Thanks all :)...
I was wondering when Prozac should be taken (if it makes you sleepy or not). Should it be taken in the morning or evening? Thanks so much everyone. Hope everybody is feeling good today....
I agree with Hibee, Effexor is quite stimulating so my suggestion would be to keep taking it in the morning. Everyone is different though and you might have better luck taking it at a later time. B....
Paxil worked well for me with anxiety and panic attacks but not quite as well with the depression. B....
Hi Barley, I too have switched antidepressants many times and have not had any problems. What they do with me is taper me off one while at the same time slowly up me on the new one. B....
Count me in…..I also get what theyellowpeeps gets (zig zag lightening bolts) that are silver before the migraine comes. The first time I got one I was in Junior High School in Math Class and I...
The one A/D that I have taken with the least side effects (least anxiety upon startup) is Paxil. I even took it in the evening before bedtime. Most A/D's you take in the morning. Everyone's results...
Hi Pitmom, My pdoc is aware that I want to take D3 and doesn't see that it would hurt me any. He didn't request bloodwork though. Thanks for thinking of me, B....
Thanks everyone for the replies, I will start taking it tomorrow morning. B....
When do you take it, morning or evening and on a full or empty stomach? Thank you getting by. B....
I got a pure form (made only with extra virgin olive oil) vitamin D3 in the mail, but now I am afraid to take it. I got 5000 IU. I made the mistake and used dr. Google and found that in some people...
Hi rrrich, I echo what pitmom said. Take your day in small steps and look for the positives. I can't work and believe me I wish that I could, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Like...
iexist, How are you feeling lately. Please check in and let us know. B....
I think Kaez went into a psych ward. This was in a post awhile back and haven't heard from her/him since. I hope he/she is ok. I think llsweet hasn't been posting too much because she is finding...
Hi Trader, The same thing happens to me, getting the rapid heartbeat every time I get up to do something. I think it is because I have put on a lot of weight and don't get any exercise. I am a couch...
I often have dreams that set the mood for my day, sometimes nitemares, sometimes memories of the past that are unpleasant, they usually put me in a depressed state or anxiety state, depending on the...
Give the Lexapro time to work. I know it is hard and seems like you have to wait forever. Are you going to therapy? I think this would be very helpful for you. You are still young and have your whole...
I am so glad that you made the right decision!! Like everyone says, baby steps. Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing. B....
I don't have any experience with Lexapro but I do take Effexor and it has helped me tremendously. It can take up to 6-8 weeks for an antidepressant to start helping you, but usually that is not the...
Hi S.C., I hope you start feeling better soon. ((HUGS)) B....
I am so sorry that you are feeling this way…. You really need to get rid of those addictions because they are not good for you and make you more depressed in the long run. It sounds to me like you...
This sounds like depersonalization to me. There are topics on this on the Resource Page for you to look at….symptoms, etc. Take care of yourself MissGigi, B....
Hi Barb, I am on generic Effexor xr (my second time around) and I think it works pretty good for depression, but not quite as well for anxiety. The first time I took it, it was the original Effexor...
So glad you are staying with us Turtle :smile:...
Smooth, Why are you scared of exercising? It's OK if you don't want to answer. I think a treadmill is a great idea. It is very low impact exercise and walking is great too. I don't like to exercise...
I have had many panic attacks while sleeping. You are not alone at all. Actually, I prefer them that way because my body and mind are already in a relaxed mode and I don't let them get to me that...
I think sometimes the pills we take cause us weight gain and cravings. I have been on Zyprexa for 3 years now and gained 40 pounds. They mess with your metabolism too. Now I am trying to wean off of...
Mom of 2 and Pitmom, I have you in my thoughts and hope things turn out for the best. B....
Listened to some music. B....
I have found that Paxil has the most calming effect for myself. Everyone is different though, so other people, including yourself may have a different experience. I have been on Celexa, Zoloft,...
I am sending many healing thoughts your way….hope everything goes well....
I feel the same way, especially with grief counseling. I went for one session and basically told my story of all my loved ones that have passed and how I felt that I have never dealt with it properly...
Take care of yourself HT, you will be missed. Come back any time that you need to. B....
Excellent idea Trina. I think this will be very helpful to the OP. I have also read the Feel Good Handbook and recommend it highly. You can get it on Amazon. B....
I also miss Merrida. She always helped me out with her wise words....
Hi, I am so sorry you are feeling this way. I have been there so I can emphasize with you. Have you tried xanax or vallum? They are in the benzo category along with Ativan and Klonopin. Xanax is a...
I also have things that have happened to me in the past that I carry with me to this day. Nothing like you went thru though and do believe that this can affect us many years later unless we learn to...
Count me in, I have a lot of trouble exercising. I cannot walk very far without getting winded and getting that fast heartbeat which scares me and feels too much like anxiety. I agree with everyone...
Hi Barb, I hope that the increase works for you. Sometimes we need a little adjustment in our meds and it works out for the best. Take care, B....
Hi MissGigi, You will be missed, take care of yourself and come back anytime you feel you need to. B....
Hi HT, Hope things are going better for you now. You are such a strong person I know that you can make it thru this :) Thinking of you, B....
Hi Barb, Just letting you know that you are not alone with the ups and downs thru out the day. I am often more anxious in the morning and more depressed in the afternoon and in the evening I feel...
Hazel, I am so very sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your sister in my thoughts. B....
Hi Soulbreaker, I am having one of those days too. You could have taken the words right out of my mouth. I managed to get up and do a few things and it made me feel better. I decided to plug in my...
Hey Keaz, You and only you know what it best for you. Most places are very good about having group therapy during the daytime hours. This will help you out quite a bit and give you lots of coping...
I have this problem too. I get an increased heart rate just from walking down the drive to get the mail and it always freaks me out. I think the only way to get past all of this is to start...
Yes, absolutely. Overthinking things causes a lot of problems for me. I often rewind to the past and not keep myself in the present moment. This causes anxiety and depression. I try to keep myself...
Unfortunately, Buspar didn't help me either. Only benzos have helped me. B....
Hi, I would stick with the Paxil and as Hibee said with increasing dosage it can cause a spike in your anxiety but it is for a very short time. Paxil is a very good antidepressant, I had good luck...