| 5/3/2008 8:11:37 PM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
teddybear316
Midland, TX
age: 53
| Well I do know whats going on in your life,I just wish I had someone to Talk to,,befor I blow.Its so hard to keep everything togather any more.may some1 be with you always.
  Teddybear316
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| 5/6/2008 9:43:06 PM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
bigdenvergurl
Denver, CO
age: 51
| Don't be depressed. Even though life throws its many curveballs and some hit you right in the head, be happy to wake up and be thankful to God he lets you live on Earth another day to enjoy his wonders.
After dealing with lots of anguish and pain, I have learned that each day is a gift and a miracle. Even if its not always a happy day, a sunny day, or full of riches, its a day that I am allowed to live. I don't just mean being alive, but the opportunity to LIVE and do something special each and every day.
Even though I have a regular job, I am happy to have it and be able to do it. So, smile, be happy with what ever God gives you. I know for a fact that we are of the spirit and that God is real. Knowing this changed my life and outlook.
Be happy. Keep smiling.
Liz
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| 5/7/2008 5:04:21 AM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
kay46
Quitaque, TX
age: 47
| sometimes keeping a journal of how you feel, explaining to yourself the way the pain affects you, where it is, how it feels there, etc. it is also very helpful to the doctor and if you keep a journal and are trying to get disability, turn it in as well with how much pain you are in, what causes it to worsen, etc.
i go through days all i can do is cry, then days i just tear up, but i am having more good days than bad now. i'm on 2 antidepressants, both that also help with pain cymbalta and trazadone. if i miss a couple of doses, everyone around me can really tell the difference. the side effects of pain meds and these antidepressants keep me tired and sleepy all the time, but if i miss the doses, pain increases and i end up in the office for a pain shot. i hate taking all these meds as my liver enzymes are crazy since i've had chemo and been on these meds. you try and fix one thing, something else crops up.
i trust in the Lord Jesus, and when things get bad, i just turn to him and tell him i need help, and he helps.
God bless you all
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| 5/7/2008 5:09:16 AM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
foxy_woman_49
Omaha, NE
age: 50
| Warnings
Trazodone has been associated with the occurrence of priapism. In approximately 33% of the cases reported, surgical intervention was required and, in a portion of these cases, permanent impairment of erectile function or impotence resulted. Male patients with prolonged or inappropriate erections should immediately discontinue the drug and consult their physician. If the condition persists for more than 24 hours, it would be advisable for the treating physician to consult a urologist or appropriate specialist in order to decide on a management approach. Recent clinical studies in patients with pre-existing cardiac disease indicate that trazodone may be arrhythmogenic in some patients in that population. Arrhythmias identified include isolated PVC's, ventricular couplets, and in 2 patients short episodes (3 to 4 beats) of ventricular tachycardia. There have also been several post-marketing reports of arrhythmias in trazodone-treated patients who have pre-existing cardiac disease and in some patients who did not have pre-existing cardiac disease. Until the results of prospective studies are available, patients with pre-existing cardiac disease should be closely monitored, particularly for cardiac arrhythmias. Trazodone is not recommended for use during the initial recovery phase of myocardial infarction.
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Precautions
The possibility of suicide in depressed patients remains during treatment and until significant remission occurs. Therefore, the number of tablets prescribed at any one time should take into account this possibility, and patients with suicide ideation should never have access to large quantities of trazodone.
Episodes of grand mal seizures have been reported in a small number of patients. The majority of these patients were already receiving anticonvulsant therapy for a previously diagnosed seizure disorder.
Occupational Hazards:
Since trazodone may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of potentially hazardous tasks, such as operating an automobile or machinery, the patient should be cautioned not to engage in such activities while impaired.
Drug Interactions:
Trazodone may enhance the response to alcohol and the effects of barbiturates and other CNS depressants and patients should be cautioned accordingly.
Increased serum digoxin and phenytoin levels have been reported to occur in patients receiving trazodone concurrently with either of those 2 drugs. Little is known about the interaction between trazodone and general anesthetics; therefore, prior to elective surgery, trazodone should be discontinued for as long as clinically feasible.
Because it is not known whether an interaction will occur between trazodone and MAO inhibitors, administration of trazodone should be initiated very cautiously with gradual increase in dosage as required, if an MAO inhibitor is given concomitantly or has been discontinued shortly before medication with trazodone is instituted.
Trazodone may cause hypotension including orthostatic hypotension and syncope; caution is required if it is given to patients receiving antihypertensive drugs and an adjustment in the dose of the antihypertensive medication may be required.
Because of the absence of experience, concurrent administration of electro-shock therapy should be avoided.
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| 5/7/2008 5:18:51 AM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
foxy_woman_49
Omaha, NE
age: 50
| I've not been tried over Wellburtin (anti-depressant) However tramadol makes me very sleepy.
I was taking it in the mornings and afternoons. I stopped taking that and now I dont have the need to nap in the mornings. I take it @ bedtime now only. The nurse told me tramadol is a anti-inflammatory med so since I already take 1 of those I see No need to be on both all the time.
Tramadol
Generic Name: tramadol (TRAM a dol)
Brand Names: Ultram, Ultram ER
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| 5/7/2008 5:19:12 AM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
iamnumber5
Saint Augustine, FL
age: 49
| Hi Foxy how you been?
I have been taking Trazadone for years
the only thing it does follow you into
the next day.
Will defianately make you groggy
But its the only thing that works for me.
As far as sleeping is concerned
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| 5/7/2008 2:33:49 PM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
foxy_woman_49
Omaha, NE
age: 50
| Hey #5 That drug doesnt say it effects a woman's sex life like it does a man.
Its always something hey
I dont wanna be groggy at all...and thankful that I am not
Chipper as can be 
*hugs* 5
[Edited 5/7/2008 2:35:00 PM]
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| 5/12/2008 9:23:02 AM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
queenofhearts61
Seymour, IN
age: 63
| I have been alone for years because it is too hard to deal with others, when the depression comes on. I wish mine only lasted days. Mine comes a couple times a year and lasts from two to three months at a time.
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| 5/12/2008 3:50:03 PM | Depression-( one of those days) | |
no12luvyet
Philadelphia, PA
age: 53
| i took trazadone for about a month.now i take lunesta. i didnt feel any difference of impotence. trazadone did carry over into the next day and as 5 stated made me groggy for at least a couple hours after i woke. i actually had to force myself to stay awake and get the day started. the lunesta is alot better than trazadone and ambian.the ambian made me slightly tired after awakeing.
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