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Posted by katey on October 28, 2001, at 19:39:42
im sitting here....so tired i can barely force my fingers to type....the docs got me on 40mg of prozac a day, and im suposed to be finding a pdoc too. i sleep but it does me no good...i wake up at 5am every morning with no energy to move...i cant eat....and im tired constantly....its all working against me....not to mention the fact that my heads pretty messed up right now...any suggestions or a glimmer of hope?
Posted by susan C on October 28, 2001, at 20:29:11
In reply to i think im screwed over, posted by katey on October 28, 2001, at 19:39:42
> im sitting here....so tired i can barely force my fingers to type....the docs got me on 40mg of prozac a day, and im suposed to be finding a pdoc too. i sleep but it does me no good...i wake up at 5am every morning with no energy to move...i cant eat....and im tired constantly....its all working against me....not to mention the fact that my heads pretty messed up right now...any suggestions or a glimmer of hope?
Hi,
I can't say about prozac, it jazzed me up. I came here and stayed because people responded to me. There were days I could hardly type. It would take all the time I could muster to put together a post. If you would like more 'social' help come over to Psycho Social Babble, if you havent already. If you want more information on Prozac, ask away, and, if you can, do a search on the archives and tips. I have been hunting for information and support for four months and have found both boards excellent. This is the board for some clear support on medications. I hope that is maybe a 'glimmer of hope' for you.
susan C
on the medicine shelf
Posted by mair on October 28, 2001, at 21:06:59
In reply to Re: i think im screwed over, posted by susan C on October 28, 2001, at 20:29:11
> > katey - let me echo what Susan said. I know you're probably too exhausted to think about doing anything, but it's really important that you get yourself to a pdoc or a therapist. Particularly in the beginning, you need someone to be monitoring your side effects, and it's good to have someone helping you to understand what's happening to you. This is a great place to get info and support about meds, but if you just feel like venting about what's going on in your head (or listening to others do the same), please come over to psycho social babble too.
Mair
Posted by Gracie2 on October 28, 2001, at 21:53:18
In reply to i think im screwed over, posted by katey on October 28, 2001, at 19:39:42
I do agree - run, do not walk, to a psychiatrist.
Crawl if you have to. General practitioners are not specialists in pyschiatric medication and Prozac may not be the right drug for you. Even if it is, you must need other medication as well.
Make an appointment asap!
-Gracie
Posted by sar on October 28, 2001, at 23:34:41
In reply to i think im screwed over, posted by katey on October 28, 2001, at 19:39:42
that's essentially the way effexor made me feel.
i'm on 40 mg prozac right now and i really like it...
there are so many anti-depressants, though...the amount of Effexor i was on made me a sleepless twitching nut, but it has saved countless others...the whole "your mileage may vary" thing. blah blah blah.
my best advice? do tons of research on your own and suggest to your pdoc the drugs you want to be on. if you appear to be knowleadeable and sensible, you can probably get what you want.
my own docs wanted me to be on celexa and depakote, but i chose prozac and neurontin instead, after months of research.
best wishes to you,
sar
Posted by Anna Laura on October 29, 2001, at 0:54:24
In reply to i think im screwed over, posted by katey on October 28, 2001, at 19:39:42
> im sitting here....so tired i can barely force my fingers to type....the docs got me on 40mg of prozac a day, and im suposed to be finding a pdoc too. i sleep but it does me no good...i wake up at 5am every morning with no energy to move...i cant eat....and im tired constantly....its all working against me....not to mention the fact that my heads pretty messed up right now...any suggestions or a glimmer of hope?
Hi Katey,I'm really sorry you're feeling so horrible.
I can totally relate: i was just the same a year ago the previous fall. I felt like a fragile nutshell shipwrecking in the dreadful ocean of depression. I took Tofranil (imipramine): i had to wait, resist and be patient for several weeks, but i eventually got back on tracks by January of this year.
I think you should look for a pdoc right away; the first and most difficult step is to pick up the phone and call.
Good luck
Posted by jay on October 29, 2001, at 2:55:20
In reply to i think im screwed over, posted by katey on October 28, 2001, at 19:39:42
Can you get yourself to a clinic, a hospital, even your family doc? How the heck do they expect a depressed person to have the energy to find a pdoc??! That is crazy!
It is going to take all the energy you can muster up, but don't be afraid, and go and *demand* service now! It is your *right*, and the health care system *owes* you that because they put you on Prozac, and treated you, and have a responsibility for that treatment.
Do you have somebody...a friend, family member, anyone...to help you through this? You deserve it..we all deserve it...the BEST of care, right NOW. If you had a heart attack, and where laying on the floor in pain gasping for air, 9-1-1 is called and you get in the hospital, and *get GOOD treatment*. Dammit, the same MUST apply for us with mental illness. Call 9-1-1...and DON'T be afraid to. This IS life threatening.
Let us know how you make out...
Jay
> im sitting here....so tired i can barely force my fingers to type....the docs got me on 40mg of prozac a day, and im suposed to be finding a pdoc too. i sleep but it does me no good...i wake up at 5am every morning with no energy to move...i cant eat....and im tired constantly....its all working against me....not to mention the fact that my heads pretty messed up right now...any suggestions or a glimmer of hope?
Posted by paxvox on October 29, 2001, at 13:18:01
In reply to Re: i think im screwed over » katey, posted by jay on October 29, 2001, at 2:55:20
I would approach this with a little bit of caution. I don't think you need to call 911 unless you are having suicidal ideations, or extremely severe panic attacks.
You did not mention how long you have been having problems, nor exactly what led to the Prozac. Personnaly, Prozac at 40mg caused me too many sexual side effects (I'm male). If you have no energy, perhaps that is not the best med of choice.
Wellbutrin would get you going, but would not help your appetite, unless the lack of interest for food is based mostly on feeling so depressed.
I certainly would get to a Pdoc, and shop around until you find the right one for you. You may or may not benefit from psychotherapy in its traditional sense unless this is your first incidence of a major depressive illness.
You have many options. But dont' wait around too long, make the appointment ASAP so that you can begin to feel better.
Good Luck!
PAX
Posted by Katey on November 3, 2001, at 14:38:41
In reply to Re: i think im screwed over » jay, posted by paxvox on October 29, 2001, at 13:18:01
wow....i was so out of it when i posted this i forgot i had...im a little more awake now...i had my first session with a pdoc thursday...and i really liked it...im at this 'evaluation consulting firm' that gives me five sessions to decide if i really need it...and the guy i talked to was pretty sure i did and that hes gonna refer me when our sessions end. this is definately not my first bout of depression....ive been dealing with it on and off for the past six years...and since i'm only 16...thats a good portion of my life. but wow...you guys made me feel so hopeful when i read this...thank you so much
Posted by Gracie2 on November 3, 2001, at 18:46:00
In reply to Re: i think im screwed over, posted by Katey on November 3, 2001, at 14:38:41
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