Anyone doing this without drugs?

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Anyone doing this without drugs?
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Tue, 10-31-2006 - 11:24am

It seems like a lot of us are on meds. Is there anyone who hasn't taken meds, or has at least gotten off of them? My doctor told me to expect to be on them for 6-12 months, which is what my therapist said too.

I was going to try and handle this without drugs but I am just having such big problems sleeping and I need to function! I feel like I can handle the anxiety during the day but then I'm just totally keyed up and exhausted by the evening. Like I'm overtired, which is what happened when I had PPD too.

Before all this hit, I was already exercising regularly (5-6 times a week), eating pretty well and not having any problems sleeping. I find it very frustrating that now I am having to get an Rx to function. I'm doing my best to accept it, it's just the way it is right now.

I told my dh I never had these problems 15-20 years ago when I smoked and drank too much, and never exercised. LOL

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Tue, 10-31-2006 - 12:33pm

I am doing it without drugs, for now. I quit antidepressants over 4 years ago. A couple months back, I quit taking klonopin(clonazepam) on a regular basis. I have taken a couple since, but have learned that by the time the drug takes effect, my panic attack is over. I have convinced myself that taking it is pointless.


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Tue, 10-31-2006 - 2:18pm

Quick question - what does PPD stand for? It's one of those abbreviations I'm unfamiliar with still.

Thanks,
Bennie

P.S. I just started on meds so I can't contribute much to your questions. I'm on Celexa and Klonopin.

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Tue, 10-31-2006 - 2:27pm
PPD = postpartum depression
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Tue, 10-31-2006 - 3:11pm

Ah, that makes sense now - thanks.

Bennie

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 10-31-2006 - 3:26pm
I know lots of people that are doing it without meds, as well as many that are off meds.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 10-18-2006
Wed, 11-01-2006 - 10:58pm
HI, well I am doing this without drugs, I wish I wasnt though. I am too scared to take them, so for now until I see my theripist next week I will be suffering even more. It really sucks feeling like this, I didnt eve want to take them, and now that I NEED them I cant take them, it is a cruel irony how that works. If you need them take them dont be ashamed of them, someone said it isnt us it is a chemristy thing, and sometimes we need that extra boost to get our bodies back to normal. good luck
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Registered: 07-28-2004
Thu, 11-02-2006 - 12:29am

I'm not on meds, although I have honestly given a lot of consideration to how much they might help me. Mainly now, I can't afford to see a psychiatrist for a prescription anyway.

Ironically, when I had insurance benefits, I was worried about confidentiality and other issues related to my jerk of a primary healthcare provider. I would have needed a referral from him to get treatment.

I am suffering from Generalized Anxiety though, not Panic attacks.

Smiles,
Dee