Is it my fault when my medication is ruining my mood?

Question

I went to see the Doc 1 month ago because of my menstruation problem. I was priscribed provera for 2 weeks which gave me bad side effects. I lost my appetite, couldn't sleep, sad, was not in mood to see my fiance. I went to the Doc again to tell about my side effects. They priscribed, Xanax & Zoloft. I got rid of my bad side effects from provera when I took these medications. I love my fiance with all my heart. I would give him my life. Before I took provera I was a very happy person. My mom & relatives said that I seem to be very happy after meeting my fiance & everyone likes my fiance. We are like two lovebirds. Now with taking xanax & zoloft I've become more outgoing person. I was very shy person before. But I still get mood swings. And I don't feel like seeing my fiance at times. I haven't told him this. I feel bad for getting irrational thoughts. I pray alot every day & ask God to forgive me. Is it my fault for feeling this way? I've never been depressed before.

Answer 1

First of all, Kudos for being able to express yourself, your fears, and your anxieties even just through this medium.

It seems like there have been a lot of changes in your life, and eventual changes in your lifestyle recently that things are getting a bit heavy.

Going back to your question, I think you need to look back and think what made you decide to go on the Provera. Was it a contraceptive measure, or was it because you had other problems that the doctors decided that provera was the answer to it?

If the changes in your mood started after the injection, didn't your doctor consider taking you off it instead of putting you on medications for anxiety and depression?

Or do you think the mood swings / changes and the depression was already there even before you started having the Provera?

If you really love your fiance and wanted to maintain the stable relationship, it might be a good idea to go back to your GP and ask him to refer you to counselling or to a psychologist that can help work things out with you and help dig the main source of the problem.

Don't feel bad nor guilty about having irrational thoughts as you might just be suffering from nasty side - effects from the injections and the other medications that you're taking.

Zoloft usually doesn't really help overnight. People usually need this to build up in their system for at least 6 weeks.

Don't blame yourself for all these bad experiences you're going through right now. You need proper help and guidance and I think your GP should be able to help you with this.

Lastly, there's this thing on the net about someone's experience with Provera.

http://www.pickup.co.uk/williweb/medmis/provera_postbag.htm

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

No it's not your fault.
Maybe the drugs aren't working the way you want. Have you asked your doctor if there are other drugs that maybe put you in a better mood, but don't have the bad side effects (irrational thoughts, etc.)?
Call your doctor and set up another appointment.
However, I can say that the drugs are doing their jobs since they are anti-depressants. They are making you happier and more outgoing.
Also, talk to your fiance about it; I'm sure he'll understand.

Answer 3

It is not your fault, and I want to warn you, I worked in a psychiatrists office and Xanax is one of the most addictive drugs that I have ever heard of (or seen addictive effects of). Be careful with it and maybe consider asking your doctor for an alternative. The bad part about it is people develop a tolerance for it and in order to achieve the same effect, the doctor has to up the dosage and so on and so on... A lot of people have depression, and it is not your fault, but if its effecting your personality, then maybe you are not on the right combination of medicine. Not to sound bad, but maybe you could switch doctors, best of luck!

Answer 4

I'm confused- if you went to the dr. bc of 'menstruation' probs, why did they prescribe anti deppressants to you? And why are you on Xanax AND zoloft? Seems like one or the other would do the trick.
Every med has side effects, and you have to take them for awhile before you find what's right for you. Talk to your dr. about your side effects and mood swings, it may be that those meds aren't right for you.

Answer 5

You need to get a better balance of your meds.
They are interactive and you menstrual hormones affect them.
I had a condition that started over 10 years ago.
The new meds I'm on (not ones that help your condition) have finally been balanced about 5 years ago.
I keep them well controlled daily and feel like a new person.

Just keep pushing the Drs and give them a little time to balance them. IF they can't find one who can.

Answer 6

First off, forget this whole 'god' thing...you, like a lot of other suckers use it as a crutch. If this god thing were real, why would so much bad sh*t happen all the time. I.e. Hitler, racism, Rosie O'Donnel. Second, i would get the dosage adjusted. I had a g/f in college that had similar issues and she simply needed to get them adjusted. Dont blame anyone, just get it fixed.

Answer 7

There maybe some deeper underlying problem go to a counselor and let him/her prescribe your medication hope it helps also you can turn your problem over to God and pray He os very powerful medicine without all the side effects

Answer 8

Are you really in love with him, or is the rest of the family in love with the way you appear? And why are you depressed? Don't settle if you are not sure, and don't try to please anyone but yourself when it comes to matters of the heart. Just be sure, because your fiance' deserves your respect and your honesty.

Answer 9

You have to remember medication controls you
Change you med's If it's cramps eat chocolate it's really good for cramps & tea is good If you love hiim you don't want to lose him tell your bf what's going on so he knows get him involved maybe he can help you
Good Luck

Answer 10

Yes