Hey Guys,
i just thought i would put up my experience with old Anti-D's.
Well at first, I wanted nothing to do with them, especially as i had tried some before and all they did was make me completely tired and turn me into a zombie.
I also take so many other meds for my epilpsey that I figured ok enough is enough I don't want to put anymore chemicals in my body.
Then things in life got so bad, that I barely got of bed and washed...a friend begged me to go to the doctor and I was put on a form of SSRI's. It took me quite a while to adjust...they say about 4 weeks to get into the body...but I mean in other ways, adjust them into my routine. i have been on them about 4 months now and it is amazing the difference they make.
In case anyone is wondering..I am not running around in a state of euphoria, or I am not incapable of feeling of my feelings...but what they have done is balanced things a little more evenly so dealing with my feelings and everyday things doesn't seem like such a massive task.
So please anyone considering them, do not dismiss them straight off...as "unnatural". Don't deny yourself the chance to get better. They are an extrememly positive option for many...I would still be the girl in bed without them, or worse...
Hey Jen,
They’ve made such a huge difference and I didn’t want them at all in the first place. Can’t believe the change and hope that someone will just give them a chance to see would they help them too.
I was recently perscribed anti d's. I haven't yet filled the script, the dr told me they might make me gain weight. I told the ed clinic of my perscription and while it was made clear that they aren't dr's and can't advise, that if I begin eating and nourishing my body a lot of what I'm feeling migjht disapate. Not sure at this point what to do. Glad they worked and made a positive change for you moongal :)
Hey Lilac,
Are you feeling depressed and unmotivated? That was me I just wanted to cry and cry and cry all the time, stay in bed and block out the world.
Weight gain can be a side effect with some anti-deps as with many other medications...is that the main thing that is worrying you?
I cannot speak for you, but I can say is the difference they have made for me is unreal, I have really started to believe in myself more which is massive for me.
And I do have aims as I go along and get through my depression and ED to lower my dosage and get myself off them but now they are really aiding me in my battle.
Maybe if you give them a go for a while see how you get on...continue to work with therapy and if you are not finding a difference consider other meds, or trying for a while without...I can say for me, they really gave me the pull I needed...and offered me my life back.
Yes, good food is invaluable to a healthy mind and body...and when you nourish yourself your getting more energy, you're cells will be getting what they need to do their job at full capacity. So when you do get there, the difference will be unreal...and you will get there.
I would really give these a go hun, take that chance you are worth it.
I didn't want them at first, either! LOL! I actually argued with my psychiatrist when she prescribed Prozac because I wanted something I'd NEVER heard of! Ha! "Prozac" just carried such a stigma... But she was right, and they've made a TREMENDOUS difference for me. :)
As far as weight gain goes... I didn't gain ANY weight from my anti depressants. And even those that CAN cause weight gain, won't if you're on a meal plan... ♥
I agree with MG, Gina... Why not give them a try? I bet you WILL feel better. :)
Moongal...thank you for this....there IS a place for anti-deps, and for many people, it can be a life-changing thing.
Lilac...Most anti-deps do not cause weight gain. The very small percentage of people who may have experienced this in the clinical trials..it has to be provided in the information. I highly recommend that you give the medication a try. There is no way that it could affect your weight in a few weeks' time, and if so, you could go off of it. If you would like to message me, I can also tell you more about the specific meds. I have been on many over the years, and I am happy to share my experience.
Take care...Jan ♥
You posted this at the exact right moment for me. Thanks so much. I've been fighting my doctor for years about anti depressants because of the weight gain and the possibly side effects of the drugs as I'm first getting on them, but I've decided that it's about time I take that step and get happy again. Does anyone take Adderall as well by chance? I'm unsure if effects of my anti depressant would cause my Adderall to work less.
Hey Change,
Sorry I am not sure of Adderall...I am on lustral myself...they are SSRIs. I am so glad you have decided to take them and give them a chance...they can make such a difference...and have with me.
And yes the side effects of first getting on them can be difficult but the one I am on now suits me perfectly and only adds to my life.
This could be one of the best choices you made.
Love to you hun
Moongal x
Accepting anti-depressants from my Dr was one of the hardest decisions I've had to make because up until recently, I've personally been against taking them. My Dr perscribed me two different types and after doing some personal research, I decided to take just one of the two. I take Paroxétine.
Although I am by no means saying that anti-depressants are a solution to an ED, they certainly give positivity and strength to someone with an ED who wants to recover. Like Moongal, I plan to continue taking them until my recovery has progressed and has become more stable. I will then reduce them and come off them.
Although I wasn't deeply depressed before taking the anti-depressants, I could by no means have had the positive energy and strength to fight my ED to the degree I am currently doing without them. Therefore, I am totally thankful that I made the choice to take them. I'm not sure that I would still have my part-time job if I hadn't chosen to take them.
I just joined today so I hope I'm not being rude, but some AD that they say make you gain weight actually have made me loose weight! Also, if you are careful with your food choices on some ADs and in my experience you don't gain weight either even when the doc says so. Meds that have put weight on me, havent on others and vice versa.
Obviously I don't know you to know if your co-dependency is bad enough to cause you severe depression, but the meds may be what you need to get you at least a boost to give you the strength to get you headed in the right direction. They can be very successful in situational depression from what I understand. I'm not talking from experience about how they work in situations because with me its a medical condition. I do know however when my meds are working it helps me deal with other issues. (unfournately they aren't right now) Anyhow, I don't mean to sound preachy, but it was just an idea. I hope I'm not being out of line. I have found that doctors frequently are wrong about side effects, not to say that your doctor is. Its just that ADs can affect everyone differently.
Moongal, I am so happy for you. It is so wonderful that the meds have taken effect and working so well for you. You are such an amazing person for always being so positive and supportive for everyone here. I am so proud of you and thrilled that you're here.
i was always totally anti anti-depressants :-) but i got to a point where i just needed something to help me and as they didn't offer therapy i thought maybe meds could at least slow down things a bit.
but to be honest the ones i used didnt really do much other than mae me super tired and lethargic. at times i felt really nauseous too and my moods even deteriotated.
i don't mean to say this is always the case i just think those specific ones weren't right for me. that's why i would recommend to ask your doc for a serotonin test if possible which may help finding the appropriate anti-dep for you individually.
oh, and always remember that they are not the ultimate solution and you still best get the therapy to go along with!