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May 20, 2014, 05:09 PM
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Hi there.
I just think my body may be very weird. Psych. meds are supposed to take several days to take effect right. But thats just not my experience. And after today, I'm no longer convinced my immediate relief from Major Depression Symptoms is a placebo affect. Quick Background:: Diagnosed in 2005 with Major Depression with suicidal ideations. (I was in my 30s). I had been feeling awful since 2003 after my Dad died. I rarely had a good day in all those 2 years. Finally had to go to a Dr. where she prescribed Celexa. I picked it up, took one then grabbed a nap. When I woke up I felt better but thought it was because I finally got some medical help and some much needed sleep. I did well on Celexa and did well on Prozac and Effexor over the years as well. Last year, went into crisis again. I'd been off my meds for a few months because I quit my job in summr of 2012. By March of 2013 suicidal thoughts and deep depression were back. Saw a Dr. got back on Prozac. Started to feel better within 3 days. Stayed on 40 mgs of Prozac until yesterday. The last 2 or 3 months, I've been feeling down, then 2 weeks ago, my Depression came back hard again, with some suicidal thoughts and severe crying jags. Got into see a Dr. yesterday. She upped my dose of Prozac. I'll be taking the higher dose for 2 weeks until I see her again. Took the higher dose this morning around 7:30 a.m. along with my usual vitamins. I havent felt this good in several weeks. Is it possible that my body reacts this quickly? Anyone else heard of this?
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May 20, 2014, 06:23 PM
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Wow I wish my body reacted like that to meds! I hope the effects last for you amd you continue feeling better
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May 20, 2014, 07:39 PM
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Whatever causes this response, just embrace it. It really sucks having to wait 6 to 8 weeks for anything to happen for me.
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May 20, 2014, 08:27 PM
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I've definitely had AD's and other meds work within 3 days.
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May 22, 2014, 11:46 AM
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Well jumped the gun on all that. I felt the low moods come back yesterday. Its still here today. I also am having a lot of trouble concentrating on anything.
My doc tells me I have a slightly enlarged thyroid. So that is likely whats messing me up at this point. this sucks.
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May 22, 2014, 12:04 PM
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I'm so sorry, Onyx999. Is there any treatment for the thyroid issue?
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May 22, 2014, 05:01 PM
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I believe hypo thyroid for sure and hyper are easily treated and can definitely cause depression.
I have heard others say the same thing about fast reaction, real but not common. I am curious as to whether you had a history of depression before your dad died? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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May 22, 2014, 05:39 PM
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hey there zinco. Yes I started feeling depressed around 15 I'm guessing. I just thought it was typical teenaged moodiness. I just assumed everyone felt similar so I never thought about getting help. I'm also the type that used to think crying and asking for help were signs of weakness. I never got treated til my Dad's death forced me to look at my behavior.
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May 22, 2014, 06:28 PM
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Gotcha. I am glad meds work so good.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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