Date: 5/5/2007 6:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 64110
I stayed MISERABLE for 7 years before I actually took everyone's advice for me to try antidepressants. After 2 days of meds, I felt horrible, I was catatonic, wouldn't eat and don't have much memory of those few days that I was like that. After about a month and a half I was irritated because it was doing nothing. Then one day (two months into treatment) I woke up and felt awesome. I wanted to go out and do things. I started going shopping again, and I felt like something extremely heavy had been lifted off of me. Because for 7 years, that is what it felt like. I had a heavy, very dense fog that wouldn't go away and I just didn't feel right in my head. Try meds ( Zoloft is excellent) and see what they do. It is a long road but like everything in life it requires time, determination and faith. The first step is to actually take someone's advice LOL.  |
Date: 5/5/2007 6:25:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 6915
Ah, and I just reread your last line..haha. I won't take the med advice but time, determination, and faith sound promising.  |
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Date: 5/5/2007 6:25:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 6915
Jslin..Im sorry you went through that. It's not as bad as you described yours..and I do appreciate the suggestion but I won't take meds. |
Date: 5/5/2007 6:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 1799
If it gets bad enough, you're going to have to decide: which is worse? Taking medication, or feeling like this? After various suicide attempts, I finally chose the meds, and thank the gods I did or I wouldn't be here.  |
Date: 5/5/2007 7:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 14464
Maybe all you need then if meds aren't an option is a therapist. Maybe just having someone who can understand your problems that you can talk to will help out.  |
Date: 5/5/2007 8:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 4995
I know you mentioned you hate meds...most people do...but you sound like you suffer from a panice disorder...I do also and take klonipan..perhaps just a low dose prescribed from your doctor could help? It did wonders for me. I wish you the best and keep you in my thoughts and prayers. *hugz*..it will get better... Peace.  |
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Date: 5/5/2007 10:46:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 6915
I don't want to take meds. That really won't fix my problems or what I think are my problems. :0/ |
Date: 5/5/2007 11:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 8243
If you don't think meds will help, then what problems are you having? Do you need a break from the hustle and bustle of life? Will a vacation help? You really need to find some guidance to help you work through this, before it gets the best of you. Take care and lots of hugs.  |
Date: 5/6/2007 1:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 52746
You know, I was a complete stress-head throughout 2006 and I didn't want to take meds again after the last time. Early 2004, I'd been taking Fluoexetine. I was also given Diazipam in case my anxiety worsened but I was determined never to take them, which I didn't. I took the Fluoexetine which I didn't feel like I was really taking. They must have been doing something though. Also, when Dr said that was enough, I was able to just stop taking them as they were so mild there'd be no withdrawal effects and he was right. In the meantime, though I wanted to see a counsellor, I did a lot of personal mental work which helped. Well, 2006 I was anxious and very angry again, really stressed out but didn't want to take drugs so I researched the internet. What I found extremely helpful and truly amazing and I strongly suggest you check it out with an open mind is The Work of Byron Katie. That's helped me immensely. Check it out. There's so many audio's, videos, resources out there. Simply Googling 'The Work' will get you to her site and her blog. Ah, brilliant! Go for it!  |
Date: 5/7/2007 12:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 60947
Go to therapy, it can work wonders.  |
