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Posted by socialdeviantjeff on November 26, 2003, at 19:59:13
I'm really beginning to wonder if I really need to have these meds. Yes, my depression and anxiety are a little better(and I mean little) but I'm in the worst shape of my life. I used to multitask, now It takes a major act of will to trudge through one thing. It's hard to keep my balance sometimes. my coordination sucks, I feel weak all the time. I get shivers and electrical-like shocks. I'm also incredibly irate.
I spend most of my day watching TV or reading. I hate it. I lay on the couch all day. I feel guilty about that when I see my parents working or doing anything else, really.
Just venting
A lot of this I'm sure has to do with the meds, Tegretol and Effexor.
Posted by ace on November 26, 2003, at 20:19:38
In reply to Hello, I am Mr. Zombie, posted by socialdeviantjeff on November 26, 2003, at 19:59:13
> I'm really beginning to wonder if I really need to have these meds. Yes, my depression and anxiety are a little better(and I mean little) but I'm in the worst shape of my life. I used to multitask, now It takes a major act of will to trudge through one thing. It's hard to keep my balance sometimes. my coordination sucks, I feel weak all the time. I get shivers and electrical-like shocks. I'm also incredibly irate.
>
> I spend most of my day watching TV or reading. I hate it. I lay on the couch all day. I feel guilty about that when I see my parents working or doing anything else, really.
>
> Just venting
>
> A lot of this I'm sure has to do with the meds, Tegretol and Effexor.
Obviously they are not working...you need to find a better med or med combo. Effexor isn't much of an AD IMO.When meds arent working there is no reason to be on them. They should produce a great therapeutic response to justify their continued use.
And people can find this- there a tonnes of drugs and combos out there. It is just that Pdoc and patients too settle far to often with partial responses.
Ace.
Posted by Caleb96 on November 27, 2003, at 1:01:42
In reply to Hello, I am Mr. Zombie, posted by socialdeviantjeff on November 26, 2003, at 19:59:13
Hi Jeff:
You don't sound like a social deviant at all to me--just someone struggling with life like the rest of us.
I take Effexor and Tegretol (carbamazepine) as well as Wellbutrin and clonazepam prn. Effexor and Wellbtrin together get me incredibly hyped-up. Carbamazepine, on the other hand, makes me feel spacy and kind of in a dream world even though I know I'm awake. I'm not recommending this for you, since I'm not a pdoc, but I take the carbamazepine in the late evening, just before I go to bed--I sleep like a baby.
Regards,
Caleb
Posted by socialdeviantjeff on November 27, 2003, at 17:55:28
In reply to Re: Hello, I am Mr. Zombie, posted by Caleb96 on November 27, 2003, at 1:01:42
Well, I'm not a social deviant, I hope ;), I found this site and had to come up with a name(shrug). Unfortunately, I'm kinda stuck with what I'm on for now. I think I might have some type of MCSS with neuro drugs and so far, despite the side effects now, these drugs are the best tolerated so far that even work marginally. I also take my Tegretol at night, sadly my sleep is still pretty bad.
Posted by Flipsactown on November 28, 2003, at 9:58:35
In reply to Re: Hello, I am Mr. Zombie, posted by socialdeviantjeff on November 27, 2003, at 17:55:28
Mr. Zombie,
I agree with previous post. It is obvious the A/D's you are currently taking is not working. If you have been on it for at least a month and it is not working, then you need to ask you pdoc to try a different A/D. I have been taking A/D's for over 12 years and my experience is that if the A/D had not worked in 3 to 6 weeks, in all probability it is not going to. I am currently on prozac, remeron and lamictal and I can say that I am depression free. Hang in there and hopefully, you will find the right A/D or A/D's. Also, it is helpful if you are having on a regular basis, talk therapy along with A/D's. It certainly has worked for me.
Flipsactown
> Well, I'm not a social deviant, I hope ;), I found this site and had to come up with a name(shrug). Unfortunately, I'm kinda stuck with what I'm on for now. I think I might have some type of MCSS with neuro drugs and so far, despite the side effects now, these drugs are the best tolerated so far that even work marginally. I also take my Tegretol at night, sadly my sleep is still pretty bad.
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