I think it'd be a good move to work with your doc in evaluating your meds and dosages but to me it sure sounds like SAD. I think the worst thing you could do is go off meds. I know too many people who've done that and gotten totally screwed.

think we've all wanted ta go off meds at some point. i agree w tommy. ive just heard horrid stories when people do. takes time ta get them right for sure. stick with it :) best of luck

Not a great idea to go off meds without the consent of your pdoc....

but 12 pills just sounds like too much....

i agree with TOMMYMOTT.

Great big hug for you sweetie... It does often take quite a while to find the right med regime however you will...

Don't make yourself sick by stopping them and then have to start all over again... I would discuss how you're feeling with your doc.... It might just come down to cutting down the dose on a med..

I've found that medical professionals were 'almost' always willing to work with me... I just have to speak up..

I hope that you will hang in there and please don't quit....xo

Sigh. Thx all.... I dont think i really would give them up. Im not that stupid. It just seems like with sooo many meds, i should be feeling better. This is so frustrating. I hate Alaskan winters!!

I'd suggest you have a review with your doctor.

You have a lot of benzos on your list and they will cause fatigue. Also the seroquel but you usually get a bit more used to that over time.

like everyone has said, I would suggest talking to your pdoc. I recently added 4000mg of vitamin d3 to my meds combo and it seems to be the magic touch. i'd recommend looking into it. hope its a help. good luck with it all.

I have been on 39 different meds, it is a huge process to find good ones. I also do light therapy for the SAD and take vitamins. I also have a special diet that I try to stick to. Have you been honest with your pdoc? Maybe you two can come up with a plan.

Aw. I'm sorry you're going through this. I feel your pain. So many pills, I know. Reducing some and maybe starting a new one could help? I don't suggest starting all the way over from nothing but gradually changing things up could be helpful though it takes time to do it so you don't go through withdrawal which totally sucks. I'm sorry you're going through this. We're here for you!

I think it is wise to try and find a way to reduce dosages if at all possible. Is there anyway you can acquire some coping skills? If so then the doctor may be more willing to help work your dosages down some. Maybe they can reduce you a little anyways.

I don't know what your treatment plan consists of but learning skills helps and seeing those skills as treatment as well helps an awful lot.

Definitely stay on the meds and ask the doc for help. Take care.

Maybe you need something different? I know it can be scary switching medication around, but if it's not working for you, it's probably time for a change. I had to try many, many antidepressants (IT TOOK YEARS) before I found one that works for me. I needed something energizing because I fall into near-catatonic states sometimes. We went with effexor over the SSRI's which just tended to make me fat...

Benzos and seroquel do contribute to fatigue like Mark said, so maybe you need to think about cutting those too. I don't know what dose you're on of Seroquel, but at moderate doses (like 400 mgs) it has been shown to be effective for depression?

I have SAD too and I have to say the light box doesn't help me get less depressed but it seems to help with energy. Also fish oil seems to help. Hugs and hope you feel better soon.

I wouldn't stop your meds without talking to your pdoc... are any of your meds sedative.. you may have to reduce the dose.. .you are taking a lot of meds but it's important to talk about it with a trained professional to reassess what is going on and lead you to a better quality of life... take care.. .((hugs)) polar

You guys are the greatest, seriously. Your replies and words of encouragement had warmed my heart. I should prob update my med list. But yes i do SAD light, yes i do a shit ton of vitamin d3, my bloodwork is good on that, taking thyroid meds- those levels are good. In close contact with pdoc- just upped lexapro-- twice. Still-----ugh!!!! I will of course be honest and communicate with him next time i see him. I just hate feeling like this. :( luv u guys tho. Thk u all again really.

the only other thing I would say then is that you are doing great, you're doing everything right and get plenty of rest, rest and as much of it as possible. don't try to do more than you are able for. take plenty of breaks. remember that you have a serious illness and take good care of yourself accordingly. be kind and gentle to yourself and reward yourself for all the things you are able to do and accept the things you cannot do for the moment. you will be able to do some of them again. baby steps and each step is an achievement worth celebrating. yay for you! if your body is telling you that you're tired then take the opportunity to rest as much as you can until this phase passes. it is the time of year for hibernation after all. big hugs to you.

Sometimes I look at my pill box and just want to puke. I'm on so many meds for my bipolar (8) and others for high blood pressure, cholesterol, potassium, water retention. I feel like I'm 100 years old.
I don't like it one bit...but unfortunately we all need our meds.
Just finding the right combo is the hard part. Please hang in there.