Comments on: Another Step Forward

By: Medication Diaries: Entry 1

Medication Diaries: Entry 1 — Sun, 30 May 2010 16:01:45 +0000

[...] lot of people have asked me questions about my medications and what I’m on. I have no problem being transparent about my mental illness, because [...]

By: Another Suburban Mom

Another Suburban Mom — Fri, 28 May 2010 02:39:41 +0000

Good for you! I hope this medication works out well for you. I never understand why some people get so worked up about taking anti-depressants. No one faults a diabetic for taking insulin.

Everyone’s brain and body is different and some people just need some medication to make everything work harmoniously.

I am glad you are taking care of yourself. I would love to see you deliriously happy!

By: Blaize

Blaize — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:06:56 +0000

Congratulations on making the decision to take care of yourself. You deserve it.

By: Lila

Lila — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:29:33 +0000

I really hope this is the medication for you! I’m glad you had the strength to take care of yourself. I’ve been there, it sucks.

By: Britni TheVadgeWig

Britni TheVadgeWig — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:10:46 +0000

Yeah, I was on Adderall. That’s what they just took me off of. I’m a little nervous about it, because it really does make such a difference for me, but hopefully this medication will help. They put me on Wellbutrin. So, we’ll see.

By: Britni TheVadgeWig

Britni TheVadgeWig — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:09:47 +0000

Yes! I hate when I say I’m depressed and people say, “Why?” as if there has to be a reason for it. Like you said, sometimes it’s just a chemical imbalance, and there’s nothing we can do about it.

By: Dangerous Lilly

Dangerous Lilly — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:06:54 +0000

I’ve been having a really tough time with my meds, too. Partially bc for awhile there, they had me on fibromyalgia medication which was similar to an anti-depressant which is in essence a stimulant which….too much stimulant puts me to sleep. At one point I was on wellbutrin, ritalin and 2 fibro drugs. I was so blah.

Now I’m off everything and know I need to be on something.

The only ADD med I ever took that I felt alert and GOOD was the brand version of Adderall XR. Even on plain generic amphet salts I felt pretty decent but for unexplainable reasons they started making me seriously quesy after about 8-9 months.

By: Violet

Violet — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:59:26 +0000

However, not all medications work for all people. The one I was on was not the right one for me. I was sleeping 20 hours a day and was always tired, and the sexual side effects were brutal.

I’ve been there and lived that hell, Anti-Depressants are a bit like partners – When you do find ‘the right one’ everything starts to improve. As much as people like to think depression can be solved without medication – I’m going to kick the next person who tells me to get out of the house & spend some time in the sin! – Sometimes it is caused by an imbalance in the chemicals within our brains, something that can’t be ‘fixed’ without medication to help adjust the imbalance.

Hang in there, one day soon you’ll notice the difference.
Peace, Love & Empathy
Violet x

By: Ric

Ric — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:53:25 +0000

Yes, that medication is helpful for ADHD and a decent antidepressant as well. I have been on it for years with great success. Email me if you would like any further comment.

By: quizzical pussy

quizzical pussy — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:47:00 +0000

I hope these new meds work out for you! Hooray for taking so much initiative with your mental health. That can be really tough, especially when you’re feeling depressed and exhausted. It takes a lot of self-possession. Be well.