I worry, I stress out unnecessarily, I feel like I drive people crazy around me. I procrastinate. The only time I am focused is at work. I have problems that cannot be resolved, actuallly just one big one. This problem has brought my life to a screaching halt. I have alot of small things in my life that I need to do and take care of that I cannot accomplish, I constantly think of these things. Then I go back to the big problem, which I feel has made my life miserable and I cannot do or accomplish anything else successfully becuase of what has happened to me. Like I said, I can focus at work and that is because I am busy.
I have been on prozac which I liked but it seems like after a year or so it stopped working. I was recently put on Lexapro. At first, I liked it then I became severely aggitated, I was in trouble at work because of my attitude. So I stopped taking it. Now, I don't really know what to do.
2006-11-05 11:13:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
These are great questions that you should ask your Dr. and regular visits while trying new medication will help determine whether or not it's effective or even working.
The two meds you described (Prozac and Lexapro) fall into the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) family. It's possible that the reuptake has stopped working on your serotonin receptors, which is not uncommon at all. If that's the case, per haps another SSRI will work differently and ultimately, become more effective.
The other theory I have is that your serotonin is not the problem, therefore it may be with your dopamine or neuropinephrine. In that case, you may want to discuss taking an MRI (multiple reuptake inhibitor) such as wellbutrin, cymbalta or effexor.
The last theory and I don't think this is the case, is that you're experiencing bipolar depression. The only reason I feel this may be a possibility is because SSRI's simply don't work for this sort of depression. However, the reason why I think it's unlikely is that SSRI's trigger mania and bipolar depression. So after a year or so of taking SSRI's you would have went nuts and become suicidal.
I strongly suggest that you bring these issues up with your psychiatrist and create a treatment schedule, so that you can find the right meds over a period of time. Keep in mind, it take several months before your brain becomes saturated and adapt to the medication, so set your expectations accordingly and follow your doctors instructs religiously.
Good luck!
2006-11-05 11:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Altruist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe medication doesnt work because you aren't sick!
Maybe you are perfectly well but have an awful lot of worry that would benefit from some counselling and learning some strategies on how to prioritise your life and how to deal with the big problem that seems unsolvable.
What you say here sounds pretty darn sane in the hectic world we live in. There is so much to do and so little time. Being miserable because of big problems is a natural normal response. Stop thinking "sick" and start thinking "need an ear!"
2006-11-05 14:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go back to the doctor--hopefully a Psychiatrists--there are lots of different types of meds now you can choose from-according to your diagnosis.Sometimes it can take several tries before you hit the right medication--tough it out--sounds as thought you need it as your world is spinning out of control right now--did they ever try to increase your Prozac? Maybe thats what you need-a higher dose.
you might also try learning some meditation tecniques-breathing exercises-music ect...best of luck...hang in there!!
2006-11-05 11:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by lynn8953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it takes awhile until you find the right meds that work.Keeping working with your doctor till you find what works.As for all your problems don`t try solving them all at once,its impossible.
2006-11-05 12:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by jody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research Strattera: http://www.inhousepharmacy.com/neurological/atomoxetine.html
It is used for problems like yours.
2006-11-05 11:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor to be safe,
Here are some great links!
http://mentalhealth.about.com/od/psychopharmacology/a/mhdrugs1.htm
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
www.psychcentral.com
2006-11-05 11:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the medication is meditation. look it up at holisticonline.com.
2006-11-05 13:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋