Depression Forums
General => Welcome our 'NEW MEMBERS'!! => Topic started by: tidybut on March 21, 2012, 07:44:37 PM
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hi all,im 36 and after much hesitation visited my doctor after suffering depression for at least the last 15 yrs.im 36 now and decided enough is enough,im awaiting an appointment from my psychiatrist but have been prescribed seroquel 25mg twice a night until my next visit.
my problem is after reading the side effects its kind of put me off taking them.
i really dont know what to do and was hoping some 1 out there with a similair experience could help me.many thanks simon.x
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Welcome to the forum tidybut. Even though all these meds have side effects, if they work then the benefits outweigh the downsides. Give them a try, you can always ask your GP or psychiatrist to change them if the meds don't agree with you
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I agree with Kate. As I was saying to someone the other day, if you read all the side effects you'd never take anything. But if they work the benefits outweigh the side effects.
When I took Fluoxetine, i felt awful for about 2 weeks, then fine. My new meds make me feel a bit sleepy, but I can live with that.
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thanks both,means a lot.x
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Hi and welcome, I agree too xxx
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Hello and welcome.
S x
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Sorry if this seems a bit short or abrupt but I'm just entering busy mode so am a little bit haywire but just take them. Its two tiny pills and if they do make you feel a bit rough then tell the doc and he'll sort it for you. If you want to get better for real you have only one option. It'll be ok.
Also start to right thinhs down now each day whilst you are starting, list every feelingn thought you have...it helps.
There you go that was my "short abrupt" reply lol....oops
All the best!!
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thanks for ur responses guys,it really does mean a lot.biglove to all of u!!.
simon.x
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I was scared when I was first diagnosed. Such a stigma with mental health and thought should I take them, read the leaflet and was even more scared. That was five years ago and I know if I do not take them I would not be well now. So I agree with other posts, try them hopefully they will make you feel better and if not then tell your dr. Sometimes it takes a few to find a med that works for you.
Hope it goes well.
S x
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thanx shaz,and all the rest of u lot.
it really means the world to speak to people with similair things.
by speaking on here has helped me slightly,i live in a town whos main attitude is'ah shrug it off u f...ing wimp'
thing is unlike most of the people on here my life sounds perfect,half descent job,supportive wife,who id be lost without!!2 beautiful girls (7+12)
without these 3 perfect ladies/girls i would of been gone a long time ago,actually wrote my'goodbye notes' to them a few weeks ago,then i thought enough is enough,get help u f...ing arse.so there we go.
again thanx 2 u all and if anyway i can help then let me know
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I remember feeling so angry when I was diagnosed as I had and have a happy home etc. Just seemed so unfair.
But depression can hit anytime and anyone its not choosy :(.
Take care
S x
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I wrote all my goodbye notes too, I had tears pouring down my face when I was writing them.
I'm glad you're finding support here &*(
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hi kate,i started writing my notes,and as u say tears were streaming down my face,but i got into my steelworking phrase'ah my old man was blown up by the germans'.which i totally respect and admire with all my heart.and thought f..k it,people were much worse than me,so it cant be that bad!?
which makes me think,if they went thro all that and uve got the likes of me moaning about my darkness then perhaps it is time to get a grip,but most times i cant.
i dont know im really confused.as ive said prev said ive got the most caring wife ever,2 beautiful kids and a tidy job.???
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Its easier said than done 'getting a grip'. I often feel guilty for complaining about how I feel when there are so many people suffering.
Depression is horrible and I often say I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
S x
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I totally agree with shaz
Z xx
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If I were you I would take the meds. They may have side affects, but the chances are they will be mild. In the long run two weeks of side affects will be balanced against getting the chance for your mood to stabalise a bit and your brain to have a break. In the long term you can decide whether you want to stay on them, but in the short term chances are they will give you a breathing space and help you get back on your feet.
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I hate that "get a grip" statement. This is usually made by someone who has never suffered from depression or has had mild or normal off days.
To me depression related illnesses are like being stuck on the side of a mountain hanging from your fingers. You hold on for your life trying to "get a grip" but when you look down you see certain death and when you look up the top is so far away you feel you can never reach it.
Get a grip!!! That's all any of us want or need to do but when your clinging on with what seems your entire body weight against your finger tips its a choice between climbing up to the top or just letting go.
This forum isn't anything special, it has no miracle cures but it does have the advantage of people who know that sometimes to "get a grip" you need a bunk up. Someone to help you up the mountain so you can get to the top.
My advice, take the pills, start a notepad and don't ever be ashamed or embarressed to come here and seek support, its always here, its unconditional. Its anonymous and its free :)
All the best
Pete
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Thats great post Pete, I like the description
Z x
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It seems strange to be prescribed seroquel before an anti depressant.
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I agree, that is a great description Pete
Solo x