I am having a great struggle with mental health

RedSky4u

RedSky4u

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I am have been on a new med for 10 week and I have not had any relief from the depression and anxiety. It is such a struggle to do day to day activities. I have tried several SSRIs and I am thinking about trying a MAOI. Has anyone tried one of these, like PARNATE?
 

It takes quite a while for medication to kick in to where it starts helping. Brain chemistry is complex and there are no quick fixes.

One of the worst things you can do to your brain is bounce from one medication to another. Having said that it isn’t always easy finding the one that works for you.

Also, while medication can certainly help, it’s best if you don’t solely count on it to make you better. Often it’s our patterns of thinking that affect our moods which then effect our brain chemistry so mental awareness can greatly help shift our perspective, hence shift our moods.

Of course outside influences such as death,changing seasons, diet, drugs & alcohol etc., can certainly contribute.

Lastly, be kind to yourself. Sometimes we forget to do this but it really helps to treat ourself with kindness and compassion.

Best of luck
 

Meds for depression are so tricky, no two are the same, what works for one, won't always work for others.
I take...Amitriptyline....and....Citalopram. I'm at the highest dose allowed for the Amitriptyline, i was having trouble last fall, was running out till next dose.....so my Citalopram was increased, now things are running more smoothly.
I hate the thought of having to change types of meds, because it takes time for adjustments, and that time can be devastating, am sticking to what works for me now.

I like this Thread very much......a person can share, without being criticized, or put down......Thank you.
 
Keesha said:
I took Effexor when I was too depressed to even leave the house except to walk the dogs and even that was difficult. It made my symptoms worse at first, made me gain weight BUT did greatly help get me out of my major depression. It’s one of the few antidepressants I can take.
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Same here Keesha....I've been on a low dose (75mg) for years....I'd be so messed up and not functioning at all without it.....
I crashed years ago and should've been in rehab to get back on my feet, so if my body stops accepting it again, that's where I'll be :(
 
Lewkat said:
Valium has become close to another of those no-no drugs because like meprobamate it is highly addictive. Xanax is from the same family, but a tad easier to handle.
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As a diabetic, I'm highly addicted to insulin. I don't see the difference. If you need something, you need it. If it helps at a dose that won't kill you that's fine. Tired of this 'addiction' stuff. Tired of paying the price for what a few people can't handle. Tired of law interfering between me and my doctors.
 
RedSky4u said:
I am have been on a new med for 10 week and I have not had any relief from the depression and anxiety. It is such a struggle to do day to day activities. I have tried several SSRIs and I am thinking about trying a MAOI. Has anyone tried one of these, like PARNATE?
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May I ask why you went on meds in the first place ? I know you write anxiety and depression but was there a reason for that? Is it physical. or emotional or some other? Please know that I don't want to intrude but just thinking how one can help.
 
Pepper said:
As a diabetic, I'm highly addicted to insulin. I don't see the difference. If you need something, you need it. If it helps at a dose that won't kill you that's fine. Tired of this 'addiction' stuff. Tired of paying the price for what a few people can't handle. Tired of law interfering between me and my doctors.
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The difference between valium and insulin is a no-brainer. Insulin is not an elective drug, it is necessary for diabetes treatment. There are less problematic drugs to treat anxiety than valium and there have been far too many deaths associated with that drug. Whenever a doctor ordered 10mg. of it, we called it the "blue death" pill.
 
Pepper said:
I like Xanax for anxiety. I'd rather take Valium but no one will give it to me!
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My doctor with not give me benzodiazepines. I think that this a
Treacle said:
May I ask why you went on meds in the first place ? I know you write anxiety and depression but was there a reason for that? Is it physical. or emotional or some other? Please know that I don't want to intrude but just thinking how one can help.
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I had high anxiety as a child due to an overbearing father. He keep the family in isolation. I never have developed healthy relationships. The anxiety followed me through adulthood. I am now on disability due to my emotional issues. I have been seeing therapists since I was 30. Medication has never provided relief.
 
I didn't mean instead of still hoping to find a med that will help also.

I meant as something else, to look for, and hope for, in addition to the right med .
Just trying to give a range of possible ideas.

Maybe something you could even enjoy....such as something that uses music or art or affirmations, or anything you like or that seems good to you , that you as an individual yourself, might respond to.

We all hope for better days for you.
 
I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a difficult time. I hope that your doctors help you find the right medicine to help you feel better. Please hang in there. In the mean time I hope that you're able to find some peace and serenity during these difficult days.
 
I have severe anxiety @RedSky4u so I understand what you're going through. Mine is mixed with bouts of depression. I've been having a difficult time since the lockdown plus I work in healthcare in the food service part of it. There were a few times I thought I was gonna hafta talk to someone about it but I worked through it.

Try to get some rest & avoid things that make it worse if possible. Perhaps you could look into doing the telemedicine with a psychologist?
 
Thanks to you all for your encouragement! I have a phone appointment with my psychologist tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. I hope she will change my medicine. I started back with my therapist last week. I have another appointment with the therapist next week. I am determined to get help dealing with my issues.
 

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