Posted by TexasChic on August 29, 2008, at 22:08:39
In reply to Re: sick of being sick, posted by riot on August 29, 2008, at 18:26:33
Hi there! Your situation sounds a lot like mine only you're finding help way earlier in life than I did. Getting away from the family (if it is a toxic environment) is probably the best thing you could have done. You have to have your refuge from the world where it is peaceful and you can refuse to see or talk to anyone you want!
I think getting a dog is an awesome idea too! That's so cool that he's a therapy dog, I never heard of that. I have a cat and I'm not sure I could have made it through some of my crisis without him!
Believe me, you're not alone in your frustration of the med merry-go-round! Probably everybody here has experienced that at some point (or still are). My best advice is to just keep trying. You never know when you will stumble across the right combo. My best combo turned out to be 80 MG Prozac daily, 300MG Wellbutrin daily and .5MG Xanax as needed. These don't solve all my problems (by far!), but they have made it to where I at least have the strength and willpower to TRY to make my life better (without medication I have neither). Would you like to share what you're taking and for how long?
It sounds to me like you're on the right track so far. Are you seeing a therapist regularly? For me that has been a very important part of coping with my problems. At your doctor you may spend most of you time talking about medications, but a therapist is someone to talk to just about your life and ways to make it better.
Anyway, don't feel bad if it takes awhile for people to respond. Remember we're all wrapped up in our own world of problems too, so sometimes it takes awhile for people to notice a new person. But they are very friendly here, and the best way to get to know people is to respond to other posts. You don't have to have 'an answer' to respond to a post. Just a word of encouragement like 'I hear you and I know where you're coming from'. Then people start getting to know you and start recognizing your name.
So I hope you stick around so we can get to know you better. Keep in mind, what that works for one person may not necessarily work for another. And also remember, none of us are doctors, we can only share our experiences and give support, so always use your own best judgment about what anyone tells you.
Welcome!
-T
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