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Originally Posted by The Skeezyks
Have you ever tried DBT or CBT?
However, I'm in my mid-60's so for me it feels like less of a big deal than I would imagine it feels like to you.
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Hello The Skeezyks,
Thank you for your response. I am in therapy and it's mainly CBT focused but I do not know what that really means exactly. All my therapists do is ask me how I have been doing since the last visit, then we chat about it and it doesn't seem to do me any good. I wish they would give me the "tools" everybody talks about.
I am not going to stop going but I am still looking for the right therapist.
And you're right, this is very hard for me to deal with since I am only 32 and I feel like my life is over but it really has only just begun, so it makes me mad. I feel robbed of my youth and life for that matter.
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Originally Posted by TheOriginalMe
Have you tried any of the older tricyclic antidepressants?
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I have not, the pdoc has thought about it but whenever we talk about the side effects we always decide against me trying it because the side effects are worse than the newer ADs and the likelihood of me getting them is pretty much 99%. I'm the type of person who gets side effects from EVERY single drug out there. Not one drug has been side effect free for me, unfortunately. Even ibuprofen, Tylenol, supplements, herbs.. you name it. As such my anxiety jumps up quite a bit when I have to try a new med, especially antidepressants.
She even mentioned antipyschotics but I can't do that either since their side effects are even worse than the antidepressants.
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Originally Posted by grandmakris48
Hi there. I can really understand how you feel. I am fed up also. I am on not on the right meds and not enough of the ones I'm on. My doctor thinks he is God and my Bipolar and Substance Abuse is getting worse. Hang In there. I will too.
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Thank you! I will try to hang in there. I always do! I just got to a point last night where I just had to vent. Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by zinco14532323
Did you speak about the xanax or klonopin and how well the xanax worked for you? She probably doesn't like that idea.
I feel you. many years and lots of frustration. Keep trying. Meditation, Yoga, Therapy, can take a long time to be beneficial and depends on core causes.
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Yes, Zinco... I did speak to doc about Xanax and how it helps and asked about Klonopin. She said she had no idea why Xanax would help but that I could continue with it but said she didn't want me to switch to Klonopin because of how sensitive I am to meds. Although now the Xanax (after only taking .125mg 1x for 2 days stright) has given me shakes and the worst headache I've ever had in my life! Now, I'm afraid to take that since I feel like it will add more and more side effects the more I take it. Like Celexa did.
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Originally Posted by vital
Have you tried:
0. Checking for an underlying medical problem
1. Aerobic exercise
2. Meditation (see recent success stories post)
3. Light therapy
4. Brain training
? I noticed that you tried "SNAP CLUB" and it seemed like you were getting some benefit. Did that not work out?
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0. I have been to over 5 specialists to look for a medical problem.. everything comes back normal. Actually they tell me my blood work and everything is among the best they've seen.
1. I can not do aerobic exercise due to my fatigue, pain, and body weakness. I get very tired and lightheaded even after a trip to the grocery store.
2. Yes, I meditate almost every day. I am trying to increase it to every day but I miss sometimes due to being too tired. Although most of the time I do it.
3. I have not purchased a special light or anything but I do try to keep my windows open so the sun can shine in and I walk my dog 2-3 times a day so I am in the sun every day. (It's still sunny where I am, I live in North Carolina so we get a fair amount of sunny days).
4. Have not tried Brain Training... I read about it but it seems to be extremely expensive with no evidence of it's benefits.
SNAP CLUB helped a little bit... in just reminding me that I have control over some things in my life, but it doesn't take away the pain/fatigue.