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Okay, I'm clearly depressed and feeling anxiety about a number of things. Started earlier this year for first time in my 32 years. I've never been depressed. Don't want to take meds and have had trouble seeking a psychiatrist. My MD prescribed anti-anxiety ativan which is addictive but helps a little. I want to desperately help myself with MEDS but afraid of addiction, bad side effects, and the possiblity that the meds won't work or will be temporary. I know many in this community take MEDS so any thoughts? I know that each person is different. Still any thoughts?
chelle37
I didn't want to go on them for most of my life. I'v done everything I think in my power to control my anxiety without them (meditate, therapy, pretty much name it and I've done it). I decided though I needed to try them to really make a decsion about if I wanted to take them or not. Basically I was chosing to not take them without knowing what it would be like to take them. So I tried, and it really has helped me tremendously. It's a difficult decision though. Hugs to you either way.
kiwicsi
I would stay away from the Ativan if you don't have an anxiety/panic issue. If you can get thru depression without meds, then great! But you need to be in good, 100% communication with your dr and a counsellor. Treating depression without meds will mean good counselling. make sure you get it.
kiwicsi
having said that, please don't feel that you are in some way a weak person for needing meds, if it comes to that.
deleted_user
I would try an antidepressant with the least amount of side effects. I take generic Celexa and it works okay. No side effects and I'm sleeping better. I agree with kiwicsi you should never feel bad for taking meds when you need them. I don't like taking anything also, but realize that I would not be able to work without them. Take Care, Jill
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