Personality Disorders Support Group
Personality disorders form a class of mental disorders that are characterized by long-lasting rigid patterns of thought and behaviour. Personality disorders are seen by the American Psychiatric Association as an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the culture of the individual who exhibits it.
I'm fairly new to this site and am overwhelmed trying to find what I'm looking for.
I went on meds in December of 2009. I have some friends who are like zombies on their meds or have other issues because of their meds so I was very hesitant to try them. I was having rage issues and I have 7 kids so that wasn't working. So for them I went a head and started taking meds. It took a while for them to kick in but once they did I was so thankful to have my life back. After about a year we decided to up my Welbutrin a little because I was starting to have issues with depression again. It helped again but I was worried that this would be an issue (always having to adjust my meds as my body adjusts to them). I am not ok with that. The fear of impending doom will darken my happiness even if the meds are working. So I never went back to how I was, but I was definitely better. For about six months or so now I've been in a depression that just keeps getting worse. I have an appointment with my med doctor tomorrow but I am not willing to up my meds or change them because I'm not playing that game for the rest of my life.
For quite a while, when I was younger, I was able to maintain control of my moods and how I reacted to them with exercise, nutrition, and meditation. My problem now is that life is either too chaotic or I just can't bring myself to do what I need to do to help.
I guess I'm looking for people who are using natural approaching in combination with medication to help manage their conditions.
I have a horrible feeling of emptiness right now. I've isolated myself from most of my friends because I either don't want to bother them or I don't feel like they really care. Things are just getting worse and I can't go back to how I was. My kids need a mom, a happy mom.
I went on meds in December of 2009. I have some friends who are like zombies on their meds or have other issues because of their meds so I was very hesitant to try them. I was having rage issues and I have 7 kids so that wasn't working. So for them I went a head and started taking meds. It took a while for them to kick in but once they did I was so thankful to have my life back. After about a year we decided to up my Welbutrin a little because I was starting to have issues with depression again. It helped again but I was worried that this would be an issue (always having to adjust my meds as my body adjusts to them). I am not ok with that. The fear of impending doom will darken my happiness even if the meds are working. So I never went back to how I was, but I was definitely better. For about six months or so now I've been in a depression that just keeps getting worse. I have an appointment with my med doctor tomorrow but I am not willing to up my meds or change them because I'm not playing that game for the rest of my life.
For quite a while, when I was younger, I was able to maintain control of my moods and how I reacted to them with exercise, nutrition, and meditation. My problem now is that life is either too chaotic or I just can't bring myself to do what I need to do to help.
I guess I'm looking for people who are using natural approaching in combination with medication to help manage their conditions.
I have a horrible feeling of emptiness right now. I've isolated myself from most of my friends because I either don't want to bother them or I don't feel like they really care. Things are just getting worse and I can't go back to how I was. My kids need a mom, a happy mom.
My husband did the same thing. He was on Paxil for years and it worked, but then it didn't. When it stopped working he finally reached a point where he realized he had troubles at home and at work. He started Lexapro and the most wonderful man walked in my house.
Lexapro and some of my meds. have saved my marriage and helped us through life. I understand wanting to be natural though. Dr. Oz often has natural supplements and foods to help with mood and so on.
I completely understand your desire to not be dependent on meds but if the Wellbutrin isn't working for you any more one of SSRI's might help as a temporary measure until you can get your life reorganized to make time for meditation and proper nutrition, etc.
There is an exercise called an eco-gram where you draw out on paper the energy flow of your life. It can be helpful in finding out where you need to make changes to reduce stress. If you (or anyone) wants more info on that, feel free to message me.
I hope you find what works for you.
I am trying DBT, exercise, and natural substances.
Sometimes you need MEDICATIONS and you have to find the ones that work.
Eventhough I am told exercise helps... It cannot help me because :
1) When I am depressed, going for a walk is the last thing on my mind and telling someone to walk for a walk to cure depression is like telling someone in a wheel chair to just get up and walk.
and
2) I am no longer young/slim or fit enough to do alot of exercise due to other health problems.
I just came home from a walk because I'm not depressed now but I'll ache later and have to take a pill.
If you can get a good psychiatrist they will try different medication BUT my therapist/psychologist helps me so much more.
I hope you find some help.