Different Kinda of support....Depression

cab2424 · February 2009

here goes....I have been on anti depressents for 10 years (various ones because some I had problems with). In Novemeber I found out that my lexapro was going to cost me 80 a month, so I stopped taking it. Then I started losing weight. YAY. So when my dr suggested I go back on celexa I took the script but never did it, because I was scared of weight gain. STUPID MISTAKE.

The last two days I have had constant panic attacks and very angry. Well I went to shave tonight and cut myself, I then got mad and continued to cut in anger....arms, legs, etc. I have never done anything like this before, but it is proof to go back on meds no matter if I gain weight or not.

Plus I have had three months of problems with and IUD, basically I get PMS and that TOM about every 3 to 5 days so I am a basket case.

Moral of my story don't be stupid like me. Take the medicine evn if you are scared of teh wieght gain side effect.

cab2424 · February 2009

here goes....I have been on anti depressents for 10 years (various ones because some I had problems with). In Novemeber I found out that my lexapro was going to cost me 80 a month, so I stopped taking it. Then I started losing weight. YAY. So when my dr suggested I go back on celexa I took the script but never did it, because I was scared of weight gain. STUPID MISTAKE.

The last two days I have had constant panic attacks and very angry. Well I went to shave tonight and cut myself, I then got mad and continued to cut in anger....arms, legs, etc. I have never done anything like this before, but it is proof to go back on meds no matter if I gain weight or not.

Plus I have had three months of problems with and IUD, basically I get PMS and that TOM about every 3 to 5 days so I am a basket case.

Moral of my story don't be stupid like me. Take the medicine evn if you are scared of teh wieght gain side effect.

Mattysmomma · February 2009

I am very sorry to hear that. Do you think you need to seek attention now? I work at a local hospital, and I would like to tell you that you are NOT alone. The people you least expect are depressed or have been in the past. Is there someone with you now?

If you need to talk you can message me privately.

ivykivy · February 2009

Thank you for sharing your story. Depression meds are a lifeline to many. I too have felt the rage and anger you felt however mine was cause by hyperthyroidism. I will keep you in my prayers.

Dave198lbs · February 2009

MattysMom is right. You are not alone, ever. we all have our "issues" and I am glad you had the courage to say something. You have heard that old saying, that today is the first day of the rest of your life. I sometimes have to tell myself that this minute, right now, is the start of the rest of my life. Sometimes I get so down and so ...so...just fed up with it all that I wonder what I am doing. Then the cloud will lift, it always does and I wonder what I was thinking. I am learning to ride out those dark clouds and know that they will soon blow over and away.
Keep talking and keep keeping on. Sunshine will be here soon.

Heather125 · February 2009

here goes....I have been on anti depressents for 10 years (various ones because some I had problems with). In Novemeber I found out that my lexapro was going to cost me 80 a month, so I stopped taking it. Then I started losing weight. YAY. So when my dr suggested I go back on celexa I took the script but never did it, because I was scared of weight gain. STUPID MISTAKE.

The last two days I have had constant panic attacks and very angry. Well I went to shave tonight and cut myself, I then got mad and continued to cut in anger....arms, legs, etc. I have never done anything like this before, but it is proof to go back on meds no matter if I gain weight or not.

Plus I have had three months of problems with and IUD, basically I get PMS and that TOM about every 3 to 5 days so I am a basket case.

Moral of my story don't be stupid like me. Take the medicine evn if you are scared of teh wieght gain side effect.

Thank you for sharing your story I myself am bi polar and have a son with ADHD who battled with weight gain and medications I beleive that the more people talk and share the bigger the chance of saving someone else from the same mistake

cab2424 · February 2009

I am very sorry to hear that. Do you think you need to seek attention now? I work at a local hospital, and I would like to tell you that you are NOT alone. The people you least expect are depressed or have been in the past. Is there someone with you now?

If you need to talk you can message me privately.

I called my doctor right away and spoke with her. I lost my grandmother (who is a second mom) late december, and got a new boss so my stress level is soo high. I will go see my dr tomorrow and probably start therapy for awhile. I need to learn to cope, and thank god my hubby and daughter were not home. Hubby knows, but I do not to freak my 2 year old out

Dave198lbs · February 2009

I called my doctor right away and spoke with her. I lost my grandmother (who is a second mom) late december, and got a new boss so my stress level is soo high. I will go see my dr tomorrow and probably start therapy for awhile. I need to learn to cope, and thank god my hubby and daughter were not home. Hubby knows, but I do not to freak my 2 year old out

good for you
it will work out

cab2424 · February 2009

here goes....I have been on anti depressents for 10 years (various ones because some I had problems with). In Novemeber I found out that my lexapro was going to cost me 80 a month, so I stopped taking it. Then I started losing weight. YAY. So when my dr suggested I go back on celexa I took the script but never did it, because I was scared of weight gain. STUPID MISTAKE.

The last two days I have had constant panic attacks and very angry. Well I went to shave tonight and cut myself, I then got mad and continued to cut in anger....arms, legs, etc. I have never done anything like this before, but it is proof to go back on meds no matter if I gain weight or not.

Plus I have had three months of problems with and IUD, basically I get PMS and that TOM about every 3 to 5 days so I am a basket case.

Moral of my story don't be stupid like me. Take the medicine evn if you are scared of teh wieght gain side effect.

Thank you for sharing your story I myself am bi polar and have a son with ADHD who battled with weight gain and medications I beleive that the more people talk and share the bigger the chance of saving someone else from the same mistake

Thank you everyone, it helps to know that I am not alone. It was embarassing posting it, but I needed to vent and this is my safe place.

hmo4 · February 2009

I've been on Antideppression/antianxiety meds for several yrs now. I used to have such bad PMS I couldn't handle it when my kids fought or were demanding. I even shook my 11 yr old twice! So I cried and apologized and knew that I had to do something. I also developed bad anxiety and am sure it was related to smoking-I quit 7 yrs ago. Anyway, I still have the odd attack that I handle with Lorazepam and will always continue on Effexor. There is no weight gain with it-thank God cause I would have a very hard time coping often. Maybe try some other type of drug and continue in therapy. Unfortunatlely, in todays society and pressures, MANY MANY people have issues and don't deal with them well. People just usually are ashamed to admit and discuss them! So hang in there, you're are not alone, but get back your control and things will brighten up! :smooched:

cab2424 · February 2009

Unfortunatly with me Effexor XR not only made me gain weight (big time) not as bad as Lexpro did though. But it also gave me bad withdrawl if I couldn't take it at the same time each day. But everyone is different. It is all trial and error with these meds.

Heather125 · February 2009

Trial and error is the only way unfortunattly. Everyone is diffrerent I hope you find what works for you Take care of yourself:flowerforyou:

stillkristi · February 2009

Hi, I am new to the community and really enjoy all the support everyone seems to give each other. What a great group!! I do addiction counseling and lots of my clients are using some form of anti-depressant. There are a lot of different options. It seems like depression has a couple of causes - chemical, in which case, the meds are a great idea; or situational, in which case, the meds tend to just dull the pain, and unfortunately any pleasure you might experience, too. So, along with the meds, I would really encourage getting at the bottom of the issue, whatever it is. Sometimes just a support group can be really helpful (kind of like this!:happy: ) or, sometimes we all need a professional person to talk to. Also, there are some self-soothing activities that can really help: Deep breathing, guided imagery, exercise, yoga, tai chi, to name a few. The great news is, depression is very treatable! Good luck, everyone!:bigsmile:

cab2424 · February 2009

Hi, I am new to the community and really enjoy all the support everyone seems to give each other. What a great group!! I do addiction counseling and lots of my clients are using some form of anti-depressant. There are a lot of different options. It seems like depression has a couple of causes - chemical, in which case, the meds are a great idea; or situational, in which case, the meds tend to just dull the pain, and unfortunately any pleasure you might experience, too. So, along with the meds, I would really encourage getting at the bottom of the issue, whatever it is. Sometimes just a support group can be really helpful (kind of like this!:happy: ) or, sometimes we all need a professional person to talk to. Also, there are some self-soothing activities that can really help: Deep breathing, guided imagery, exercise, yoga, tai chi, to name a few. The great news is, depression is very treatable! Good luck, everyone!:bigsmile:

Thank you, I do find that yoga and excercise helps.

abetterme · February 2009

I have been dealing with depression issues for the last 6 months or so and was put on meds, I had them changed about 2 months ago cause I wasn't seeing any difference then about 2 weeks ago things got really bad and I was having suicidial thoughts (defintely not something I want to do) but that is what was running through my head:grumble: so I went to the doctors and sat in the waiting room until they saw me, 2 hrs later I was fianlly seen and they upped my meds and also did some blood work. This week I have been feeling a lot better still don't have quit as much energy as I would like but it was definately better than the week before. Today I am feeling kind of blah and not sure why.

Just thought I would post cause I thought this probably could help me also.

Hugs:flowerforyou:

crosstitcher0563 · February 2009

HI :flowerforyou:

Thanks for being so honest. I was on antidepressants for a while and gained weight too. I went off the antidepressants for a while and was considering going back on them.

Then, I listened to Dr Amen on PBS, and he said that in a head to head clinical study between Zoloft and Exercise, Exercise won! The people who exercised felt better on a daily basis than the people who took Zoloft. Zoloft did not fare as well and has side effects. Plus, the people that exercised had the side benefit of losing weight and being healthier. Exercise has the compounding effect of the more you do, the better you feel, the skinnier you get, the better you feel kind of thing.:drinker:

So, I decided to follow this advice and exercise every day instead of taking pills. It has worked for me. I feel better and have more energy. :drinker: :bigsmile:

janiebeth · February 2009

here goes....I have been on anti depressents for 10 years (various ones because some I had problems with). In Novemeber I found out that my lexapro was going to cost me 80 a month, so I stopped taking it. Then I started losing weight. YAY. So when my dr suggested I go back on celexa I took the script but never did it, because I was scared of weight gain. STUPID MISTAKE.

The last two days I have had constant panic attacks and very angry. Well I went to shave tonight and cut myself, I then got mad and continued to cut in anger....arms, legs, etc. I have never done anything like this before, but it is proof to go back on meds no matter if I gain weight or not.

Plus I have had three months of problems with and IUD, basically I get PMS and that TOM about every 3 to 5 days so I am a basket case.

Moral of my story don't be stupid like me. Take the medicine evn if you are scared of teh wieght gain side effect.

Thanks for posting - I think this is a reminder that many of us need.

Please do what is right for you.. Some folks can get by with exercise and meditation, but others have a clinical, chemical imbalance that requires medication. I am one of the folks in the second bucket. I also had anger attacks, but tended to focus my anger on things, rather than self or people. I went through a number of kitchen cabinets before my husband convinced me that medication would be less expensive - LOL.

On a brighter note, I have noticed that once I was stable, and as I increased my exercise and yoga, I have been able to lower my dose of medication. Not sure if I will ever be able to wean off, but lowering is a good thing too..

I do have weight gain associated with my medication, but would much rather have to work harder at eating correctly and exercising more vigorously than feeling as bad as I did in the past.

Good luck and god bless.

jb

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