Anyone Feel Yucky About Taking So Much Medication?
Since I was a teen, I have struggled with depression, PMS and seasonal depression along with my ADD. Over the years, I have dealt with one symptom at a time. First, the PMS and depression, then, the ADD. For a long time, I took Prozac and Wellbutrin to get through the Winter. This seemed to work to eliminate the depression, but I never got anything done because I was all over the place.
Over the summer, I eliminated the Prozac and tried Wellbutrin and Adderall. I didn't want to take so many meds and this combo was great until the seasons changed. Lately, I've been off-and-on depressed and really irritable. This is usually how the seasonal stuff usually begins. At first, I blamed it on my husband. This worked for awhile, but it's not just him making me crabby. I've been a jerk to the kids too.
I think I have to talk to my doctor about adding Prozac again. I hate taking all this medication. Just wondered if anyone felt the same.
Heather
Over the summer, I eliminated the Prozac and tried Wellbutrin and Adderall. I didn't want to take so many meds and this combo was great until the seasons changed. Lately, I've been off-and-on depressed and really irritable. This is usually how the seasonal stuff usually begins. At first, I blamed it on my husband. This worked for awhile, but it's not just him making me crabby. I've been a jerk to the kids too.
I think I have to talk to my doctor about adding Prozac again. I hate taking all this medication. Just wondered if anyone felt the same.
Heather
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Permalink Reply by Cindy Nichols Pekarek on -
Well stated! My SADD just kicked into overdrive this week and without my personal "cocktail" I would have gone under in a sea of dispair and confusion. It is o.k. to be thankful and even joyful for our meds, especially when balanced with respect and care.
Emily said:I LOVE my medications! They improve my life dramatically!
I am however careful not to be disrespectful or careless in regards to them, they are powerful things after all.
Be a partner with your Doctor and work as a team to find a balance that works for you would be all I have to offer as far as words of wisdom.
good luck :)
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Permalink Reply by Roselle on -
I've been using a Sun lamp in the Fall and Winter for 2 years and I find it really helps. Also, for natural supplements, Dr. Amen recommends L-tyrosine taken with Vitamin B6...I was taking it for a while and it helps with my energy levels.
Cindy Nichols Pekarek said:Well stated! My SADD just kicked into overdrive this week and without my personal "cocktail" I would have gone under in a sea of dispair and confusion. It is o.k. to be thankful and even joyful for our meds, especially when balanced with respect and care.
Emily said:I LOVE my medications! They improve my life dramatically!
I am however careful not to be disrespectful or careless in regards to them, they are powerful things after all.
Be a partner with your Doctor and work as a team to find a balance that works for you would be all I have to offer as far as words of wisdom.
good luck :)
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Permalink Reply by Roselle on
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by the way, mine is an inattentive type, I don't know if L-tyrosine is recommended for the hyper type...also, I'm taking this multivitamins made by Multi+ called daily joy and it really helps...the vitamins "helps improve mood & control carb cravings"....but as always, make sure you check with your doctors first to make sure there are no drug interactions...
Roselle said:I've been using a Sun lamp in the Fall and Winter for 2 years and I find it really helps. Also, for natural supplements, Dr. Amen recommends L-tyrosine taken with Vitamin B6...I was taking it for a while and it helps with my energy levels.
Cindy Nichols Pekarek said:Well stated! My SADD just kicked into overdrive this week and without my personal "cocktail" I would have gone under in a sea of dispair and confusion. It is o.k. to be thankful and even joyful for our meds, especially when balanced with respect and care.
Emily said:I LOVE my medications! They improve my life dramatically!
I am however careful not to be disrespectful or careless in regards to them, they are powerful things after all.
Be a partner with your Doctor and work as a team to find a balance that works for you would be all I have to offer as far as words of wisdom.
good luck :)
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Permalink Reply by Anthony's Mommy! on -
I've been off my medication for years!
I hated them at the begining and still do. I am about to have a child and fear that he will inherit it. I don't believe in pumping my son full of meds and will do my best to find a safer alternative to treat this disorder.
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