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Originally Posted by Tres-Aime
I have tried several antidepressants and mood stabilizers. One worked really well but then the psychotherapist incorrectly tapered it and now I am completely off all meds. Just don't trust anyone to prescribe anymore. Trying to do life without meds, but feeling depressed, so depressed. Exercise helps and so does this website where I experience connections without having to totally trust a person. Medications messed with my emotions and at one point I couldn't even laugh or cry when appropriate, not to mention the physical side effects with weight, etc. Wish they made a magic pill...
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Wondering how long you were on medication, how long you have been off, and which do you prefer. I was unable to withstand the side effects of AD. I am on no medication. I have anxiety and depression. I seem to go from being more anxious, then to more depression. Right now I am more depressed than anxious, and I think I prefer the anxiety.
I have worked really hard at holistic stuff such as diet, sleep hygiene, exercise, meditation etc. It all helps a little but nothing helps a lot.
I wonder if it is the same with medication.
I was on/off benzodiazepines for decades...for anxiety. I feel the benzodiazepine really helped me. The problem is my pdoc won't prescribe them. I was assessed by a psychiatrist who won't prescribe them.
I have not had benzodiazepines (except sparingly for emergencies) in 3 or 4 years. Frankly, I think I functioned better when I had them because I could manage my anxiety.
I feel like everything is getting worse for me, and I don't know if it is the dark before the dawn. What is your experience?