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Suni Posts: 82
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Okay, we went on vacation in the beginning of Feb, and since we have been back I can not get motivated to leave the house, Before vacation I didn't do much either, but it's worse now. I have to talk myself into even taking a shower, changing clothes, cleaning, everything and sometimes days go by before I do any of them. Only days I leave is for Doc appointments. My hubby stops and gets grocery's after his long day at work, I feel bad, but I just cannot do it. I pay my bills online and even that is too much for me to get done, I really have to talk myself into getting it done....What is wrong with me??? I have not really touched this subject with the pdoc yet.She wanted to get me on some meds before we started the "talk" therapy. how long do meds take to start to take affect? 4 weeks seems like a long time...wahhhh,ok E 1 thanks for listening to my semi rant, im just so frustrated, but it still doesn't get me moving.....hugsss Abilify10 mg
Zoloft 150 mg
Klonopin 5mg x3
Oxycodone 15mg x2
vicodone 750x2
Ritalin 10 mg x2
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jritchie Posts: 9229
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Hi Suni, welcome to the group, first  Don't know if I've talked to you yet. So, you are not on meds? PLEASE talk to your Pdoc about it! It is important that she know these kinds of things in order to give you the right kinds of meds. This would not be considered 'talk' therapy; this is your mood stuff. Again, tell your Pdoc, it is important to be honest with her when it comes to these kinds of things; your moods, any changes in them, inability to get out of the house, inappropriate anger, all that stuff. Good luck, let us know how it goes! ((Hugs)) They call me Jrock :)
I'm still alive....Pearl Jam
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Suni Posts: 82
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HI, yes last week she started me on 2 mg of abilify, then moved me to 5 mg abilify, 2 days ago she put me on these: 150 mg wellbutrin 300mg lithium x2 a day and the 5mg abilify its only been a few days, im just so sick of not having any motivation to do anything. I go back and see her in 2 weeks.I guess I could call next week to let her know how the doseage is going, so far no bad side effects at all, i feel nothing. thanks for replying to me.. = ) Abilify10 mg
Zoloft 150 mg
Klonopin 5mg x3
Oxycodone 15mg x2
vicodone 750x2
Ritalin 10 mg x2 |
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jritchie Posts: 9229
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Ah, good, you're on meds. Give them a chance to work; also they have to go slow on the dosage, can't give you the whole thing at once, or you would have side effects. I have a great Pdoc that explains these things to me. That is why they go slow with the dosage; so you won't get side effects. *********** The depression should lift soon, hun. It won't happen like BOOM, but you'll wake up feeling a little more normal, able to do stuff. ********888 Tell you what...for the next week, tell yourself the only thing you have to do is shower and get dressed before noon. Don't even THINK about the other stuff; if you feel the energy to do them, it's just bonus. The only thing you have to do is shower and get dressed. Then next week add something. When you feel better, you'll be able to do them. Don't pressure yourself hun; you're in a depressive episode, let the meds work. You're on some good ones. Let us know how you're doing; PM if you want Good Luck! They call me Jrock :)
I'm still alive....Pearl Jam
Bipolar 1
Trileptal 1200 mg
Klonopin .5 mg up to 4 times per day
Lamictal
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Dit Posts: 12063
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Hi Suni. I can relate to a lot of what you are saying. When im in a depression, i have a lot of trouble leaving my house too and get very anxious and panicky before any outing. I have GAD and my pdoc says that agorphobia sets in sometimes. My meds have worked very well over the yrs for these conditions. I've lived with bipolar and GAD for 26 yrs. Jrock stated some very good pointers remember to look after yourself and be easy on "you". Take everything right now slow.  Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass
"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe
Bipolar I
Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs
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mechjockusa Posts: 2775
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i am new so may not have much authority to speak, but jrock is right, take everything one item at a time, the meds will return you to normal with time, if you need to talk get on someone here will talk, as you improve you will be amazed at how much you are doing, from personal experience i did not even realize i was doing more i just did it. Lithium 1500 mg
Tegertol 1600 mg
Laxapine 25 mg
Bupropicnhl 100 mg
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ladyrb Posts: 513
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I have been feeling the same way lately, I have to get up because have kids to take to school but if I didn't I would not get up all. I try to find rides for them so I don't have to go out, but my kids did not like that. I know it is hard when you first get started on meds, but like everyone said take it one step at a time and soon you will see changes. Take care and keep us posted on how you are doing. Take Care Lady Rb |
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Suni Posts: 82
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Thanks E1, very good advice, im still not showered or dressed today tho, lol, I just dont feel like it, plus its raining and I have ppms ontop of everything else...ugh hugssss Abilify10 mg
Zoloft 150 mg
Klonopin 5mg x3
Oxycodone 15mg x2
vicodone 750x2
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I hardly ever leave my house either. I'm on meds but still can't seem to get out or get things done. My meds are abilify, prozac, klonopin, trazodone. Hope the pdoc finds the right combo for you. Sometimes it seems like a lot of meds but i know i need them. Back to the topic, I can't work so i feel like a virtual shut in, my husband is the bread winner here. My house is a dump because i can't get the energy to clean. Just feel like reading and talking with others who know what its like. thanks |
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If you don't mind me asking what meds do you take. |
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