Nicole Chase3 said:I'm an F-22 and Risset literally saved my life. People whining about medication are just straight-up idiots. I take my stuff just to quiet the voices. Don't worry, I'm not abusing them or anything—just keeping it chill. I'm hanging in there.
Moditen?! That's actually one of the heavy hitters... where are you even getting that? What exactly are you struggling with?
Joshua Phillips5 said:Hey. I’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety and depression. I feel like I’ve cycled through a ton of meds already—tried Zyprexa, Lamictal, Prozac, and Paxil. Right now, I’m on Lexapro and Xanax, but honestly? None of them seem to be doing anything for me. I don't know what else to do... and man, living like this is just brutal. Anyone got any advice??
Just give the Lexapro 20 some time, and you might start feeling a lot better! I know plenty of people who are on that SSRI, and it seems to have worked well for them. 👍
fadedbear92 said:"I'll be back," he said, and wouldn't you know it? Welcome back, man.
Wait, how did you hear them snoring through all those meds? Just kidding. 🤣
In case you missed it, we started a lively new chat called I See Dead People. 😲
See, the thing is, they don't just hand out pills whenever you want; it's actually quite the opposite. I suppose the issue is that when someone who has never touched anything like Klonopin tries it, it feels like a heavy sedative to them. But for me, being on Effexor, it doesn't even touch me, so naturally, it isn't going to put me to sleep.
What chat? I have no idea what you're talking about.
So, about ten days ago, I ended up spending four days checked into the psych ward. I told my psychiatrist that I was honestly just fed up with the whole routine—just lying in bed all day, popping pills, smoking, and dealing with the exact same monotony every single day. Plus, sleep is basically non-existent because there are two other people in the room who just snore through everything.😳
I mean, I could be at home doing the exact same thing and taking these same meds, so what’s really the difference? 🤷 And yet, here I am again, back in this little "sanctuary." 🙂
Right now, my regimen includes Zoloft (which I actually think is great, since I haven't felt any side effects from it), Lexapro 20, Effexor 75, and Normabel. It seems like a pretty decent combination, if I do say so myself 🙂; I haven't run into any nasty side effects, though I guess the Effexor gives me a bit of heartburn.
How is everyone else holding up? Especially you, Rejo? 🙂
fadedbear92 said:You’ve got an answer regarding depression—check the weight gain. 😛
And check out this thread too: http://www.depresija.org/forum/index...howtopic=10658
Look, fadedbear92, I know there are plenty of discussions on those other forums, but I didn't really want to abandon this group just to jump ship somewhere else plus, I suppose I wouldn't quite know what to do without you around...😁
Matthew Castillo5 said:Yeah, Ladiomil is definitely an older drug. I was on it about 12 years ago, and honestly, it worked pretty well for me over a few months—side effects were minimal, mostly just some dry mouth and the occasional bout of constipation.
Twelve years ago?? Seriously? I wonder if they even bothered to offer me anything from a more recent generation back then.
To circle back to the subject of psychotropic meds for depression... I had an appointment with my psychiatrist today regarding my current depressive episode, and she suggested that the Lexapro I’ve been on for such a long time just isn't quite potent enough for my specific situation. Consequently, she prescribed Ladiomil at 25mg to be taken once in the evening alongside my other medication.
I’ve been lurking on this forum and following this particular thread for quite a while now, yet I haven't really come across anyone who has actually used Ladiomil. I suppose I'm wondering if anyone here has any firsthand experience with it? Has anyone ever tried taking it? From what little I could dig up online, it seems like it might be an older medication that isn't used much anymore...
fadedbear92 said:Also, for my routine: I take Faverin for depression, Tegretol as a mood stabilizer (though honestly, it mostly helps me sleep), and then either Normabagel or xanax.
Normabell and Xanax at the same time? I mean, isn't that pushing it just a little bit?? Personally, I only take Normabell, and honestly, it works way better for me than Xanax ever did. I used to be on Depakote as a stabilizer, but that was a nightmare—it made me put on about 20 pounds and gave me these awful tremors and spasms... just a terrible medication, really. I don't touch it anymore.
fadedbear92 said:Right back at ya, Kenneth! http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/4...bibepuq3ok.gif
Hehe, I suppose that little bear is actually pretty cute 🙂
Anyway, how have you been holding up health-wise? How’s the medication regimen treating you? I guess I’ve finally tossed out most of my pill collection... I'm down to just one... well, maybe two, if I'm being honest.
Michael Williams29 said:Yeah, thanks for the advice, everyone... Here’s the deal though... I’ve done my homework on these meds and read through plenty of posts on this thread, and honestly, the more I dig, the less I actually want to touch them. 😁 Right now, I’m right in the middle of finals week, and I seriously don't think this is the time to start. I have a feeling the "adjustment period" isn't exactly a walk in the park, even if everyone reacts differently. But seriously, I just don't think I'm going to take them... I think the real issue is that back when I was getting treatment, I was on morphine because the pain was so intense. After the whole illness passed, I went through a full-blown withdrawal crisis... and I am absolutely not looking to relive anything even remotely close to that. Is it possible I'm doing this because I’ve grown used to my problems? Like, I don't even know who I am without them? I desperately want to move past all this, but at the same time, I feel like I won't actually achieve anything if I rely on pills to get me there. It’s just total chaos in my head... it's awful. 😢
I hear you. I'm also dealing with finals right now, so I imagine you're worried about whether you'll still be able to study the way you used to—you know, "normally." If you're really that concerned, maybe just wait until exams are over before you decide anything. Also, I was wondering where the morphine came from? Were you taking MST?
Michael Williams29 said:I was seeing a therapist, and they pointed me toward this sub😁
So, I have a few questions, or rather, I just want to hear what you guys think...
Long story short: I’ve been seeing a psychiatrist because I’m dealing with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. For treatment, I was prescribed Cipralex and Xanax... Basically, I mentioned here before that I really don't want to rely on medication. I told my doctor the same thing, and she said I didn't *have* to take them, so I told her I might try it and see. I bought them, and now I’ve just been staring at them for days😁 I couldn't get any peace of mind, so I had to do some "research" on these drugs, and now I realize I truly, deeply do not want to take them. First off, this stuff causes addiction, and let's be real—I’d probably be the first person to become dependent on it. Why would I even do that to myself? Look, I know I'm being difficult, but I refuse to get hooked on something only to end up worse off. I couldn't live with that thought. Then there's the Cipralex... it increases appetite. Okay... but with all my issues, I can barely keep anything down. It feels pointless to swallow pills when everything just ends up coming right back out of me anyway. I wouldn't say I'm a "classic" bulimic; I eat very little, and whatever I do eat, I throw up because just thinking about my problems makes me feel sick to my stomach.
Maybe I'm just panicking again and worrying over nothing... but honestly, I have no idea what to do...
The real reason I'm resisting the pills is that I'm still traumatized by my own illness. Back when I was taking 30 pills at a time, things were dark, and now I have a massive aversion to them. I also have this nagging feeling that if I use medication, I'll just feel "happier" in a fake way—like I won't care about solving my actual problems anymore. It feels like a delusion. I don't know. Even without the meds, I'm already struggling.😁
Xanax is a decent medication, but it’s a massive trap, and I know that firsthand because I was addicted to it once. Getting off of it took six months, and those six months were pure hell. So, you have to decide for yourself... there are other options for anxiety—I'd suggest things like Valium or Ativan. Those types of benzodiazepines are often considered better, and patients don't seem to face the same level of addiction as they do with Xanax. I've been on Cipralex for nearly half a year, along with 10mg of Ativan, and I feel perfectly fine. And you hit the nail on the head... that's exactly how you'll feel on Xanax—happy, but in a way where you just won't give a damn about the bullshit that usually weighs you down.
It seems like a lot of you here are complaining about the side effects from this medication. For my part, I just feel this constant exhaustion, a sense of forgetfulness, and honestly, even as I’m sitting here typing this out, everything feels incredibly sluggish...
This is actually the first time in my life I’ve had to take Depakote Chrono. A nurse at the detox unit told me it acts as a stabilizer—that was after I finished an eighteen-day stint at a facility in Seattle to get off benzos. My doctor, Dr. Miller, suggested I stay on it for maybe a month or two and then taper off.
Does anyone else find themselves in a similar boat? Has anyone dealt with something like this? I don't have epilepsy or anything, but they put me on this because of how many years I spent using benzodiazepines😛 and, well, I can still feel that muscle stiffness lingering.
Just wanted to drop in and say goodbye for a little while. I’ll be away for a couple of weeks, though I suspect I’ll come back feeling significantly better than I do now.🙂
The doctors have told me that visitors aren't allowed right now.😉
dustygardener25 said:If you thought the title was about criticizing the healthcare system by comparing it to old-school communism, then you're totally missing the point. Back in the day under the old regime, healthcare was actually among the best in the world—not to mention how skilled the psychiatrists were. A friend of mine bounced between hospitals and modern-day doctors for ages before he finally ran into a retired psychiatrist from a VA hospital. That guy pulled him out of schizophrenia without any heavy meds, and not one single doctor in this current government setup has ever helped him like that. I've even had minor surgeries myself during that era. That was real medicine. Today? They aren't doctors anymore; they're just bureaucrats and paper-pushers. ☕
I'm not sure what you're getting at here; I think you've completely misread the situation. That isn't really what this is about at all.
Robert Collins2 said:Look, I get it, but someone’s gotta call them out on it. It isn't exactly a pretty sight to witness, but it needs to happen, and lately, I've been making it my business to step up and deal with it head-on. ☕
And if I'm being real, I am actually starting to see some small signs that things might be heading in a better direction.
I find myself doing the same thing, I guess. But honestly, there’s just no winning when you're dealing with someone who was raised thinking things worked a certain way fifty years ago; I could probably lecture her for four days straight without stopping, and she’d just eventually tune me out and say something like: "Ugh... everything is so overcomplicated nowadays. Back in my day, we just got on with it—if you had a fever, you just kept working! "😂
Larry Lewis said:My folks are actually pretty great now—but only after I ended up in the hospital. Honestly, even before that stint, we were struggling to see eye to eye, and things were... let's just say "tense" would be an understatement. But once everything went down at the clinic, something shifted. It’s like a fog lifted. Now? We’re on excellent terms, truly. I’ve decided I’m never moving out of the house—I'll be under their roof forever. hehe
I might actually be heading into the hospital myself soon, probably for a few weeks. My folks are relieved about it, which is a shame because I'd much rather not have to deal with all this hassle. But after getting a glimpse of what my living situation is going to look like once I'm discharged... well, I'm just counting down the days until I move out.😁