Posted by Flipsactown on February 19, 2004, at 15:05:28
In reply to I need a friend, posted by Tom Studebaker on February 19, 2004, at 11:24:11
Tom,
I have been on ADs for over 12 years. It just takes time to get just the right combo of meds to effectively work for you. If you really are not feeling any better and it has been over 3 or 4 weeks, then by all means let your doctor know. There are so many ADs and other meds for treating depression/anxiety. There is hope and it is okay to ask for additional help from your doctor or like from this forum. Be honest with yourself and be honest to your doctor and to people around you. If you are not feeling well, don't fake it because you will just make it worse later on. I am on prozac, remeron, lamictal and lithium.
Flipsactown
> The facts: I am on Efexor xr 150mg and Clonopine .5 mg 3-6 times a day. It has been a little over 3 and 1/2 weeks for me. I have had some very good days and some bad days. Today is one of those bad days. I am feeling overwhelmed with decisions that I am not ready for. I feel like a whimp, not a man. So few understand and expect a great deal from me and interprete my good days as being healed. My Doctor is encouraging and tells me that I am right on schedule and doing well, concidering. I need encouragement again if you can help.
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> Thank you so much and God bless.
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