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Posted by jerrympls on November 23, 2003, at 2:20:22
UGH - I HATE it when people say that to me. I've had TRD for 12 years (I'm a 31 year old male) and have been on EVERY drug combo known to man. MY mother constantly says "Just go off everything - I think it's these meds that are MAKING you depressed." I HAVE had months and months throughout the past 12 years where I WAS off all my meds - but still depressed.
Now on Nardil 120mg, Ambine 20, Seroquel 200mg, and have gained 120 pounds in less than 2 months. I have NO SEX DRIVE at all - can't maintain an erection and don't think about sex at all anymore. And I'm addicted to sweets - especcially at night. Some life ehh?
Jerry
Posted by jay on November 23, 2003, at 7:56:34
In reply to Just go off all your meds - then you'll feel fine, posted by jerrympls on November 23, 2003, at 2:20:22
> UGH - I HATE it when people say that to me. I've had TRD for 12 years (I'm a 31 year old male) and have been on EVERY drug combo known to man. MY mother constantly says "Just go off everything - I think it's these meds that are MAKING you depressed." I HAVE had months and months throughout the past 12 years where I WAS off all my meds - but still depressed.
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> Now on Nardil 120mg, Ambine 20, Seroquel 200mg, and have gained 120 pounds in less than 2 months. I have NO SEX DRIVE at all - can't maintain an erection and don't think about sex at all anymore. And I'm addicted to sweets - especcially at night. Some life ehh?
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> JerryHi Jerry...just wanted to mention a few things. One, is that a lot of your weight gain sounds like it might be water weight gain, as that is the fastest and easiest to put on. I understand that Nardil has a high chance of putting water weight gain on. Talk to your doctor about it (your GP), and remember, water is the easiest to lose. Weight gain on meds also has it's "ceiling", and often the weight will even out over time. (6 months to years) One thing I found that started to help (but not until after awhile) for my Zyprexa weight gain was just plain, simple walking.
As far as the "just go off your meds" comments, you as well as most know how drastic and dangerous this can be. Try to hammer that home if you can. I hope you are feeling better soon, and likely over time you will. Many side effects also disappear over time.
Best wishes,
Jay
Posted by Bananafish on November 23, 2003, at 9:20:03
In reply to Just go off all your meds - then you'll feel fine, posted by jerrympls on November 23, 2003, at 2:20:22
Tell me about it! My parents pestered me for years to "just stop taking everything and you'll be fine. There's nothing wrong with you--you just need to keep a positive outlook and try harder." So I did stop taking everything (3 years ago) and within 6 months lost my job and ended up in the hospital. They don't give me too much advice about my meds anymore.
Posted by shadows721 on November 23, 2003, at 14:58:12
In reply to Re: Just go off all your meds - then you'll feel fine, posted by Bananafish on November 23, 2003, at 9:20:03
I am told, "It's your meds that's making you ill." No, it's my condition. My depression/anxiety is paralyzing, painful, and isolating. It's not the meds. It's the condition. I can relate to your post.
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