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Posted by bravis on January 15, 2004, at 7:36:12
Hi, i just got off lex 2 weeks ago. Having withdrawals, dealing. Wasn't really sure i was depressed in the first place. My problem is that i am very easily irritated and angered. i yell at my husband or son at the drop of a hat. but i don't feel sad. I realize i do these things, but can't stop myself. i try, but then i just do it anyway. I don't really want to be on any more meds, it is scarry to me, especially after reading the experiences on this message board. i don't want to take pills for the rest of my life. i don't think i'm that whacky, just easily aggitated. Is there any alternative?? Has anyone had any luck with Sam-e? Or should i not be taking anything for depression?? I don't like my doctor, just need some advice.
Posted by Zee on January 15, 2004, at 8:01:26
In reply to what's wrong with me?, posted by bravis on January 15, 2004, at 7:36:12
Hi, you sound just like me, I'm the exact same way. My doctor put me on Celexa last year, 10 months later I went off of it because I was scared too, and then I started being bitchy again and having mood swings so she put me on Effexor and I feel calm again. But for how long I'm supposed to be on meds? I don't know. I wish that I could just control myself naturally. I was fine before I had kids and I don't know why this happens. Good luck!
Posted by Maxime on January 15, 2004, at 10:25:53
In reply to what's wrong with me?, posted by bravis on January 15, 2004, at 7:36:12
Hi, sorry to hear about the withdrawals. Maybe you should try some therapy and take it from there.
Maxime
> Hi, i just got off lex 2 weeks ago. Having withdrawals, dealing. Wasn't really sure i was depressed in the first place. My problem is that i am very easily irritated and angered. i yell at my husband or son at the drop of a hat. but i don't feel sad. I realize i do these things, but can't stop myself. i try, but then i just do it anyway. I don't really want to be on any more meds, it is scarry to me, especially after reading the experiences on this message board. i don't want to take pills for the rest of my life. i don't think i'm that whacky, just easily aggitated. Is there any alternative?? Has anyone had any luck with Sam-e? Or should i not be taking anything for depression?? I don't like my doctor, just need some advice.
Posted by Maxime on January 15, 2004, at 10:29:16
In reply to Re: what's wrong with me?, posted by Maxime on January 15, 2004, at 10:25:53
Me again.
Maybe it's hormonal. Are you on the birth control pill. Once I was on a bc pill that made me so angry all the time. Perhaps you should get your hormone levels tested.
Maxime
> Hi, sorry to hear about the withdrawals. Maybe you should try some therapy and take it from there.
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> Maxime
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> > Hi, i just got off lex 2 weeks ago. Having withdrawals, dealing. Wasn't really sure i was depressed in the first place. My problem is that i am very easily irritated and angered. i yell at my husband or son at the drop of a hat. but i don't feel sad. I realize i do these things, but can't stop myself. i try, but then i just do it anyway. I don't really want to be on any more meds, it is scarry to me, especially after reading the experiences on this message board. i don't want to take pills for the rest of my life. i don't think i'm that whacky, just easily aggitated. Is there any alternative?? Has anyone had any luck with Sam-e? Or should i not be taking anything for depression?? I don't like my doctor, just need some advice.
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Posted by Mariposa on January 15, 2004, at 11:00:45
In reply to Re: what's wrong with me? - one more thing, posted by Maxime on January 15, 2004, at 10:29:16
> Me again.
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> Maybe it's hormonal. Are you on the birth control pill. Once I was on a bc pill that made me so angry all the time. Perhaps you should get your hormone levels tested.
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> Maxime
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> DITTO! I was going to recommend the same thing. Kind of sounds like a hormone imbalance. Dr. Elizabeth Vleit ( or is it Vliet, I don't remember) is very informative on the subject. Might check website *herplace.com*Best of luck!~~~8|8
Posted by bravis on January 15, 2004, at 12:08:41
In reply to Re: what's wrong with me? - one more thing » Maxime, posted by Mariposa on January 15, 2004, at 11:00:45
thanks for your input! what you all have said does make some sense. i feel a little more "normal" now rather than "crazy". Zee hit it on the head with the word BITCHY. (That's exactly how my husband puts it, although i hate it- a little more sensitivity please!! HMM maybe that's my problem!!)Yes i am on birth control, but it's the new ortho tri cyclen lo. (suposidly less side affects.) Well i may take the advice on getting my hormone levels checked. Which type of doctor should i see for that?
p.s. any pointers on how to find a good family prac. or primary doc.??
Posted by shadows721 on January 16, 2004, at 21:11:48
In reply to thank you, posted by bravis on January 15, 2004, at 12:08:41
Irritability is my sign of depression. I was literally wanting to hit cars on the road. That's how irritable I was. I could'nt handle things well either. My irritability turned inward and now I have major depression. Seems this illness rears it's ugly head at those we love the most. Get checked out by an MD is your best bet and go from there. Good luck to you.
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