SiMPLiFY
01-11-08, 20:23
Hello,
It's great to find a site so loaded with information! It's also a relief to find a group of people who happen to be going through a similar situation.
a little about me:
I've suffered from panic attacks since Feb. 2006 and was just taking Diazepam as needed from my family doctor. He felt more comfortable referring me to a psychiatrist which I finally agreed to in June 2008.
I was placed on 60mg. of Fluoxetine once a day and 5 mg. Diazepam twice daily and quickly went from an anxious/panicked person to a sedated zombie. I slept the better part of 3 months.
After a session of EMDR Therapy; my panic and anxiety were reduced to nothing and I realized how badly I was feeling on the meds.
I took myself off of the valium and still felt quite sedated.
I finally took myself off of the Fluoxetine and had a bad reaction. Jaw/neck/shoulder/ear ache. Flu like body aches. Sinus pressure. Still sleepy.
After 3 weeks of suffering; I put myself back on 20 mg. Fluoxetine per day and still felt really sleepy most of the time.
Now I dissolve my Fluoxetine in water and take 5 mg. per day. I am finally beginning to feel more like myself again minus the anxiety and panic.
Now I think I have medicine induced depression. I'm not taking care of myself or my home. I'm not cooking and cleaning as I should because I haven't got the strength. Of course all of this leads to guilt which in turn leaves me feeling more depressed.
I almost feel too relaxed. I honestly need to start really forcing myself to at least shower, brush my teeth, clean my house and prepare healthy meals.
I have been eating mostly salads, fresh fruit and canned soups since I don't have the energy to menu plan and shop much less cook.
Reading the depression symptoms located here on the main menu bar leads me to believe I now have medicine induced depression as I have never suffered from depression prior to having taken these meds.
I've been reading the articles and posts all day today when I could have been using my time more usefully.
It's great to find a site so loaded with information! It's also a relief to find a group of people who happen to be going through a similar situation.
a little about me:
I've suffered from panic attacks since Feb. 2006 and was just taking Diazepam as needed from my family doctor. He felt more comfortable referring me to a psychiatrist which I finally agreed to in June 2008.
I was placed on 60mg. of Fluoxetine once a day and 5 mg. Diazepam twice daily and quickly went from an anxious/panicked person to a sedated zombie. I slept the better part of 3 months.
After a session of EMDR Therapy; my panic and anxiety were reduced to nothing and I realized how badly I was feeling on the meds.
I took myself off of the valium and still felt quite sedated.
I finally took myself off of the Fluoxetine and had a bad reaction. Jaw/neck/shoulder/ear ache. Flu like body aches. Sinus pressure. Still sleepy.
After 3 weeks of suffering; I put myself back on 20 mg. Fluoxetine per day and still felt really sleepy most of the time.
Now I dissolve my Fluoxetine in water and take 5 mg. per day. I am finally beginning to feel more like myself again minus the anxiety and panic.
Now I think I have medicine induced depression. I'm not taking care of myself or my home. I'm not cooking and cleaning as I should because I haven't got the strength. Of course all of this leads to guilt which in turn leaves me feeling more depressed.
I almost feel too relaxed. I honestly need to start really forcing myself to at least shower, brush my teeth, clean my house and prepare healthy meals.
I have been eating mostly salads, fresh fruit and canned soups since I don't have the energy to menu plan and shop much less cook.
Reading the depression symptoms located here on the main menu bar leads me to believe I now have medicine induced depression as I have never suffered from depression prior to having taken these meds.
I've been reading the articles and posts all day today when I could have been using my time more usefully.