Posted by jay on March 16, 2005, at 10:59:41
In reply to I feel like I'm turning into an antidepressant, posted by knicknack55 on March 16, 2005, at 10:18:04
> Anyone else feel like this sometimes? It makes me kind of mad that I need 3 (yes, 3) antidepressants to function, and I'm still not even there yet totally. Although, I do feel much better, I will say, but sheesh. I'm taking Zoloft, trazodone to help me sleep, and wellbutrin. I can't take a full 'therapeutic' dose of zoloft, which is why I'm also on Wellbutrin. I currently can't switch antidepressants to find one that works better, either, as I'm about to be let go because of my depression. I don't want to rock the boat too much since things are somewhat better right now. :(
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> Does anyone else get angry about their need for medicines to make them okay? I know I just get so mad sometimes, why can't I just deal with things on my own, you know? But whenever I try that, surprise surprise, I end up back in the big black ditch that I seem to be fated to wallow in.
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> It's a weird feeling to be simultaneously excited that I'm feeling more like 'myself' again, and angry that it takes all this medicine to accomplish it.
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>I know what you mean..it's tough after many, many years. The tough part too is you are still reminded you are "ill", and we all fear falling down that deep, dark hole. Just take one day at a time, and if your meds are helping, stick with them no matter what. Some side effects to seem to go away after years of use, and I think it takes atleast a year for your self to *really* know if an antidepressant works...and you have gone past that period, so I'd say stick with it.
I have the same problems with my meds too, but what other choice do we have? I think we are the brave ones who spend time finding and then sticking with a med or meds. IMHO....Jay
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