a4a Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 So you can take meds and numb it with depression, it's not a matter of "numbing" but trying to get blood chemistry back into whack. I'll be the first to admit, it was going to be hit or miss when my physician first prescribed Wellbutrin, but fortunately, it did the job. See, I wasn't numb ON the meds, I was numb OFF them ... well, more like distanced from what was going on around me, like I was surrounded by water and though I could see things and experience them, I was emotionally and psychologically removed. The meds actually got me back into the mainstream, so to speak. yes, there is a problem with overmedicating people who don't need those meds ... but it's a catch-22 when the folks who need that medicinal boost aren't getting it for fear of being overmedicated. Q I was talking to LAF........ she says she isn't depressed. I don't think a MC is qualified to put a person on meds.... hell most don't even have any sort of medical degree. And if the GP didn't really check out more of any persons life and is just going on the opinion of a MC..... I don't think that is the best solution. I think there are quite a few people on meds that shouldn't or don't have to be. And their are indeed side effects to weigh. But hell lets have some fun with this.... my life is seriously stressful..... I have Tater Time.... should I be on meds to cope -numb it?
Author lonelyandfrustrated Posted November 5, 2008 Author Posted November 5, 2008 Okay, I have to ask: what's Tater Time? I'm not getting any kind of numbing effect from them, but hey, it's only been two days. If I start turning all Stepford and handing out a bunch of Yes, Dear's, ya'll will come after me and save me, right?
beyondsad Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Going thru the emotional rollacoaster of recovering form my H's affair my Dr. prescibed zoloft and iI feel so much better. I was unable to concentrate, crying , not sleeping just being a basket case. I am coping so much better the only side effect I have is I am quiet now. My mind just kinda is blank sometimes-sounds weird but it actually feel good. I am able to concentrate at work and function with the kids but with my husband I am just kinda at ease with him-still hurt but not really mad or upset. For now it is helping and I think my issue is situational but I plan on continuing the med for a few more months.
Author lonelyandfrustrated Posted November 10, 2008 Author Posted November 10, 2008 Got the second opinion today, this one from a psych, who said I had mild depressive symptoms, ordered blood work (which I have to do tomorrow morning after fasting overnight), told me I could take or leave the meds, whatever I was comfortable with, but if I wanted something a little speedy, he'd give me Wellbutrin. lol. Yeah, I took him up on that. Holidays coming up and all.
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