[the_night_wolf]

So I don't know if we are supposed to do this, but here goes. I'm on a few meds, some I've been on for years that just kinda keep me at the same spot I've been. But I'm on Citalopram, Wellbutrin, Neurontin, and Clonazepam for my mental health - and I'm on Baclofen, Lisinopril, and Metformin for my physical health.

Sometimes I don't know what to think. Sometimes I think that me taking so many meds means I'm broken and these are like band aids covering a serious issue (which leads to something I've posted before about sporadic periods of not taking anything - which in itself is a problem). Do these meds means I truly am
"F-ed Up"? ...

[Skeezyks]

Hello the_night_wolf: I just finished replying to your post regarding your Sanity Score test results. As far as this post goes, there's certainly nothing wrong with asking for comments with regard to med's here on PC. It happens a lot. However, it is important to keep in mind that very few of us are physicians, let alone psychiatrists. And, at least it has been my experience that the members who are typically replying to posts are not going to be physicians / psychiatrists. Most of us are people who have our own mental health issues. We may be on psych med's & we may be able to share our experiences. But we're not in a position to make recommendations of any kind. At least this is my opinion.

Personally I'm no longer on any medications psych or otherwise. So, from my perspective, it does seem like you're on an awful lot of stuff. But then I would have to admit I don't even know what some of these med's are for. So I'm probably not the best judge... even from a lay perspective. But as far as the question of the med's you are on meaning you are "F-ed Up" goes, no I don't believe it means that at all. If you need them... you need them. I guess the question is: do you need all of them? You mentioned you sometimes take them sporadically. Perhaps it's time for a med review?

The other question that comes into play here, from my perspective at least, is are you seeing a therapist? Sometimes people take psych med's just as a bridge to buoy them temporarily while they're working on their mental health struggles in therapy. Other people simply need med's permanently. So are the med's you're taking a band aid? Well, they may be or they may not be. It just depends on your personal situation, I believe. If you've not been in therapy, found the therapist who is right for you, & given it your all, then perhaps all of these med's are band aids. But if you have done everything you can do to try to resolve your mental health issues, & they just can't be healed, then no psych med's are certainly no band aid. They're what you need in order to survive & function to whatever extent you can. I wish you well...

Originally Posted by the_night_wolf

So I don't know if we are supposed to do this, but here goes. I'm on a few meds, some I've been on for years that just kinda keep me at the same spot I've been. But I'm on Citalopram, Wellbutrin, Neurontin, and Clonazepam for my mental health - and I'm on Baclofen, Lisinopril, and Metformin for my physical health.

Sometimes I don't know what to think. Sometimes I think that me taking so many meds means I'm broken and these are like band aids covering a serious issue (which leads to something I've posted before about sporadic periods of not taking anything - which in itself is a problem). Do these meds means I truly am
"F-ed Up"? ...

You're not messed up.

Based on your meds, I'm guessing you have Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and two other medical issues. And it's very likely you're at least somewhat overweight.

Have you asked your primary care physician if you're healthy enough to exercise? If you have, and your physician said yes, then I highly recommend cardio exercise (cycling on a stationary bike). Do NOT exercise until your primary care physician has said that it's safe to do so.

I hope this helps.

[tydygy]

Sorry you're feeling self-doubt. I wonder too if I'm broken because I have to take meds.

I used to take Saphris, Welbutrin, Adderall, Xanax, Valium, Oxycodone and Soma (ALL legal Rx). No doubt I wasn't feeling my feelings and addressing all the issues that oxy just makes you not care. Yet I did very well with my job and I was very happy with life.

I lost my job and went on state insurance lost all my meds and started court ordered therapy for BPD. Depakote, Kolonipin, Oxycodone, Paxil, and drugs to chase side effects. I am now on Vraylar, Prozac and Valium. I quit the pain meds alltogether.

I felt F'ed up. Like I couldn't exist without meds. Defective even. It's tough to crawl out of that frame of mind. Today I feel good about the meds. I'm going to keep taking them as long as the pill isn't worse than the symptoms.

The world is a little F'ed up, so are some people by choice. Physical and mental disorders that require meds doesn't mean we are.

[the_night_wolf]

Originally Posted by kindness

You're not messed up.

Based on your meds, I'm guessing you have Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, depression, and two other medical issues. And it's very likely you're at least somewhat overweight.

Have you asked your primary care physician if you're healthy enough to exercise? If you have, and your physician said yes, then I highly recommend cardio exercise (cycling on a stationary bike). Do NOT exercise until your primary care physician has said that it's safe to do so.

I hope this helps.

I have high blood pressure, and I am a little overweight but I think.it was more of a lifestyle thing. I used to drink a lot of soda and snack on cookies and chips and whatnot. I've pretty much cut out junk food, drink mostly water (with the occasional soda) and have been walking a lot (even tho my back - which has a metal rod and arthritis - likes to complain... pain, that's why I'm on the baclofen). I have prediabetes, but diabetes runs in my family so I'm not sure if it's strictly my weight or just an inevitability because it runs in the family. I'm depressed and have high anxiety, which complicates a lot of things
I'm trying to better myself but I'm also my own worst enemy at times. The depression and anxiety makes me wanna stay reclusive, I usually only walk with my girlfriend...

Originally Posted by the_night_wolf

I have high blood pressure, and I am a little overweight but I think.it was more of a lifestyle thing. I used to drink a lot of soda and snack on cookies and chips and whatnot. I've pretty much cut out junk food, drink mostly water (with the occasional soda) and have been walking a lot (even tho my back - which has a metal rod and arthritis - likes to complain... pain, that's why I'm on the baclofen). I have prediabetes, but diabetes runs in my family so I'm not sure if it's strictly my weight or just an inevitability because it runs in the family. I'm depressed and have high anxiety, which complicates a lot of things
I'm trying to better myself but I'm also my own worst enemy at times. The depression and anxiety makes me wanna stay reclusive, I usually only walk with my girlfriend...

I know it's easier said than done, but I have a feeling that you will better yourself.

I'm in a similar boat as you are, and I know that the only way I can make it in this life is to be optimistic. For me, it's the only option.

I'm rooting for you.