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Going to see my doc tomorrow for my two week check up to see how my new meds are doing. I am thinking of asking him to change them but im not sure just yet. They have made me a little more positive and my moods more stable, but they havent improved my motivation. Im actually LESS motivated then I was before. And this means sometimes not having a shower or leaving the house.
Any advice on whether I should ask him to change them. I know he might just say stick with it for a while but has anyone had experiences like this with meds making you less motivated?
Thanks all
Any advice on whether I should ask him to change them. I know he might just say stick with it for a while but has anyone had experiences like this with meds making you less motivated?
Thanks all
deleted_user
you're only been on them 2 weeks? Many take much longer to fully build up in your system, give them a little longer
deleted_user
I would stay with them, you are fortunate to get some benefits this quickly. Discuss it with your doc and see what he says. Your mind and body needs to get used to these new drugs. (hugs)
deleted_user
Yes i have. i was told i was practically horizontal for months untill the doctor changed them. I didnt have a care in the world. I didnt have the motavation to sort out my problems. When i change things got better. Good luck
deleted_user
also, with some side-affects they will go away once your body has time to adjust
MOooser
What meds is it? If they re helping with the positive thinking then surely you might just need to set yourself a tiny physical task each day and see how you go. Not sure really but my biggest battle when Im low is negative thoughts x Some meds take a month to properly kick in as well
deleted_user
They're citalopram (celexa). I suppose ill just talk to my doc about it. But my meds in the past havent done this too me before so thats why im little frustrated. Thanks all.
deleted_user
im on citalapram too, have been for just over a year. it will take a bit longer than 2 weeks to get your motivation back but it will come. try the positive thinking and hang on in there, im sure it will be ok. take care xx
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