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JustTiffanyxo Psych appointment & the perils of new medications
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So, I'm back. Still here, just busy with work. So thought I'd write a post now that I have days off. I'd also like to talk about something that probably not a lot of people would not even dare talk about in a public forum. I had another psych appoint... View more

So, I'm back. Still here, just busy with work. So thought I'd write a post now that I have days off. I'd also like to talk about something that probably not a lot of people would not even dare talk about in a public forum. I had another psych appointment this morning, very expensive might I add, even with the medicare rebate...and I told her I had stopped taking the newly prescribed meds (and before you all start, they were only prescribed to help me sleep, I gave them a try and they made things worse for me, multiple awakenings and finding it hard to fall back asleep), and the new drugs made me eat like there was no tomorrow, every thing I saw (food wise) I wanted to eat. I just wanted to eat. All of the time. Now we all know how terrible those consequences can be (ladies) don't we. Those were the first two reasons why I stopped taking the new med. The final reason however, some people may take offence to, but, I am a nurse and there are no boundaries I will not criss when it comes to the human body. Ok, so you want to know what it is??? Do YOU? CONSTIPATION!!! Oh. My. God. I had/have never felt so uncomfortable in all my life. And it certainly wasn't helping things when all I wanted to do was eat. My brain said EAT EAT EAT!!! But my poor bowel said for the love of god woman, STOP EATING, we are backed up enough!!!!! Too far? I'm sorry if you think so. But it's a topic I'd thought I'd bring up, I don't think it's talked about as much as it should be, that it's a common side effect of A LOT OF MEDICATIONS, and I mean A LOT! I also thought that hey, we are all feeling down, that's why we are here, so I thought I'd make a humorous, light hearted post. Even if I can get a giggle or even a smile from you when you are reading this, my job is done. (One condition of course, I'd love it if you read this post and smile, comment and say you did, I'd love to know.) Over and out!

jennyr Acupuncture for Anxiety
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I would like to know if anyone has used acupuncture to help control their anxiety? If so, did it work and how long did it take for it to work. Regards Jenny

I would like to know if anyone has used acupuncture to help control their anxiety? If so, did it work and how long did it take for it to work. Regards Jenny

Amy_G Continue with therapy or try just medication?
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I was diagnosed with depression like 3 months ago and I’ve been going to see a psychologist for 10 weeks but it’s been completely useless. I’ve also been taking antidepressants for almost 4 weeks and they haven’t worked at all yet either so the GP is... View more

I was diagnosed with depression like 3 months ago and I’ve been going to see a psychologist for 10 weeks but it’s been completely useless. I’ve also been taking antidepressants for almost 4 weeks and they haven’t worked at all yet either so the GP is increasing the dose, and she said that since the therapy isn’t working that the problem is likely to be mostly chemical so like if therapy hasn’t worked at all by now it probably won’t… But I kind of just think that my therapist wasn’t very good. It seems like her whole approach was to tell me to do things that I didn’t want to do or couldn’t be bothered to do usually, and even when it was clear that I couldn’t do those things and that nothing she was doing was helping, she just kept going with that approach the entire time. Then she basically said it was my fault that there was no progress because I wasn’t “fighting” hard enough. So I can’t decide whether I should just keep going with the medication without any therapy and see if there’s a change, or whether I should find another psychologist and try again with that? Or maybe I could wait until next year and get a new mental health plan and try therapy again then so at least if it’s useless I won’t be wasting money? I’ve been doing some of those free online self-help cbt things, like moodgym etc., and they’ve also been no help, so I sort of don’t know if cbt would be any better in real life or not? This is so frustrating everything feels useless :(

grandmakris48 My Bipolar Disorder
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I saw my Psychiatrist today. I don't care for him much because he likes to play god. I am dual diagnosed and he focuses only on my addiction and not my bipolar. I have been telling him for the last few months that I don't feel like I am on the right ... View more

I saw my Psychiatrist today. I don't care for him much because he likes to play god. I am dual diagnosed and he focuses only on my addiction and not my bipolar. I have been telling him for the last few months that I don't feel like I am on the right Psych Medications. He kept refusing to adjust or change my medications. I finally got so upset today that he called in my therapist to intervene. I don't know exactly what worked, but he finally adjusted my medication. He switched gears quickly when I told my therapist that he wasn't helping me. I still don't care for him and might have to end up going to a different doctor, but I will give it a try. I feel like I won a battle today!

Bigc Started on medication anxiety is through the roof???
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Just started on an antidepressant for my anxiety and depression, been on it for about 8 days and my anxiety has been so much worse than i can ever remember. I have multiply things stacked up to worry about. Half of them being things that 99.9% didn't... View more

Just started on an antidepressant for my anxiety and depression, been on it for about 8 days and my anxiety has been so much worse than i can ever remember. I have multiply things stacked up to worry about. Half of them being things that 99.9% didn't happen or my past when i was like 12. I have been getting sick intrusive thoughts which i don't want to share either. I am not a bad person i know that. I am the type of person that feels bad if they step on a snail. However i don't seem to trust myself anymore or have any faith in what i have done and haven't done. I would think of a thought, something that happen that is acceptable as i can remember it, then ulter it into something that isnt acceptable then start to become paranoid that that was the case, has anyone else done that. I am seriouslty losing my mind.Has anyone had any similar experiences and will my antidepresant eventually help me, i have heard it may take up to 6 weeks.

MrsCam are generic brands of meds really the same??
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Have to refill my prescription tomorrow. Last month, which was the first time Id filled this script as I was just started on this med during my hospital stay, the pharmacist gave me a generic brand... My gp and my counsellor both say it should be wor... View more

Have to refill my prescription tomorrow. Last month, which was the first time Id filled this script as I was just started on this med during my hospital stay, the pharmacist gave me a generic brand... My gp and my counsellor both say it should be working the same as the original that I was on when in the hospital and when I first got home but I am not convinced. Any thoughts or oppinions would be appreciated

2teray has anyone tried an SNRI antidepressant
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Hi I am new to this and in need of some help please. I have been prescribed an SNRI antidepressant and I am very nervous about taking medication, I had tried a few different medications several years ago when I suffered with depression, anxiety and a... View more

Hi I am new to this and in need of some help please. I have been prescribed an SNRI antidepressant and I am very nervous about taking medication, I had tried a few different medications several years ago when I suffered with depression, anxiety and agoraphobia, so badly that I didnt leave my home for 2 years. I eventually got through this difficult time on my own but I had tried medications and psychologists during this period but nothing helped me, I just had to really kick my own arse, which I did once I realised it had been 2 years. I have unfortunately found myself right back in the same situation as I was 7 years ago, I am not as bad but I know I am getting worse so my doctor has prescribed this medication. I have tried to kick my backside for 2 weeks now because I really dont want to take the medication as the other meds made me not care about my condition or anything else anymore but i am not doing too well so I am starting to think that maybe I should take the meds, however I really need to know if anyone else has tried these and what effect they had if any. Please help if you can. Thank you for reading my post.

Pounce medication and sleepiness - can it improve?
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Hi, I'm new to these forums. I'm newly diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I've been on one medication for a couple of months now. Was hospitalised for a week in September after having a bit of a breakdown at work, then was released into my mother... View more

Hi, I'm new to these forums. I'm newly diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I've been on one medication for a couple of months now. Was hospitalised for a week in September after having a bit of a breakdown at work, then was released into my mother's care. I had to either do that or go to the long term care facility. I also had my medication increased to the maximum dose while I was in hospital. After three weeks under her care, I was back at home and back at work, but only three days a week. I am terribly anxious and close to panic all day when I'm at work and generally terribly depressed when I'm at home - all alone again. So now to the point - I went back to my gp and said I wasn't getting better and he prescribed a new med, in addition to the original one. It has side effects of drowsiness and weight gain, to name a few, and he said he doesn't normally prescribe it for this reason. Weight gain is not an issue for me because the dietician in hospital wanted me to put on 15kg anyway (I'd lost weight because I wasn't eating). However, after several days of research and consideration, I tried the new med for the first time last night. It made me feel wasted! So sleepy I was falling asleep during my favourite tv show, and crawled to bed and crashed at 8pm. Got woken by the phone at 10am. Still drowsy at 12pm. Obviously I can't drive in this is a condition, which is a problem, as I live in a rural area. I don't think I could work in this condition either. Can it get better? Can the side effects reduce over time? I don't know whether to continue with it.

Manz Unsure about taking meds for anxiety
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Hi, I'm new to this site. I've jad anxiety for a while mostly social anxiety but stresses in my life lately have made it worse and I've sought treatment. I'm really scared of taking the meds though because I've been told they will make me more anxiou... View more

Hi, I'm new to this site. I've jad anxiety for a while mostly social anxiety but stresses in my life lately have made it worse and I've sought treatment. I'm really scared of taking the meds though because I've been told they will make me more anxious at first and I don't know if I can cope with that right now. I can't go on anything else as the others cause weight gain. I'm 28 and have 4 children and I'm scared what I'll feel like. It might be ok but id like some advice/personal experiences (please not horror stories!). Thanks