Posted by Deneb on March 23, 2012, at 5:07:17
In reply to Re: Pdoc won't give me Alertec » Deneb, posted by Shes_Initforthemoney on March 23, 2012, at 0:29:56
> Deneb,
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> Well, with what others have said, I have my own experience. I don't want to think all that has applied to me would apply to you.
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> But, I was Dx'd with MDD and GAD around 20 years of age. It took so many wrong Dx's, and a few insensitive psychiatrists, and one amazingly smart and compassionate doc to get where I am today. (By the way, I am 42...but I still feel 20..lol). We had to try every medication (well..almost every one...I don't think anyone has really tried EVERY medication) over all these years. I wound up taking the MOST unconventional med combo(s) ever. I don't want to mention exactly what, because we all react differently based on our genetics, etc.
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> But, folks have to realize taking two SSRI's is not a far-fetched idea, and the combo has worked for me. There is quite a difference within the SSRI classes themselves, as to what neurotransmitters each is more or less powerful on. I have to combine other drugs, which are in the same class as each other ( within each of anti-psychotics, and even mood stabilizers), in order to get a robust, consistent reaction.
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> I will say my life is still far from perfect, but the unconventional medication combos have been crucial to my recovery. Having said that, all of those seemingly 'small' things from eating right, to taking your vitamins, to exercise are also crucial to your well being.
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> I am looking to getting a therapist next, and that also is another option in possibly helping you along. I would highly suggest trying a bit of melatonin to set your sleep clock. Now, I work 12 hour shifts, so my sleep is often messed up.
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> If left untreated, mental illness can get both chronically and acutely worse. I believe you are educated in the life sciences, so if you have ideas for your doctor, research and print the most valid research out there, and show it to them. But, be confident and serious, to show them you are an adult.
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> This garbage about you "having" to live on your own, have your own apartment, support yourself, etc is not needed to be worried about. In this economy, I know of many people being forced to move back home...or what are the alternatives? Live in a car? Nooo. That is also a very, very sad fact (and reality for many) today too. People seem to only care about being 'independent', but as the good ole' (very caring) Humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers said, we are ALL inter-dependent on each other. This society is all about 'me me me', never about WE. And look where that has gotten us. I think the 1 in 3 statistic regarding mental illness just says it all. Or the 99 percent'er?
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> Good luck Deneb, and I think you will find your way well.
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> Jay
>I want to try melatonin for my delayed sleep, but pdoc said it wouldn't solve my problems. She says I need to go outside and see the sun everyday. I often stay indoors without stepping outside for days at a time when I don't need to work.
Pdoc didn't say that I needed to move out. She said I can learn to be more independent while living at home. I think she's just worried about my future, a future without my parents. She's telling me that my parents will get older and they might not be able to take care of me on day. I'll need to take care of myself then and I think she just wants the transition to that to be smoother and not forced on me.
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