I am having a great struggle with mental health

Given what happened to you when you were younger RedSky4u perhaps it might help to find a therapy that deals with psychological issues. It is clear that you have suffered trauma and it may be helpful to find 'something' that allows you to express your hurt and pain and find a way through it. Early life experiences do not go away just because you are older. We often need help to come to terms with our past. It's just another idea that moves away from medication, although that is necessary and appropriate in many cases. I wish you luck RedSky4u.🤗
 
Hello. I am here for an update regarding my doctor's appointment yesterday. I explained to the doctor that my current medication was not providing relief from my symptoms. She added fluvoxamine and increased Wellbutrin. (She took me off Zoloft). I am looking forward to some positive change in the way I feel. Of course she suggested walking more. I will try.
 
I hope you will be able to find some relief from your symptoms. I like the suggestion you got also about walking. I have to really push myself to do that but once I do I feel somewhat better. Some form of exercise gets the chemicals in our brains more adjusted somehow I know. I sometimes will watch a youtube video on exercise and they have every type you can imagine and for beginners and overweight, too, which I am. I did a plus size stretching video for about 10 minutes last week and liked the way I felt afterward. I wish you the best!
 
Hey RedSky! How are you doing?
Are you feeling any better?
I’m becoming depressed now also.
I’m dealing with a disorder I’ve had my entire life that’s been getting worse and it’s hard to handle which is why I normally avoid people but I’ve been walking more lately and meeting more people and while I sincerely believe most people are good, there are certainly some mean mother truckers out there. 😒

I hope you are doing well.❤️
 
Hi Keesha, thanks for asking. :)
It has been 11 days since I started the medication. I am stilI waiting for some sign of improvement. :confused:.
I am doing all the right things, eating right and walking. I have been making myself walk every morning for 15 min (this is my max. I can not push myself any further).
I had anxiety attack yesterday, when I went out to my car and it would not start.
It is still in the garage this morning. It will be at no less than $300. I am so anxious to get my car back. The shop will be sending someone to pick me up, since I do not have anyone to help me out. ( Not having someone to count on, is a big source of anxiety)
I hope you feel better also.
Take Care. ❤
 
That's great to hear! :)
Right after I posted that message here, last night, and got offline,
I actually began wondering if you had gotten your car back, and wished I had asked. :ROFLMAO:

So it's funny, that you included that in your reply. It seems like you knew I was wondering and would ask you, today. :giggle:

We're glad to hear that, because these things do matter.
 
@RedSky4u Have you ever been evaluated for bipolar disorder II? Not the classic Manic/Depressive which is bipolar type I, but type II which is on a spectrum that can manifest as depression and anxiety. Antidepressants alone don't usually help with that type biochemical depression ...need a mood stabilizer in the mix.
 
RedSky4u said:
I have been on the new medication for 7 days. I know that I should not expect a change yet, but I have been waiting years for some relief. I hope and pray that this medication helps!🦋
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Whenever I'm on any new medication, it either helps right away or never.
 
AnnieA said:
@RedSky4u Have you ever been evaluated for bipolar disorder II? Not the classic Manic/Depressive which is bipolar type I, but type II which is on a spectrum that can manifest as depression and anxiety. Antidepressants alone don't usually help with that type biochemical depression ...need a mood stabilizer in the mix.
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Yes, one of my diagnoses is BP along with GAD.
Thank you 🦋
 
Sometimes certain medications take weeks to come to full effect. Give the stuff a chance. If you have to call the docs office & ask questions. This is no place for medical advice.
 
RedSky4u said:
I just now accidentally took a second dose of my antidepressant. I called Poison Control. They told me that I will be ok. I was in a panic for a few minutes. I can relax.
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Oh, I so know the feeling. I took my meds, refilled my med box; later that day since that days meds were in the box, I retook them all. 🤦🏻‍♀️ It happens. You can also call your pharmacist, as I did, to check on that. It can be faster than poison control with less questions.
 

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