Thank you SC. Thatās why I feel defeated. And try not to let it get me down, but at times I feel like what if this is how I will be forever and that scares me sooooooo bad. I pray so hard that things...
Hi all. I havenāt posted in a while. Things have pretty much stayed the same. I have tried about 6 different antidepressants to no avail, even had the genetic testing. I also have Hashimotos thyroid....
H, I felt the same way with my results. I was hoping for so much more and felt a little bummed when I received them. But you are staying so positive which is huge. I say stick with Dr. wants you to...
I have been on it for 4 weeks today. We tried to increase from 20-40 after two weeks and I just couldnāt handle the effects so on Sunday we went back to 30mgs for 7 days and will try and increase to...
H, yes it was a match! But Iām just thinking since my anxiety is high and still need to give it more time I feel itās not working. Iām so glad as well. You can still email anytime tooš...
Hi all. I know the feeling!! Iām having more anxious days also and had a panic attack last night. Iām on almost 4 weeks of Prozac ( I increased last Friday) and I just donāt have faith itās helping....
H, So so proud of you, I literally teared up!!! Thank you for the motivation! Iām going to start this today!! Hugs to you!!...
Hopeful and Jennings, Iām dealing with the exact same thing. I fall asleep for about a couple hours then wake up so panicky and anxious with racey heart and thoughts going a thousand miles a minute....
H, Did you take any benzo to get you through the start up phase?...
Hi H. Yes, Iām dealing with the exact same thing right now. Night time panic attacks. And it doesnāt help that my husband is out of town. Iām trying very hard to use my coping skills but nothing...
Hello there. Well today is day 15 of 30mg of Prozac now. Iām slowly moving up to 40 and possibly 60 ( pdoc says with my anxiety, panic and obsessive thinking I will probably need a higher dose). Well...
Hi there. This is great place to join for encouragement. Hang in there, I know exactly what you are going through, as I and many others are in the same situation. The feeling of defeat is something I...
So today, I had a mini panic attack which of course makes me feel defeated. Itās day 8 and I think Iām expecting it to be working 100% already. I hate this until last yr I never had problems taking...
J, Great idea. I will be trying this tonight. Thank you;)...
Jennings, Thank you. How about sleeping! I feel I canāt sleep at night or nap even after taking a Xanax I only sleep about a few hours. Maybe Iām still adjusting or letting the activating that Iāve...
Today is day 6. Iām been doing ok, no major side effects except the last two days increased anxiety and racey thoughts. But Iām trying to not get discouraged. Iāve been giving up on medication too...
So Iām starting Prozac today. I was on when I was 15 ( which was 25 yrs ago) so I donāt recall any side effects. Iām very very nervous as horrible anxiety/what if thinking are awful for me. Iāve...
How do you like the Prozac? Have you tried other Antidepressants before? I have tried quite a few others and Iām thinking Prozac is next?! Do you more anxiety or depression?...
H, Iām weaning if the Effexor as we speak. It was working I feel but like another SNRI I tried a year ago it makes my heart race and makes me shaky. Try and not focus on the side effects of stopping...
Hi there! Thanks for getting back to me, canāt take Lexapro itās a no from genetic testing;( I felt Iām back to square one and itās soooooo defeating and Iām feeling very sorry for myself and my...
H, Hi there. I see you are on Prozac. Have you tried a lot of other antidepressants? I donāt think the Effexor is going to be the one unfortunately, so much anxiety on it. I tried Prozac 25 yrs ago,...
H, How was your appt with counselor today? Are you feeling better?...
H, Well since we started the same day this should give both of us some comfort... I had a very anxious day as well and got a little discouraged. So maybe itās just the start up for both of us!! Les...
Emotions, Hi there. So my insurance does pay for my TMA, thankfully. I have only done 20 treatments and have 19 left. I feel that it is helping out. Iām excited to see the end result. A psychiatrist...
Hi there. Yes, I believe itās absolutely normal. Take it from me, I have had a very long struggle with my anxiety. It will get better. There will be more ups than downs. Honestly what I am learning (...
Thank you so much Beth. I love hearing positive things about medications. So 5 days is definitely to soon for effects of it?? Right?...
I have the same issue and have been to Dr. for this issue. Itās an anal fissure. I was scared so scared as I have awful anxiety. You are very young, have some peace in that:) Make an appt with your...
Hopeful, Hi there. Iām still taking mine too. Itās day 5 of 75mgs. Iām hanging in there with some increased anxiety, but trying to use coping skill even though itās very hard. Have you contacted your...
Sc, Thank you so much, means a lot. I never think of that way. You are very right that not everyone deals with things the same. Hugs all...
Sunflower, Tms is transcranial magnetic stimulation. Itās fda approved to help with depression. Iām doing 39 treatments 5 days a week. Itās a little coil that is placed in head and it produces small...
Hi all. So today is day 5 of 75mgs of Effexor XR. I feel ok just a little dizzy and some increased anxiety and irrational thinking. But Iām using coping skills and mediation and it helps. Iām just...
Oops this was supposed to be a reply to hopeful86......
Hi there. I just increased to 75 today. Iām feeling ok so faršš» Im just trying to really focus on positive things and not obsess on the meds/side effects. That is really hard for me as I have an...
Beth, Oh thatās good to hearšš» How many Mgs are you in? Did it cause increased anxiety at first?...
So today is day for of 37.5. Tomorrow I take two one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I have some increased anxiety and just feeling kinda weird. But Iām sticking to it as I know for me the...
Perfectly said, SCā¤ļøš...
SC, Thank you for encouragement. And you are right about reviews, that makes sense. Iām going to try and stay positiveā¤ļø...
Hopeful 86, I took my first 37.5 and then took a little nap;) Iām praying this is the answer. Feel free the email me if you would like to chat... I believe my email is in my profile. Weāve got this!!!...
Hi all itās been a while.... well Iāve been on the Luvox for at least 2 months and have lost 12 lbs due to nausea from it and it just did nothing for me. I also started TMS treatment and did the swab...
Hi there. Anyone here of adding Latuda ( mood stabilizer) to a ssri? My pdoc added this yesterday. Of course Iām extremely nervous about doing this as I read all the side effects.... advice please;)...
Hi all. So I started Luvox last Tuesday per my Pdoc. I decided to go back to her per my GP who wanted me to try wellbutrin but that was way to stimulating for my anxiety. We decided its best that I...
Thank you SC. Today is day 2 of Wellbutrin. Feeling ok. Forgot to mention that Iām getting a sinus infection or cold so maybe that is taking away if Iām having side effects. My doc said Iļø should...
Thanks Tim Tam. Iām very nervous/excited for relief. I also now realize after dealing with this for over 20 yrs that Iām going to be a lifer in AD and Iām now 100% ok with it. It has been hell since...
Thank you for replying Rich. It means a lot that people care. And this is how I know Iām dealing with a little more depression as Iām crying reading/typing this!!...
Hi all. Well Iām back.... after having some success with only being on Buspar for about the last 4-6 weeks itās finally stopped being enough:(( Depression/panic/anxiety is back with a VENGANCE:( I...
Thank you all for replying. It is helpful to know that we are not alone. It is so weird as I was feeling a little better Monday night and now yesterday and today have been awful again. Blu's Mama I...
Hi all. So with my Pdoc I quit Zoloft 11 days ago cold turkey as my Doc said to do after being on 100MG for the about 10 yrs (only tried a couple times switching but always ended back on it) due to...
SC- I think that does sound like a good idea. I forgot to mention I am being referred to a Rheumatologist also. I have hashimoto thyroid but they are going to rule out other auto immune as well. I...
Hi all!!! I am doing pretty well these days with the exception of a few bad days here and there. Currently with selling our house, building our dream house and having to live with my in-laws for...
Hi All!! So I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 7 yrs ago. Well the last few months I will like I was having a lot of symptoms again... anxiety, weight gain, fatigue, dry hair/loss, diarrhea and...