am i still depressed even though I take medications or is it the medications? Tell me what you think is going on?
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 December 2006): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI'v seen a tharipst She doesn't seem to understand me and it just makes me irratated. I can't seem to sleep at night and I only get two to three hours of sleep every day. I stay in my house all threw out the day. I'm even more depressed then i was before. I tried excersizing but it's doing little.
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reader, jaynehaigh +, writes (27 November 2006):
I would suggest strongly that you try to get into a routine - get up at a reasonable time - do not nap during the day and then go to bed at a reasonable time. exercise for 30 mins a day (it doesnt all have to be at one time - you can try 3 ten minute intervals) and eat regular meals - and make sure you get 5 of fruit/veg a day. The right exercise,sleeping and eating regime will work wonders. They are the easiest things to do but you will have to be motivated. drugs alone never work - you have to take responsibility for your own health and make the changes that will make you feel better. Once you have a good routine your self confidence will rise and you will feel much better about life and able to think about what you want to achieve in life.
Achievements are what makes us tick (big or small) - start by looking after yourself well because no-one else will. People can only help you if you help yourself. Please do go visit your doctor the medication you are on may need changing. And also has has been advised before, seek a therapist - if you live in the uk you can get this free through referral from your GP - I'm unsure of the referral method in the US (maybe they are all private). If you do live in the US and can't afford counselling ther will be some support groups where you can get together with people who have similar problems. If you have the internet they will be easy enough to find.
Please take at least some of my advice I realise it might seem like a lot to take on. But you CAN do it I promise.
You have made the first move by asking for advice on here.
Good luck and remember only you can invest in yourself and i really hope you do.
Keep us informed of your progress - good or bad.
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reader, stina  +, writes (27 November 2006):
 Hi Anon,
It sounds like you need to make another appointment with your doctor. Tell him/her what's been going on and maybe another medication or stronger dose would help.
I'm wondering if you have a therapist, because that person might help you get to the core of what's making you unhappy better than just your regular physician.
And also, like the last poster wrote - it would probably be beneficial to adjust your diet and exercise - it's amazing how much of an impact those things can have in your mood.
Maybe adjusting your lifestyle might help - ex: lack of sleep / adjust your schedule to get more sleep; dislike your job / figure out what can be done to make it more enjoyable; money issues / create a budget so it doesn't stress you out and in turn make you feel depressed, etc.
But like I mentioned before, I strongly suggest to seek professional help from a therapist if you haven't already. Sometimes by talking through things with one, it helps to shed some light on things that aren't really apparent to us until someone else intervenes, you know?
Take care.
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 November 2006): Proper diet, exercise,interesting hobbies, and good friends might help you.
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