Is this ever gonna end???? - Triggers

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Is this ever gonna end???? - Triggers
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Mon, 12-20-2004 - 11:09pm




For 3 weeks I've been taking these new meds.

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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 8:28am

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I totally relate! I'm SO tired of the mood swings and wonder if and when the meds will ever "kick in" or what other options are out there for me! I realize that sometimes I don't give stuff enough of a chance to tell if it is going to work or not, because i feel so awful. What is getting me through this is the belief that there IS help for me, that this WILL get better, just not necessarily on my time. Right now, although I'm going back into my depression, I know I need to get out of my head, so I'm reading and responding to other's posts. My life-partner gave up before giving all the options a chance. So I don't want to give up on myself. And you don't either, because you are still here with us, sharing your pain with us, and don't stop, we are here for you!

peace and love,


just_a_big_kid


Sue

peace and love,

just_a_big_kid

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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 12:41pm

Thanks Sue. Just got back from pdoc.

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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 3:29pm

I am on Geodon. They just recently upped the dosage. I think it helps me a lot. It does calm the thoughts in my head.


I took xanax a couple times for anxiety it was too strong even on the lowest dose. Each person's body is different though. I react differently to meds I think because of my thyroid meds.


Good luck.

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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 5:38pm

(((Traci))) Hugs to you. I understand meds frustrations. Trust me. I wish I was up to saying more, but I am not. Tired all the time..lately.

So talk and yell if you need to. It really sounds like your doc is not listening. How long have you been on these meds? If it hasn't been long enough, then try to wait out the side effects. But if you think this is it, tell your doc something has to give.

I hope your next appointment goes better.

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 5:41pm
First off, if you are afraid that you are going to hurt yourself you need to tell your dr. that and make sure he hears you because you have people who care about you and don't want anything bad to happen to you. Also, do you go to therapy while on meds? I didn't for the first couple months and I didn't feel any happier, just jittery but then I started going to therapy while taking the meds the dr. prescribed and things started clearing up in my life. I found it helpful, maybe it might help you too. I'm glad you have your family for Christmas. Even though you aren't in the mood, put a smile on and spend time with them and soon enough you will be enjoying yourself. Being around others who care always lifts one's spirit. Hope things start looking better for you and you take care of yourself.
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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 10:46pm




Thanks Julie. I won't start the xanax until Thursday morning.

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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 10:53pm




(((((Lisa))))) Thanks for your words of encouragement.

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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 10:58pm




Thanks Sodakgirl.

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Tue, 12-21-2004 - 11:11pm

Traci -


Walking pharmacy! I can relate to that one! I have my 7 daily pill boxes with 4 times for each day - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bedtime. And I am currently on 2 antidepressants (Celexa and Wellbutrin, finally weaned off Remeron with mixed feelings because it helped me sleep), 3 antianxiety meds (Klonopin, Buspar, and Neurontin), one mood stabilizer (Lamictal) plus Risperdal as I need it for sleep and/or agitation. And in addition to that, I take Synthroid and Crestor! I feel like my grandma!


The (long-term) plan is, once my mood is stabilized (hopefully with the Lamictal, of which I'm finally on a therapeutic dose), to try to wean off the Celexa, Buspar (which i don't think is doing anything) and maybe the Neurontin (the Buspar and Neurontin were added to try to get me off the Klonopin, but didn't work, tried 3 times). I often can't believe I'm on so many meds, and want to throw them all down the toilet, but know that is not a rational way to cope!

peace and love,


just_a_big_kid


Sue

peace and love,

just_a_big_kid

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Wed, 12-22-2004 - 7:38am
Hi Traci,
Have you been evaluated by a psychiatrist for bipolar? If you are, it's important you have the proper diagnosis, so you can get the right treatment. Sometimes antidepressants can send you into mania, if you are bipolar. I am on Lamictal too, which really helps. I was taking risperdal, but I didn't respond well to that, so now I take seroquel instead. Xanax was too strong for me, so my doc gave me ativan instead for anxiety. Does the same as Xanax, but it's not as strong and not as addictive.
Take care, and if you haven't already, seriously consider going to a psychiatrist. They know so much more about these drus and finding the right combo than the primary docs.
Sue

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