taking meds for my depression and anxiety for the first time

Thats probs similar to the one i started takin back in February; it has been incredible how much easier my mind has been to navigate since

It didnt kick in right off the bat in any rly noticeable way, but by the end of the first wk i was noticin i was able to at least focus less on the constant brain worms; and by the end of the first month it was very noticeable to me and my chosen family around me. I still ended up uppin my dose shortly after, once certain side effects were highly unlikely; and its just incredible

Its still there, ofc, but its much quieter and easier to ignore and to not dwell on; and i find it easier to communicate with my lovin family without the brain worms constantly takin front and center for me

Ive got several other mental health things goin on too, but just handlin this has just made it easier to focus on other stuff and accommodate myself better; without those anxious brain worms from the past makin me feel undeservin of such

Im excited for you to hopefully be able to get to a better mental health place as well; you deserve this, you will always deserve to heal any and all wounds you need to heal

Meds can take several weeks to build up in your system before you notice anything. It's a good idea to write down what you're experiencing to review with your med prescriber. Both the good and bad so adjustments can be made accordingly.

They can make you feel worse at first before it becomes better, so don‘t hesitate to use to psychiatric ER if you need to. That‘s why normally meds get prescribed if already in hospital.

Good job, Rikki!! Hope these meds help you out

Good Luck

If I could suggest, healthy food choices, walks, sun light, any form of exercise, good sleep, get blood test from doctor to know what vitamins you a low on and know to turn away from what triggers you. I was diagnosed 19 years ago was on a bucket load of meds ended up in a ward broke out spent 22 years on drugs and alcohol and after serving small time in prison I come out clean and started my life again been clean and better than I have ever been going strong 2 plus years.

I’ve seen docu’s of people talking about how the depression meds they were on for YEARS were only meant to be used for 6-12 months. Made them more depressed, other terrible side effects. They definitely don’t tell us the whole truth about meds.. Hope you start to feel better though and stay safe!

Oh dang is that Duloxetine? Looks just like mine. 🎉 The first step is the hardest.

As someone who took like 3 pill just for psychological stuff I can say that as long as you trust your doctor it is a breeze no need to worry but I hope it is only temporary and you can feel like the queen you are with out pills in the meantime good luck ❤😊edit [I subscribed so I can follow you on your journey and offer support plz keep us updated 🙏]

You do hit a wall after about 18 months– except the combo I'm on now has lasted much longer! This last combo was also the first time I went to a psychiatrist (I have trust issues] to determine my best choice. Once they kicked in, I couldn't believe how much better I felt! I hope you have the same experience!😊
Side note, I had never thought of myself as a depressed person. Then one night, I figured out the biggest reason I was depressed, decided I didn't need the meds anymore and chose to wean myself off of them… This was a VERY BAD idea!! Please, believe me! Oddly enough, it proved to me that my cat actually loved me (I miss him terribly!)… Take good care!😊

Visterol?

I took mine for the first time today myself, I’m hoping they help, I can barely do anything because of my anxiety and its causing my depression, and best of luck for anyone else who is starting

This is a stupid video. As if it’s gonna do something.

Good!❤

My two cents on Depression and Anxiety: first, I am a loving husband of over 35 yrs dealing with a spouse whom has suffered from Depression/Anxiety/Bi-polar for at least 33 years. it turns out her first symptoms started in the 3rd grade! I have been supportive and understanding listening and acting on the advice of dozens of medical professionals and Many psychiatrist through the decades. It was not until last year I realized any past treatments were just not producing positive results. Hundreds of medications later, glaucoma and hair loss, we decided to take a different path. I am NOT a medical professional so please do not take this as medical advice. We believe wholeheartedly that Depression/anxiety/bi-polar is NOT a disease but a "symptom" of something else. The drugs only treat the symptoms with massive side effects. 1. We are now under the care of a Doctor of Neuropathic Medicine NDM. 2. Detailed Blood work and detailed blood Allergy testing revealed stomach leakage as a result of a severe Wheat/Soy/Cabbage/basal allergy. 3 Her body was riddled with Yeast/Epstein Barr resulting in massive hormone imbalances and some brain swelling. Also her vitamins and mineral levels were totally off the charts "screwed up" 4. We are currently on a strict diet and supplements to restore her stomach microbiome and repair her leaky gut. 5. After just one month her taste buds began working, she can taste lemon for the first time in years, her mood is rock solid and stable, she is sleeping through the night, Constipation is completely gone. We will continue the treatment with hopes and prayers that her Glaucoma and hair loss will improve. Her DMD said he has successfully treated her type of glaucoma with diet. Patients have recovered much of their lost sight. Summary: Don't listen to MOST doctors (the ones that are not experienced in diet/stomach health) and especially psychiatrist (the ones that just push toxic pills that never order blood work). Demand they do they homework and perform MRI's/CT's on organs such as thyroid, pancreas, pituitary, Blood work, Allergy testing etc. It could be a tiny tumor or an allergy. Brain health begins and ends with diet and a healthy gut. If you are prediabetic or even worse diabetic threat that Immediately. Closing: we still have several years towards recovery but the bottom line is that she is recovering and on the correct path. In time we plan to reduce the number and quantity of medications but it will require constant effort. She has already been weened off of a highly addictive sleep narcotic after just a month. Prayers are greatly appreciated. Make the doctors do their homework. demand blood work and scans. FIND THE ROOT CAUSE

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For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Matthew 16:26)
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I used to struggle swallowing those babies until I saw a guy on YouTube who just chugged down a giant cup of water by relaxing his throat and now that’s what I do. Do I look like a throat goat when I do it? Yeah. Does it help? Yep 😀

acting like she swallowed some ibuprofen 600😭

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