Anyone else not helped by meds?
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Inner Peace
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I've tried about every med available (and giving them enough time) and have not found any that help. The only one that seems to work is xanax, but that is not for long-term use. I know that meds are not the long term answer, so maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Just wondering if others have not found any long-term meds that help.
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Good morning inner peace,
I truly believe the answer is in you. The course in Combatting Stress and Depression Program helps you guide you along a path that helps you identify what may be the things that bug you and bring on the panic and anxiety and what even what is truly causing you the depression, at other times providing the information to a professional can help them give you the proper guidance.
I had a very bad experience with Abilify. After I began the treatment and I had an incident, I found that Abilify could lead to disaster. I had an episode that caused me to collapse. I went down like a fallen tree, and as I lay there unable to move, I summoned God for the help to lift me up and moments later I was able to get to feet. I immediately stopped taking it and told the doctor about it, which promptly got me out of his office with a referral to a therapist. He was more worried about getting sued.
I contacted my health insurance provider, and we found a therapist near my home. I now see the therapist and use this program and this forum, to help me cope and get a sense of being able to be of some service, and a sense of accomplishment that keeps the focus off me and helping others in some small way, a lot of times I get encouragement from others achievements no matter how small they may seem to others.
In my case, prayer, inspirational music, this program, this forum, and my professional therapist; have all worked to defeat anxiety and depression one moment at a time. Do I have disappointments? You better believe it! However, I think I have turned the corner and the victories are getting to be a lot more than the defeats. I think that when you focus on the victories, the defeats will seem very small in deed.
I suggest that all here stick to following the program guides and advice. Listen to relaxing, positive and inspirational music, sing and dance if and when it is possible for you, strive to find things that bring you joy and laughter, thank God every day for every precious moment you have and the privilege He has granted you to enjoy His creation. Pitch in to help encourage others through this forum, when you have a problem that seems to be getting the better of you, come here to see what your online buds, can do or say to help you through the rough times.
I want to share a song that touches my heart when I face times of difficulties. I have the lyrics on my desk top and the CD in the player.
I hope that my response gives you a sense of hope for something better.
Here are the lyrics:
Verse 1- I close my eyes and go to sleep, knowing that time's not mine to keep. As the morning breaks and I start to wake trying to make it through just for life's own sake.
Verse 2- I look at life now in a different way. Living each moment of each day. It's the same old sky, but its brighter now. I look up and the stars mean much more somehow.
Chorus: Help me now, as I start to fall. Shelter me, I don't ask for much at all. All I need; is just one more day, Giving me hope to dream upon; don't let me walk this road alone.
Bridge: It takes some rain to make a flower grow. It's just a simple thought I know. With your loving care, I will have no fears; I believe I'll have the life that I hold dear.
Count It All Joy
(written by Jud J. Friedman, Alan Rich, and Bebe Winans)
(recorded by Bebe and Cece Winans)
Gman5256
I truly believe the answer is in you. The course in Combatting Stress and Depression Program helps you guide you along a path that helps you identify what may be the things that bug you and bring on the panic and anxiety and what even what is truly causing you the depression, at other times providing the information to a professional can help them give you the proper guidance.
I had a very bad experience with Abilify. After I began the treatment and I had an incident, I found that Abilify could lead to disaster. I had an episode that caused me to collapse. I went down like a fallen tree, and as I lay there unable to move, I summoned God for the help to lift me up and moments later I was able to get to feet. I immediately stopped taking it and told the doctor about it, which promptly got me out of his office with a referral to a therapist. He was more worried about getting sued.
I contacted my health insurance provider, and we found a therapist near my home. I now see the therapist and use this program and this forum, to help me cope and get a sense of being able to be of some service, and a sense of accomplishment that keeps the focus off me and helping others in some small way, a lot of times I get encouragement from others achievements no matter how small they may seem to others.
In my case, prayer, inspirational music, this program, this forum, and my professional therapist; have all worked to defeat anxiety and depression one moment at a time. Do I have disappointments? You better believe it! However, I think I have turned the corner and the victories are getting to be a lot more than the defeats. I think that when you focus on the victories, the defeats will seem very small in deed.
I suggest that all here stick to following the program guides and advice. Listen to relaxing, positive and inspirational music, sing and dance if and when it is possible for you, strive to find things that bring you joy and laughter, thank God every day for every precious moment you have and the privilege He has granted you to enjoy His creation. Pitch in to help encourage others through this forum, when you have a problem that seems to be getting the better of you, come here to see what your online buds, can do or say to help you through the rough times.
I want to share a song that touches my heart when I face times of difficulties. I have the lyrics on my desk top and the CD in the player.
I hope that my response gives you a sense of hope for something better.
Here are the lyrics:
Verse 1- I close my eyes and go to sleep, knowing that time's not mine to keep. As the morning breaks and I start to wake trying to make it through just for life's own sake.
Verse 2- I look at life now in a different way. Living each moment of each day. It's the same old sky, but its brighter now. I look up and the stars mean much more somehow.
Chorus: Help me now, as I start to fall. Shelter me, I don't ask for much at all. All I need; is just one more day, Giving me hope to dream upon; don't let me walk this road alone.
Bridge: It takes some rain to make a flower grow. It's just a simple thought I know. With your loving care, I will have no fears; I believe I'll have the life that I hold dear.
Count It All Joy
(written by Jud J. Friedman, Alan Rich, and Bebe Winans)
(recorded by Bebe and Cece Winans)
Gman5256
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I myself have tried all kinds of meds and it's not they don't seem to help, but the fear is after you start taking them it's the medical problems that they have and then you wounder if I want to continue taking them and have had some side effects from which the medicines do have. And have decided not to try any at all due to effects and or complications that it can cause. And it puts you in a kind of no win situation. So I try to fight this delomia with no meds. If someone has and idea to give me feel free to give one please.
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Guest
Hello Nate....
I have tried so many meds in the past that I cannot begin to remember all of them in the desperate attempt to stop anxiety. The side effects and the anxiety seemed to carry an equal burden with side effects for me as well. Xanax is the only thing I have found that works. I am so fearful of becoming addicted to it though, that I only take it when absolutely necessary. If I do not have it with me, I feel like I cannot make it through my day. I have been doing this for over 20 years.
I started this program about 2 years ago when my life was in upheaval. I must say that it did help me, and I wish I had continued. I actually have been running and avoiding anxiety for the last few months and plan to start the program again today.
Good luck with your journey......... Renae
I have tried so many meds in the past that I cannot begin to remember all of them in the desperate attempt to stop anxiety. The side effects and the anxiety seemed to carry an equal burden with side effects for me as well. Xanax is the only thing I have found that works. I am so fearful of becoming addicted to it though, that I only take it when absolutely necessary. If I do not have it with me, I feel like I cannot make it through my day. I have been doing this for over 20 years.
I started this program about 2 years ago when my life was in upheaval. I must say that it did help me, and I wish I had continued. I actually have been running and avoiding anxiety for the last few months and plan to start the program again today.
Good luck with your journey......... Renae
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Hello-
I am actually dealing with the same thing at this moment. I have been taking Lexapro for about 3 years now [5mg] and noticed that I have fallen back into depression, mild panic attacks, anxiety etc. My doctor told me that I needed to increase the dosage because that is really not a standard dosage. I have recently increased to 10 mg and I am starting to feel my heart beat while sleeping, but I noticed that I felt a lot better. The only problem is that I don't want to feel my heart beating in my sleep like that because it frightens me, and it's almost like I am dreaming, but awake, you know? I am kinda getting frustrated because I can't seem to get leveled out and then when I do find a med that works it starts to not work after a few years! I really don't want to try anything new, being that I am very sensitive to meds. Prayerfully something will work out. I often wonder if this is God's way of taking me off of all meds and totally trusting him for healing.
Wishing you Blessing & Peace,
ME!
I am actually dealing with the same thing at this moment. I have been taking Lexapro for about 3 years now [5mg] and noticed that I have fallen back into depression, mild panic attacks, anxiety etc. My doctor told me that I needed to increase the dosage because that is really not a standard dosage. I have recently increased to 10 mg and I am starting to feel my heart beat while sleeping, but I noticed that I felt a lot better. The only problem is that I don't want to feel my heart beating in my sleep like that because it frightens me, and it's almost like I am dreaming, but awake, you know? I am kinda getting frustrated because I can't seem to get leveled out and then when I do find a med that works it starts to not work after a few years! I really don't want to try anything new, being that I am very sensitive to meds. Prayerfully something will work out. I often wonder if this is God's way of taking me off of all meds and totally trusting him for healing.
Wishing you Blessing & Peace,
ME!
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Guest
hi, unfortunately I have been on meds for 7 years.. i stated with paxil which totally took away my sex drive and made me spacey and then went to prozac.. i liked prozac it was simple been around the longest and had the least amount of side affects.. but then I went back to school had a new relationship and I was a mess. I then tried a bunch and my stupid psychiatrist switched me from one toother waaay to quickly so i turned to my obgyn for help and he told me stick with the one I was on at the time and see how it turns out. I was on effexor xr 75mg which was waay to high for me. I went don to the lowest dose which is 37.5 and as much as i hate to admit it, it made me feel great. it is very strong though and now that I want to come off just because I dont want tobe one meds forever the withdrawal symptoms are horrible but i didnt do it correctly. From what Im finding out its one of the most potent drugs.. right now im just taking half of a pill and i feel good. And the times when I do have anxiety I take ativan its very mild but totally calms you down. good luck I know how you feel
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Personally I have had more luck without meds, but everyone is different.
Many years ago when I also had severe depression, I took Tofranil for about a year. That did help. It made me tired but I didn't have kids so I just slept. It got me through a really rough time of working through childhood issues.
Many years ago when I also had severe depression, I took Tofranil for about a year. That did help. It made me tired but I didn't have kids so I just slept. It got me through a really rough time of working through childhood issues.
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We have something in common; I've tried different meds over the years & the bad side effects were BAD.... hmmm... maybe had something to do with being MISdiagnosed by Dr's (who think they can spend 15 min - 1/2 hour with someone & write a prescription that's supposed to "change your life"! Um, ya... right. Anyway, I too have Xanax IF I need it for panic attacks. Since this program (I've had it a little over a year and am on Session 11), I've rarely needed the Xanax. Is everything "just terrific"? No, but it's gotten and is getting better little by little by little... be patient with YOU and don't give up. I know I've said this before on here & in the chat room, but baby steps ARE progress; just don't give up! (I've "stopped" and "backslid" with the program for a few weeks/month; that's going to happen. Most important, again is don't give up. Pick it up & reveiw/start where you left off... keep going. Best hopes for you!
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Good morning all,
Here is link to a reference library link to the treatment of anxiety and what the expectation of treatment (homeopathic or prescription) and their possible side effects. The search field for use of specific supplements or medications will provide links to other reference library data.
As I read many posts on this forum, it is clear to me that many here are given medication that may not be suited for them and sometimes seem to either cut down their medication or stop all together quite often with out medical supervision, that then leads to other adverse reactions due to the absence of these medications.
I know that I have been there. I had severe negative reaction to meds that may have cost me my life. I immediately stopped taking the medication; however, I was scheduled to see my doctor in less than 2 days to discuss my side effects and the course of action I took. I now spend a lot of time learning as much as I can for sites such as the one I am going to link here, to determine whether the risk is worth taking, or at least make an informed decision about these matters.
There are many other things that may be involved such as diet. My wife bought the February 16, 2009 edition of First magazine and between pages 30-38 there are many dietary observations of how diet may be a huge factor in helping us cope with various nutritional deficiencies that may be at the root cause of many of the problems we may be encountering. However, before you jump off prescription medications you should seek the advice of your medical professional and do the research before you go through dropping or reducing medication, as many of these natural supplements may intensive or restrict the effects of many of the medications that may be taken along with prescribed medication.
I hate sounding like I know it all, because I don't. I am learning, and try to keep learning as much as possible and hope that my sharing these observations does not cause any of you any undue hardship.
It is getting so that I am almost inclined to say nothing and just pray for those that I am moved to pray for and leave at that, because I may make an observation comment or suggestion that may be viewed as insensitive, only because I am doing so, in some cases, because specific details are either not provided or expanded upon, and that seems to be the nature of many posts. It is not my intent to say anything that may be construed as insensitive or create any further hardships for anyone.
Here's the link: <A HREF="http://www.livingnaturally.com/common/a ... 02F135785A" TARGET=_blank>http://www.livingnaturally.com/common/a ... 135785A</A>
I wish you all a Happy Valentines day and that you receive extra special hugs, kisses and the love that each of you deserve.
In His Love, Hugs!
Gman5256
Here is link to a reference library link to the treatment of anxiety and what the expectation of treatment (homeopathic or prescription) and their possible side effects. The search field for use of specific supplements or medications will provide links to other reference library data.
As I read many posts on this forum, it is clear to me that many here are given medication that may not be suited for them and sometimes seem to either cut down their medication or stop all together quite often with out medical supervision, that then leads to other adverse reactions due to the absence of these medications.
I know that I have been there. I had severe negative reaction to meds that may have cost me my life. I immediately stopped taking the medication; however, I was scheduled to see my doctor in less than 2 days to discuss my side effects and the course of action I took. I now spend a lot of time learning as much as I can for sites such as the one I am going to link here, to determine whether the risk is worth taking, or at least make an informed decision about these matters.
There are many other things that may be involved such as diet. My wife bought the February 16, 2009 edition of First magazine and between pages 30-38 there are many dietary observations of how diet may be a huge factor in helping us cope with various nutritional deficiencies that may be at the root cause of many of the problems we may be encountering. However, before you jump off prescription medications you should seek the advice of your medical professional and do the research before you go through dropping or reducing medication, as many of these natural supplements may intensive or restrict the effects of many of the medications that may be taken along with prescribed medication.
I hate sounding like I know it all, because I don't. I am learning, and try to keep learning as much as possible and hope that my sharing these observations does not cause any of you any undue hardship.
It is getting so that I am almost inclined to say nothing and just pray for those that I am moved to pray for and leave at that, because I may make an observation comment or suggestion that may be viewed as insensitive, only because I am doing so, in some cases, because specific details are either not provided or expanded upon, and that seems to be the nature of many posts. It is not my intent to say anything that may be construed as insensitive or create any further hardships for anyone.
Here's the link: <A HREF="http://www.livingnaturally.com/common/a ... 02F135785A" TARGET=_blank>http://www.livingnaturally.com/common/a ... 135785A</A>
I wish you all a Happy Valentines day and that you receive extra special hugs, kisses and the love that each of you deserve.
In His Love, Hugs!
Gman5256