Guest guest Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I have made an appointment with a new doctor in February; I have heard many positve things about her and I am hoping she will provide support for me. I am asking in a general information " poll " what type (and for what..... anxiety, depression) of medications anyone is taking on a regular basis. I have read several mentions about help with anxiety, depression and all the full spectrum we have as FOO members. I do have a prescription for xanax that I take on an as needed basis. However I am looking at the idea that I need something to keep me on an even keel, simply to deal with my grief and anxieties; my mood swings are overwhelming at times (today). My heart goes out to my DH because he is on the other side of this monkey mind and he feels so helpless. Any comments welcome, may we all heal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Connie I was taking celexa which quit working, effexor, same thing. Even a mood stablizer (which I forget the name) I went through a very deep sad time and none of that was helping so I got off it all (I have also tried meds for ADD: wellbutrin, concerta, adderall) Seems like things don't work for me. But I do take a small amount of lorazapam at night; I probably don't need it anymore but it's more like a mental thing. I also use it when I travel for sleep. When I have one of those days where i wake up with tears, or just feel overwhelmed i might take one (1mg) And it helps. ~patricia Asking what meds I have made an appointment with a new doctor in February; I have heard many positve things about her and I am hoping she will provide support for me. I am asking in a general information " poll " what type (and for what..... anxiety, depression) of medications anyone is taking on a regular basis. I have read several mentions about help with anxiety, depression and all the full spectrum we have as FOO members. I do have a prescription for xanax that I take on an as needed basis. However I am looking at the idea that I need something to keep me on an even keel, simply to deal with my grief and anxieties; my mood swings are overwhelming at times (today). My heart goes out to my DH because he is on the other side of this monkey mind and he feels so helpless. Any comments welcome, may we all heal ------------------------------------ Problems? Ask our friendly List Manager for help at @.... SEND HER ANY POSTS THAT CONCERN YOU; DO NOT Respond ON THE GROUP. To order the KO bible " Stop Walking on Eggshells, " call 888-35-SHELL () for your copy. We also refer to " Understanding the Borderline Mother " (Lawson) and " Surviving the Borderline Parent, " (Roth) which you can find at any bookstore. Welcome to the WTO community! From Randi Kreger, Owner BPDCentral, WTO Online Community and author SWOE and the SWOE Workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I have taken Zoloft and Welbutren, at different times. For me, it felt like I was still in a hole, I just didn't mind as much that I was in it. I think the first time especially, they helped me because I was so so depressed, in a crisis really. More and more, I think that we feel so GUILTY about having negative feelings about our parents, and when we try to push them away, things get worse, like the feelings spill out somewhere else. I don't really know totally HOW to do it, but I think the only way to regulate is to talk, to write and to feel. I'm not down on anyone who takes meds if they feel they need to. I guess what I'm saying is, 10 years ago, I was taking meds, which made things feel not so bad. I don't know if artificially feeling better kept me doing stuff that hurt me. If I had stayed in the pain, maybe I would have reached my breaking point 10 years ago, and done something different, like set some boundaries. I might have gotten where I am now (which is not perfect!) sooner. However, I think everyone who's on this site, is at least aware, which is more than I was when I went on meds, so I guess being on meds is not so bad, as long as one continues to work for change. Just my two cents, to take or leave. Deanna > > I have made an appointment with a new doctor in February; I have heard many positve things about her and I am hoping she will provide support for me. > > I am asking in a general information " poll " what type (and for what..... anxiety, depression) of medications anyone is taking on a regular basis. > > I have read several mentions about help with anxiety, depression and all the full spectrum we have as FOO members. I do have a prescription for xanax that I take on an as needed basis. However I am looking at the idea that I need something to keep me on an even keel, simply to deal with my grief and anxieties; my mood swings are overwhelming at times (today). My heart goes out to my DH because he is on the other side of this monkey mind and he feels so helpless. > > Any comments welcome, may we all heal > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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