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Join Date: Feb 2010
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31 The 3 years of drinking was to deal with PTSD from an overseas army deployment. I think I am doing quite well. It takes 3 weeks to adjust to any new routine. Playing pool sober was hard, but I am getting it sorted out now, as tonight will be the start of the 3rd week sober. I have a month alcohol free planned,who knows from there.
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sorry about your PTSD mate . glad your on the mend . hang in there . i was only talking about my own experience , not from a disorder/or psychological point of view . i may have been a little out of line given the topic of this thread . i'm glad your doing something to improve yourself mate . cheers . |
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Unintended Perfectionist
Join Date: Feb 2010
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On a similar topic though, I just had a weird feeling of dread come over me. Its a bit off putting, however I do have the capability to treat my 'issues' like another personality so to speak, and just not listen. I have a court case friday, so I can see the end of the week not being great.
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YE-US! Wait. I don't know
Join Date: May 2010
Location: in the turkey...
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Off the meds, not exactly, super awesome omg lets do this motivated and what not, but I'm self managing through CBT now. Mind you, I nearly put my fist through the computer the other day, with one of my other half's mates telling me I'm negative and he's going to help me be positive, "just like him". When told that it wasn't necessary (in a more round about way than that, I was pretty peeved with his attitude towards someone he knows has a mental illness), he told me he wouldn't read it because clearly i thought I was right when I wasn't, those that have met me twice, apparently know me better than I know myself ![]() Anyway, that's my rant, and that's the first time I've had a major setback control wise, since I came off the meds two months ago.... So all in all, I'm getting back on track!
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lol . you almost put your fist through the computer , i think anyone who met someone like that would have trouble not throwing punches at a guy like that . |
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YE-US! Wait. I don't know
Join Date: May 2010
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Kinda glad other people think that way, been tolerating his crap for nearly a year now to keep the peace, kinda glad we chose to not move in with him now ![]()
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#127 | ||
I was correct - AGAIN
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Third rock from the sun
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Anybody on Paroxetine? I would like to chat to those who are regarding their experiences with side effects. PM me.
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2003 BA Falcon XT
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Wyndhamvale, Victoria
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Excellent thread. I’ve been putting of sharing my personal experience, but now feel I would like to.Could be a bit long winded, but I’ve never told my full story to anyone – except my wife and mum obviously. I love my mum and put her through so much.
* I’m 30 years old, and have lived with depression, panic attacks, anxiety and OCD since I was 9. My depression has cleared finally, but would usually come in episodes of 3-4 months. I still suffer panic attacks regularly and have started taking Xanax to help. * My first episode began in February 1991. I was 9. I don’t have many memories, but I remember I felt very unwell (sick), didn’t eat much and generally withdrew from my friends at school (not that I had many). I often woke up at night panicking and feeling very nauseas. I have always had a fear or phobia of vomiting which doesn’t help my condition. Eventually from what I remember, mum managed to find a psychiatrist that bulk billed. This was some 3 months after the episode started. I had lot quite a bit of weight and become completely withdrawn. I hated going to school, had no appetite because I feared being sick. Luckily he picked up on the depression straight away, and I was put on medication which cleared it up. * Second episode (and probably the worst) happened in February 1996. I woke up feeling unwell one day and it just went from there. Within a week my appetite had diminished and I wasn’t eating, sleeping or generally functioning. I would wake up at 5am and feel like I was going to vomit. My heart would race and the only thing that help was by going outside and walking around. I hardly went to school for the first term. I couldn’t function. I couldn’t eat because I felt sick constantly. I couldn’t lie down because the sickness would come back. I couldn’t sleep because I couldn’t lie down. In the end I must have seen 10 doctors. After about a month I think it subsided some what, but came back after a week. Got referred to a counselor who did nothing. Saw her for about 2 months. All she did was talk about what was bothering me… why I wasn’t going to school or couldn’t eat. My depression has never been brought on by a life event. It’s simply a drop in my serotonin levels. * Anyway, it got worse. I would take off in the middle of the night and walk around. Anyone who suffers panic attacks knows about the fight / flight theory. I just had to get out of where I was ASAP. I found myself in emergency rooms trying to get help. Didn’t sleep for days on end. Was eventually admitted into a mental ward at Monash Hospital. Stayed for 2 hours and refused to spend anymore time there. The children there were violent and suffered from varying degrees of other illnesses. * From memory I think it eased a little to where I could eat a little and get by. Eventually found a doctor who specialized in this and was put on PROZAC. Felt better almost instantly. Back to normal in 2 weeks. * November 1998. Same deal. I was 17 but delt with it better. Panic attacks, finding it hard to eat (was on a liquid diet for a while). This happened while on my holidays form school. Spent most of the time out the back reading about depression and learning what I could. Eac Was put back on PROZAC in December, but didn’t do much. In January 1999 was put on ZOLOFT. That initially helped, had a set back but came good by February. I won’t go into detail here, but it again lasted 3 months. I was afraid that it would get as bad as in 1996, but never did. * January 2001. Zoloft stopped working. Was at TAFE. Had pretty much a complete break down and wanted to end it. Couldn’t put up with it anymore. It feels like you’re in a bubble and all you can think about is what your feeling like, how long it’ll last and wanting to feel normal again. Pretty much the same as 1998, but went onto EFFEXOR-XR. I was at TAFE and I would have to leave class regularly because of panic attacks and anxiety. *These worked for about 2 weeks before a complete relapse. Had to go off them over a week, wait another few days before going onto Cipramil which as been a godsend. Many bad memories. * As I said, it just feels like you’re in a bubble completely isolated from the outside world. You spend most of the day crying and generally can’t function at all. Then you have to force yourself to eat. You dred having to have lunch and dinner. It was just horrible. * Since then I’ve had a small episode in 2003 (my doing – got too drunk and wiped all of the serotonin away). I was put on Lithium as well which I continued from 2001 – 2007. I ballooned up to 120kg and decided to try and stop them. Havn’t been on them since. * Panic attacks are still common – as is Anxiety. Average a couple a week. Basically makes me feel sick (which I have the phobia over), so I need to get away and be alone until it passes. Usually just walk around for 10 minutes up to an hour until it passes – the feeling of vomiting. I get a dry moth, light headed and irregular hearbeat as well. Caffeine seems to set it off. It’s a daily battle that I don’t think I’m winning. I think about my past every day. The fear of it isn’t there anymore, but the fear of having panic attacks in public places is. Same as being in places I can’t escape from (planes for example). It’s hard to explain it unless you suffer from it. * Had a massive panic attack the other week just after work. Lasted 3 hours. I’m so tired afterwards I usually just collapse. Eventually caught the train home and just collapsed for the rest of the day. The effects can be felt for 24 hours afterwards. * I know what I have. I don’t like it at all but can’t do anything about it. I haven’t had one for 2 days which is a long time! We believe that because mum went through so much stress while pregnant (dad had cancer and died 3 weeks before I came alone), it may have been passed along to me. * I’m always happy to discuss and pass on things I’ve read and picked up. It’s so common and often goes un diagnosed. Depression can manifest itself in many ways and present so many symtoms. It’s such a horrible, horrible disease. For me, the effects are still felt. I have very low confidence in myself. Many of my dreams have been shattered, and being picked on in school has never left me. It’s something I carry around with me. I have been in and out of different careers since I left school. I”ve found a job I like in security and am finally happy where I am. The effects from long term cipramil aren’t great either. I feel very “spaced” out a lot of the time, have no memory either. Sex drive is zero due to medication and confidence (thankfully I have a lovely and very understanding wife). Thank god for Horny Goat Weed! I”ve tried going off the meds, but end up falling in a heap again. * Thanks for reading. If you think you suffer from depression, anxiety, or panic attacks, please get help. Back when I had it really bad it was still a bit of a daboo subject. Not these days. * If you have any questions or just want to talk, please feel free to PM me and discuss. I’m always happy to talk about it. * Cheers, * Paul M.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: republic of wa
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Thanks for sharing Paul M
Can so relate to a lot of stuff you`ve taken the time to write, have tried a whole lot of meds etc ( most were wrong ) but have changed doctors now , 1st appt yesterday, he was surprised at all the crud I`d been put on over the years ( 43 now , have had issues for the last 13 ) Have had a good honest chat with him , had all my bloods etc taken for testing, Too early for a reply yet but have a good feeling it was a good call changing docs, Was really affecting those I love the most. Will keep updating for those in similar boats or feel free to PM me. ( Ps : drugs aint always the big fix, gotta find and deal with the bigger picture ) , this is the hard part..
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I was correct - AGAIN
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Third rock from the sun
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I agree this is an excellent thread. It is important for people who suffer from mental health issues to realise they are not alone and seek comfort/advice/support from people in similar situations. Next month marks six years since my anxiety disorder bubbled to the surface and became debilitating. I am not cured but am much better than I was.
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Pity the fool
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wait Awhile
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I'm trying to get a change in work duties at the moment because of panic attacks, have had to get HR involved. I have to take my meds every morning before work (Serepax) otherwise the prospect of going to work would be too overwhelming for me.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a glass case of emotion
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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What an experience! Some people don't understand what a panic attack actually is do they? Like that add on TV? " almost on the verge of panic attacks? " she cracks me up and saying it with a SMILE on her face tells me she has no idea what they feel like ![]() It's bloody awful! Doom, terror, death and you CANT ESCAPE IT until it's ready! And talk about tired afterwards. |
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2003 BA Falcon XT
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Wyndhamvale, Victoria
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It really is horrible. Had another large episode today and left my Xanax tablets at home. Had to pull over get out and walk around for 45 minutes.'lucky I didn't get a ticket! I was in Docklands at the time.
People look at you strange. I shake and rub my hands together to help deal with the anxiety. I know I look like a complete nut case but it helps. Sometimes it's just not possible to get away from people. At the very least I HAVE to get outside into fresh air. It feels like you're going to vomit, but you never do. It can last 10 minutes or 3 hours. It's a horrible disease. People look at you strangely, amd indent blame them. I just try to get away from everybody ASAP. This has become a weekly occurrence for me, with a couple of smaller ones in between. I feel for people here because it can turn people into a shadow of their former self. It is good that it's becoming more recognized. The Internet has helped greatly.
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2003 BA Falcon XT
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Oh as an added bonus I get side effects from Cipramil. I often feel "spaced" out and have difficulty learning things. My doctor confirmed this. I've been on them for 10 years now. I only take one. I Used to take 3-4 daily, plus 4 lithium tables as well. I've tried to go off them but it didn't work. I did sharpen up though for a few weeks. They really are a godsend though. I have a very easy job which helps greatly. |
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Ahh the dreaded `shopping center` , used to last about 5 mins in there lol
Bit betterer now, `oxazepam` seems to work for me but takes a while to work , down to 1/2 a tab every 2nd day. Theres some evil pills out there ( I`ve tried lots lol )
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Hmm, Well mine has been horrible, In the last 12 months- Ive lost my 3 year job, Lost my 6 year relationship, Crashed my car, Moved to 2 seperate towns to try and save my 6 year relationship but to just be left there stranded not knowing anyone. And its been 4 days since my girlfriend for 6 years lef so im stranded in a new town with not knowing anyonet, At the current moment, Mine are shocking, I was actually prescribed 100mg yesterday.
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I suffer from panic attacks on a regular basis. There isn't really anything that triggers mine they just happen. Sometimes they get bad enough that my muscles tense up and I can't move, I break out in a sweat and have to just wait until it subsides so I can move again.
The neurologist thought it may have been related to my epilepsy but extensive tests and scans have ruled that theory out. I also have OCD wwhich I have been told by my doctor can often be related to panic attacks.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: s/e qld
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has anyone tried ''lyrica''75mg.. ,
my step son is on these .they seem to help with his anxiety's . dave
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Thanks bud, Im not looking for attention but theres alot more to it than that !!!!!! All i can say is.... Bring on 2012 !!
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I'll second that motion and I'm adamant it can only get better from here on in...
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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So how are you guys! Thought id get this thread back up front
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Panic attacks/anxiety.... My daily life.
I got a referral from the gp to see a specialist, I'm too soft to go though. |
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I was correct - AGAIN
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It's not a matter of being soft it's something you need to do if you wan't to get better. |
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
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Great overdue thread guys, just wondering if the lexepro/lexham users ever suffer from the brain zaps/shocks whether fulltime usage or getting off them? There's a bit of web traffic on this subject.
cheers,Maka
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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I have had it the worst when getting off others.
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I was correct - AGAIN
Join Date: May 2010
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Anybody use paroxetine/paxtine? I do. Curious to hear what side affects people have noticed.
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