Patients Struggling to Find Effective Meds

“Omggg this happened to me. It turns out i was manic and I spent like 3-4 months at treatment in Tennessee from Arizona.”

“Hi everyone, I apologize in advance, this is going to be a long one. I’m looking for honest opinions from people who have been in a similar situation, especially those who started Zoloft for panic disorder, postpartum anxiety, or health anxiety. Hi, my mom of two kids, and when I was about 4 months postpartum with my first baby, I had what I can only describe as a major panic attack. I’ve never had a panic attack before in my life. Ever since then, I’ve never really felt like the same person. Si”

“Im so tired of being sick. Im tired of being set back in my progress. Before last week I was able to just get up go to the gym and feel strong, but then I had a bad reaction to a medication (one I always take) and I ended up in the hospital and guess what? NORMAL. I tried going to the gym today and I feel absolutely shit. My legs are so weak, my arms are just as bad. I cant even eat anymore without the fear of just being set back again. Maybe its cuz I just came out from a bad situation and my b”

“For ADHD I went to my UK NHS GP and said I suspected I had the condition. Despite his scepticism, he did a short questionnaire on which I got a high enough score to make a referral for a proper diagnosis. I did wait 11 months to see someone though. I was seeing a CBT and EMDR therapist, again NHS, for what had always been labelled "anxiety and depression". She suspected autism and again I scored highly on a short questionnaire which meant I met the criteria for a proper assessment for”

“Context: I’m diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Myasthenia Gravis, and suspected of possibly having an autoinflammatory disease, Yao Syndrome, too. When my methotrexate for my autoimmune disease started kicking in a few months ago, I started noticing an “old person”, decay smell coming from my body, and my clothes, towels and sheets. The fabrics always smell fresh again after washing and get worse the longer I continue to wear them. I couldn’t figure out if it was altering my smell or alterin”

“You may think you are fine, but you never know until it is too late. Keep taking it as prescribed and tell your doctor about these thoughts of violence. They could be related to the medicine, which could also be something that you could tell yourself when you are having these thoughts to calm your head. Thinking that you aren't this way naturally could be relieving atm but still continue to take it as prescribed”

“Do it! I wanted to make this post for other moms who are dealing with depression and/or anxiety. I had it with my first son and it sort of got better, but when I was pregnant with my second son it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was extremely depressed and not myself but nervous to start medication while pregnant. At my 6 week visit my depression screening came back strong and I was prescribed sertraline again. My anxiety was really debilitating. I would be anxious about trivial things all day lo”

“I was diagnosed during one of my psychiatric hospitalizations; I've been diagnosed with other mental illnesses as well. Could someone tell me what the best antipsychotic is for this? I'm really tired of this mental suffering; it's almost dawn in my country and sometimes I can't sleep at night because I keep thinking.I ended up drifting away from my colleagues too, I need to do something about that.”

“Context I was on Sertraline over 3 years ago. It was for depression and ocd. After a few months I got onto 200mg, and it really helped ocd compulsions, looping thoughts etc, and o stayed on them for 3 years. I came off them recently (3 months ago) and the last month I’ve noticed looping thoughts coming back which is shit. I had to come off meds due to recruitment with armed forces. That’s the context behind why I stopped taking them. The looping thoughts are too much and I can’t focus, I want to”

Still going 😂

They are literally a child. Do you understand that? Their brain isnt developed. They dont use critical thinking. I could say the same to you, you were the one being an asshole…

“Only when I have to present or if I was applying to a job and had an interview. I generally don’t take it just to work day to day. No idea what the root cause is but before I used to just get unbearable panic moments and I’d feel like the world was crushing me from all sides. It would last 1-2 mins and highly embarrassing and then I’d get over it but I’d be so exhausted after. I guess it’s people watching me and listening makes me feel very self aware of myself.”

“I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with Lyrica turning themselves or loved one into someone they don’t recognize anymore? Completely changing the way they/others behave, and/or causing extreme paranoia, delusions, risk taking behaviors, severe mood swings, abusive behavior towards others, social isolation, complete emotional blunting, severe emotional dysregulation, and any other severe adverse reactions along those lines?”

“I unfortunately lost my insurance w/o warning. I’m going to email my psychiatrist to ask how I should proceed regarding tapering off meds as safely as possible & cost of appointments/meds may be out of pocket. Are there any other questions y’all suggest asking? First time being uninsured and I’m so incredibly lost. Thank y’all! Texas, USA. submitted by /u/sadieaustin [link] [comments]”

“I've taken Prazosin for years. It took a while to be effective but I went from a state of constant insomnia and nightmares so bad I thought I was going to stroke out in my sleep to sleeping a full night with occasional bad dreams. Here is a brief write up of how it is used to treat PTSD. Australian Family Physician Relevance Date AFP > 2015 > September > Is there a role for prazosin in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder Volume 44, Issue 9, September 2015 Is there a role”

“I do love the irony of the internet part LOL. But you are correct. I did have bad effects since I was cycling on and off them for some periods this year and I wasn’t stabilized due to that fact. I appreciate the reassurance and you are correct…lobotomy… ;^; thank you for your input!”

“Good morning everyone, I wanted to ask to see if anyone here knows a good way to stop feeling so bad or guilty for taking mental health medication. I’ve been taking Wellbutrin (generic) for three years now and honestly it completely changed my life— I started it when I was 19, during my college year and it helped me keep my job, get my associates, and even get a better job later on that has more responsibilities. This entire year, I’ve been bashing myself for taking the medication and I’ve been”

Do you have tardive dyskinesia yet

“I've never liked having to take medication, there's always side effects that can be worse than what I started with. But now I'm frustrated that I'm on them and I'm not seeing any progress. Doctors always say "let's give it a few more weeks, or "that side effect shouldn't be happening on this medication, maybe talk to one of your other specialists about your other prescriptions"... It never ends! I want to stop taking everything and just deal with it 😩”

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“I got on treatment at 26. Tell me why my life literally changed in so many ways that I wish I sought it out sooner. I’m so proud of you for seeking the help.”

“Depends if it’s active or passive. Active: hospital and potential admission, depending on what inpatient psychiatry thinks. They may just discharge you with referrals or admit if they think harm is truly imminent. Safety planning is a popular discussion here. Med adjustments if needed. Just know: being voluntary does not truly mean voluntary and that you can leave at any time. It means that you’re willing to voluntarily stay until psych clears you. Being involuntary means you don’t leave or get”

“You would go to an emergency room and get evaluated by a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist would ask you all sorts of questions to stratify your risk of harm to yourself and whether you need inpatient hospitalization or can be linked to other resources in the community such as therapy (which I see you already have), psychiatry, or an alternative high level of care such as an intensive outpatient program or partial hospitalization program (day treatment programs). It depends by state what kinds of r”

“As I'm sure you've already figured out, if they are not a physical danger to themselves or others, there's not a lot that can be done without their consent, which can be a challenge when someone suffers from delusions. For better or worse, we are all free to think/say/believe/do nonsensical things, even if they are self-destructive. As for triggers, underlying psychoses can definitely be exacerbated by drug use or stress... but the "issue" was probably always there just wai”

“Nag Escitalopram ako before. Mga side effects sa akin, dizziness, headache, walang appetite, nasusuka pag kumain, and sobrang down ng mood ko. Ang ginawa ng psychiatrist ko binawasan yung dose, and nag okay naman. Dinagdagan na lang ulit yung dose nung nakapag adjust na ako. Happy birthday, OP!”

“There should be information in the box about side effects, that's the first place to look. Some side effects are nausea, headaches, sweating, bowel changes, dizziness, sleep problems, anxiety/restlessness, weight/appetite changes, and sexual side effects. But definitely look at the information pamphlet inside the prescription box. I don't know what you are taking it for but it's regarded as a more gentle antidepressant. It didn't work for me but everyone is different so you won&#”

“What drug was it? How long were u on it, and how long u been off it?”

“broadly? yes. Legally? no. But you should probably get a prescription and not just self diagnose...”

Take Vyvanse

“The dose I take of Seroquel is intentionally high. I have what I like to call anxiety induced insomnia (aka brain won't shut up). I was taking 200 mg of Seroquel at night. Had a bad insomnia last year which is why I've figured out sleep issues. I'm now taking 150 mg plus 50 mg of trazadone and I'm kind of afraid to stop taking the trazadone.”

“I'm glad you are better with your sleep issues now. Yes, Seroquel is sedating to both body and mind. Lamictal gave me a rash (allergy). It sounds like things are very difficult for you in ways. I've tried so many medications, that there are very few options that work for me without serious side effects. I've had to rule out the thought disorder medication classification and antidepressant classification for the most part for now, due to serious side effects affecting my condition neg”

“As the post states I've already been on meds and I'm currently on them, and I've been in Therapy for over 13 years. those things are not working”

“Hi lovelies!!! Looking to see if anybody has my specific combo or something close and if you do, what have your experiences been with each/how do you handle the combo? I have: - IBS & functional dyspepsia - Hashimoto’s - spondylarthritis (peripheral, specifically) - PMDD submitted by /u/Organic_Gur8212 [link] [comments]”

“It could be a night time cortisol spike. Look it up. Also we actually have this thing called biphasic sleep. When I have my health and stress and diet dialed in this sleep pattern sort of tums on. Could also be a sleeping disorder like restless leg syndrome. I've Google a bunch of these things, found out is fine as long as u wake up refreshed and not sleepy throughout the day”

“its possible the benzodiazepine pills are worsening whatever symptoms you had before. it would be wise to taper them down and eventually quit then evaluate your situation from there.”

But what does that have to do with antidepressants??

“I got this pair of meds a year ago and they worked really well. I barely feel nauseous (which was a really bad symptom for me) and when I do feel it, it's not as bad/long. But now they're telling NOT to take it and to instead take a pair of meds they already tried to put me on, which I couldn't get because it's almost TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS!! And it literally has the same purpose as my current meds! Not just that, but I also got ANOTHER pair of meds that's literally $150! Making”

A depression med, Vraylar. Also an IBS med, Linzess.

“If you shared your condition and what the medications are, we could recommend older, generic medications that could do the same thing 🤷‍♀️I’m a nurse and I’ve done this for myself many times, saving $$$$$$$$ 🥹👍”

“I have all the lovely comorbid conditions, POTS, EDS, MALS, MCAS, etc. I’m on a lot of medication such as Nadaolol (and have tried many other beta blockers), Pepcid, Allegra, Vyvanse (for ADHD & POTS), low dose naltrexone (for pain), and ketotifen (pill form for MCAS). The ONLY thing that helps is Xanax. I do NOT want to take Xanax daily. I’m too young to be taking it daily and it’s not a permanent solution, it’s only a band-aid. I’m truly miserable! I’ve been to countless specialists since”

“Cw: talking about nausea, feeling faint and actually throwing up Hey, I'm sure similar things have been asked before but I'm having some issues. I started my meds back up today after being off of them for about two weeks (I wanted to make sure the pain I was taking them for was still there, because it never got a diagnosis so I have no idea if it will ever just... Get better? Change? Idk, many questions.) Well, I took my meds, Cymbalta and proceeded to take a two hour car ride and then h”

“After a particularly bad burn out episode, 2 lapse of depression, then my good old friend SSRI: my biggest improvement comes after I rebuild my entire concept of self worth. What made me very anxious about my work and how I socialize with people at work was because it’s the singular thing that I focused on. It was as if, if I failed on my job, I would fail as a human too. I start to give more focus on my role as a wife, friend, a member of community, hobbyist, etc. I find out because I feel less”

“I try to stick with Sativas so I’m not knocked out. Usually a disposable vape from a dispensary.”

If you can’t get your hands on MJ, try spravato

“I just got my adhd dx. At this point of our lives it’s very difficult to compensate. And because I was never crawling out of my chair, I never was dx’d. My test was moderate to severe. So now I’m trying medications to see which can work for me the best because f this.”

“A lot of psych patients disassociate themselves- resulting in a seizure but clearly not- as eyes were tracking, no post- ictal period. This girl ended up on Clozapine and lithium + benzodiazepines. Turned out she was listening to the Quran as they were from the middle east. The brother was great- he set limits on her Quran audio and she improved.”

“My dr. prescribed me trazaldone for sleep. That is wild he expexts to tale it during the day. Amd three times a day... that is crazy. I take clonazapem for social situations. If you can't get a prescription for that, try propranolol. Most Dr's will prescribe it. If you want a bemzo though, you may have to see a psychiatrist. My husband's pcp gives him 10 clonazapem a month tho. I see a.psych and get way more.”

Honestly I think it'd be both:))

“Yeah I'm on the east coast but I don't even know what meds I would need. None of them worked except for risperdal. Thank you for your support. I've gone to the state and I live honestly in Delaware and they won't do anything I mean I didn't ask them about this but I asked them for help and they wouldn't give me any help because apparently I'm an able-bodied adult that is capable of supporting themselves so. I even got turned away at the food pantry because my roommate”

“Even if you don't have depression, it never hurts to get a psychiatrist's opinion. Only they can decide whether you need medication or therapy alone is enough. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you feel stuck and the problem isn't resolving itself.”

“Hello , I am currently tapering from a benzo Ativan , and I have a lot of issues : \\- acid reflux , bad taste in my mouth / yellow tongue \\- a lot of gas , gurgling even in my throat Gerd / belching \\- flatulence \\- gas pain . \\- abdominal pain , discomfort \\- indigested food in stool \\- bubbling stomach / intestines , all my digestive tract , gurgling all day long ! Chest pain // nausea my physical symptoms are gonna be the end of me. I tried diets , différents medications nothing helps”

My husband takes it specifically for sleep at night.

“I can’t take trazodone also. I got really bad vertigo, the whole room was spinning and I got nauseous. Getting up to pee was a very risky activity.”

Is your provider a sloth??

“I probably should've worded it better. I'm aware of the symptoms but I don't know what to attribute it to and that's the aspect of not knowing that bothers me.”

“Have you asked your psychiatrist about why you're taking the Trileptal/mood stabilizers?”

“im on no other mental health meds. started at 300mg, havent taken trazodone for many years!!! edit: actually prescribed phentermine for ADHD, but its a weight loss med sometimes used for ADHD?”

“Last time I made a post a few months ago I got dragged ! and I had to clarify melatonin use would only be used if prescribed, and today my 11 month old got prescribed it (because it is that serious by what medical doctors are seeing) Anyone else have there baby/toddler on it? Due to being prescribed ? If so how has it been? Affects? Any changes you notice ? submitted by /u/Commercial-Way-4276 [link] [comments]”

“I’m sure this is my PPA/PPD talking, but I was prescribed Citalopram 20mg today and I’m too scared to take it. What if it makes things worse? Numbs me too much? Makes me manic? I’m 4 weeks post partum and have never felt so low in my life. I struggle to feel happy or excited and wake up with that sad feeling in my chest. I genuinely feel like because I didn’t get to see my baby’s birth and didn’t get to hold her for 3 days, that our bond is ruined. I know logically that she’s my daughter, but I’”