VENT/update (long sorry)

grimmeaa

Hello ladies! I guess i just need to vent a little and in order for me to do that I need to update you all This may sum up to sound like I just need a little sympathy but thats not what I am looking for, just to get this off my chest so maybe I can sleep!

SO......A few months ago I had a post called 'Am I crazy' and basically me and my doc agreed I have some depression I need to deal with (with taking care of DD all day alone SAHM and still dealing with my dad) so he started me on a small amount of lexapro. Well after taking that for about 5 days I started to feel happier and just more of myself, EXCEPT I was itching like a mad person and had scratched my skin open because it was so bad. Turns out I am allergic to the meds (1 in 1,000 people are allergic so go figure) so now I am unable to take meds to return back to my happy, positive and loving life self. 

So here I sit, starring at the TV and computer wishing I was able to just go to bed and sleep like a normal person and want to get out of bed and take care of my beautiful daughter.......BLAH sorry this is boring and pointless :P

smwiggle

Sorry you are feeling this way.  Did your doctor say you are allergic to all meds?  I would assume they would try some other type.  Also, are you seeing a therapist or counselor?  I know when I went through depression, talking to someone often helped more than the meds did.

Nwlywed07

Sorry things have been so rough. I agree though, sometimes talking to a professional is more beneficial then any drug. I would also assume that your doctor would try another type of drug rather than leave you hanging. If not, I might get another doctor who would be willing to try another medication.

grimmeaa

He put me on zanax (sp?) but only as needed since I don't have an anxiety problem just sadness/anger, until the itching goes away and then we will try a different kind but if the same thing happens with the next one then I am out of options. I am not seeing anyone because I have no idea how those thing work money wise and we have no extra money for fun let alone me going to see someone.....I think it does help to talk about how things are going also, that is mostly why I posted here

gina2433

Hugs! Is there anything natural you can take? Go to your local natural foods and see what they have it might help. Google it. I hope you find a solution and get happy soon :

RedCamaro

I'm sorry you're going through this, but I've been where you are before. I feel that I am better for having gone through it. At least now I know the difference in myself and can keep myself from sliding back to where I was before. 

Are you seeing a psychologist? You will be better off starting there instead of your regular doctor.

I was on Paxil, but it was aweful. It didn't make things better, it only kept things from getting worse mentally (physically, sex was worse). I had success with Lexapro, but a few of my friends have had great success on Wellbutrin.

I ended up having to quit my meds cold turkey because I found out I was pregnant with my DD. She is now 5 1/2 and I haven't had to go back on the meds since.

It seems that there are quite a few of us on here who have been in similar situations as you are now. Please feel free to come on here and talk about this with us. I'd like to think we're all here to help. GL!

smwiggle

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grimmeaa:

He put me on zanax sp? but only as needed since I don't have an anxiety problem just sadness/anger, until the itching goes away and then we will try a different kind but if the same thing happens with the next one then I am out of options. I am not seeing anyone because I have no idea how those thing work money wise and we have no extra money for fun let alone me going to see someone.....I think it does help to talk about how things are going also, that is mostly why I posted here :

Have you looked into a community health center in your area? You can pay on a sliding scale.

This or contact your insurance.  They might cover a therapist if your doctor refers you to one. 

Jessica011010

I agree with PP on checking with your ins. on coverage. If you don't have any or a high deductible contact counseling agencies to see if they have a sliding scale fee or an intern that can provide free service.