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Posted 6/25/2014 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,
I want to thank each and every one who replied to my other post. Ya'll have gave me hope. I went to the Dr today and she stopped the Effexor. Started me on Wellbutrin and Trazadone. Plus I will still be taking Paxil. I can't sleep anymore. She said the Trazadone should help........

Jodi
Posted 6/25/2014 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
The trazadone will help you sleep. My husband takes it. I hope that the wellbutrin works for you. Keep us posted okay???

Hugs, Karen..
Posted 6/26/2014 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jodi: I tried Wellbutrin and it didn't work for me, but lots of drugs don't seem to have much of any effect on me.

I wish with all my heart that it helps you--I will be sending out good vibes to you.

Peace and happiness and best wishes.

WaLa
Posted 6/26/2014 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Karen,
Ty for the kind words. I hope the Trazadone does help me. I started having trouble sleeping when I started coming off the narcotics several weeks ago. I wanted to see if I could do without them. I haven't took any in 5 days now. I really dont know what my pain level is because of the sleeplessness. I'll be up for days, then sleep for days....I tried lunesta and it didn't put me to sleep. I will keep everyone updated. I have nothing else to do since I haven't started back to work yet and may not be able to return. I don't go anywhere or do anything except go to drs. I SO hope that the new meds help me....

WaLa,
Ty so much for the kind words. I DO know what you mean about meds. I have tried meds to find out that the smallest side effect, I would get and couldn't take the med. Even lunesta didn't put me to sleep......

Jodi
Posted 6/26/2014 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
By the way WaLa, I have hypothyroidism also and since my wreak, my thyroid stopped working again and they had to double my med for that. That is part of my problem...

Jodi
Posted 6/26/2014 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
I'm on Wellbutrin after being on a lot of other AD's, the Wellbutrin has been a life saver and I so hope it works for you.

Hope you can get a good nights rest, so important and awful if you can't sleep.

Hope you feel better really soon and sleep well tonight...zzzzzz...
Posted 6/26/2014 9:42 AM (GMT 0)
Ambien works for sleep for me. I take Adderall to keep me awake during the day. My days and nights are mixed up otherwise. I slept for two years when I first got fibromyalgia. It was awful...

I am sure I was extremely depressed too. I also can take melatonin. Have you tried that? I find it works a few days then not. But it might help you here and there.

I tapered down on my pain meds, but can't go any lower. I am too nervous and in pain. That is a difficult thing to do. I give you tons of credit for going off of your pain meds. How are you doing with that?

Keep posting, know we all care...

Hug, Karen...
Posted 6/27/2014 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi karen,
It's been 6 days off the narcotics. I tapered down but it was still awful. I still hurt somewhere every day. They gave me 800mg of ibuprofen to take 3 times a day that doesn't even touch the pain. The Dr's keep telling me that the pain will get better since I'm only 6 months out from the wreak. I hope and pray their right.


Jodi
Posted 6/27/2014 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Me too. I do know it can take a long time for the body to heal. I think it is because it is so traumatic. I give you so much credit for what you have done. I hope it continues to get easier for you. I am going to talk to the doc about slowly tapering down. Though right now it is really hard. I think I was going down too fast (what my old doctor wanted me to do). I am going to a new one now. But will see him on Tuesday to discuss things. Went today to get signed up. I hope this works out...

Keep posting as it does help.

Take care Jodi...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/27/2014 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Karen,

My experience was with the slowly tapering down. Everything went good until the last dose and then the sleeplessness came. I would be up for days and then sleep for days. My Dr gave me Trazadone and I have slept for the last 2 nights, praise the Lord. I wish you well on your journey.....
Jodi
Posted 6/27/2014 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
I think you are right, very slow is best... I am doing better today than yesterday, but then again, no stress like yesterday. I hope you are feeling better.

I read your other post. Try to keep your hopes up. Depression makes it hard to be happy and see good things. It makes a person very negative. Not necessarily outward, but inward. We seem to think the worst of ourselves and feel hopeless.

Try to keep your chin up. I know, easier said than done.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/27/2014 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Karen,

I just don't feel like myself anymore. I don't go anywhere except to Dr's. Don't go see my Mama or friends. Don't talk much on the phone. This is so sad, but I feel better when my husband has to work. I don't have to put forth any effort and can cry all day long. And I love him so much and he loves me. Don't want to hardly eat anything. Don't watch tv. I lay around doing nothing all day except for crying. My husband is very worried about me and I'm worried about myself. I am waiting on the new meds to work but I know that will be a month and it seems to be so far away. I don't know what to do anymore.........
Jodi
Posted 6/27/2014 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 6/27/2014 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
You will start feeling better before a month I think, if the meds are going to work for you. But like I think I said, it is subtle. Agitation will decrease, things will start to seem more interesting to you. You will find joy again. Take it one day at a time. Stop and smell the roses whenever you can... Look for the little things in life that make you happy.

I really hope that the pills start to work soon.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/28/2014 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Karen,

I hope they do too......

Jodi
Posted 6/28/2014 5:51 AM (GMT 0)
My Elder is also suffering form alzheimers; sometimes he behaves very awkward and got frustrated in a couple of time.In my Family no one has Alzheimer Symptoms,but my Elder brother is exception.
Posted 6/28/2014 10:19 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe you could begin getting out of the house. Go visit your mother for a little while. Your mother is a good choice because she is aware of your injuries. She won't expect you to be a huge ball of fun right now.

I hope the trazodone kerps working for you. I cut down on my pain medications, too. Now I'm only taking an occasional tramadol. I still have lots of pain but I wanted to regauge my pain levels. Its hard but its a healthy choice. Just don't over do it. Pushing yourself while healing can be damaging to your body. You could ask your dr what sort of exercise you can do. Exercise can improve depression. It can be something as simple as walking for 15 minutes. Physical therapy could be good for you, too.

I really think a therapist would benefit you. They can help you adjust and work on your coping skills. Talking about everything with a neutral person can be very helpful.
Posted 6/28/2014 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Cynthia,

Welcome to the depression forum. Feel free to start a thread about yourself if you would like to.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/28/2014 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Angelic,

I would love to get out but I can't. Don't feel like it.

Cynthia,

I know what you mean about alzheimers. My Daddy suffered with it. It was so sad to see him go down from it. I miss him everyday.......It is a hard row to hoe..........

Jodi
Posted 6/28/2014 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Well, of all pain, you could try self acupressure.
Using your fingers to press around your ears, when you find a sore spot, keep pressing it. Initially it hurts, but a few minutes later, you will find the pain reduces. Keep pressing it until the pain disappears. You could do it when needed. Sometimes, by pulling the ears also help to alleviate the pain. I have done it myself for arthritis, headache, and neck pain. It also works on stiffness. Give it a try, and you will get amazing results!
Posted 6/28/2014 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
Skipper,

Thank you. I will try it.

Jodi
Posted 6/30/2014 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Skipper,

I tried the self acupressure and it didn't work for me. Thanks for trying though.

Jodi
Posted 6/30/2014 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
You need to get a book on trigger points. If you can find the trigger points it really helps.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/1/2014 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Ok. Ty I will

Jodi
Posted 7/1/2014 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
Mine is called "the trigger point therapy workbook" I got mine on Amazon for pretty cheap. They also have used books.

I am just now really getting into it and learning. In fact I am taking it with me to my doctor today and see what he thinks about it.

Take care, have a good day...
Hugs, Karen...
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