easily overwhelmed

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I would like to know what your take is on this. I am feeling very overwhelmed lately. I feel as if everything is too much for me. I decided to take some music classes (audit) this semester. I start our local nursing program in January and thought I would have a little fun before the work began. But I'm finding myself overwhelmed even by that. I think my mood has been pretty good lately. I do suffer from depression and anxiety but thought I had it under control. I am doing all the right things - eating well, exercising, social connections, biofeedback, etc. I don't seem to be accomplishing muich these days. I can get little done in a given day regarding household stuff or business stuff. I just started taken Buspar. 10 mgs morning and 20 mgs at night. - also on 400 mgs wellbutrin sr - Perhaps that is making me a lethargic? I don't feel sleepy. I have little ambition presently. strange. I have to get pumped up by January or I won't make it. any thoughts or suggestions? I just want to motivate myself for success come January!

one more thing - maybe it's menopause-related? I went through it two years ago. I just don't feel like myself lately. not sleeping well at all - early wakings and sometimes can't fall asleep until 2 or 3.

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My first suggestion would be to talk to your doctor. You mentioned several things...overwhelmed,depression, anxiety, lethargic, not getting things done, menopause, don't feel like yourself, sleep issues. I'd write these concerns, along with all of the medications you are taking and visit with a doctor and/or therapist to see if you can't tease out what is going on.

You clearly state that something is just not right. Good for you for recognizing that and realizing things need addressing before starting school.

I wish you good luck with school and hope you get to the bottom of things quickly!

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Have you ever been tested for adult ADHD? I've heard from several people that they suffered from what they thought was depression for years, but it wasn't until they tried ADHD meds (stimulants) that they really felt an improvement in their symptoms. Just a thought.

To get ready for school you should start volunteering somewhere ASAP. Pick a place that you might be interested in as a nursing specialty. It'll get you comfortable with talking to strangers/patients and being in a clinical setting. You will also learn something and probably be inspired, not to mention it looks good on your resume. Good luck :)

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Thanks. The thought of ADHD or at least ADD had crossed my mind. I suppose I would go to a neurologist for that? - or a psychiatrist? I am going to look into the hospital volunteering, though. Thanks for the suggestions.

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Thanks. The thought of ADHD or at least ADD had crossed my mind. I suppose I would go to a neurologist for that? - or a psychiatrist? I am going to look into the hospital volunteering, though. Thanks for the suggestions.

It's all "ADHD" now - "ADD" is no longer used. You don't have to be hyperactive to be diagnosed, it could be the "inattentive type". A psychiatrist can make the diagnosis and prescribe medications. But you should already be seeing one for the meds you're on, right?

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yes, I'll check with him. Thanks.

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