irishfairy

Close Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Hello im 28 ive been suffering from debilitating PMDD since i first began menstruating...i struggle with suicidal depression for 2 weeks every month..the antideppressants arent helping (lexapro) i started maca (sarahs choice) two weeks ago....looking for advice

Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

i been battling depression for more 10 years....been trying for so long to come off antideppressants but each time i crash so bad...

Treatments

Celexa Working / Worked

worked well for general anxiety, obsessive thoughts and panic attacks but took a few months for this anxiety part to start working..stopped it for a few months and started again and never worked as well..

Effexor Somewhat Helpful

absloute nightmare to come off..this stuff should be banned...thought i would have seizure with the brain zaps etc...

Lexapro Somewhat Helpful

been on this for years.....i only take 10 mg...my uncle says i need about triple that dose to be effective but im stubborn and my dream is to come off it..

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

i know its corny but i think this is number one......if you cant change your thoughts you havent a chance its a downwards spiral negative thoughts cause negative emotions which in turn cause more negative thoughts...everyone on antideppressants should be doing cognitive behavioural therapy and at the very least working on positive thinking

Prozac Working / Worked

i like about prozac that you can miss af few days and doesnt matter but was so anxious at the start couldnt eat and also took ages to start working...very deceptive cause takes ages to stop working..so you stop taking it and think your find then a month later you crash hardcore..

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

its ok ....but i think talking about the past can just strenghten the memories and keep you stuck..i only believe in therapys that work to change your thoughts and behaviours in present time