On meds again

Today I finally got the nerve up to call my doc. I didn't hold anything back when I saw him. I told him about how bad my depression is and about the severe attacks of anxiety ( which is what finally drove me to call for help ). To my surprise he acyuall listened adn for now just gave me xanax for anxiety, ran bloodwork to check for any hormonal changes and gave me a referral to a new psych doc. He did not give me anything for my depression as I do not tolerate those drugs well and he felt it will be best for the new psych doc to prescribe those meds. Feeling a bit better already. I hope I'm on the right track because I just can't take this hell I've been in anymore.

well done! it is a hard thing to do. I have been off meds for awhile now but things just aren't working and i'm not coping as well so I think it might be an idea to try something new.

good luck with it! its not a bad thing being on meds if they help

haunted, it sounds like you made the right choice. Nobody should feel like that and a little xanax goes a long way.

I hope you feel better.

Cyran0

haunted, I do not understand why we wait so long to get help for these things. There are medications out there that can make life so much easier, yet we are too scared to ask for help. Oddly enough they can't help us until we ask and are honest about it. It's a chemical imbalance, there is no shame in that, why is it so hard?

Good for you! I hope the new doctor has information on drugs that you can tolerate. You're on the way to being a happier, healthier you!

I know I waited to go back onto meds again because the previous meds I was on caused me severe anxiety attacks(zoloft and lexapro) . When I was on the lexapro I had attacks while I was driving. I found myself on the side of a busy highway thinking I was having a heart attack and i had to call my husband to come and get me.
I've also been the "i can do this myself" kind of person. Not to mention all of the other factors such as life in general, work, other people to take care of , etc. and the list of excuses goes on and on. So on Sunday I turned 40 and I thought that probably the best gift I could give myself is to take care of me and to hell with everything else. I am now out of work until Monday per my doctor so I see how my body reacts to this new med. My boss is not happy with me at all. I actually work at a hospital and they give you a really hard time for taking time off for illness or dr. appointments. Imagine that. I guess if you work in the healthcare field you should never get sick.
My family is very happy that I've taken the first step in treatment. They are very supportive of me, especially my mom because she has also suffered with this illness all of her life and so have alot of the women in my family for at least 3 generations that I know of.
I also have to say that just for the short while that I've been here reading all of the posts and getting responses to mine that it has helped in a tremendous way. I really can't thank everyone enough for the encouraging words.

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So on Sunday I turned 40 and I thought that probably the best gift I could give myself is to take care of me and to hell with everything else.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">Good for you. Stand up for your health. If you have sick leave, then use it! And Happy Birthday. 40 years old, quite an accomplishment!

I have a xanax prescription but it puts me to sleep, even a half pill of the lowest dose. (But when I am asleep, I am not anxious, so I guess it is working!) I hope this med provides you with relief from your anxiety. Anxiety and depression are so intertwined, that sometimes helping one can help with the other.

Hi Haunted. You story sounds very familiar - I had anxiety attacks while driving, had to pull over and collect myself before continuing on. And, same disapproval from employer when I had to take time off - even one day. I am glad you are here. I think the best thing in helping ourselves is to know we aren't alone in our struggles. Your posts help me too. Thank you for being here and posting.