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Posted by bart on May 16, 2005, at 11:55:01
Just out of curiosity, and I'm not trying to cause any waves, but seriously, has anyone really sat down and thought about whether or not they really need to be taking all these cocktails of medications or practicing "polypharmacy" as psychiatrists say?
Just because american media and health field advertise all these meds for various things, to be honest, for me, I think all the stuff I've been on has created more problems rather than improved my quality of life? As long as I stay on the Effexor, eat right, exercise, and sleep well, I'm just fine. But it's almost as if I'm constantly looking for a "fix" by always wanting to switch or try new meds and I truly feel that's not the answer FOR ME AT LEAST.
Posted by yolatengo on May 16, 2005, at 12:07:18
In reply to Why all the meds??, posted by bart on May 16, 2005, at 11:55:01
> Just out of curiosity, and I'm not trying to cause any waves, but seriously, has anyone really sat down and thought about whether or not they really need to be taking all these cocktails of medications or practicing "polypharmacy" as psychiatrists say?
Of course I've thought about it. Not only have I sat down and thought about it, I've also stood up and thought about it, and laid down and thought about it.
I have accepted that dealing with my depression and anxiety is a process, not a black-and-white state of being "cured" or not. At certain points in the process, trying different combinations medications (with the assistance of my pdoc) has seemed like the right thing to do. At other time, I have placed less emphasis on my medication and more on trying talk therapy and/or support groups.
Have I found "the right pill" or "the right therapist"? I've often found what I needed at the time. And sometimes I have tried things that didn't work. As long as I'm still trying, that's a good sign in my book.
Anyway, I doubt that anyone who posts here makes decisions about meds without some soul-searching. But there comes a point (in my experience, anyway) when one has made the decision to try the medication, and the debate of whether medications are "necessary" or not become counter-productive to recovery.
My 2 cents (or 2 dollars) ;)
Posted by linkadge on May 16, 2005, at 15:26:05
In reply to Re: Why all the meds??, posted by yolatengo on May 16, 2005, at 12:07:18
A lot of people don't think about it. A lot of people are far too trusting. I'm paying the consequences.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on May 16, 2005, at 18:11:54
In reply to Re: Why all the meds??, posted by linkadge on May 16, 2005, at 15:26:05
I constantly think about it. Like today I can't even type. I feel like robot man. I'm thinking in slow motion. I'm definitely afraid of meds. No question about it. The only ones I trust are benzos and they are letting me down now too. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by 4WD on May 18, 2005, at 18:28:04
In reply to Re: Why all the meds??, posted by linkadge on May 16, 2005, at 15:26:05
> A lot of people don't think about it. A lot of people are far too trusting. I'm paying the consequences.
>
> Linkadge
Both of us Linkadge. Many of us. I have tried so many meds, so many combinations. The things that treat depression cause anxiety or terror. The things that treat the terror cause depression. I think I'd be better off on nothing. At least I'd know what was me and what was drugs.Marsha
Posted by Paulbwell on May 19, 2005, at 15:50:58
In reply to Re: Why all the meds??, posted by Phillipa on May 16, 2005, at 18:11:54
> I constantly think about it. Like today I can't even type. I feel like robot man. I'm thinking in slow motion. I'm definitely afraid of meds. No question about it. The only ones I trust are benzos and they are letting me down now too. Fondly, Phillipa
Hi Phillipa,
It sounds like the Valium is causing some depression? this is common and has happened to me. Its due to valium causing lowered dopamine in the Nucleus Acumbens part of the brain, and is why Valium is strongly contraindicated in Monothreapy for depression, (can worsen toward suicidal tendencies thinking). Perhaps lowering or stopping for a while? and drinking Coffee would be a help?
The best
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