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New Medication

Feb 23, 2008 06:52AM - 2 comments

Recently I came off Effexor and Diazepam. The former I'd only been taken for a short while but I had a very adverse reaction to it. It's taken me a while but I finally went to see my GP last thursday, he was most understanding and that in itself was a relief as I knew that if there was anything he could do for me medically, he would.

We talked for a while and I was extremely anxious. I was prescribed Lexapro and although it's early, so far it's helping. I realise that there is no wonder drug and we have to compel ourselves to enter situations and locations we'd avoid at all costs but if the train of thought can become positive, then step by step, we can face up to our deepest fearss and anxities. Right now, I'm in an Internet Cafe. It's busy but I'm doing my best not to focus inwardly as that's when I panic. Most of what I feel derives from how I perceive myself through others eyes. It's time I looked at myself through my own.

Stay safe my friends and I want you all to know that when I initially came here to medhelp, it wasn't under the pretences that I'd take advice and then vanish. This is a place where everyone, whether they've conquered their anxiety or where others are experiencing it for the first time come to talk, to offer help and at times to just be here as that in itself is a comfort. I'm here for the long haul.

God Bless.

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by ParamedFlorena, Feb 23, 2008 05:34PM
To find something that actually helps is one great relief - I'm glad you found it! It takes a bit too to find out if it worked or not or if the effect was totally useless...

I thought I should send this comment because: You live in Ireland - that's not as far from here, I'm a european too... And well, it really was a long while that I had anxiety issues (I won't say suffer because really: I don't suffer from it, it's just there) and I know that as soon as the summer comes, I might backslide so those babysteps - oh yes, they're needed.

I came here to MH to ask one question, but I saw so much of the ones who really gave their sincerest answers to questions, and ended up thinking it'd wouldn't cost me time nor money to stop by every now and then to give answers in case I'd know anything - or make new friends. MH is after a week becoming incredibly interesting.

Bless you too!
Florena

by wcpainter, Feb 23, 2008 08:29PM
Hey there fella,

I'm a newcomer, suffered many years of serious depression, illness and trials. I've taken all kinds of medication but that doesn't make me an expert at anything. All I know is what I know, and I try to learn from everyone, no matter who they are or what they say or don't say. Our time on earth is VERY short, and we have to remember that every day is a new day to learn from. If you think about it, there may not be another day... You are unique and special, you have a soul that will always live on. Focus on that good in you, encourage growth in mind and spirit, reach out and you will find... as they say. You and your body is part of the whole scheme of life and you are very important. The space you inhabit is invaluable. You reached out and touched me, you know, so that means you exist. Life loves you, and God loves you. Just remember that you are apart of everyone around you and you do make an impact on life.
Good luck with your medication and whatever you do, do it the best way you know how.

wcpainter


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