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I have been on two diff. meds. My psych said I have a bit of a chemical imbalance, but I function okay without meds unless their are stress factors involved. The first time I went on them I was a jr in HS and one of my best guy friends had just committed suicide and right after that another friend died in a car wreck. I just went to my family doctor and he put me on a high dose of Zoloft. It was awful. It made me less depressed but I couldn't concentrate on anything and my school work suffered so I took myself off of them after about 4 months. Then sophomore yr of college my mom had cancer and had only a 25% chance of surviving (my dad was already dead, so I would have essentially been left with noone), my first bf broke up with me so I had guy issues, and on top of that horrible I also had roommates from hell. I started going to the psychiatrist and he put me on the biggest dose of Lexapro. It made me VERY happy, but at the same time I didn't give a crap about anything. I would skip class to go lay out in the sun and play with the dogs, do volunteer work, and all kind of other stuff. While I was on it, it was really hard to think about the consequnces of my actions. It also gave me insomnia horribly bad. Once mom had her surgery and survived, I ended up weaning myself off them. B/c of the antidepressants my whole sophomore year of college was a complete waste. I only passed 3 classes, b/c I never went. Everyone is so different in how they react to meds, so what could work for one person, may not work for everyone else. |
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I have anxiety and mild depression because of the anxiety issue. I've tried a few meds and none worked for me (they all made me gain a significant amount of weight unfortunately). I know it's tough, and I hope if you decide to take medications you find the right one for you!! *hugs* |
I take Celexa. I hated the idea of being put on something a year ago, but I really didn't know what else to do. I was dealing with a severe amount of anxiety and stress to the point where I had lost too much weight and was dealing with hair loss and significant stomach and digestive issues. Although it was hard to adjust to in the beginning, the meds have really made a difference for me. My doctor promised it didn't have to be a permanent thing. I actually go back this month for a checkup and to see if I'm ready to be weaned off. |
SamE---only the one made by NatureMade. I have used it with great success as has my son. I can NOT take pharmaceuticals--this works for me with NO side affects. I took it under the supervision of a clinical psychologist and a therapist as well as my homeopathic doc when I was suicidal. It has been used in Europe for years. |
Zoloft has helped me not be such a terrible worrier and handle stress much better. I have Ativan for panic attacks. One thing I find is once your on them it's hard to get off. |
:heart toTHANKS EVERYONE:heart to |
Panic attacks Hi all..:-)) I have suffered horrible panic attacks for years.. and terrible anxiety.... I tried meds.. (Buspar) and also went to a therapist for a year... She weaned me off the meds.. and helped me deal with my anxiety without them...breathing excersises etc....... the Buspar made me feel numb.. I would feel the panic attack still.. but not react so badly to them which helped ...but the buspar also made me so carefree.....and I was not being ME... years later I have the attacks again..(they never really left I think I just dealt with the better than I can now) I think perimenopause is bringing them on..:-(... I now use Bachs Rescue remedy and let me say.. its all natural and works wonders... I have been using it successly for over 6 months......there are different single remedies too.. that one can mix to attain the right effect...Look them up..:-) I do think they are wonderful........Any questions.. just ask..:-)). |
Well, I am stepping out.....I have had some form of "depression" for five years now...and this past year it has gotten really (really) bad. AND I made the step to finally talk w/ family who of course, told me to get with my doctor. ANYWAY, he said that Wellbutrin was a mild drug that will help with a lot of my symptoms (one being huge weight gain)...and said to try it for a month, and I go back for a check up...then we can try it for a few more months (about 6 months) and see how it is doing. I REALLY hate the thought of taking a pill for this...but I am hoping that it will be a start to getting better....and with my vow to get the nutrients I need and eat right and exercise (gotta find the energy somewhere first)...I am hoping that over time, I won't even need them. The doctor said that with any drug, the pills affect everyone differently, so hence all the check ups, I guess. Anyway, I haven't been on them long...but I am not having a good day today...at all....maybe I am trying to change things to quickly..... This week....we are making it a point to get up by 7 (that is good for me) and exercise.....but for some reason, today is just NOT good. Everthing is just getting on my nerves (here goes my moodiness) and my head is killing me. I feel like getting back into bed...but that was one of my problems....NOT wanting to get out of bed....so...I am struggling....Also, today is my day to start taking two pills, not just one......aurgh....... |
Today is a bad day for me, too. I'm trying to stay busy and distracted but there are so many negative things I am dealing with that it's getting the best of me. It's so hard sometimes to keep trying, isn't it? Thank God (literally) for the little furbutts.:) They're so innocent and full of unconditional love. |
I have bipolar disorder. |
I have been Depressed pretty much my whole life. Had quite a crazy life. Was on meds for a while but I just never felt right. I just lost my job and have just moved and am under quite a bit of stress. I am just trying to find strength anywhere I can. Right now my little Chloe and my beautiful girlfriend keep me going everyday. Without them, I would feel lost. |
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then - big whoop - I get to unpack in a tiny apartment with no yard :( - I hope my girls adjust....they probably will better than I will. I just feel like I'm really leaving my husband in my past. I wish I had a grave to visit.....I think that would really help...I'll say this - medication DOES help if you get the right one. If I wasn't taking anything I wouldn't be sleeping or eating again. |
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