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Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by llurpsienoodle on August 17, 2008, at 15:26:23

In reply to Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 14:49:09

Hi,
Welcome to Psychobabble,
I'm sorry that you're going through such a rough time. It sounds like you could use some support during this period. A lot of what you describe sounds like an episode of Major Depression. It is very very scary, especially if this is your first time experiencing a psychiatric condition.

I think you should consult with your primary care physician (GP) and also get a referral to see a psychiatrist. There are therapies and medications that can get you through this rough patch.

I don't know much about accutane, so that's something you need to talk about with a doctor. You're not the first person to have these thoughts, and you should't feel ashamed of them.

If you've never had these symptoms before Accutane, then there is a good chance that you will be able to lead a normal, good life, once you get things under control. The sooner you get treatment, the sooner you'll be able to return to your life at school (are there counselling resources at your school--? Take advantage of them!)

Let us know how things go

-Ll

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by dbc on August 17, 2008, at 15:36:03

In reply to Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 14:49:09

Accutane has been implicated in major depressive episodes and suicides. Its gone as far as a congressional committee saying it should be pulled off the market.

http://www.rense.com/general32/scu.htm

I would call your doctor as soon as possible. No the damage wont be permanent but it sounds like you might be taken off of it.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran

Posted by raisinb on August 17, 2008, at 16:36:49

In reply to Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 14:49:09

Many people have experienced these side effects from Accutane. If you get off of it and let it drain from your system, I don't think the depression will be permanent. Accutane is basically a megadose of Vitamin A (or has the same effect on your body). For some reason, this causes depression and suicidal ideation in some people.

Try to hang in there and remember it's the drug, not you or your life. It might be a good idea to try an antidepressant for awhile just to get you through. Call your doctor.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by ricker on August 17, 2008, at 20:07:27

In reply to Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 14:49:09

Sorry to hear you're feeling like that.
Back in 1987, I was put on a 2 month course of accutane.
In the middle of treatment, I came down with mononucleosis. My GP said it was okay to continue with the accutane.
I was 29 at the time and missed 4 months of work.
There is a history of panic disorder in my family. No one has ever been treated for depression.
I was 15 when I experienced my first panic attack and had learned to cope with the disorder up untill I started accutane and came down with mono.
Since then, I have suffered with depression. Like most who are clinicaly depressed, it has been a challenge..... hospital, ect, various med. cocktails.
I have often wondered if the accutane was the source of my depression.
Maybe it was coincidental? I will never know. I do know this much, I would never allow any of my family members to be treated with accutane.

I am not trying to scare anyone, however, I feel my story should be told. No doctor has suggested there was even a slight chance that my depression was brought on by accutane. And it may not have been. I'm sure the drug has helped many with cystic acne. Mine wasn't even that bad to start with. Oh well, life does go on.
Goodluck with whatever you decide.

Rick

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » ricker

Posted by Phillipa on August 17, 2008, at 20:39:26

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by ricker on August 17, 2008, at 20:07:27

Accutane has caused serious depression in a lot of people. Maybe goodle it? Love Phillipa and welcome to babble.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 21:04:46

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran, posted by raisinb on August 17, 2008, at 16:36:49

I've been having anxiety attacks lately over death. I don't know why. I hate them and they keep me from sleeping they make my heart race and they freak me out. I don't know if its me or the accutane.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 21:13:51

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » ricker, posted by Phillipa on August 17, 2008, at 20:39:26

Thanks All of you for the replies. I just hope these anxiety attacks will stop I never had them before.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 22:36:41

In reply to Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 14:49:09

Ok I have some more questions about accutane. It seems that some people have taken Accutane and that had problems have been condemned for life. They say that their lives are ruined and that sort of stuff. I don't want for that to happen to me. I hate the anxiety attacks. I hate the fear. I hate it all really. I want to feel happy again! Whenever I look for people that recovered from these side effects they are no where to be found. It all seems to permanent. I don't want to take anti depressants. I don't want to be feeling this way 5 years along the line in my life. but when I look on past threads people seems to never recover. I wish I could read some recovery story. Or stories or people who only had temporary symtoms. but they all seemed to go nuts and be on cocktails of medication. I don't want my life to turn out that way. Please I need to know that everything is alright and that the anxiety attacks will go away so I can live life on my terms.

Thank you all so much. Thank you all for reading it.
1.I really need to know Will my anxiety attacks go away?
2.Will I start feeling emotion again?
3.Did anyone ever go back to their normal lives with out anti depressants?
4.Is my brain as messed up as I think it is?

Thanks again babble community Please I need your help right now.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by Justherself54 on August 17, 2008, at 23:23:19

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 22:36:41

You need to talk to your doctor about this as soon as possible. He/she will be able to help you. You may just need a short course of medication to calm your anxiety until the accutane has left your system. You don't need to feel like this. Make sure you tell your doctor everything you are experiencing. You must be very frightened by all that is happening to you.

Getting your anxiety under control is very important.

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by marktran on August 18, 2008, at 17:05:46

In reply to Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 17, 2008, at 14:49:09

I know alot of people say I should get on anti-depressants. But i'm kinda against them. Is that bad? Things are getting better. I just hope the symtoms will completely go away after a while. The biggest side affect now is just anxiety attacks. I just hope they will go away soon.

Thanks for the support everyone

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran

Posted by Phillipa on August 18, 2008, at 19:46:52

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 18, 2008, at 17:05:46

Wiki I googled said the side effects can last up to a month when off it. Can cause depression anxiety. Any history of depression In family? Love Phillipa

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by marktran on August 18, 2008, at 19:59:35

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran, posted by Phillipa on August 18, 2008, at 19:46:52

No history in my family that I assume. But I've had depression before. Thanks for the heads up about the side effects. Things are getting better. All I have to do is avoid being alone in my room. I dont know why but that causes the anxiety attacks, and when I try to sleep.

Thanks Phillipa I genuinely think that these side effects wont be permanent anymore. Its just paranoia, it gets the best of me sometimes.

Thanks all for the help and helpful information.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran

Posted by Phillipa on August 18, 2008, at 20:55:18

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 18, 2008, at 19:59:35

You're welcome didn't want to say before paranoia was one so maybe that's why the fear? Hang in there. Phillipa

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by marktran on August 19, 2008, at 20:35:32

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran, posted by Phillipa on August 18, 2008, at 20:55:18

I gotta Admit day after day I start to feel more and more like my old self.

http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010902/msgs/77418.html

Though the thread above worries me quite a bit. I hope my case is nothing like that.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran

Posted by Phillipa on August 20, 2008, at 19:25:08

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 19, 2008, at 20:35:32

Oh my me too. Do you have the oranging of skin as a side effect of too much vita A? Phillipa

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression

Posted by marktran on August 20, 2008, at 19:37:04

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran, posted by Phillipa on August 20, 2008, at 19:25:08

The oranging has gone away my skins kinda white now. But something else is bothering me. I feel depressed and anxious in the morning but it subsides at night. Is that a serious problem?

Thanks

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran

Posted by Phillipa on August 20, 2008, at 20:15:23

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression, posted by marktran on August 20, 2008, at 19:37:04

Maybe it's getting out of your system and being active during the day helps? Drink lots of water and excercise. And hopefully it will get better. Phillipa

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran

Posted by rskontos on August 20, 2008, at 22:45:00

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, and Depression » marktran, posted by Phillipa on August 20, 2008, at 20:15:23

Markt,

My son has been on accutane now for 5 months and each month when he is seen by the dermotologist for a follow-up they ask him about morbid thoughts and depression, body aches, pain, any usual side effects. Now he has been lucky. He might be a little depressed but he is 15 with those hormonal issues anyway. He is doing well with it and is now about to be off of it. Only about a week to go. he has gone off of it for 2 weeks each time we have gone to Florida and all the side effects he does notice disappear fairly quickly. He doesn't like accutane much except for how nicely it has cleared up his skin. His skin is beautiful now.

I hope this helps.

rsk

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran

Posted by marktran on August 20, 2008, at 23:57:56

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran, posted by rskontos on August 20, 2008, at 22:45:00

Wow Yes your messages help alot. After all the horror stories I've read on the internet. Its a GREAT RELIEF to know that I will be fine. All the stories I heard so far were very discouraging.

Thank you all for the help and support (especially putting up with the Massive paranoia) .

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran

Posted by marktran on August 21, 2008, at 19:34:40

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran, posted by marktran on August 20, 2008, at 23:57:56

So It turns out my obsession/fear of death is part of the drugs. I don't think time will make it go away. I have to tell my dermatologist. I'm praying really hard that he will refer me to a psychiatrist. Its only been two weeks . But you guys are totally right that I should tell my doctor. For a while I've really been trying to battle this by myself its not easy at all. As much as I hate the idea of going to a psychiatrist I feel like I hit rock bottom and these thoughts are really destroying me from the inside out. I keep telling myself I can't live like this and if these thoughts persist any longer I will kill myself. Its scary and I have to tell my dermatologist indefinitely.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran » marktran

Posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2008, at 19:39:05

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran, posted by marktran on August 21, 2008, at 19:34:40

I hope you contacted a doc? Love Phillipa

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran

Posted by marktran on August 23, 2008, at 2:32:33

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran » marktran, posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2008, at 19:39:05

I called my doctor today. He told me to stop taking the meds. Also that I should wait a few weeks till the side effects subside. He also asked if he should refer me to a psychiatrist my Mom doesn't want me to see one so I guess I will be waiting it out.

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran » marktran

Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2008, at 18:40:14

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran, posted by marktran on August 23, 2008, at 2:32:33

Glad you called your doc and see if it continues to get better for you. Phillipa

 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran » marktran

Posted by rskontos on August 24, 2008, at 14:12:28

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran, posted by marktran on August 21, 2008, at 19:34:40

I am glad you told the doctor.

Like I said my son's doctor saw he monthly and always asked about this.

It is not worth it too risk your health, mental or physical. My daughter who will not take accuntane as she is fearful of the risks to unborn children although she is years away from having them, hopefully, is taking other medication for her skin and is having success with. Not as fast as accutane but successful nonetheless.

She is on antibotics (as she has a bacteria on her skin), and a cream to help clear her skin up and it is working. Her skin looks lovely. The only draw back is the bacterial issue reoccurs from time to time and she has to go back on the antibotics. Not too much of a big deal though.

Take care, and I hope you get through this withdrawal easily. Go to pyschology board if you need to talk about how you feel during the withdrawal period of accutane.

rsk

we are all here to listen.


 

Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran

Posted by marktran on August 24, 2008, at 18:51:04

In reply to Re: Accutane ,Morbid thoughts, marktran » marktran, posted by rskontos on August 24, 2008, at 14:12:28

Yeah the withdrawal is pretty hard on me. I don't think my mom understands how hard it is to have thoughts about your own death 24/7 all I think about is where I go after. I'm only 17 I should be enjoying life. My sense of reality is kinda skewed right now. But yeah I'll make sure to write about it on the psychology board.

Thanks all


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