I am having a great struggle with mental health

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 was have had both anxiety and depression since childhood. Due to an overbearing father. We were not allowed friends in the home. We never had company come over. Dad was emotionally abusive to Mom.
 
RedSky4u said:
I am currently taking Zoloft. I think at my next doctor visit, she will have me try another SSRI, Fluvoxamine, instead.
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Update: I have been having phone appts with my psychiatrist due to COVID19. At my last appt, she told me that she could not treat me any longer and referred me to a doctor 60 miles away. I was shocked that she told me this.
I have had one appt with my new doctor. She is changing my medication. I am getting so frustrated, but I have some hope that this one will help a little. (Latuda) BUT my insurance requires a $500 copay! Her office is requesting an exception.
 

@RedSky4u My Austrian mother died when I was 1 1/2years old so at least I was not subjected to seeing the way my father behaved towards her as you clearly did. He was not a good man and proved that in his later years. My thoughts are with you RedSky4u. Keep strong and know that there are others who understand what you have gone through and I hope you eventually find the right help.
hollydolly said:
We had the same in our home !!..and my father was also physically abusive...
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@hollydolly :cry:🤗
 

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Treacle said:
@RedSky4u My Austrian mother died when I was 1 1/2years old so at least I was not subjected to seeing the way my father behaved towards her as you clearly did. He was not a good man and proved that in his later years. My thoughts are with you RedSky4u. Keep strong and know that there are others who understand what you have gone through and I hope you eventually find the right help.

@hollydolly :cry:🤗
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This was your mum in that article wasn't it Treacle ? 😔. we watched my mum get beaten the whole time we were growing up, and beating me and my brother too.. he left the others alone, don't know why to this day... but unlike your poor mum, my mum didn't die directly at the hands of the evil sperm donor , only because we would pull him off her ... but due to his abuse she took an overdose, and died!!
 
hollydolly said:
This was your mum in that article wasn't it Treacle ? 😔. we watched my mum get beaten the whole time we were growing up, and beating me and my brother too.. he left the others alone, don't know why to this day... but unlike your poor mum, my mum didn't die directly at the hands of the evil sperm donor , only because we would pull him off her ... but due to his abuse she took an overdose, and died!!
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@hollydolly - yes it was my mum but hollydolly we came through even if there are emotional scars and I know from my short time on here that you are a kind and caring person (I hope I can say the same about myself) and our mums are now safe and taking care of us and one day we will see them (that's what I believe). Hope you don't mind me saying that. 🤗 🤗
 
Treacle said:
@hollydolly - yes it was my mum but hollydolly we came through even if there are emotional scars and I know from my short time on here that you are a kind and caring person (I hope I can say the same about myself) and our mums are now safe and taking care of us and one day we will see them (that's what I believe). Hope you don't mind me saying that. 🤗 🤗
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Of course I don't mind Treacle.. 🥰 you're absolutely correct in your summation, and I can tell you've survived too with a wonderful caring disposition ..and I totally believe that my mum is with me all the time when I need her, I speak to her all the time and I pray that I'll see her again one day

@RedSky4u , I hope this lets' you know that you're not alone , that many of us have suffered and survived, and we're here for you when you need us..
 
RedSky4u said:
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.
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Any exercise will help elevate your mood, working both at the chemical level and psychological. I love to walk, I find peace and joy just in feeling the sun and the breeze, seeing the clouds in the sky, and finding neat stuff on the walkway. Here's one item I found a couple weeks ago;

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It looks like a strip of bacon but it's really a bent up horseshoe.

I'm still looking for the other 3....
 
RedSky4u said:
I have had one appt with my new doctor. She is changing my medication. I am getting so frustrated, but I have some hope that this one will help a little.
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This is a terribly difficult process for you, but I am glad you came back to give us your update. Many of us do think of you, and hope for better days ahead for you.

You are also an example of courage for us. Good for you, to cope with the previous doctor not helping you. And to go to the next one.

You are so impressive in how you are sticking with making all of these difficult changes, and I want to send you all of our possible support and bolstering, to keep trying, every possible avenue you can find. You are worth it. We all think so. We know that what happened to you, is not at all your fault.

Keep going. We are all rooting for you.
 
@RedSky4u Just a repeat of what's already said.

Please, when in need, we're all here to lean on.

Hope your new doctor will be of help to you, timing is terrible, having your own doctor tell you he can't help any longer, as if there isn't enough to deal with.

You're showing a great deal of strength.....keep strong.....when you need extra strength......we're here, day or night.
 
Update: My new doctor is having me try Latuda and Trintellix. I have been taking them for only three days. I have been very nauseated. I called the doctor's office today and the nurse told me to stop Trintellix. I absolutely hate the adjustment period. Really makes me not want to continue testing different drugs. I feel so bad today. I can not concentrate on anything.....just rocking in my recliner, waiting to feel better....feeling like throwing up.
Has anyone taken these drugs. If so, what has your experience been?
 
There are various types of medication designed to help with depression. I take Effexor as it is the only that works for me. In addition to a possible change of medication take care of yourself by eating well and proper sleep. Fresh air and exercise naturally increase endorphins that elevate mood levels. If you drink alcohol, alcohol is a depressant. If you use tobacco products, quitting is the best route to take if quitting is out of the question at least try to limit tobacco intake.

Being around people can be difficult, but it actually helps if the company you keep have a positive attitude.

Good luck,
From the community who cares
 
Nathan said:
Any exercise will help elevate your mood, working both at the chemical level and psychological. I love to walk, I find peace and joy just in feeling the sun and the breeze, seeing the clouds in the sky, and finding neat stuff on the walkway. Here's one item I found a couple weeks ago;

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It looks like a strip of bacon but it's really a bent up horseshoe.

I'm still looking for the other 3....
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It looks like a stressor releaser
 
RedSky4u said:
Update: My new doctor is having me try Latuda and Trintellix. I have been taking them for only three days. I have been very nauseated. I called the doctor's office today and the nurse told me to stop Trintellix. I absolutely hate the adjustment period. Really makes me not want to continue testing different drugs. I feel so bad today. I can not concentrate on anything.....just rocking in my recliner, waiting to feel better....feeling like throwing up.
Has anyone taken these drugs. If so, what has your experience been?
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Latuda can cause benign tremors and there is nothing benign about this condition. I didn't take that but did take something similar, Abilify. Maybe they should have started you on one drug at low dose at a time, not two standard doses together.
 
Mr. Ed said:
There are various types of medication designed to help with depression. I take Effexor as it is the only that works for me. In addition to a possible change of medication take care of yourself by eating well and proper sleep. Fresh air and exercise naturally increase endorphins that elevate mood levels. If you drink alcohol, alcohol is a depressant. If you use tobacco products, quitting is the best route to take if quitting is out of the question at least try to limit tobacco intake.

Being around people can be difficult, but it actually helps if the company you keep have a positive attitude.

Good luck,
From the community who cares
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Great post. 👍
 
Nathan said:
Any exercise will help elevate your mood, working both at the chemical level and psychological. I love to walk, I find peace and joy just in feeling the sun and the breeze, seeing the clouds in the sky, and finding neat stuff on the walkway. Here's one item I found a couple weeks ago;

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It looks like a strip of bacon but it's really a bent up horseshoe.

I'm still looking for the other 3....
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Another great post.
Exercise most certainly helps. 👍
 
Thinking of you, @RedSky4u
I hope this doc will have some follow-up suggestions for you, after your experiences with these changes of meds, that you have been doing this week.
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