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Posted by David Hanifin on February 7, 2014, at 1:20:11
So my performance has dropped somewhat this week at work. I feel like im being judged and my boss has told me that when i dont seem myself she thinks it might be my motivation but then a few days later i seem good. What she doesnt know is it's actually the change of medication and/or dose that affects me. I dont say anything like that cause i know depression, anxiety and medication is all stigmatised. Right now part of me just wants to jump from the highest building i can find. Im also feeling extremely dizzy, depressed and somewhat disorientated.
The reason is ive switched meds for my anxious depression. I was on 50mg parnate for about 3 months. Last Sunday dropped to 40mg, monday 30mg, tues 20mg, wed 10mg. On wednesday i saw my psychiatrist who started me on 15mg nardil thurs, 15mg today and so on. Come Monday he wants me to increase to 30mg. For last 2 weeks ive also been on 4mg reboxetine and will maintain that same dose.
Will this flat Suicidal, nauseous and dizzy feeling go eventually? People including managers and others say im not my churpy self? What am i supposed to say? I feel i cant tell people due to being judged and stigmatised. No wonder people kill themselves. This is the only place and psychiatrist where i feel i will be understood :(. Sorry to sound so depressive.
Posted by BrainDamage on February 7, 2014, at 5:51:28
In reply to Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :(, posted by David Hanifin on February 7, 2014, at 1:20:11
Ok, you've just started Nardil
I found the start up effects from Nardil Brutal!
They took about 8 weeks to subside
During this period I was really quite unwell & considered coming of Nardil
I was also convinced I'd made the wrong choice Med wise, & was constantly angry with myself
About 3 & a bit Months later I'm really very happy on Nardil!
I'm not sure if Reboxetine is helping or hindering you, since it has its fair share of side effects........
Could you work reduced hours or something like that
Till your body ajusts to the Nardil?!
Posted by Phillipa on February 7, 2014, at 9:01:12
In reply to Re: Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :(, posted by BrainDamage on February 7, 2014, at 5:51:28
Isn't this a quick reduction and switch to another MAOI? I had thought that one needed a time period before starting another one? But since haven't taken one all I know is what have read here on babble. Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on February 7, 2014, at 13:54:34
In reply to Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :(, posted by David Hanifin on February 7, 2014, at 1:20:11
I would take the chance on speaking with your manager about your illness and how it impacts you on the job...You never know if they have friends or family who suffer the same.
If you continiue to feel dizzy I would check your blood pressure to make sure you're not hypertensive.
Suicidal thoughts are fleeting...
Eric
Posted by linkadge on February 7, 2014, at 14:24:53
In reply to Re: Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :( » David Hanifin, posted by phidippus on February 7, 2014, at 13:54:34
Lets get that dizziness under control.
Linkadge
Posted by baseball55 on February 7, 2014, at 19:20:29
In reply to Re: Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :(, posted by linkadge on February 7, 2014, at 14:24:53
I was hospitalized a few years back and had to tell my boss about the depression. It was actually a relief. When she mentioned something about my performance some time later, I was able to say that I've been still fighting depression. She said, oh, I'm so sorry. And I said - but it's not your problem and I shouldn't make it your problem and will try to do better.
Posted by jrbecker76 on February 7, 2014, at 22:24:09
In reply to Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :(, posted by David Hanifin on February 7, 2014, at 1:20:11
Reboxetine and other potent noradrenergics induced suicidal ideation in me. The MAOI transition is probably another piece of your current instability, but my money is on the Reboxetine being the major instigator.
JB
Posted by David Hanifin on February 8, 2014, at 1:19:45
In reply to Re: Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :(, posted by jrbecker76 on February 7, 2014, at 22:24:09
Thankyou for your replies guys. I also think Reboxetine is likely to be the culprit. I probably should wait to see if side effects of Nardil become a problem first. I also believe it was the rapid down tiltration of parnate and believe my brain is also craving dopamine hence mood swings. Each day I'm slightly improving but will give me something to talk to my psychiatrist about at our next meeting. Apologies for being a drama queen but thanks to this site - I feel people in many ways can relate to each other's conditions somewhat. So thankyou - it means a lot to me. xo
Posted by Zyprexa on February 10, 2014, at 20:43:07
In reply to Feeling suicidal and Dizzy :(, posted by David Hanifin on February 7, 2014, at 1:20:11
U should be honest with your boss and tell them about your illness.I always do and they are usually understanding. If not, you probably don't want to work for them. They can't fire you for it.
So if the meds you were taking before worked so well, why don't you go back on them? Don't try a med change just for thehell of it, or because your doctor wants to be looking like he is working. I did that and lost my job of 4 years. The grass is not usually greener on the other side.
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