I just feel blah lately. Kinda flat and uninterested in anything. I try to get excited about stuff, but I'm just kinda "What's the point?" Anyone feel the same way?

God. All the time. Sometimes I wonder if this is just what it means to get older. It's really depressing.

I just read Nan Little's most recent blog, titled 'Work It Out' and think it might be helpful:

http://www.insightjournal.com/forums/index...mp;showentry=14

Give it a read and see if it sparks any interesting ideas that might get you on a road where you feel like there is a point and that it is worth it.

I think it's perfectly normal to ask that question and to feel like that occasionally. And by occasionally, i mean on a monthly basis, maybe once every few weeks, even if it lasts for several days at a time. .

Sometimes we just have 'blah' days, and that's the way it goes. I've come to realize that it's not just about being happy all the time. Life comes with its challenges, day in and day out, we just have to work through them and keep our eyes open for things that might interest us, and keep our minds open to try these things if we've never thought of trying them before.

Steff

I feel that way today and it came out of nowhere. Partially I don't feel 100% just because of the change in weather (fall on the way) but yesterday and today I've feltl bad, and today after working out, I got back in my car and just broke down in tears. For absolutely no reason I sobbed for about 5 minutes. I've been on Celexa for over six months and except for a three week break in June (in which I had severe withdrawal), I've stuck with 10 mg per day. Yesterday I missed a dose - it doesn't seem like missing one dose should affect me like that? Has anyone else had that happen? I wonder if it could be a side effect of the meds, every now and then I have a spell of fatigue, dizziness, and "blah" emotionally or really sad. It lasts for a few days, like a cold, then seems to clear up. It's just really scary how I can from fine to weak, teary, and freaked out.

Well, I got that out of my system, hopefully I'll rebound over the next few days.

Thanks for "listening."

Hi Jean,

I was wondering, have you talked to your doctor at all about these extreme mood swings you've experienced? It's very important to keep your doctor informed of any and all experiences you encounter that might be associated with taking your prescription medication.

If your doctor doesn't seem receptive to your concerns, it might be a good idea to shop around and find someone who will work with you on a personal level and get you feeling your best.

Also, how does the Celexa appear to work when you don't miss any doses?

Yes, David - feel the blahs and much more sometimes. I am on an anti-depressant, see a therapist and force myself to do most things - like going to the gym - or I will feel worse. I understand much better the bio-chemical imbalance factors which help me to accept the fact that I am not crazy. I believe it is genetic (anxiety) and it contributes to the chemical imbalance resulting in mild or servere forms of depression usually based on an event. Mine was a break up and starting over - living alone - taking care of myslef. I am currently dipping a bit - and need to see psych for possible adjustment. Hope this helps. Feel free to email me if you want to talk. RichardMST@aol.com

Jean,

I can relate and I am a male person. I have been close to tears and have cried over nothing. I do have a psych and therapist that monitor things and this is not normal and part of the depression/anxiety. I went from a small dose to 450mg of Wellbutrin - had good 4 month periods of time - then take a slip - like now. I also have xanax to supplement when things get bad. Tomorrow I am going to my psych for an adjustment. It is all trial and error until the right chemical-balance occurs long term. I assume you have therapy and a psych. Mine was triggered by an event last November. Well, I hope this helped somewhat. See you psych for meds evaluation. Rick