Heart medications and depression

proudmomof2 · Post by **proudmomof2** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:21 am

I was reading lesson 4 in the workbook this morning and I noticed that Lucinda lists propanolol (enderol) as a medication that is known to cause depression. I have been on this medication since December last year, which coincidentally is when I started have anxiety attacks and issues with depression. So I'm thinking, if I quit this medicine, will the depression be gone? I plan to have surgery at the end of this month to correct my heary problem so I will be off the medication come next month anyway. Why couldn't I stop it early and see what happens? I also read somewhere that Zoloft enteracts with a lot of over the counter medicines to include vitamins. I have been taking a multivitamin everyday and am on Zoloft. I am concerned what damage I may have caused myself. I get horrible headaches, digestion problems, etc. Anyone else take these drugs?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:22 am

Hi everyone, first of all I get so frustrated trying to figure out how to leave a message for everyone! Each time I try I seem to get in a muddle but somehow some messages I have left have got through. Please help! Actually I just wanted to say that I woke up this morning feeling so depressed and terrible, very weepy, etc. etc. I never know how I am going to feel from day to day. I am a retired lady living alone in a tiny apt. and actually I haven't been out for about 5 days now and I know that is not good, but I am so tired most of the time it is a huge effort to even get in the shower, never mind get dressed. I am only in session 2 of the program so I know I have to give it time. I have worked all my life and have actually had quite an exciting and active life but not working, living alone, and getting older is making me very sick! Can anyone comment on this? Would love to hear from someone.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:36 am

I can identify with what you are going through. I also am retired and have been active. I am starting session 3. One of the things that i am experiencing is that I have always been thought of as the rock of gibraltor and that nothing bothers me. I am a very private person and do not like to burden others with my concerns. Although mentioning to my doctors several symptoms of anxiety and stress they have never really been addressed. I especially found that I became anxious when I had to go somewhere and I would wonder if my stomach would become disruptive, which would cause me to go into a phase of anxiety. Also several medicines that I take and do or did not agree with me cause different issues.
Through this program I am so happy because from the very beginning ity identified the causes for this anxiety stress or depression. What a relief. It's a big step for me to be communicating with others that I do not know but are experiencing some of the things that I am.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:46 am

My mother had taken enderol and did notice fatigue and depression but never went off of it so she never knew if the depression would have lifted. I have not taken Zoloft but did take Prozac for several years and never noticed any adverse effects in combination with my vitamins and supplements. The Prozac itself though did cause some stomach upset.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:21 am

Hello Joy Jenkins:
It is hard for me to identify with you - because I love being retired. I'm so glad I don't have to go to work. And about being old -
well, I'm 79 1/2 and I just feel blessed that I've been allowed to live so long!
I kind of like being of an age. People now treat me with deference. They help in gro. stores , etc.
Sure, one has all these aches and pains, but you just kind of accept that.
As you get into the program you will find that it is your thoughts that are depressing you.
Maybe you should go ahead and get into session 3.
But for right now, you could compile a list of things that you are grateful for these days.
There must be something.
In another posting you mentioned that you have 2 friends. You could begin your list with that.
Do you have plenty to eat. That could be on your grateful list.
One of the things on my list is air conditioning. I love it!!! Gets pretty warm in Texas.
I'm grateful for my computer!!! But I could go on and on.
I'm grateful that I was on this forum and found out about some herbs. The herbs have helped me to get off prescription drug without terribe withdrawal.
I am sorry you feel so bad. I wish you blessings. I want to give you hope. Old age is not so bad. And beyond that is something worth hoping for.
I have ailments. But I'm not going to let them control me if I can help it.
May you be blessed now!!!
I care about you.
MaryJane