Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

OMNISLASHER1

AS A CHRISTIAN IM NOT ALLOWED HYPNOTHERAPY,PLUS THERE ARE THINGS ID RATHER NOT LET THESE A=HOLES KNOW ABOUT MY FAMILY FOR MY SAFETYS SAKE,AND THE PSYCH WERE TOLD I CAN ONLY HANDLE SHORT BURSTS OF ONE DOCTOR AT A TIME,AND THEY TOTALLY OVERWHELMED ME WITH STUDENTS ABOUT 17 FRICKIN YEARS OLD,LIKE STUPID USERNAME SAID"THEY DONT GIVE A TOSS AND ARE COMPLETELY UNDERACHEIEVED TOO BE JUDGING PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING AND TRULY F-KING NEED HELP,IT MAKES ME SICK!!!"

OMNISLASHER1

IS THERE ANY ANXIETY MEDS THAT ACTUALLY WORK,IF I COULD COPE WITH THAT,I THINK THE DEPRESSION WOULD AT LEAST BE A BIT BETTER???

starviewadams

**** night tonight,attempted to go out and act like a normal person but I of course fell flat on my face,dont know why I even bother sometimes,think i would be better off shut off in a room away from people,at least then I wouldn't make a total fool of myself by pretending to be normal.

stupidusername

Think the same now tbh.i manage to screw things up even when I think i'm right

OMNISLASHER1

stupidusername wrote: »

why don't you tell us how you've been finding other therapies?

I'm putting hope on anti depressants as I've tried to get talk therapy and first i was turned down for it, and now there's a 6 month wait for it. my doctor referred me to this psychs office, and the first consultation I was waiting 2 hours to be interviewed by students who couldn't give a ****, and who couldn't have the decency to turn off their phones - taking phone calls, writing texts etc. throughout the whole thing. and then met the actual psych to be told basically I need to go back on efexor at 375mg. I met this other guy the other day, and I had to ask what was happening with the talk therapy. he was just talking to me about drugs. gave me a note for a prescription and sent me on my way.

so it's not that people want to depend on drugs, but if you look for help it's apparently all you get.

the thing you're missing here is that well I for one feel like giving up when things are bad, and so of course it's hard to have hope for anything, and hard to have motivation to try find something else to work.

I tried hypnotherapy a while back and it did nothing for me. my memory is so bad it'd just frustrate me trying to keep a mood diary, though i don't see the point anyway, I know what gets to me. I can't afford to pay for therapy privately. if you've any other suggestions I may look into them.

but I have tried an online support group, which I found no good. I've also gone to aware meetings. I'll give it a third week to give it a chance, but what I need is help. with sorting myself out, not to just talk about it and have people listen. listening is no use to me. I need constructive feedback, help, exercises... which I can't get.

Ive tried mood diariys,relaxation tapes and im not allowed too meditate,i doubt god would be happy with that,ive been brought up praying too god,and wouldnt want too offend him by doing anything like that,i have enough on my plate without god being in a worse mood with me than he already probably is,i must say,i havent exactly been a model christian,i dont believe psychs can help unless its all paranoia or in my head,which it never has been,so im cluless now,i think only anti anxiety drugs would help,but so far diazepam is the only one that helps that,and they dont entertain that anymore,so im frickin stuffed,unless they have something that can stop my nightmares,let me leave my house for once,and stop me feeling like im gonna drop dead if i dont have at least a couple years without worrying! not that doctors care anyway,no wonder i have an irregular,high heart rate,high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high even though i weigh 6.5 stone,but they say they think im ok!!!????? at 27 almost 28 and i weigh that??? id say the "so called expert doctors are just council workers fro the jobcentre trying too make sick people work!!!" i think now know more than those blasphemous liars!!!!

LegacyUser

not sure if im posting in the right place. there is somebody i used to be really close with that has told me they plan on ending there own life, i feel so helpless and dont know what to do about this. i havent seen this person in over a week because the person thinks itl be easier on me when he goes. i feel like well to be honest its hard to explain how i feel. i want to stop him but i dont know how. il never forgive myself if he does it and i didnt get to stop him.

OMNISLASHER1

starviewadams wrote: »

**** night tonight,attempted to go out and act like a normal person but I of course fell flat on my face,dont know why I even bother sometimes,think i would be better off shut off in a room away from people,at least then I wouldn't make a total fool of myself by pretending to be normal.

YOUR THE FIRST PERSON IVE EVER HEARD SPEAK WHAT I THINK COMPLETELY 100% GOD BLESS YOU AND ME BOTH BROTHER,WE TRY,BUT MOST PEOPLE ARE IGNORANT TOO A VERY REAL ILLNESS THAT IS AS ANNOYING AS IT IS DEBILITATING...I ALWAYS THINK EVERY NOW AND AGAIN,ILL GET NEW CLOTHES, A HAIRCUT,A SHAVE,AND ILL TRY TOO FIT IN,BUT LIKE YOU SAID,I TOO ALWAYS FALL FLAT ON MY FACE,ITS SO REFRESHING TOO KNOW THERE ARE OTHERS WHO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND ME.EVEN WHEN I WATCH A FILM SOMETIMES IT CAN SPUR ME ON TOO BE THE BEST I CAN BE,BUT REALISTICALLY,THATS PRETTY DEPRESSING TOO THINK ABOUT(WHAT IM REALLY LIKE.)

sam34

anon28 wrote: »

not sure if im posting in the right place. there is somebody i used to be really close with that has told me they plan on ending there own life, i feel so helpless and dont know what to do about this. i havent seen this person in over a week because the person thinks itl be easier on me when he goes. i feel like well to be honest its hard to explain how i feel. i want to stop him but i dont know how. il never forgive myself if he does it and i didnt get to stop him.

i would advise you to speak to his family and doctor.

irishh_bob

anon28 wrote: »

not sure if im posting in the right place. there is somebody i used to be really close with that has told me they plan on ending there own life, i feel so helpless and dont know what to do about this. i havent seen this person in over a week because the person thinks itl be easier on me when he goes. i feel like well to be honest its hard to explain how i feel. i want to stop him but i dont know how. il never forgive myself if he does it and i didnt get to stop him.

people who intend to kill themselves ,rarely disclose thier plans

Sardonicat

irishh_bob wrote: »

people who intend to kill themselves ,rarely disclose thier plans

That is a complete myth!

irishh_bob

Sardonicat wrote: »

That is a complete myth!

i dont think your correct on that one , telling someone is a cry for help , those who are serious keep it to themselves so they can suceed in thier plan

stupidusername

I don't think generalising either way is going to help here.

irishh_bob

stupidusername wrote: »

I don't think generalising either way is going to help here.

true but when someone tells a friend something like that , chances are its a cry for help

stupidusername

irishh_bob wrote: »

true but when someone tells a friend something like that , chances are its a cry for help

yeah I agree. which is i think what the original poster was saying anyway.

Gillo

irishh_bob wrote: »

people who intend to kill themselves ,rarely disclose thier plans

and you'd seriously want to take that chance.
it may well be a cry for help but on the other hand.

OP, all you can do is be there for our friend, listen and don't judge. Theres a number of suicide pervention services which you should get in contact with theyd be in a much better position to give you advice.

starviewadams

Another bad attempt at being social,appointment with the psych can't come soon enough!

wobzilla1

Does anyone know how bad withdrawal from SSRIs is?
I've been on them 3 months but I've decided to stop them because of the side effects. (Although I'm glad all the time I'm unable to feel really happy even when I'm doing things that should make me happy, A lot of the time I feel out of touch and surreal, and the main thing is sexual side effects. I have a new girlfriend and it's really embarassing when you're having sex and can't orgasm. I could be going for ages and be unable to)
Anyway, I stopped taking my tablet 3 days ago and haven't had any really bad effects yet. I'm starting to feel a bit nauseas tonight though, like travel sickness.

Also a warning for anyone on SSRIs: Don't drink alcohol.
I had a few pints one saturday night and on Monday I was in bits.
I got more depressed than I'd ever been before I took the tablets.
I spent the entire day sitting on the floor with my head between my knees

Liberal Irishman

Katie Unkempt Painting wrote: »

Is anyone using the anti depressant Lexapro I have just started taking it as I have been trying to deal with alot myself and it has come to the stage where I need to take mediciation.

Just wondering if anyone knows some of the side effects especially how it affects someone when exercising and taking part in competitive sport...

There are so many posts here I can’t tell whether you’ve had a satisfactory reply yet.

I’ve been taking lexapro for the past 10 years (among other meds).

Everyone is different and everyone may experience different side effects. Personally I haven’t had any problems at all while exercising.

Instead of giving you a list of symptoms, I’d simply advise you not to get overly anxious about any side effects that you might experience. Look at the literature that comes with the medication and note the ‘possible’ side effects. If you notice anything different, ask yourself whether you are happy enough to live with it - do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

If you are, then forget about it and live your life as happily as you can.

Good luck

Gillo

Speaking from experience don't stop the SSRI's without talking to your doctor, it took me a week or two but without wanting to scare you I feckin nose dived, your doctor can advise you best but don't just stop taking them.

I too had the problem with lack of orgasm, depending on how well you are getting on with your girl friend explain the situation to her, tbh once I got used to not actually cumming I found the sex was great as we could go for hours.

Sardonicat

wobzilla1 wrote: »

Does anyone know how bad withdrawal from SSRIs is?
I've been on them 3 months but I've decided to stop them because of the side effects. (Although I'm glad all the time I'm unable to feel really happy even when I'm doing things that should make me happy, A lot of the time I feel out of touch and surreal, and the main thing is sexual side effects. I have a new girlfriend and it's really embarassing when you're having sex and can't orgasm. I could be going for ages and be unable to)
Anyway, I stopped taking my tablet 3 days ago and haven't had any really bad effects yet. I'm starting to feel a bit nauseas tonight though, like travel sickness.

Also a warning for anyone on SSRIs: Don't drink alcohol.
I had a few pints one saturday night and on Monday I was in bits.
I got more depressed than I'd ever been before I took the tablets.
I spent the entire day sitting on the floor with my head between my knees

To the best of my knowledge it is not recomemded to stop taking SSRIs suddenly.

I understand your concerns about the SSRIs you are taking but I think you should get onto your GP asap to discuss either changing your medication or weaning off gradually. The best person to advise you about the likely side effects of coming off suddenly is your GP. I would imagine that these side effects vary from drug to drug and person to person.

In my own experience, over 10 years ago I was taken off cipramil without being weaned (GP seemed unaware at the time of the need for this) and my symptoms included a weird electric shock sensation (not sure what if any official term there is for this, but from speaking to others it seems quite common) and dizziness and very extreme fluctuations in my mood that could actually be quite scary. Don't underestimate the potentially destructive nature of these mood swings. The only person who can advise you if you would be likely to suffer these mood fluctations is your GP, so please go and get their advice and keep yourself as safe and well as possible.

All the best.

stupidusername

I really don't know what's changed, but my mood seems to have lifted a bit since like thursday of last week. finding it really strange.

I finally remembered and got to get my new tablets. starting in the morning. hope i don't have **** side effects, and really hope they help. though in one way when i start a new one i think oh this is definitely going to work! but can't help but assume it won't.

starviewadams wrote: »

Another bad attempt at being social,appointment with the psych can't come soon enough!

what happened that made it bad?

wobzilla1 wrote: »

Does anyone know how bad withdrawal from SSRIs is?
I've been on them 3 months but I've decided to stop them because of the side effects.

I've only cut off efexor, don't think that's an SSRI. and that was at the advice of my doctor (crazily enough) due to having to figure out an allergy.* it was awful. absolutely awful. i lasted a day and had to go back on them. it was scary the thoughts i was having, and tbh it was what made me think i don't want to be on tablets anymore, cause of what it had to have been doing to me.

i would recommend highly going back to your doctor about coming off them. if you do want to there's no need to stop suddenly, being weaned off is most likely the best option. really though it's not strangers on the internet you need to be getting opinions of. your doctor can advise you best.

*this was a bad allergic reaction i was having to something and it needed to cut out everything to figure out what it was. so i definitely wouldn't advise it.

actually the shock that sardonicat mentioned, that was awful. it's possibly the most uncomfortable feeling i've ever had. could do nothing but sleep to get through it. it's like someone's tasering your brain.

luckyfrank

My 5th day of lexapro and zispinb combo and i feel like crap, but thats how i felt before hand i had a good day 2 days ago where i slept well and felt pretty ok, So very very angry on zispin biggest draw back so far

starviewadams

stupidusername wrote: »

I really don't know what's changed, but my mood seems to have lifted a bit since like thursday of last week. finding it really strange.

I finally remembered and got to get my new tablets. starting in the morning. hope i don't have **** side effects, and really hope they help. though in one way when i start a new one i think oh this is definitely going to work! but can't help but assume it won't.



what happened that made it bad?



I've only cut off efexor, don't think that's an SSRI. and that was at the advice of my doctor (crazily enough) due to having to figure out an allergy.* it was awful. absolutely awful. i lasted a day and had to go back on them. it was scary the thoughts i was having, and tbh it was what made me think i don't want to be on tablets anymore, cause of what it had to have been doing to me.

i would recommend highly going back to your doctor about coming off them. if you do want to there's no need to stop suddenly, being weaned off is most likely the best option. really though it's not strangers on the internet you need to be getting opinions of. your doctor can advise you best.

*this was a bad allergic reaction i was having to something and it needed to cut out everything to figure out what it was. so i definitely wouldn't advise it.

actually the shock that sardonicat mentioned, that was awful. it's possibly the most uncomfortable feeling i've ever had. could do nothing but sleep to get through it. it's like someone's tasering your brain.

Against my better judgement I went to a work bbq thingy,I've been trying to make more of an effort to socialise with my work mates for the last few weeks,figure if I get on good terms with a few people I won't dread going in there every day so much.I ended up coming across like a nervous weirdo instead though,and spent most of the day making excuses to go to the toilet or to the bar or mumbling through awkward conversations the odd time when I actually managed to sit down with people.

luckyfrank

well im still struggling to sleep just on the lexapro as well as depressed , doc said zispin would help with the sleep and may boost my mood too, for me it seems im only happy after a good night sleep but i only get a good night sleep if im happy...... vicious circle i cant seem to break

Anyone else find there like this

stupidusername

Yeah i'm having problems with sleep for the past while.i just cant seem to get enough of it.but then I dont think my mood would be better if I did.

Had a bad dream last night,first one in ages that I remember.woke up with my heart pumping. Not pleasant.

Mood is not usually bad in the mornings but it is now.i know the things i'm thinking but I cant stop it because right now I really believe them.

Sometimes I think it's not depression really cause in a way I want to be like this.well I want to stay off work and stay in bed.i just dont want to be there.i dont want to have to ask what this guy did on holiday cause I dont care.i dont want to deal with the other guy cause i'm sick of him being a bitch to me. I wish I could leave.

Starview,you did well to force yourself to that work thing.and I know it may be hard to take any good from it but it is unlikely anybody there took much notice of what you were doing,like trying to get away.and if they did they probably didn't think anything bad about you for it. Hope you feel better after your appointment

starviewadams

The psych upped my dose of lithium to boost the citalopram,this was always the long term plan for me apparently,even though I've only met this doctor twice.Have to go back in 2 months to see how I'm getting on.Clinic also scared the shít outta me,well not the clinic,just the other patients there.I don't want to end up like them in 20 years time.

SL10

starviewadams wrote: »

The psych upped my dose of lithium to boost the citalopram,this was always the long term plan for me apparently,even though I've only met this doctor twice.Have to go back in 2 months to see how I'm getting on.Clinic also scared the shít outta me,well not the clinic,just the other patients there.I don't want to end up like them in 20 years time.

This is one of the things that scares the crap out of me. Like I am able to function normally probably about 75% of the time at the moment (the rest of the time I am an anxious wreck!). But then I look at people with similar problems who are older and I am so scared that the problems are just going to get worse and in 20 years I wont be able to leave my house

LegacyUser

Hi All,

I'm on Lexapro since February this year. I have anxiety & depression. I've known for a while and am / was just stuck in a rut. Nothing in particular caused the anxiety / depression, it was exacerbated by some medal tests and diagnosis I got for food allergies late last year. I had a severe allergic reaction which gave me a huge fright, since then i'm very cautious of everything I eat / use.

Anyway... so I'm good on the Lexapro so far. I'm on 10mg a day, havent had any bad side effects really except my sex drive has definitely been affected. I've noticed in the last few weeks as well that I seem to have more pigmentation in my face, like freckles. Has anyone else ever experienced this?

I get on well with my Dr and he said at any stage when I want to stop to discuss it with him. he's really excellent, said he doesn't just put everyone who feels a bit crappy on medication. He recommends I stay on them for a minimum of 9 - 12 months to allow me to settle and also for me to get to know the "new me". I have noticed myself to be more outgoing and easier to do things. Before I'd struggle to get out of bed, go to work and come straight home and get into my pj's and go to bed but now I'm trying to get out there and meet up with friends again and exercise.

Just my 2 cents, have been lurking for a while

starviewadams

SL10 wrote: »

This is one of the things that scares the crap out of me. Like I am able to function normally probably about 75% of the time at the moment (the rest of the time I am an anxious wreck!). But then I look at people with similar problems who are older and I am so scared that the problems are just going to get worse and in 20 years I wont be able to leave my house

I know,I really dislike this particular clinic cos it's in a pretty deprived (not being snobby,my estate is pretty crappy too) area and the other patients who attend there's problems are very obviously worse then mine,but I keep getting the nagging thought that in 10/15/20 years I'll be just the same as they are now.

stupidusername

day two of my new tablets. feeling sick most of the time, headaches, and lack of appetite. and extreme tiredness. actually got a decent length of sleep last night, but today i was falling asleep at my desk. hate that feeling. could do with going to sleep now, but it's too bright.