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Feb 10, 2011 at 01:13 AM
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Every antidepresant ive tried since 1992 has failed. I had to give up drugs and alcohol a few years ago because i couldnt take the unreal feeling any more. Thats after 25 years of doing a LOT of drugs and drinking to excess. Now that im sober all the meds i try put me in a dream state and make it difficult 4 me to go outside. I want to feel normal again. And i hope that is possible some day. So im not on anything anymore and im really anxious to see how that goes. Has anybody here have similair problems with antidepressants?
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Feb 10, 2011 at 04:18 AM
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Feb 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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Feb 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM
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I do drink quite a bit - it's usually in social context and not over the top - but it's still alcoholo.
Wellbutrin is the first AD that seems to have worked for me __________________ "I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Feb 14, 2011 at 04:33 PM
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Yes, it took years (actually decades) to find the right combo for me. But, I still get severely depressed at times, but I think part of that is because Im still battling the SSA to get my disability, been going on 4 years now (with 2 attorneys) what a nightmare. I know I will be glad when it is over, and the depression should lessen alot I hope. __________________ If you believe you need no explaination, if you don't believe no explaination is possible - I.Newton http://solitarysage.psychcentral.net...ing/#comment-2 |
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Feb 14, 2011 at 04:51 PM
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I have been through years of different anti-depressant medications, none of which ever made any difference. I am on something currently completlely different that is actually working to make me feel normal. I was actually misdiagnosed. The depression was a part of a bigger problem. I self-medicated for a short while with marijuana. It had an interesting effect on me, however, and allowed me to function and be productive. People would comment on how well I was doing that day, and had no idea I was stoned. It just took away darkness and fright and allowed me to live me life. I certainly understand why people do it, but it only complicates the issue. Especially when you are trying to take anti-depressants which simply don't work correctly when mixed with alcohol. In fact, mixing them can be extremely dangerous. I don't condone self-medication by any means. I empathize with what you are going through and hope you find something that works.
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