My parents and my b/f have all convinced me that I am depressed. I tend to close myself in my room alot and I'm not as social as I used to be. Other than that I don't feel that I'm really depressed, but rather I've mellowed out. Anyways, the rest of my family are all on anti-depressants already and they talked me into going on them to try them. I was put on Lexapro, and I've only been using it for a few days. The only thing is that I seem to be having real bad side effects. I feel nauseated, I feel weak and seem to have no energy, and I'm shakey. Is this normal when you first go on an anti-depressant?
2007-07-19 09:28:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
"I tend to close myself in my room alot and I'm not as social as I used to be. "
That is not "mellow." That means something is wrong.
Three things:
1. Yes, it is normal to feel like that when you first start a new medication. Anti-depressents take awhile to get used to. Give it some time. If in a month you still feel this way, go to the doctor and try something else.
2. If your family needs it, then that increases the chances you do. Depression is often hereditary.
3. Dealing with depression is not an exact science, but it IS a science. What works for one person might not work for another, but there are other options. If your parents and boyfriend are concerned, then there is a reason. So just keep your communication with your doctor open and be open-minded. The doctor is the professional, not you (or your family, for that matter).
2007-07-19 09:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had to go on 3 different anti-depressants before I found one that worked for me without side effects. Prozac didn't do anything to me, Zoloft made me a zomby, and Celexa worked well.
Point is, if the pills are causing these side effects, stop taking them and tell your psychiatrist. She will put you on another kind that might work better.
Also, if you don't think you are depressed, you should talk to your psychiatrist about that too. Maybe you are just mellowing out.
2007-07-19 10:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by TwinMommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely switch medications. I've tried 7 different medications until I found one that gave me temporary side effects. (muscle tightening in the jaw, but it went away in 3 days)
My personal experience with Lexapro is that it cut off my emotions from my actions. I would feel depressed on the inside, but would act like a total fool. I knew I was acting hyper and happy, but on the inside I was dying and trying to stop acting happy. It was weird and creepy...
I'm on Cymbalta now, but you might want to try Wellbutrin or Prozac.
2007-07-19 10:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by Koko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people go through a stage of depression during some point in their lives. As far as the medication, Im sorry I have never taken any anti-depresants, but that does not sound normal. I would call your doctor about that.
2007-07-19 09:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been on anti depressants, but I'm going to say it's not normal. You don't sound depressed to me, but I'm not a therapist. Instead of ingesting those awful pills try going to see a therapist. I know it wasn't your choice to take those in the first place, but it doesn't seem like you need them. If they are making you sick, then that's reason enough to stop taking them. Good luck with you, best wishes!
2007-07-19 09:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by That Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 02:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by bolen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it was! AHHH! I felt drained and nauseas 24/7 for two whole weeks! I couldn't ride in the car without a puke bag in case I might have a barf-a-rama! And I was a little shaky. And maybe more anxious because I was dealing with my mood disorder, so I thought about it 24/7 also! But, the pros on how it made me feel a couple weeks later were worth it. But damn, those first 14 days were yukky!
2007-07-19 11:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by zen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same exact problem!! I was recently put on Lexapro and right now I feel dizzy and nauseous(this is my first day). My boyfriend's aunt (who is heavily medicated) told me that the first couple of days will be rocky on a new medication. So always give new meds time to stabilize your system.
2007-07-19 09:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mistress Jade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wished years ago instead of family sweeping things under the rug had of got me help, i would not be so foolish tday,i am on lexapro and it has helped me alot,i didnot have any side effects .the fact that all who that love you feel you need to be on meds ,that is caring,in away i missed out on.
2007-07-19 10:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by CLASS OF 67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋