Depression Support Thread

gillette147

Go on then CC....have one as well (((HUG)))
xx

septemberblues

CCStar wrote: »

I tried StJohn's Wort and it made me sunsensitive. I did feel better on it but as it made me feel better, I kept going outside and it I was sore - so stopped taking it:(

The sun has helped me feel better today - I do get irritated by bugs and crowds tho', so was nice to stay in.

I think a lot of last week's blues were caused by the gloomy/rainy weather after such a sunny spell beforehand.

The amitiptyline was great for me apart from the sun sensitivity, I have a chronic pain condition that stops me sleeping at night, with the ami I used to sleep for about 12 hours on and off, now I sleep a lot less, on and off and can't get to sleep in the first place!

Sugar_Coated_Owl

I new today was going to be bad as I woke up with a headache. Lately, I seem to be getting quite angry and finding people rather irritating, that isn't like me at all, I'm normally quite laid back and patient. I feel like hurting myself to release the anger and evilness.

I have a strong desire to throw away my medication. Stupid medication creating an imposter. This isn't me.

Horasio

septemberblues wrote: »

The amitiptyline was great for me apart from the sun sensitivity, I have a chronic pain condition that stops me sleeping at night, with the ami I used to sleep for about 12 hours on and off, now I sleep a lot less, on and off and can't get to sleep in the first place!

I was prescribed that for my post op pain but was put off by the side effects:eek:

Horasio

razorbladekisses wrote: »

I new today was going to be bad as I woke up with a headache. Lately, I seem to be getting quite angry and finding people rather irritating, that isn't like me at all, I'm normally quite laid back and patient. I feel like hurting myself to release the anger and evilness.

I have a strong desire to throw away my medication. Stupid medication creating an imposter. This isn't me.

I noticed your replies weren't so friendly lately, so wondered what was going on, as I know you are pretty laid back.

Are you able to come off them? I know what it is like for medication to make a person feel intolerant, snappy and not their true selves. That doesn't make you a bad person, the pills simply don't sound right for you. If you can't go off them, are you able to see someone asap?

Please don't hurt yourself, try releasing the anger onto something that won't harm you.

I have a good supply of cushions that get the cr*p beaten out of them!

septemberblues

CCStar wrote: »

I was prescribed that for my post op pain but was put off by the side effects:eek:

Apart from the sun thing I don't mind the side effects (weight gain and dry mouth, and loads of sleep!) as the weight comes off quickly when I stop the pills. What side effects did you have?

septemberblues

razorbladekisses wrote: »

I new today was going to be bad as I woke up with a headache. Lately, I seem to be getting quite angry and finding people rather irritating, that isn't like me at all, I'm normally quite laid back and patient. I feel like hurting myself to release the anger and evilness.

I have a strong desire to throw away my medication. Stupid medication creating an imposter. This isn't me.

Aaw that's the trouble with meds, especially anti-depressants, they create someone else. Have you been to the doctor and said how you feel, maybe something else would be better for you now. I'm not on anti-depressants due to side effects, and it can be difficult to cope without them.

Horasio

septemberblues wrote: »

Apart from the sun thing I don't mind the side effects (weight gain and dry mouth, and loads of sleep!) as the weight comes off quickly when I stop the pills. What side effects did you have?

I have a weight problem so didn't take it. I heard about the dry mouth on too. It was purely prescribed for pain relief, so managed it in another way. I couldn't bear the thought of weight gain.

I took Paxil/Paroxetine which made me constipated and put on weight but I was more sociable but after 6 months I was more weepy, so came off it and my skin became very sensitive for a while.

I didn't gain on Prozac but my eyes were red. I tried some 5-ht and that made me sleepy.

Do you find the generic ones different to the branded ones? I tried some generic Prozac and it made me dizzy.

I was prescribed Fluanxol which sounds pretty scary.

When I first looked at antidepressants, it was the early days of the reuptakes and was mostly the tricyclic ones.

Even when I come off drugs that have good and bad effects, my body seems to remember them and have been left with mild doses, so some of the good in the pills have stayed with me.

I worry about taking pills and their effects, I am very sensitive to chemical changes, including alcohol and food, so have to be very careful what I eat and what with.

This is quite interesting

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidepressant



(Note)

None of the above is to be used for diagnosis nor constitutes medical advice, they are my experiences. You have to see your GP for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

feelinggood_2

I've been discussing medication with my OH.

He isn't happy for me to attempt medication again, and after this latest problem, I don't think I trust my Pyschaitrist.

I read that Venlafaxine should not be prescibed to under 25s and should not be stopped cold turkey. To make two 'errors' seems a bit much, and I don't know if I'll trust her enough to take whatever she prescribes on Monday.

I've taken 4 different antidepressants, and they've all had a bad effect on me.

Tulip

:hello: everyone,


I will chat tomorrow

Night! Night!


love and light,

Katie xxx