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Is my feeling this way common?

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I take several medications for depression and anxiety, for some time I have been doing ok, recently I have been extremely irritable and bothered by things such as things that are not doen around home, etc. I feel really angry and my anxiety is high, my head hurts and my upper teeth, I guess from tension, not sure. I feel so alone, I feel I have no one to talk to and have nothing to look forward to. I have even had thoughts of suicide. I am really scared. I really need to make some friends maybe even some in my area St. Petersburg, Florida. If anyone can help me figure this out I would be very appreciative. Are these feelings common? Why would I start feeling this way even though I am on medication. Thanks Frank
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what med's are you on??
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wellbutrin, cymbalta, clonazepam, ambien
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humm, my doctor won't let me take wellbutrin and cymbalta together..are you sure it's ok to take them together?
anyway, you know wellbutrin can cause anger and anxiety in some people, right?
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Frank, how long have you been on the medications? If you're feeling this way after quite awhile taking them, I'd suggest mentioning to your doctor exactly what you said here. He/she may need to readjust the dosage, or try a different anti-depressant altogether. What you are experiencing is common to all of us here. Anxiety and depression has effected me exactly as you've desrcibed many times in my life, both in temperment and physically. I've also been given anti anxiety meds to use temporarily, or to keep as a 'just in case'. Talk to your doctor about that, also.
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no I did not know that about welbutrin and cymbalta, but I have been taking them for about 1 yr
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Thanks XT John
I am really scared
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i just learned that you can kinda level out on your meds and have to take a break then go back on but talk to your doctor first. i watch scrubs but im not a doctor. how long ago did you start your meds?
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My 32 yr old daughter had to be taken off cymbalta. It made her suicidal as well as wanting to attack or kill others. She also complained about headaches, teeth and jaw hurting. She was on it for awhile before this started, 2 or 3 months, I think.
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sometimes we are on the wrong meds or the wrong dosages of meds....i too suffered from anxiety and depression...effexor xr treated my symptoms really well, as did lexapro...wellbutrin was okay, but made me anxious.....i suggest talking with your doctor to see if your meds need adjusted....hang in there...
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If I talk to my doctor and tell them I feel suicidal, will they put me away?
Magdalena8
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Is there a way to call you doc tonight or first thing in the am? The doc will know what to do. If you're really frightened, can you get yourself to the emergency room tonight?
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no...you need to share those thoughts with them so they can provide better care for you...
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I can call my dr first thing tomorrow morning. But if I tell her I feel suicidal what will they do to me?
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please frank..talk to your doctor as soon as you can and try to relax, which i know is easier said than done right now....but hang in there and when you talk to the doc make sure you tell him what you told us....the sooner the better....it's okay...they won't lock you up for having the thoughts....but the will be able to help you..
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when that happened to me i went to my doctor, he changed my meds...i went to the pharmacy, got my new script, then i went home, then i went to therapy.....it's okay, really.....just talk to your doctor....and hugs to you!
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