struggling---possible triggers?
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struggling---possible triggers?
| Mon, 03-15-2004 - 6:40am |
I've been on meds for a month now (Prozac and now recently, my MD prescribed Well-butrin to take in conjunction with the Prozac) and I've been the "Side Effect Queen", which has been a big source of frustration for me. In spite of days where I've been dizzy with diarrhea, headaches and lack of sleep, I have tried really hard to suck it up, get out of the house, go to work and do all the things I normally do. But lately, I've been discouraged and want to give up trying to get well. Today, on top of all that, my boyfriend argued with me that I'm inconsiderate towards him and that I don't think of him at all. I love him and I give him everything I can to make him happy...it broke my heart to hear him say that. He doesn't understand how much he hurts me sometimes by the way he says things to me when he's frustrated. He's been with me through a lot of hard times, but I started to wonder if it's worth saving at all. Nothing really seems worthwhile at this point. I'm taking vacation this week in hopes of taking better care of myself and giving myself some rest, but I wish I had a month to recuperate and nurture myself. I feel doubtful that I'll feel better this week. Will somebody please remind me that my life is worth living?

There are a number of reasons for you to be living for. Your family and friends love you and care for you. We care for ya at this board too. Regarding your boyfriend, it was wrong for him to say that, and I would be hurt too. The thing that I learned, and still learning at the same time, we all say things when we are frustrated that we don't mean, and we tend to hurt the people that we love more, but don't mean it at the same time. I would let him calm down first, and then if you can, approach him about what he had said. Most likely, he would regret the things that he said to you, because he really didn't mean it. Frustration can do a lot to a person, and I've been there myself. I have said stuff that I didn't mean out of frustration in a group setting in school, and boy, there was problems in the end. I then apologized and explained what I have said, that I didn't mean. I realized that we are all human, and we all say stuff things that we don't mean when we are upset. He may had a bad day at work or something, but at the same time, he had no right to say what he said. You do a lot for him, and he should be appreciate that. So, if he is calm, and not frustrated, try and talk to him, and tell him how you were hurt, but if you feel that u can't, then right him a note. Express your feelings. Hopefully this will help.
Regarding side effects to your medication, you must be my twin! I'm also a side effect queen, but not as severe as you. I told my doctor about the side effects that I would be having, and how much problems I would be having with it. I was on prozac, and I went off it after 6-9 months, because the side effects were brutal, and I just can't take it any more. She then put me on Effexor, and the side effects are not that bad. My main problem was nausea. Talk to you doctor about Effexor, and see what she/he can do. Just a note on this drug, it is bloody expensive. If you live in Canada, it'll cost you $69.75 a month, if u live in the US, then I'm not to sure. So, if you can afford it, then u should look into it.
Anyway, I hope this helped u a little, so, take it easy, take one day at a time, and enjoy your trip. Bonne Voyage! Kristina
((((((Euphorickitty)))))) and ((((((Giggles)))))), it is not unusual to experience side effects when you start on antidepressant medication.