Question about meds...

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Question about meds...
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Tue, 11-22-2005 - 9:59am

I am on lexapro and klonopin, my pdoc is not in a hurry to get me off either and honestly I don't want to

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 10:05am

I accepted a long time ago that I need my meds. Especially, I knew when I went off all my meds to have my dds. It was an especially difficult time for me on top of the hormones of pregnancy. But I did not feel good at all and think that I will always need something. I have had a lot of time to accept this and am okay with it. It is like with any other illness medication is sometimes necessary.

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Alison

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 11-23-2005 - 1:18am
I am happy to take the meds as long as
it keeps me feeling GOOD!!! I could not function
without them before and have no interest in going back
in the black hole!!! Judy
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 11-23-2005 - 4:52am

Everyone has a different view, Heather. As you know, there are some folks who post that no matter how bad they get, they will not take any meds. As a supportive community, we have to accept that. Although it's difficult to imagine people suffering needlessly.


I have had to rely on meds. Through the years, I needed the antidepressants to cover my anxiety/panic. For now, just the klonopin as needed is ok for me. But, I don't fool myself into thinking that there won't come a time that I'll need the AD's again. It could happen.


It's a fine line for many of us. I see meds as a tool & it worries me that some folks think the meds will cover all their symptoms. That has not been my experience. I have had to work on being well, whether on or off meds.*Acceptance* is the best word to use. You've hit the nail on the head. We all need to make decisions on our own that we're comfortable with. HTH (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 05-05-2005
Thu, 11-24-2005 - 4:38pm

It was hard for me to accept that I need to take medication for my anxiety. I felt very weak in the beginning, but now I realize that I really do need them. I have no idea how long I will have to be on them. I came off too soon the first time around with anxiety (took for 8 months and then came off) but I'm sure it's longer this time. So far its been 5 months (during which I changes made to my medication). It kind of scares me too.....It's hard to accept the fact that I need 'help' dealing with this. They definitely put me on the right track.

Nina

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Registered: 05-18-2005
Fri, 11-25-2005 - 7:44pm
Hey gals, it's been a while since I have been on. I called my doc the other day about the meds....I needed a refill prescription....and she assured me that if I feel I still need them then I should take them. She said the low dosage wouldn't be a problem. I would like to someday get off of them....but I am almost afraid too until things in the family straighten out. I still get those scary thoughts, and the anxiety kicks up this time of year. I hope everyone is doing well, we keep hanging on don't we. Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. On to shopping LOL. This year is going to be slim pickens as far as spending for us. But oh well, there are worst things right. Take care everyone....JanW
Jan
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Registered: 01-17-2001
Fri, 11-25-2005 - 7:55pm

Hi Jan,


I have been wondering about you. Its been a while...


I hope that you are ok, I know that this time of year can

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Registered: 12-01-2005
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 6:07am

Hi Heather,

I have gotten used to the idea that I will have to be
on the meds for a long time. The only reason I don't
like to take them are some cause weight gain, and most
of them kill my sex drive! Other than that, I'd rather
feel good than suffer from panic attacks. I take zoloft
and klonopin.

I wanted to ask you, did you take meds when you were
pregnant? Hubby and I are trying right now for baby #1,
and I would like to go off the meds if I can but then
I don't want to feel horrible & scared during my pregnancy.
My ob/gyn said the meds wouldn't affect the baby. When I
get nervous, or just feel sick from nerves, I think that
I'll never be able to handle 9 months of pregnancy. My doc
told me that a lot of women that have health problems feel
a lot better when they are pregnant, whether it's due to
the hormones or just the pure joy of feeling of being pregnant.
I'm just curious how other women that suffer from panic
attacks handle pregnancy.

Thanks,
Emma

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 11:27am

Hi Emma,


I was not on meds when I was pg. I have only been dx'd with anxiety since April, thats when I started taking meds.


I know that a lot of people do take meds while pg.. I'm not sure which ones are safe but I know that some are. Check with your Dr. on that one.


When I was pg I was on top of the world and I'm sure that the mere fact of being pg helps A LOT.


I would trust your Dr. That is really something that I have learned is important to do, if you don't trust your Dr. then you should find another.


GL to you and dh... being pg was the most AMAZING experience.


Hugs,

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 11:49am
Hi, Emma! Just adding a word here. I was like Heather in that I was on top of the world during both my pregnancies. I have panic disorder
 

 


 



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Registered: 11-22-2005
Mon, 12-05-2005 - 4:16pm
I need them but I have a hard time accepting that I do. I have tried many times to go off them and have been unsuccessful. I've been told the analogies about how you wouldn't deny someone with diabetes their insulin or expect them not to take it and that anxiety/depression are medical problems that can be helped with medications, etc. For some reason, the stigma still bothers me and I don't want to take them. Unfortunately, I probably will for the rest of my life whether I like it or not.