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Posted by Ania on October 25, 1999, at 7:57:55
I think I finally figured out what's wrong with me.
I think I have combination of problems that no one was
aware of. I was treated for depression for years with
Prozac then a combination of Prozac and Effexor XR.
At first the results were ok, then they started to
taper of and the side effects become too much to handle.I've been of meds. for two months now and I'm starting
to loose control!!!On top of the "normal" depression symptoms I'm experiencing
compulsive/obsessive behaviors and I feel like every one
(especially my roommate) are out to get me. Now that I think
about, I've experienced these feelings before when I wasn't
on any medicines. And they became worse as time progressed.It is possible that I was misdiagnosed and I not only have
depression, but also a paranoid personality disorder and a
compulsive/obsessive disorder? I think my mom and grandmother
have it (isn't it hereditary?)I know Prozac is suppose to work for comp/obs, it helped me
with my preoccupation with food, but what works for paranoia?What do I do? I don't want to have to be on medications for the rest
of my life.
How do I find out if I do have all these problems?Please help,
Ania
Posted by Cindy on October 25, 1999, at 9:14:36
In reply to Depression, Paranoid Presnl. Disord. & Comp/Obsess, posted by Ania on October 25, 1999, at 7:57:55
> I think I finally figured out what's wrong with me.
>
> I think I have combination of problems that no one was
> aware of. I was treated for depression for years with
> Prozac then a combination of Prozac and Effexor XR.
> At first the results were ok, then they started to
> taper of and the side effects become too much to handle.
>
> I've been of meds. for two months now and I'm starting
> to loose control!!!
>
> On top of the "normal" depression symptoms I'm experiencing
> compulsive/obsessive behaviors and I feel like every one
> (especially my roommate) are out to get me. Now that I think
> about, I've experienced these feelings before when I wasn't
> on any medicines. And they became worse as time progressed.
>
> It is possible that I was misdiagnosed and I not only have
> depression, but also a paranoid personality disorder and a
> compulsive/obsessive disorder? I think my mom and grandmother
> have it (isn't it hereditary?)
>
> I know Prozac is suppose to work for comp/obs, it helped me
> with my preoccupation with food, but what works for paranoia?
>
> What do I do? I don't want to have to be on medications for the rest
> of my life.
> How do I find out if I do have all these problems?
>
> Please help,
>
> AniaAnia, I can relate to a lot of what you said. Since I was a kid, I had OCD and depression, and have tried various medications so far without total success. The Serzone I'm on is helping a lot with the depression but doesn't touch the OCD. Check out the OCD list (OCD-L@VM.MARIST.EDU). I think you subscribe by writing to the listserver. If you're interested, I'll mail you the address. It addresses how to live with OCD. My family too has several members with depression and OCD. There are also several good books for OCD. When I'm not late for work, which I am right now, I'll send you a list. In addition to medication, there is cognitive behavior therapy to help with the OCD. I don't mind taking medication the rest of my life because I don't ever want to go back to feeling as depressed as I did before (when life didn't feel worth living).--Cindy
Posted by jamie on October 25, 1999, at 12:58:25
In reply to Depression, Paranoid Presnl. Disord. & Comp/Obsess, posted by Ania on October 25, 1999, at 7:57:55
I think boundaries between mental ills have many overlaps and gray areas. You don't want to be on drugs. Neither do I. But if you want sanity you may have to. A good psychiatrist not a regular doctor can help with a better diagnosis. Antidepresants sometimes worsen a paranoia. They can bring out hidden psychosis. Consider seeing a psychiatrist for a good diagnosis. There are plenty of options available with a good pdoc.
Posted by Noa on October 25, 1999, at 21:36:05
In reply to Re: Depression, Paranoid Presnl. Disord. & Comp/Obsess, posted by jamie on October 25, 1999, at 12:58:25
I agree about the overlap. Also, there is a thread above talking about recent research that shows that NOT treating depression can lead to more frequent and worse recurring episodes. I also agree that youshould consult a specialist who will help you choose the right meds that won't exacerbate your anxiety symptoms (I think of the paranoia in this case as probably related to the anxiety and depression). A lot of us have had to try different med combos to get the right one. And combos are offten needed rather than just one med. You sound very unhappy. Perhaps you should find both a psychiatrist who does psychopharm and a good therapist (interview a few, someone wrote some good suggestions above about choosing docs and therapists). Keep us posted. BTW, at one point when I was a good deal younger, when I was very depresed, I had something like paranoid delusions/fears. I would be walking down a street at night and think the car headlight were coming to run me down on the sidewalk. WOuld think people at work were whispering and laughing about me. When paranoia comes with depression, and is congruent with teh mood, it is often an aspect of the depression, rather than a separate paranoid illness.
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