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Posted by lifelover on September 11, 2012, at 8:03:31
Hey guys right now life just seems dull and bland like somethings missing. Ive been on meds for around 4 years now and am currently taking 5 medications. Theres just a certain element, awarness, and feeling that just seems to be missing that i once had, i cant quite put my finger on what it is or how to describe it. Im thinking that if theres one med that could be the main culprit for this it would be the ss lithium. I was perscribed this for having a bad reaction to pcp mixed with my other meds and currently taking 1200mg. Problem is i also take nardil which is will be very helpful for me once I get to the right dosage. Problem is my pdoc doesnt want me to continue it unless im on lithium. What do u guys think I is causing the dullnes s, im also on invega,thyroid med,and lamictal. Im getting a little frustrating and am thinking of coming off meds all together. My initial diagnosis was low energy low mood but not depression. SA is my problem and nardil helps immensly with that, but ive ben thinking maybe i can overcome this on my own. What should I do?
Posted by Phillipa on September 11, 2012, at 9:58:36
In reply to life seems dull, posted by lifelover on September 11, 2012, at 8:03:31
I don't know but you mention thyroid are you taking it due to thyroid disease? I have to take it find irreguardless to what is said that it indeed does effect my mood. Phillipa
Posted by bleauberry on September 11, 2012, at 12:12:04
In reply to life seems dull, posted by lifelover on September 11, 2012, at 8:03:31
Low energy low mood is handled pretty easily by Rhodiola Rosea. No need for meds. That said, don't go out and stop your meds! That needs to be done with your doctor in the loop, and done carefully and slowly over time.
I don't think the nardil or thyroid med is causing your complaints, but all the others are likely candidates.
And yes, SA can be overcome without meds, but not likely on your own. It takes specific behavioral training from a counselor well versed in that.
And actually, now that I've said that, many of our problems in life and health can never be completely overcome. What we can do to minimize the symptoms to improve our quality of life and make the burden lower is good. Hopefully we can completely overcome. Even if we did, as months and years go by, there will be another problem, and another, and another. Everyone deteriorates and degrades, things break down, from the moment we are born, and it seems to begin to accelerate around age 40-ish. So I think everything we can do to make our journey healthy and safe is the best route.
Weaning off of any of your meds probably won't be easy. Tiny steps, ample time, no hurry. In general, most psych meds are fairly reliable at squashing the wide human emotional spectrum into a narrower spectrum.
PCP can do permanent damage, so keep that in mind. This may not be something you can totally repair to new again. We can try, and maybe get lucky, but if we can't seem to reach our goal, that should not be a discouragement. The memory of PCP is the discouragement, and reminder how fragile we are.
Posted by herpills on September 11, 2012, at 12:42:43
In reply to life seems dull, posted by lifelover on September 11, 2012, at 8:03:31
I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Reminds me a little how I felt when I was on 5 meds. Why the triple mood stabilizers? Have you ever been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder? I would talk to your doctor about trying to lower the doses of some of the meds first, with the long term goal of maybe cutting down on the number of meds? herpills
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