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About Me
chattykathy53
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About Me
I am new to this site, had a profile here, but am going to re-write it hoping to explain my problem better. I am a 54 year old single woman with two grown kids. I have had depression and anxiety since in my 20's and it just doesn't seem to get any better. I think I have been on every medication there is. The Wellbutrin I am now has one good side effect and that is that I have lost 68#, instead of gaining with all the others. The bad side of this drug for me is that is makes me very jittery and I have to offset that by taking a Zanax. I needed to lose and that is one of the reasons I was really down on myself and have more to lose, so don't want to go off the drug. I work a full-time job with special needs people and it seems like the Supervisor has anything but a sunny dispostion, which adds fuel to the fire. I am at a point right now, when I am at my happiest when all is dark and it seems like the world goes away. Most people are happy to hear the birds in the morning, but I just want to stay in bed and am afraid of what the day is going to bring. I don't know if I am making any sense, but if anyone can help me, please write. Thanks!!!
I am new to this site, had a profile here, but am going to re-write it hoping to explain my problem better. I am a 54 year old single woman with two grown kids. I have had depression and anxiety since in my 20's and it just doesn't seem to get any better. I think I have been on every medication there is. The Wellbutrin I am now has one good side effect and that is that I have lost 68#, instead of gaining with all the others. The bad side of this drug for me is that is makes me very jittery and I
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Where I work we are so short staffed right now, that I don't even have time to have any outside interests. Work and sleep and when I am home, it is a lot of bookwork. I have two grown children who mean the world to me and I thank God every day for them. I don't ever complain to them and have moved away from all my close friends so am very lonely in my life. I know lots of people, but being self-employed in the past, but not any I can really confide in.
Where I work we are so short staffed right now, that I don't even have time to have any outside interests.
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I too suffer from anxiety and truly understand what you are going through. You are not alone Sweetie. I am here for you and I care. Love, Teresa
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Good morning. I am definitely here for you. I hope we both have a good day. How are you feeling?
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Close Macular Degeneration
I was told a year told I had a cataract that needed to come off immediately. With no Insurance at the time, I knew it would have to wait. My vision has been blurry for a long time in my right eye, so I knew there was an issue. I went to the eye Dr. yesterday and after 2 1/2 hours of testing, she found no signs of a cataract. She asked if anyone if my family had ever had macular degeneration of the retina and yes, my sweet Mother who died four years ago battled this for years. After taking pictures of my eye, etc. she gave me the news I also was blessed with this. I was so excited to go to the Dr. thinking I would have cataract surgery and everything would be better. I read where Lutein is a good supplement to take, so I started on that today. If anyone has any other suggestions for me, I would appreciate it. I was told about a supplement with some minerals in it, but have a very sensitive stomach and wonder if they would upset me. Well, that is my story, and I hope to gain some help and knowledge from this website. Bless you all!
Close Anxiety
I just need a hug and for someone to tell me I'm not alone. Everyone tells me I must hold a degree in worrying. I have been going through some training sessions for my jobs and you would think I was asked to dig a 5o' hole in the ground. I cannot focus long enough to grasp anything, then when it came time to task the test I just froze. I am probably my own worst enemy. I want to have one days of being me and not worrying about what others think about me. Anyone else feel this way?
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- Lexapro Not Working
- Paxil Not Working
- Xanax Working / Worked
- I have a terrible time with anxiety and I have been on xanax for years. Yes, it works. I cannot imagine not taking it. It takes the edge away but doesn't last. I have a 2 mg. tablet and will sometimes just take a 1/4 of it.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- It has not helped my depression at all but I have managed to lose 70 in 8 months. Any other antidepressant caused me to gain. I am anxious all the time but have made up my mind there is nothing else as I cannot afford to gain the weight back. I have trouble sleeping I get shaky panic attacks but dont want to gain the weight back.
Open Panic Attacks
I work a high stress job with special needs and it seems I just don't have time for me anymore. When I am not working, I am doing bookwork for the job. There has to be more in life, but I am divorced and have to have the money. I think I am fine, but then BAM, I feel like I am out of control. My panic attacks consist of not the normal but getting uncontrollable diarrhea. Does anyone else suffer this? Would love to know. Thanks! Jan
Treatments
- Xanax Working / Worked
- This is the only medication I have found that helps my anxiety. I have been on it for years and know I would a terrible time getting off of it. I take Wellbutrin, which makes me very anxious and shaky. I am only taking it because it is the first antidepressant that hasn't caused me to gain weight. Since on the Wellbutrin I have lost 68#, but I had the side effects. Would be happy to hear from any of you. Thanks!
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