Name For Condition

[MrsLadyBug]

Just wondering if there is an official name for the way I have been feeling lately. It's just sort of not not being really interested in much. It's hard to describe. I start to do things or watch a tv programme and just lose interest after a few minutes. Was taking a mild antidepressant a few months ago but came off it as I felt I was away with the fairies most of the time. Just was n't able to function properly. Would it be a delayed side effect maybe. It was a few months ago now and cant remember the name of the thing. (If I heard it again might click)
I have had SAD effects most winters but nothing to worry about but the time of year may be an attributing factor.
Just wondering though. I know it's not a serious complaint.
Thanks

[pixie374]

Lethargy? I doubt It's a side effect after a few months, depending how long you took them. It's a normal symptom of depression though.

[Calibax]

Malaise?
Ennui?
Acedia?

[MrsLadyBug]

What lovely words to describe this . They all seem to fit.
Never heard of Acedia. Seems very apt though.
Hope it's not real depression. Seen my daughter suffer for years.
Had feelings similar to this before but not as severe. Usaually able to shake it off after a couple of days, a few tears and lots of tea and maybe some chocolate.
Thanks for the answers. It's nice to be able to put some sort of name to it.

[pixie374]

It may be worth going back for more help if it doesn't shake off soon. There are so many different options, you should be able to find something that suits you if needed. Dark, cold days don't help, I agree xx

[EDDIE51]

My Mrs suffers from it all the time it's called 'being *** off'

[pixie374]

No it isn't, Eddie.

[EDDIE51]

Swear censor made the word unreadable. Try 'tissed off' but with a p in place of the t

[douglas9401]

I doubt Mrs Eddie has the same problem identifying root cause and what it's called though. :-)


I'm joshing.

[ummmm]

Have you got things on your mind you're not dealing with?

(Eddie...not helpful...)

[horseshoes]

Cantbearseditis.

[shoota]

Myalgic encephalomyelitis.

[MrsLadyBug]

Not really ummm. have had a bit of a time of it over the last few years, emotionally , financially and physically. Have a very good doc who has offered medical help and monitors me very well. Only took a short course of Anti depressants to help with the pain of diabetic neuropathy, possibibly. But came off after two months for reasons stated.
Just think it may be a bad case of winter blues.

[237SJ]

SAD. Maybe get a light box

[Barmaid]

I wouldnt worry about trying to put a name to it. THe good thing is you have a supportive doc. Maybe worth having a chat to see if there is some talking therapy you could have?

[ummmm]

It could well be. I think SAD is more prevalent than people realise.

What age range are you in?

[MrsLadyBug]

No Shoota, it's not like that. Thanks

Horse shoes, You got me going there, I actually looked it up.
Thanks for giving me a little smile !

[MrsLadyBug]

Have thought about light boxes of some kind. Have been able to survive without up till now. Wll have a think about it. I am just turned 70. So does it maybe get worse with age?