BC
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Post by BC on May 6, 2013 10:41:30 GMT 1
I did a wrap plan with my support worker, it's mainly designed for bipolar but I see no reason why it can't apply for unipolar depression. Google WRAP plan you can download off the Internet.
It looks at how you are when you're well, what early warning signs you have, what you can do to help your mood etc. it does go into crisis planning etc but you don't have to do those bits.
Good to do with someone who sees the signs you miss.
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Post by shazzy on May 6, 2013 11:52:33 GMT 1
That sounds like a good thing to do. Especially getting someone else to do it with you as someone else can pick up on things that we do not notice.
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Post by Zaf on May 6, 2013 12:25:44 GMT 1
I hate going to the doctor lol but if I'm there for another reason I'll mention it
Z xxx
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Post by shazzy on May 6, 2013 22:33:43 GMT 1
I am the same Zaf. I save up till I have a few things to talk and ask about lol.
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Post by tharidler on May 8, 2013 13:00:04 GMT 1
hi everyone
I have been on several different types of medication i'm still on venlafaxine and dosulepin although i'm trying to come off the dosulepin as it's affecting me in the morning and I need to function as I have two young boys although venlafaxine works for me currently I will say it is one of the most toxic medications as far as withdrawal goes and was very unpleasant when I was taken off it once before I have tried a few others seroxat and citalopram and mirtazepin the first two did not work at all and the mirtazepin made me narcoleptic and aggressive and I put on about three stone and had to mainline chocolate as I had a craving that was unnatural but I am now off of that unfortunately the weight has stayed with me but one thing I will say is personally it has been a combination of meds and therapy that has worked for me and sunshine never hurts
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Post by Zaf on May 8, 2013 13:23:59 GMT 1
Sunshine always seems to help a bit
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Post by cat on May 9, 2013 8:12:16 GMT 1
Tharidler....I am currently trying to come off Mirtazapine because it makes me very aggressive. I cut it in half about a fortnight ago and it is going really well
The worst antidepressants I ever came off was seroxat and sertraline, being the worst. It is never easy coming off AD's and I think there are more significant withdrawals than the pharmaceutical companies admit, and GP's realise.
My aim is to come off AD's altogether (people with Bipolar shouldn't be on them). I will stay on the mood stabiliser, Quetiapine, which is the only drug that ever made any difference to my overall mental health
I wish you luck, tharidler
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Post by tharidler on May 9, 2013 13:26:24 GMT 1
thank you cat for your kind words
I would like to think there will be a time I can leave medication behind because while they have helped me through some of the worst times I feel that they have cost me in other ways and while I think it may be some time before I can it gives me a target for the future
I hope we all have better days to come
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kate
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Post by kate on May 9, 2013 21:57:34 GMT 1
Cat I went cold turkey with mirtazapine, it affected my sleep for a bit but I got a hypnotherapy cd which helped. Tbh even so, I felt so much better coming off it, hope you do too xx
IMO no healthcare professional has a clue what works and what doesn't, they just treat everyone as if it's trial and error....
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Post by cat on May 9, 2013 22:18:56 GMT 1
Thanks Kate and Tharidler.... For the past year, I really haven't been feeling myself. I said to many people that I was feeling I had somehow lost the essence of the person I am. After a year being in that state, I start to forget who/what I once was. That sounds weird, I know, but it is interesting that I can see and feel glimpses of me returning. I've come off a few AD's in the past and Mirtazapine is one of the easiest, probably made more so by the general improvements. I'll reduce the final bit over 2-3 weeks, just in case
Hope you're all well
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Post by cat on May 9, 2013 22:22:25 GMT 1
And, Kate, I couldn't agree with you more. Being around MH for a few years and listening to people's stories on Forum's, I'm convinced these Health Professionals do not have a clue. I think Pharmaceutical companies play down the side effects and withdrawals and the GP's just follow what they say. As for psychiatrists, making people come off meds too quickly, they haven't got the slightest idea how damaging that can be....totally out of touch....rant over
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Sharon x
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Post by Sharon x on Nov 22, 2014 22:59:33 GMT 1
I'm on sertraline it's ok but I feel sick n tired all the time
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Post by Zaf on Nov 27, 2014 15:24:15 GMT 1
It made me hyperactive, if it doesnt suit you would your GP change it for you?
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Post by shazzy on Nov 27, 2014 21:12:45 GMT 1
I agree with Zaf. There are many different meds your Dr could try. Its just a matter of finding the one that suits you. I tried several until duloxetine which works well for me.
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Post by Sharon x on Nov 28, 2014 17:23:47 GMT 1
I have to go back next week so I'll ask x x
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