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Posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
prozac just makes me anxious and dysphoric. I don't understand why I am just going in circles.
Am I asking too much? All I want is to:
a) sleep at night
b) get up in the morning not feeling like a worthless piece of crap
c) be able to control my anxiety and mood throughout the day
Apparently I am asking too much.
Linkadge
Posted by ricker on May 19, 2009, at 20:54:27
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
> prozac just makes me anxious and dysphoric. I don't understand why I am just going in circles.
Me too
> Am I asking too much? All I want is to:
a) sleep at night ***** perhaps seroquel 50-100mg??b) get up in the morning not feeling like a worthless piece of crap ***** perhaps zoloft 50mg??
c) be able to control my anxiety and mood throughout the day ***** perhaps lamictal 50-100mg
> Apparently I am asking too much.Never stop asking Link :-)
Rick
Posted by Relapse on May 19, 2009, at 21:26:40
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
link,
Please don't feel like your alone. I will say I think you summed up pretty much everything most of us are after in 3 lines. Hang in.
Dave
Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on May 19, 2009, at 22:14:31
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
I hear you.
> prozac just makes me anxious and dysphoric. I don't understand why I am just going in circles.
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> Am I asking too much? All I want is to:
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> a) sleep at night
> b) get up in the morning not feeling like a worthless piece of crap
> c) be able to control my anxiety and mood throughout the day
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> Apparently I am asking too much.
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> Linkadge
Posted by greywolf on May 19, 2009, at 22:25:06
In reply to Re: I hate my life, posted by Relapse on May 19, 2009, at 21:26:40
Hang in there, linkadge. We're dealing with the toughest illnesses around.
Greywolf
Posted by Phillipa on May 20, 2009, at 0:27:59
In reply to Re: I hate my life, posted by greywolf on May 19, 2009, at 22:25:06
Ditto remember this is babbleland. Love Jan, Phillipa, PJ whoever and whatever.
Posted by Bob12 on May 20, 2009, at 9:44:55
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
I think Agomelatine will help with all three.
If only the FDA would approve it now.Bob
Posted by shasling on May 20, 2009, at 12:51:24
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
Hang in there link,one thing i tell a close friend as well as others is this,.....im one of many being chased by this relentless monster everyday,BUT im also,and you are too,...a VETERAN AT THIS SH@@T here,.
Youre right it aint fair,and be damn sure you aint the only person who knows it,the people here at babble work togther on twisting meds,supplements & everything else togther through sharing experiances,as well as resources.
Youll be back up,and im one of the people who wish it happens for ya soon.
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on May 20, 2009, at 16:06:24
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
> prozac just makes me anxious and dysphoric. I don't understand why I am just going in circles.
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> Am I asking too much? All I want is to:
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> a) sleep at night
> b) get up in the morning not feeling like a worthless piece of crap
> c) be able to control my anxiety and mood throughout the day
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> Apparently I am asking too much.
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> Linkadge
Linkadge hang in there.
Posted by 49er on May 20, 2009, at 19:19:07
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
> prozac just makes me anxious and dysphoric. I don't understand why I am just going in circles.
>
> Am I asking too much? All I want is to:
>
> a) sleep at night
> b) get up in the morning not feeling like a worthless piece of crap
> c) be able to control my anxiety and mood throughout the day
>Hi Linkage,
I am so sorry you are having these problems.
Can I ask a dumb question? If you're dysphoric and anxious on Prozac, why are you still taking it? I wouldn't ask this question of anyone but it seems this med isn't helping you and while causing side effects and putting you at risk for other problems.
If I am missing something, please forgive me.
49er
Posted by floatingbridge on May 20, 2009, at 22:01:28
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
Sometimes it just feels so unfair that some of us work so hard and have to ask for what others are able to take for granted.
hang in there,
Candace
Posted by Meltingpot on May 21, 2009, at 11:15:56
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
Hi Linkadge,
You're echoing my very own thoughts. I am better than I was at the beginning of the year though which is something.
Have you tried 10mg of Zyprexa now and again?
Denise
Posted by metric on May 21, 2009, at 13:09:03
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
> prozac just makes me anxious and dysphoric. I don't understand why I am just going in circles.
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> Am I asking too much? All I want is to:
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> a) sleep at nightMe too.
> b) get up in the morning not feeling like a worthless piece of crap
Sounds reasonable.
> c) be able to control my anxiety and mood throughout the day
Easy. Locate the knob labeled "anxiety" and turn it counterclockwise as far as it goes (absolute anxiolysis). Next locate the knob labeled "mood" and turn it clockwise as far as it will go (unbridled euphoria).
There's no good reason I can think of to mess with the "anxiety" control knob ever again; you might consider placing some duct tape over it. However, you might want to turn the euphoria down a bit immediately before bed if you find you can't sleep.
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> Apparently I am asking too much.
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> LinkadgeIf you have trouble finding the anxiety-mood control settings (not all models are equipped with them, unfortunately), try the following:
tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the morning with a low dose of mirtazapine (Remeron) at night. Add modafinil and/or clonazepam to that as necessary if it's not enough.
I'm doing exactly that and it seems to be working quite well.
I think it's best to start out with just the mirtazapine and once you've reached a stable dose, then add the tranylcypromine gradually.
Keep some nifedipine on hand just in case (you know the symptoms), and buy an automatic cuff if you don't have one.
Posted by Lebrada on May 21, 2009, at 21:31:37
In reply to Re: I hate my life, posted by ricker on May 19, 2009, at 20:54:27
> > prozac just makes me anxious and dysphoric. I don't understand why I am just going in circles.
>
> Me too
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> > Am I asking too much? All I want is to:
>
> a) sleep at night ***** perhaps seroquel 50-100mg??
>
> b) get up in the morning not feeling like a worthless piece of crap ***** perhaps zoloft 50mg??
>
> c) be able to control my anxiety and mood throughout the day ***** perhaps lamictal 50-100mg
>
> > Apparently I am asking too much.
>
> Never stop asking Link :-)
>
> Rick
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>All good options:
Lexapro or Zoloft for Depression (also helps significantly with anxiety!
Seroquel for sleep (25mg is more than enough here - take two hours before you want to sleep - is an amazing remedy for sleep/insomnia)!
The above will work just be ready to accept the apathy and lack of motivation/energy (Dextroamphetamine to counter the side effects or 300mg Bupropion but the later can affect your anxiety negatively)
Hope it helps you!
Posted by Sigismund on May 21, 2009, at 21:43:33
In reply to Re: I hate my life, posted by metric on May 21, 2009, at 13:09:03
Link, does Prozac do anything for you at any dose?
If so, what?
I'm just curious as to why you are on it.
Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 25, 2009, at 19:36:17
In reply to Re: I hate my life, posted by ricker on May 19, 2009, at 20:54:27
prozac was the first AD i tried as an adult
it had me actually coming out of my body
i was taking warm baths a couple of times a day just to come back to myself
mornings are a big issue for me
i am by nature an early riser
when the meds mess with my morning it makes me hate myselfzoloft made it difficult for me to get up in the morning
adderall made it impossible for me to get upi now take sonata to sleep and i take some lexapro before i go to bed and i am up early
this just works for a while but helps get me back on schedule
i don't know if this will help
but for me, getting up in the morning early and in an okay state of mind is a tremendous help
it's hard hanging in there
good luck and keep us posted
Posted by desolationrower on May 29, 2009, at 0:29:53
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
not much to add, but i hope you see better days soon
-d/r
Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on May 31, 2009, at 21:07:29
In reply to I hate my life, posted by linkadge on May 19, 2009, at 18:33:38
any light at the end of the tunnel?
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