Posted by jannbeau on October 30, 2002, at 11:32:03
In reply to Re: Afraid to try it again, posted by Janee on October 30, 2002, at 10:13:08
> I am beginning (well, not really "beginning"--I've wondered for a long time) why it is that we are all SOOOOO dependent upon multiple medications to make us "feel" better? Why do we think we must "feel" better???? Why do we all "feel" so bad? Why are there so many of us who are unable to "feel" good. What did we ever do before the drug companies took over our lives? Drug companies are making fortunes off us and we don't "feel" any better. PDocs are also making lots of money and we don't "feel" any better for spending the money and time with the doc or other therapist!
I think we should try something else - I'm not sure what that would be, but, from the things I read here and on other sites, the answer does NOT appear to reside in a bottle of pills, just as it hasn't been found in a bottle of booze!
Thanks for listening this morning.
Jannbeau
It sounds like this medication is not for you. If possible I suggest for you to find another doctor or maybe even a phyciatrist to help you in your search for the right medication. I have been through about 6 different meds. Most of the time you should take a combo of medications to level you out. For example: I take Trazadone, Ativan and Effexor. The Ativan relaxes me while the trazadone keeps me from geting too relaxed so that I don't fall into deep deppression and the Effexor "only taken at night" helps so that I'm not tired through out the day. But still relaxed. I hope that makes sence. Effexor is an upper, Trazidone is also an upper and Ativan is an antianxiety med. It works pretty good. I have tried Celexa and Luvox also. Celexa was ok just not good enough for me and the Luvox was awful. See if you can switch to a different doctor. If you are having panic attacks you need to take something to relax you and depression you need something to give you a jump start. Upper and a downer to level you out. Your doctor needs to be more open minded. There are many, many medications out there to try. If one does'nt work try another until you find the med for you. Sounds to me like you are having side effects from this med. That should be a warning sign for your doctor to put you on something else. I hope this all makes sense to you. I hope this helps.
> Janee
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