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Nov 15, 2009, 04:53 AM
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it feels like i have been waiting AGES for my medication increase to kick in. it's been about 2 weeks now. can't say i've had much of a change except that when i'm forced to do things(such as work) i have the energy for it, but i pretty much have to be forced into it or i brush it off and do nothing.
my anxiety seems to be increasing due to the lack of change. it's friggin stressing me out! i want to give a damn again! cuz i really really don't. and i'm not myself. i'm just not. this feels like an outter body experience. ugh. i feel like i'm missing out on so much. 
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Nov 15, 2009, 08:27 AM
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G'day, LittleMissSunshine!
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Nov 15, 2009, 08:30 AM
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  (((LittleMissSunshine)))
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Nov 15, 2009, 09:11 AM
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((((((((( LittleMissSunshine ))))))))))
A lot of the medications take at least 4 to 6 weeks to truly get in your system before you start to feel any real benefit from it. Hang in there, you will start to feel better soon.
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Nov 15, 2009, 04:42 PM
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hmmmm this is quite true. now it's at the point where i'm unsure what's what. the anxiety started before i increased my dosage, however could be increased now due to the meds. NO IDEA!bah! i hate this guessing game!
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Nov 17, 2009, 04:36 PM
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i FINALLY wrote a letter for my eyes only to my college teacher and it felt soooooo goood to get out and write it down. 5 mins later i'm looking through pictures of my work's anniversary party and there's pics of one of my best friends slow dancing (not to a slow song) with the guy she knows i'm head over heels for. i have such a HUGE knot of anxiety in my gut. this has happened to me before. and i'm so scared. i'm so worried. i'm so upset she would do that. i don't care how wasted she was. it's not cool. i just took a super hot shower in the dark. i don't feel better.
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Nov 17, 2009, 04:54 PM
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((((((((((((littlemisssunshine))))))))))
please talk to your doctor about how the meds are making you feel. Who knows, energy is a good thing, anxiety isn't. Maybe you need increased dose *more energy* or maybe you need a different set of meds *if the anxiety is related*. Only a doctor can decide but we're here to help you through while you're figuring htings out
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Nov 18, 2009, 01:10 PM
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((((LMS))))) I always used to think the anxiety was much more painful than just the depression. It definiely makes i harder to wait until things strt to work, or to tell exactly what was happning. Definitely let your doctor know. Huggs!
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Nov 18, 2009, 04:39 PM
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Keep your pdoc informed of exactly how you are feeling/doing. Wait the amount of time your doc tells you that the meds should be at full effect and if there is no great change, or you are having a bad side effect(s) let the doc know right away and insist on a change. Finding the right med or combination of meds can be a very trying experience. Patience is the key.
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Nov 20, 2009, 06:07 PM
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saw the doc today. due to the only minor aid that upping my meds did i now get to add in Epinal(?sp? i can't read my docs writing that well) apparently will help stabilize my mood as well as help me sleep and act as a booster to my anti-depressants (effexor).
my mom got all worried when i told her mood stabilizer, cause my aunt is going through a whole buncha stuff right now and she has been on mood stabilizers before. had a bit of a melt down last night. my friend is all down on herself due to her self image, saying she wishes she looked like me. well we talked on the phone last night and i told her, it's not all it's cracked up to be. just cause i have a nice body and pretty face, doesn't mean i'm a happy camper. i might not have to really worry about looks but i sure do have all this mental garbage going on. i just want to feel like me again. happy and full of energy. i don't want to turn into some medication taking toned down version of myself.
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Nov 20, 2009, 08:10 PM
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Finding the right meds takes time. I'm sorry this period is so rocky right now. Don't let yourself become "some medication taking toned down version of myself." If you are not happy with the results, ask for a change in meds! But make sure to give each medication combination a chance to kick in and for you to feel the effects. This will take time, and I hope it works out well for you.
Let us know how you're feeling on the new meds
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Nov 21, 2009, 07:41 AM
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why why why!
why do i have to go through all this?? why can't my brain just get it together!!! why can't i just be NORMAL! WHAT AM I MISSING!?!?!?!?!??! WHAT IS IT IM NOT SEEING?!?!?!? IM SICK OF THIS!
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