have 2 surgeries and was pretty ill. well, I also found out my bf was not being loyal nad dumped me on the phone when i was in the hospital. Needless to say, I felt like my world crumbled. I couldnt handle the stress and the doctor perscribed Xanax, and it was GREAT. But I noticed when it wore off, the next day I felt so much worst then before. Anyhow, I am still delaing with the effects of everything and I know I need to be put on an anti-depressant. What are some good ones that have great results?? I dont think I need Xanax anymore and heard it can be addicting and I can see why. Just something to help me with anxiety, sadness, and anger.
2007-02-16 18:24:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
From my experience with depression and drugs used to treat depression, I feel these drugs are WAY over prescribed. Try taking up new hobby, getting plenty of exercise, meeting new people, and eating a healthy diet! It sounds simple but it may work for you.
The drugs used to treat depression are still somewhat experimental. They seriously alter your brain chemicals and have not been around long enough for scientists and doctors to understand the full long term affect that this will have on you! Also I know many people that take these and they walk around like zombies sometimes! Xanax is a benzodiazapine which will alter your mood in a big way! That is why it is so addictive. I have seen many people become addicted to benzodiazapines and it is a sad sight. There are very difficult for people to quit and some are never the same afterwards. Ask yourself if you really need this, as you only have one life.
Learning to deal with your anger, pain, and sadness is a huge and important part of growing as a person! Don't take these things for granted as they can be unimaginable gifts that can make you as strong as steele and a much better person once you are on the other side. Also remember, without the pain and stress in life we would never be able to experience or appreciate the unimaginable beauty that is all around us. Don't rob yourself of that while making doctors and pharmacetical companies more wealthy!
Try to find a good friend to talk to. I also recommend seeing a professional counselor that will help you work through your problems without having to take these drugs.
2007-02-16 18:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by weezzze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry to hear you have already had two surgeries. I do hope life will improve. The love affairs will improve. We need not build false expectations though. Depression is a result of false expectations being discovered . Your brain can see reality. I disagree that depression is repressed anger and I know that idea is very misleading. To reaffirm old beliefs is to make the next depression possible. Perhaps you will be better able to see people in two groups now; the users and the outsiders. We do best when we stay with our own kind or those on the same waveband. I say you don't have anger , the kind with passion.
2007-02-16 19:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, I have found that the best thing you can do is to see a therapist and allow them to decide which, if any, medication would be best for you. However, just looking for an answer in a pill usually is not very effective. A counsellor can help you to work through this time and possibly see some patterns in who and what you are attracted to (if this seems like something that has happened to you before)...or they can just help you to adapt some coping skills. Seriously...don;t look for an answer in a pill. Xanax can be helpful for a crisis situation...but it has some horrible side effects, one of which is the fact that it is very addictive and a horrible detox to get off of. Hope this helps some...
2007-02-16 18:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow it sounds like you went through a lot. What a rotten thing for your boyfriend to do. I'm not sure of what type of anxiety pill is best for you but there are some natural ways to deal with issues. You have been through a lot and probably need to work through this anxiety, sadness and anger with a therpist or psychiatrist. A pill will only cover up your symptoms but not work through and resolve these feeling you are having. If you work through them you can put them behind you and have a fresh start. Also try writing in a journal, sometimes we can help ourselves through tough feelings by writing them down. Good luck, you have been brave and you will get past this all.
2007-02-16 18:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by inquirygirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anti-depressants aren't the answer to everything. In fact they can cause worse depression and sadness, including suicide. Also, the majority of anti-depressants will cause horrible side effects that will cause you to need another pill to counteract the anti-depressant that you are taking. Anti-depressants can also be addicting. Believe me, pills aren't always the answer.
The best thing that you can do for a broken heart is to find a good counselor that you can trust who is the same sex as you.
2007-02-16 18:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Go Bruins 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good one that works is Effexor. And I believe along with therapy with a certifiable counselor would be beneficial.
Medications help you cope with the effects of depression and helps you to clear you mind, but when it boils down to it.....it's really up to you to change the situation that has caused your grief. Medications can only help you for so long, but until you decide in your mind that you are ready to address the issues, surrounding the cause of your depression, it will continue. And sometimes with therapy, it can help you get to where you are ready to address the causes, and change them. Once you do you will feel a million times better.
It's sad to hear that he done you like that, but honestly your better off without him. As having broke it off on the phone he's a coward. But most of them are that are cheating on someone that was in your condition. Just know that it was him and know that you are better off without him, decide within yourself to dismiss it and decide to go on and strive to have better than he was and don't settle for any less. We all deserve someone that will honour us in good times and bad. Was a good thing to find out when he was only a B/f and not a husband.
Good Luck to you and keep your chin up....life can be better!
2007-02-16 18:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Steph 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your boyfriend sounds like a dirt bag.
Were you depressed before the surgery? If it came about as a result of your boyfriend then that will pass. Just give it some time.
2007-02-16 18:32:41 · answer #7 · answered by m k 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think you should be on an anti depressant at all, you need to learn how to deal with your feelings and not keep medicating yourself to change your feelings or numb them, being depressed is OK, being happy all the time is not. maybe you just need to see a physiologist once a week or something to help you learn to deal with your emotions in a healthy way
2007-02-16 18:33:09 · answer #8 · answered by bambi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor about Lexapro. I am on it myself as I lost my husband of 20 yrs to Lung cancer just a little over a year ago. It has seriously helped me through the tough times that followed and I am better physically/ mentally for my family and foremost, myself.
2007-02-16 18:39:08 · answer #9 · answered by Kenner 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I take Wellbutrin XL and also Zoloft. Wellbutrin XL takes effect quickly, with Zoloft it takes about 2 weeks. Pills are all well and good, but sooner or later you are going to have to deal with your problems. Could I suggest talking to a therapist to help you recover quicker.
2007-02-16 18:31:55 · answer #10 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋