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Posted by PrettyLady on January 30, 2013, at 17:08:12
Hi guys,
I'm sure some of you have seen/responded to my posts in the past. I have been on meds since I was 13, am 27 years old now, and having a bit of a rough go of it. I have taken many many antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. Recently I have developed adverse reactions to SSRI's Celexa, Zoloft, and Prozac. I spent some time off the meds because I was sure they had made me sick, but depression/anxiety/agitation got so bad I felt suicidal. I am just starting Remeron (which I'd taken before) 15mg 5 days ago and it is helping a bit but I am so tired, lethargic, and hungry I am feeling hopeless of recovery.
I am accepting that perhaps I am a "lifer" with psych drugs, and was wondering if anyone has taken antidepressants/psych meds for this long successfully? I keep fearing that nothing will help me ever again, and I will never move on from this phase. If anybody has successfully stayed on these drugs for about 14+ years and is living a normal, happy life, please share with me your experience. It doesn't have to be perfect, but I need to know it's possible. God bless us all, we all deserve the best. Thanks.
Posted by ihatedrugs on January 30, 2013, at 18:18:23
In reply to Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by PrettyLady on January 30, 2013, at 17:08:12
> Hi guys,
> I'm sure some of you have seen/responded to my posts in the past. I have been on meds since I was 13, am 27 years old now, and having a bit of a rough go of it. I have taken many many antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. Recently I have developed adverse reactions to SSRI's Celexa, Zoloft, and Prozac. I spent some time off the meds because I was sure they had made me sick, but depression/anxiety/agitation got so bad I felt suicidal. I am just starting Remeron (which I'd taken before) 15mg 5 days ago and it is helping a bit but I am so tired, lethargic, and hungry I am feeling hopeless of recovery.
> I am accepting that perhaps I am a "lifer" with psych drugs, and was wondering if anyone has taken antidepressants/psych meds for this long successfully? I keep fearing that nothing will help me ever again, and I will never move on from this phase. If anybody has successfully stayed on these drugs for about 14+ years and is living a normal, happy life, please share with me your experience. It doesn't have to be perfect, but I need to know it's possible. God bless us all, we all deserve the best. Thanks.Hi PrettyLady,
Don't get discouraged and keep on going. Most people in this forum do get better and move on. This is like a pit stop for many who are waiting for the right combination. You are young and there are many interesting new developments in medicine. So hang in there. We are here to support you. And if you see someone is no longer posting, then you know that person got better.
You'll be fine
Posted by Phil on January 30, 2013, at 18:49:44
In reply to Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by PrettyLady on January 30, 2013, at 17:08:12
Started on meds at about 29 till 49, dx changed to bipolar. Now I'm on the really hideous stuff and lots of it. Doing OK though. I'm 59 now.
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2013, at 20:03:31
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+? » PrettyLady, posted by Phil on January 30, 2013, at 18:49:44
No ad's til menopause. Cutting down Phillipa
Posted by schleprock on January 30, 2013, at 21:19:42
In reply to Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by PrettyLady on January 30, 2013, at 17:08:12
I was doing very successfully on a single anti-depressant for 17 years. Then certain people decided to meddle in things. As a matter of fact, this happens to be their profile. Check out some of the comments.
Posted by Phil on January 30, 2013, at 21:53:01
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by schleprock on January 30, 2013, at 21:19:42
Three locations. Must be spread kinda thin.
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2013, at 22:18:10
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by schleprock on January 30, 2013, at 21:19:42
same thing happened to me. Idiot put me on disability as he made a boo boo with me and the pdocs I worked with knew it. He didn't want me to return to work so put me on disability
Posted by PrettyLady on January 30, 2013, at 23:31:31
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+? » Phil, posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2013, at 20:03:31
Thanks for all the quick responses. I am doing better(kinda) on Remeron, but am so tired and hungry I'm worthless and getting fat. It tells me there's still hope, though.
Schperlock, did you eventually get things figured out? What mistake did the doctor make? I think child psychiatrists are the worrrrrrsttttt people in the world, they are such.. UGH. Weirdo's, who makes a living selling drugs to parents to give to their kids I mean come on...
Anyway, what med were you on, why'd the switch, what you on now, and how are you doing? Thanks.
Posted by topcatclr on January 31, 2013, at 10:37:10
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+? » PrettyLady, posted by ihatedrugs on January 30, 2013, at 18:18:23
Been on them 18 years! I don't even THINK of stopping them anymore. Ever!
Posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2013, at 19:50:13
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by topcatclr on January 31, 2013, at 10:37:10
Same one? And what works for you? Phillipa
Posted by NutellaBear on February 2, 2013, at 9:11:48
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+? » topcatclr, posted by Phillipa on January 31, 2013, at 19:50:13
> Same one? And what works for you? Phillipa
I've been "using" for 22 years now. I don't think anyone uses the same exact med mix long term. Of course it depends upon your condition. I can think of some of the "major" conditions (e.g. major depression or anixety) perhaps eventually getting to a place where they don't need the meds. I'm bipolar and we tend to be lifers! I tend to go trough 3 or four year cycles in getting to a place where I need to tinker with the meds. And that can be a very painful process unfortunately.
Posted by ChicagoKat on February 2, 2013, at 9:45:23
In reply to Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by PrettyLady on January 30, 2013, at 17:08:12
I guess this isn't so positive, but your post intrigued me. I've been on meds for 22yrs now. Unnfortunately, aside from the stims, they've all given up the ghost for me. But then, I've been told I'm a fast metabolizer. Good luck!
Kat
Posted by PrettyLady on February 7, 2013, at 16:26:36
In reply to Re: Anyone been on antidepressants/meds for 14 years+?, posted by NutellaBear on February 2, 2013, at 9:11:48
NutellaBear, was wondering what you're on that's working for you now, what you've been on? Any side effects? When were you diagnosed bipolar?
Thanks a lot!
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