I spoke with my oncologist yesterday and we are taking a break from the hormone blocking pill, hopefully to get my body out of this depression. I also started Effexor yesterday to help with the hot flashes, mood swings and depression. Unfortunately it usually takes 2-3 weeks to fully get in my system and start working. It also made me nauseous. Not sure why, but we’ll see if that continues…
The depression is still there and it’s a struggle to get myself to do things around the house I need to. I’m hanging in there, but please pray this depression lifts soon. Thanks!
I’m praying, my friend!
I also had nausea when I started taking my anti depressant for postpartum. It took me a couple of days to get past that. Hope that subsides soon and you get the relief from the hot flashes, depression and mood swings!!
It’s not quite as bad today, but yuck! 🙁
I will continue to pray. I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this. I’m thankful your doctor when I had him put you on the Effexor. Within just a day or two, you will feel much better after being off of the anti-hormone medication. It’s amazing how quickly your body will bounce back from that. I never took the Effexor (although I did have a prescription for it) so I don’t know what type of side effects you might have from that. Hang in there! You’re one tough cookie!
Thanks Bonnie. I just hope the Effexor kicks in before the depression comes back when I start the pill again. One day at a time, right?
Praying that the new meds help with the depression. So sorry this is such a tuff time for you . Our thoughts and prayers are are always there for you. Take care Jennifer.
Thank you for always praying with us Pat!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Praying!! Rest in Him! He will hear your cry for help and you will know how to help the next one thru this awful mess ❤️ Regardless of your emotions remind your soul of all His benefits. Remember the song? Bless the Lord oh my Soul? Oh and don’t believe the enemy’s whispers. You have a chemical imbalance brought on by medication. Praying for relief soon!!
There have been a lot of enemy whispers that I’ve had to fight off. Ugh!! I’m exhausted!
Take each one to Him. Remember He is a gentle Shepherd not a slave driver. I will specifically ask Him to carry you through this. Your emotions will not follow what you know is true. Like a wayward stray you may have to just shut the door on the conversations and ask the Lord to sort it out. Maybe doesn’t make sense but that’s what I did. I got tired of telling people I was ok every time I started crying. Be patient your body has been assaulted for over 1 year. But I understand it is exhausting to keep yourself level during this trial. I will pray you will be like the Lord on the boat, asleep while the storm raged. And, seriously don’t take your emotional state seriously right now. Well that’s a comical sentence but don’t give it any more thought than you need to. Everything will seem monumental until the levels are adjusted and then it will be a memory. Just some advice hope it helps. Praying praying praying and praising God you are NED!!!
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Great advice. Thank you!
Praying
Lifting you up, Jennifer. Praying that you have relief from the depression and nausea soon and the doctor and you can come up with a new plan. Hugs!
In my own breast cancer experience, I went into a deep depression at the end of my surgeries, chemo and all active treatment. I went for counseling. My therapist asked me if I had mourned the loss of my breast? I had been so focused on treatment and survival that I hadn’t really delt with the reality of all that I had just survived and experienced!
There is a grieving process that must happen! ❤️
I have taken Remifemin an over the counter estrogen free menopause relief supplement for years!
I take one a day everyday.
It seems to work for me.
I will keep you in my prayers.
I haven’t heard of that but will Google it. Thanks!
Praying!
Praying for you Jennifer that this depression will go away and you will feel joy and peace.