Posted by mopey on March 10, 2003, at 21:39:41
In reply to Re: Heading off depression » mopey, posted by Krissy P on March 10, 2003, at 18:34:37
Thanks for your replies.
I've tried Paxil and Celexa -- probably a couple of months each. Paxil didn't help and made me feel very foggy, and Celexa was good then suddenly started making me uncontrollably sleepy during the day -- I'd fall very deeply asleep around lunchtime.
Tried a dose of Nortriptyline recently and it made my heart race so much I was scared to take any more of it.
I've very afraid of meds and how they'll make me feel. I have young children at home, and obviously need to feel "with it" to look after them well and safely. Paradoxically, they are the ones who motivate me to get out of bed and do something every day, and they are the joy of my life.
I have anxiety as well as depression, and get panic attacks from time to time. The anxiety does play a big part in my reluctance to take meds -- I know I shd be treating this, yet I'm scared of feeling different and also of the side effects.
It's like a constant battle between my rational side and the fearful, emotional one.
I do intend to try the fish oil and will pick that up tomorrow.
Thanks for your concern and suggestions
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