kate
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Post by kate on May 4, 2013 14:37:37 GMT 1
I thought I'd start this thread to see what's helped people and what hasn't.
When I first got ill I got given zopiclone to sleep. I got hooked on it as they left me on it for too long.
They then gave me sexroxat. This made me suicidal
The next one was mirtazapine which made me sleep and made me fat. Very fat. And 14 hours of sleep per night. which only left 10 hours per day for me to stuff my face. 12 months after coming off it, I have 6lbs to lose and then I'm back at the weight I was when I started taking it
What works for me now? Sunshine and exercise, it gives me the hope and the energy to keep fighting it
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Post by Zaf on May 4, 2013 14:43:27 GMT 1
Prozac worked for a while for me, lustural made me hyper and Im on citralopram now. sunshine and a bit of warmth works wonders too
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Post by cat on May 4, 2013 16:10:54 GMT 1
Good thread....
Prozac made me manic, seroxat took months to come off, Mirtazapine made me eat and be aggressive and I grew from 11 to 13 stone. The only med that's been of any help is Quetiapine, as a mood stabiliser 400mg.
What works for me is keeping my mind active, especially in the daytime. I love walking for hours (when I am physically able). It was one of the things that helped in my worst moments of depression. My 2 cats and dog mean everything to me and give me something to aim towards whenever I am depressed and don't want to get out of bed (fortunately, not very often these days). Because I don't go out much now due to Agoraphobia, I try to spread myself throughout my flat; bedroom for sleeping and reading, living room for reading and telly and the kitchen for computer. It saves me suffering from cabin fever. Oh! And it helps to live in a tidy, reasonably clean, flat... clutter only messes with my brain
I try to live in the "Here and Now" and not to regret but always start afresh
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Post by maddymoo on May 4, 2013 21:36:59 GMT 1
This is just me but: What doesn't work: mirtazapine. Devil juice in pill form. Anger, aggression, hunger, weight gain, horrible drug!
What works: Sertraline. Wonder juice in pill form!
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leo
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Post by leo on May 4, 2013 22:40:10 GMT 1
Trazodone is working for me. It helps me sleep.
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Post by shazzy on May 4, 2013 23:01:05 GMT 1
Citalopram worked for a while for me, then suddenly stopped working, on Duloxetine now and it works really well, counselling also helped me greatly, my counsellor was great, she helped me to see why I am like I am, understanding why helped me deal with it (hope that makes sense).
Sunshine and exercise also lifts my spirits.
S x x x x
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leo
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Post by leo on May 5, 2013 16:16:17 GMT 1
I'm curious. A lot of people, including myself have stated Citalopram stopped working for them after a while.
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Post by maddymoo on May 5, 2013 16:24:29 GMT 1
Me too Leo x
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Post by cat on May 6, 2013 8:10:54 GMT 1
I was on Citalopram 6 years and it was just habit-taking as it never did much to help
Shaz.... I know from experience what you mean about understanding ourselves more does help everything feel a bit better and easier to deal with
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Post by Zaf on May 6, 2013 8:19:52 GMT 1
I'm beginning to wonder if Citralopram is beginning to lose its effectiveness for me too but I think I'll see how I feel during the summer before I go to see my GP about it
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BC
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Post by BC on May 6, 2013 8:20:09 GMT 1
Prozac made me manic
For me understanding me works as well. Thinking about what unbalances me & what I can do to help myself.
I love walking so if my mood drops I tend to make myself get out before it gets to the point where I really can't. Having the children helps, it means I need to remain semi functional.
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Post by Zaf on May 6, 2013 8:22:39 GMT 1
My last counsellor did a lot to help and I'd love to get off my meds but when the dreaded SAD hits me in winter I simply cave in
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BC
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Post by BC on May 6, 2013 8:29:46 GMT 1
Personally I think there's a balance Zaf. I don't necessarily think I'm doing the best thing by not taking meds & will probably do so in the future. For me I want to get to the point where I'm taking the minimum amount of meds that I can & be stable.
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Post by Zaf on May 6, 2013 8:38:35 GMT 1
I think you're right that we need to find a balance BC, it might be possible for me to stop in the summer and start up again in the winter perhaps, I'd definitely rather not take them if I can avoid doing so
Z xx
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Post by shazzy on May 6, 2013 9:20:12 GMT 1
Maybe its worth having a chat with your Dr Zaf.
I am the same with most things, if I understand why I can cope easier. Its when I don't understand that's when things really get to me.
S x x x x
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