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Old Jan 05, 2011, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ladymacabethadmunsen View Post
I was wondering if there is anyone here with any of the Dissociative disorders that takes meds - which one do you take if you do? Or DIDs and the such should not take meds? I don`t have any just wondering...
taking Lexapro / Welbutrin. they are antidepressants but also help anxiety. with anxiety level controlled I have less dissociative symptoms because my dissociating is related to my triggers for anxiety.

example - having to speak in public ie at court hearings causes me anxiety, which in turn causes me to dissociate. the medication helps me to remain calm so that I can give my testimony in rape cases, by remaining calm through medication there is no need for me to dissociate.

If your dissociative symptoms are related to anxiety or other problems your treatment provider can help you explore the medication route and help you find the right medication for you.


Last edited by sabby; Jan 05, 2011 at 05:53 AM.