I Feared Judgement for Using This Medication | Wednesday Walk & Talk | Let's Talk IBD
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STOP! If your brain chemicals are not producing correctly. That is a physical issue not a character flaw. You are blessed to find a medication that helps you. Think about it; if you are a diabetic, you get insulin. There is no shame in your game. Good video. You are opening the conversation and awareness of mental health. This is how it is normalized.👍🏻
Lendie Moore I agree 100%! If someone has heart "illness" or kidney illness (disease) and medicine is prescribed to help you get well, then why is brain disease (mental illness) so misunderstood and frowned upon if you take medicine to help you function better.
Thank you for talking about mental health. I have anxiety disorder ~
I'm not glad that you were having anxiety problems, but to get the message out there is great. I myself am taking an antidepressant since I was in my early forties. I was having some personal issues, well at first my symptoms were that I didn't like my husband or kids. So I went to my GYN an I had to try three different meds before I hit on one that was so enlightening. It was an AH-HA moment!! But most ppl do acquaint taking pills is a sign of weakness. Which of course its not. I have a couple of Sisters who would benefit from taking an antidepressant medication. I won't go into their symptoms. But if they could feel that AH-HA moment the way I did, they could see how great the meds can be. I worked in Mental Health for eight yrs an even though I was an Admin Assist, you pk up on things and I stayed at a Holiday Express!! Heehee!! I would transcribe summaries from a Dr about the pt an I loved that part of my job. Don't feel bad about taking an antidepressant. You are a very strong an willful young Lady an I'm like if there's something out there to make me a better person an I'm getting to see about it. I know that you have issues with your personal life that you don't tell on the Vlog everything that goes on with you, but that's ok. I pray that you can continue to do these Vlogs cause I find them so encouraging. As the saying goes, "Nobody knows what your going thru but the good Lord". And if ppl want to I judge you, then that's not a person who believes in the power of God. God Bless!!
If it’s acceptable to drink a chamomile to calm down or a coffee to wake up, then it’s fine to take medication for the things you need!👍🏻💕
Thank you and be well
Heck, everybody I know including myself is on anti anxiety and anti depressants!
Glad you are talking about mental health. Those of us dealing with chronic illness often must also deal with depression and anxiety. It's like "duh" we do have a lot on our minds in dealing with our health and doctors and money worries and insurance issues on top of dealing with the physical aspects of our bodies. So yes we do need extra help in the mental health area as well. Whoever judges us, well too bad. We shouldn't feel guilty either. We need to be in the best mental state as possible to have the mental energy to take care of our health and everything else going on. If a medication is available that will help us focus better, have less anxiety and less depression, then we are certainly entitled to take it to improve our lives!!
Yes, do true, I wanna add that its best to have an actual psychiatrist manage the meds. My primary care wasn't successful at it. Once I got a psych doctor on my team of providers, I was put on a different combination of new meds with little to no side effects. Anxiety and sleep issues are now better controlled. I also work with naturopath and nutrition to stay well.
The antidepressant I’m on saved my life. I’ve been sober for 15 years and part of my recovery included Prozac. I’ve been told by some that I’m not sober because I take it but that’s ok because I know it helps me so much. I’m not embarrassed or angry that I need it. I’m not going to apologize for needing help with my mental health.
Wtf who thinks taking medically prescribed drugs make you not sober? Thats wild
I just wanted to warn you that I was on Prozac for a very long time and truly believed that it helped me too. Unfortunately I ended up getting lymphocytic colitis because of long term Prozac use and I had to quit working after ending up in the hospital where I literally wanted to die from the pain and suffering. My GI doctor was the one who informed me that my incurable IBD was caused by SSRI meds. I wish someone would have told me this so that is why I'm warning you. I have found other ways to cope with my "mental health" like mindfulness meditation, TRE, turmeric, taking care of my animals and spending time in nature. I hope that you don't get offended by this comment and take it to heart. I don't want you to end up like me. Much love and light 🙏
@@belove9 I appreciate the warning. I literally have constant suicidal thoughts without the meds so I consider them life saving, and worth the risk. I would not be here without them.
@@phyllojoe5346my guess, that’s all it is, is that it’s because a lot of antidepressants can become addictive. Benzos, for example, are addictive if taken for too long.
@@mcrchickenluvr Any drug that alters your brain chemistry can be addictive. They claim ad's aren't addictive and call it dependence. The dependence can cause horrendous w/drawal symptoms for many months. I won't say not to take them, because I know the hell and danger of depression. If you need to get off at some point, taper very slowly. Doctors often take people off too quickly.
When you said “I am Strong” that hit home. I felt the same way! I have been on depression meds for over 10 years and it helped so much!
I hear ya, same for me 💗🙏
Being strong is asking for help when you need it!
My GI doctor insists I be on anxiety meds just because of the connection between the mind and the gut. The more stressed I am the worse my GI problems are. I have been on them for years and he always says I should not consider stopping them. My husband was always the “I don’t need to take pills” person until he suddenly went deaf in one ear and developed horrible tinnitus. He was a total disaster and I couldn’t convince him to get help. One day I found him on the bathroom floor trying to rip his ear off the side of his head to get the tinnitus to stop. I called his doctor without his knowledge to explain the situation because he wouldn’t. HIPPA just had to take a back seat that day. He still suffers terribly, but the medication allows him to deal with the tinnitus. Don’t ever sacrifice your health and happiness for what you perceive other people will think. Thank you for sharing your story.
A lot of people just can't get it until they are suffering terribly. It's understandable, but sometimes frustrating for those of us that have to deal w/ illnesses that most don't understand. Depression is a big one, because people w/out crippling clinical depression think they know, because every gets a bit of it. When you can just throw it off pretty quick w/ a walk or a fun activity, you really don't understand that truly depressed people can't do those things. Or they can do them, and still want to die.
Thank you to Smart Sharps Bin for sponsoring this content on mental health! I love the patient voices they are bringing together to discuss important topics related to chronic illness, and I am thrilled to be assisting on elevating these voices! Follow them on Instagram @SmartSharpsBin
I said the same thing. I was born anxious, suicidal depression hit at puberty. But, despite mental illness running in my family, and the anxiety being the most obvious thing ever, my parents refused to treat me for it. My dad had somehow "gotten over" his crippling childhood anxiety, and expected me to do the same. And several family members had severe diagnoses, and treatment was viewed as "Well, therapy and medication are only for people who are *this* bad, you don't need it." I didn't start therapy or medication until my late 20's because of that, and I should've gone on my 18th birthday!
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found this video really positive and refreshing.
I am a (newbie) psychologist in Australia with over 20yrs of lived experience with mental health issues - ESPECIALLY major anxiety! - and having spent most of that time testing different medications and dosages (and therapists). The message about normalising mental health medication is so so so so SO SO SOOOOOOOOOO important!!! Thank you for saying it. My only addendum is that don’t assume that if the first med you try doesn’t help, that none will. Sometimes it can take a few test runs to find the right fit. Some of my meds had side effects that outweighed the benefit; some had no effect; some worked for a while, but not in crisis; some work well and you never look back…
You are NOT weak for needing it. And I particularly like that you emphasised how it helped you rediscover yourself rather than lose yourself ❤️
I’ve tried at least a dozen different anti-depressants and anti-anxiolytics over the years. A combination of the right psychiatrist and the right medications has lead me to where I am today - able to complete a university degree (after three previous attempts) and begin my psychology internship. And it is now, in combination with long-term psychotherapy, that I am able to start reducing my dosage gradually while remaining resilient enough to manage my residual anxiety. For me, the anxiety will always be there; but I know that if and when it flares up occasionally, I’ll be straight back to my trusted medication… because it’s a useful ‘occasional’ tool for staying on track too.
We don't judge people for taking blood pressure medication, diabetes medication, thyroid medication- so medication for mental health issues should be no different. It must be hard enough for sufferers without friends and family (and total strangers) being 'judgy' YOU do what is right for YOU! 💖
No judging here! I love my medications! So proud of you! Thanks for sharing!😊
❤❤❤this was a very good and helpful vlog … The Lord is using you to help others , continue to listen to him .
Everyone in their life needs a helping hand, a crutch. You are a beautiful woman and if you need help, then take it! I was on a depression med for a long time. My hubby is autistic and at times a challenge. I couldn’t deal with it 24/7 so I went to counseling and was put on meds. If someone says anything, tell them I needed help and I’m smart and asked for it and I feel better. This is your life not anyone else’s. Yup go girl you are awesome!
Judge? Correct, you are a tower of strength, and your decision to go on meds shows that desire to make yourself better. You are and will be judged positively FOR that strength. I'm an old bag (over 70!) and almost everyone I know has at one time or does use some meds to help them. Bravo to you!
I've had anxiety attacks for over 30 years. What has always frustrated me is getting some doctors to understand that I need medication for the scary and sometimes painful attacks that come out of nowhere. I've been accused of just wanting drugs. It's insulting to me. After colon cancer and getting an osteomy, nearly dying two years ago my anxiety got worse. Adjusting to living with a pouch on my side was very difficult. As a woman it affected my self asteem and confidence. If it was not for you, sweet Maggie and the things I learned from you I would not be the more confident woman I am today. God bless you for addressing mental health as well. You are my inspiration ❤️ Lea
I have been on meds for depression/anxiety for many years and just decided to never feel ashamed, guilty. Weak etc. People give me their opinions and not all of them agree. I've been told it's in my head, I don't appreciate life, I need to become a vegan. I need to be ashamed, etc. No. No. No. I appreciate every single day. I love life. I take care of myself, but I am in need of help for my mental health. The meds help alot. They do not cure me, but sure help. I am not ashamed, and never will be. Zack is so supportive. You are blessed and he is blessed by you. I am so very glad it is helping you. Very glad. Take care
Such a great video, glad you shared this , it will help so many people get over the stigma , I too suffer from mental health issues, just what you said we need more people to talk about it, sending love & positive vibes xx
I suffer from extreme anxiety and have to take anxiety meds almost everyday. It is very debilitating but it gives me relief and yes has made my life so much better.
Thank you for this video. I will restart taking my antidepression tablets, I stopped taking them because I feel like I was taking to many pills. It was you saying you are more productive now that made me realise I was no longer doing any of my cardmaking or any other of my hobbies “because it was to much effort” so once again THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO
I'm an RN and usually work with adults, and can tell you that MOST ppl are on some sort of mental health med these days. It's ok. *hugs*
I’ve been taking meds, since I was 12. People who don’t suffer with chronic illness, or mental health issues, have a difficult time understanding. Advocating and talking about awareness is so important.☺️🌞🌻🌷💕
My sister passed away in July and with that last straw - I made a dr visit. I was feeling so much anxiety. Went on a tiny dose of a general anxiety pill and in few weeks feel so much better!! Thankful to my Dr
I’m surprised you were worried about being judged but I understand. I’ve been taking antidepressants for 20 years. It has made a world of difference. I started watching your channel because of your stoma. I have a stoma too and your channel has helped me so much
Glad you shared! Never had to take anxiety meds before, but after two colon cancer surgeries this spring, hospital put me on it along with rehab. I has helped me…
I know how you feel. Except with opioids. I’ve had 20+ surgeries. It’s the difference between being in bed and a functioning human.
I get that some people can only be functional w/ strong painkillers. As long as they aren't abused, they can be super helpful.
We just found out that our son has Crohn’s. We are so upset but have taken aggressive steps to address this terrible condition. Found out about your videos and they have been helpful. And OMG, the meds are priced out of this world! But we will fight this with everything we’ve got. Thanks for your honest views and advise.
Thanks so much!! This is exactly how I feel on antidepressants. No one can feel how you feel with and without medications. So happy you are feeling better!!💕💕💕😺😺😺
*Your videos are extremely beneficial to ALL who suffer from chronic illnesses.Well done!
If it's an antidepressant, or anxiety medication... everyone is taking it and isn't like it was many years ago. It more accepted now then when I was your age.
Omg Bruno hauling butt back inside at the beginning of the video was so wholesome
Congratulations on your partnership with smart sharps bin!
Thnx as always for sharing your life…both the ups & downs. I am sorry for your struggles 😢 but glad your feeling better now my friend 🤗🤗🤗💜💕💜💕💜
I totally understand. I have debilitating anxiety. We need to treat mental illness the same as any illness. If you need meds , you need meds. Health is health ! You are right.
I remember when I was a kid in the 70s and 80s it was scandalous to admit to having depression and mental problems. Taking meds for that, all that. I lost a family member to mental issues, so it hits home. I have depression and anxiety issues and I make it no secret now that I have a therapist I see and I'm on a good medical routine. I want to make others feel comfortable with their own challenges and see that it's ok to talk about it and to get help.
I'm happy to hear you are feeling better, thanks for sharing this darlin.
Thank you for the empowering message. Keep doing what is best for you!
So glad you shared.
Having a Doc that can provide the right script and dose can make a difference.
I believe everyone here is happy to see you back on many levels.
In regards to your flowers. Changing the PH in the soil will change the color. We used vinegar. Check out Google for some guidance and the time you treat.
You can also graft and make more when you have a happy one.
Take care
Omg, get out of my head...lol. lt took me over 30 years to get to point where I would even consider take meds, because I was stronger then the chaos in my head. Congrats for taking that step, it brave and bold. Proud of you and for you. Much love.
I just love your Bruno voice! Anyone with a pet definitely gets it.
I know it's not your usual content, but I'd love to hear a Wednesday walk and talk where you rank your favorite 6 flags GA rides!
You are truly an amazing woman. Glad you are taking care of your anxiety issues.
I will be 60 in September. I have been on med's for my depression and anxiety since my son was born in 1988. I was told oh you have PPD(post Partum Depression), I tried a couple of times to get off my med's but no. I think I always had anxiety all my life. As soon as I accepted it was okay to be on medication(we have lowered my dose a lot since 34 years ago) I felt so much better. My husband has a lot of health problems(too many to bother you with) so he is a full time job! I have good days and bad days but I am never in tears anymore, which is such a relief. He still calls my doctor my doctor my "shrink" which I just ignore. It's OKAY to be on Medication! I want to yell to loud and proud!
I'm 50 this Oct and also have anxiety since my first child was born. Bad anxiety also runs in my family. I would be crying all the time without my medication and have no intention of trying to tough it out without it. I accept that I will always need this medication and I don't feel guilty about taking it xx
@@lisahutchins8186 Thank You and be well
Hi Maggie. I'm so glad you managed to allow yourself to get help 🙌 I have been on medication for my mental health for about 30 years or so. I believe if your washing machine is broken then you get a plumber to fix it. If your car breaks down you get a mechanic to fix it. If you have a chronic illness you may need surgery. I hope you know where I'm going here 😀 Living with a chronic illness affects your whole life and we may need medication to help us cope with our "life" I had an emergency colostomy just over 3 years ago called Hamish, but I also have another chronic illness which affects my mobility and various other problems too. As you said living with a physical illness does affect your mental health and anxiety or depression that I live with can affect my physical health. I am open about my health problems to all my friends and thankfully I am not judged for all the meds I take but if I was then in my opinion it's the person judging who has the problem not me and that's the attitude you should have ❤️ All my friends knew about Hamish as soon as I got him and that was what I told my husband and 3 grown up kids that was the way I wanted it. Hamish saved my life and I love him for that 💕 Sorry to ramble on but I have no time for people who judge others. Take care Maggie, I haven't commented for a while but I'm always here. Love to Zak xxxx
Thank you for being real. I was going through the same issues, had to get meds and start counseling last year. I was an RN and had to go on disability and I have had a very hard time.
Ohhhh Maggie I have sooooo much respect for you thanks for sharing I love your garden too and sooooo funny about your dog running home sweet home 💕 from the bee 😘
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!!!
She is so inspiring. What an amazing person.
I went through severe depression before I went to counseling and was out on Zoloft. All the while keeping it from my loved ones. I didn’t have good reason except thinking culturally my depression would not be understood. I’m happy and quite proud of myself for reaching out for help and so glad you did too. I enjoy your content. Although I don’t have an ostomy, I have spina bifida, so much of what you post is relatable.
Maggie I appreciate your sharing your health journeys. I am literally at a spot where I am just starting therapy and each time I want to cancel my appointments. I feel that way, but my head says to give it a chance. My biggest issue with meds is that many anxiety medications cause weight gain, as vain as it is I am loath to start because for that reason.
Anyway, enough of me, please keep sharing as far as you are comfortable. It's OK to keep somethings to yourself if you feel the need. You are sweet to share so much of yourself. ❤️ It is encouraging for me personally that you are sharing this. 😊
Most of us are on meds to help daily ups and downs. There’s nothing wrong with it. I felt like you did. But a friend pointed out that meds make you feel normal. That’s the good thing! Nobody else’s opinion matters.
I needed to hear this today. 😢 Felt the same about anxiety meds. Had a hard day with the ostomy. Thank you for sharing ❤️ You have help me so much!
I’m on Humira for RA. I get the forgetting. When I feel good I tend to forget to take it. I get it !!
Beautiful hydrangea!
You are so right… mental and physical health do affect each other. And there is absolutely no shame in taking meds for anxiety and/or depression! Sooo many people do!! ❤️
I am glad to hear that you’re taking medication to help you.
Anxiety can have such an adverse effect on my chronic pain, I have it under control now that my life is going good. I still have depression but it's completely manageable, but anxiety can make the world stand still.
Hey there! Really enjoy Wednesday walk & talk!
Happy for you girl… I’m also on medication 👍🏻
I take that exact same medication and it helps so much! i’m glad you brought this up because i’ve felt the same way! thank you ❤️
Couldn't love this more! The stigma around mental health hasn't gone away. No one expects that 'thinking positive' will cure a heart attack, or example, so why should they think that thinking positive will cure mental health issues?! As a cancer patient it makes my blood curdle when I hear someone say, "think positive". Hey, buddy... my brain is sick, and thinking positive won't make it better. Medications can make it better. They gave me, "me" back.
I never thought about people being weak or strong when it came to needed help regardless of the problem. One of my dearest friends is bi polar and has been on meds for years and in a mental health facility five times over his lifetime. He's also worked as a MRI tec.
Medication also helps me not to ruminate and to make decisions much easier. I was pretty numb on 50mg. They bumped me down to 25mg and that is when I felt like I got my personality back. Now I actually feel like a “normal” human being.
your so strong and positive do what you need to help you mentally i have crohns also
You have an awful lot on your plate. Its not weakness It's navigating your journey the best way you know how. I think you are very courageous to talk about everything. Your strength helps everyone.
I have had anxiety and depression most of my life and in the 70's and 80's it was not acceptable to admit this . It's was literally considered weak of crazy. So it wasn't till my child was a teenager and asked for help that I also sought treatment.
Your such a sweetheart! No matter what🥰
Just got out of the ER, then Trauma ward for scar tissue that kinked around my small intestine at my ileostomy takedown site. "Stanley the Stoma" trying to manifest himself again. Now I have a vertical abdomen scar just like you! A little proud of it, though scared of more scar tissue one day. Of course just before I had to start my job again, and had to quit. Thank God for anxiety meds. Could you do a show on scar tissue and what to look out for? I had peritonitis on the way to sepsis. Happened within hours, and I feel that thus is something we need to be aware of.
I'm glad you are feeling better I think us humans can worry for nothing I have takern anxiety meds they do work that's all that matters you are feeling better those flowers are beatiful
Good for you !!!!!
Thanks Maggie
Cymbalta saved my life. Having a lifelong chronic condition is hard on mental health. I didn't want to admit to my doctors that I was suicidal and having panic attacks that it was either medication or the grave. Asking for help is strength.
I never realized until this year what anxiety can do to your body, I started throwing up and diarrhea, every three to 4 weeks,, all tests came out fine, my son died and the anxiety from it caused this, so far I went 5 weeks now without it. Fingers crossed. I have RA as well
I can relate about the reluctance of taking medications for mental health. The messages I got in my own family that everybody feels sad, "pull yourself up by the bootstraps", and buck up buttercup. When I started church at 13 and got the message that you cant be sad because the joy of the Lord is your strength, think positive don't allow the negative thoughts however they don't tell people to not take their insulin but think positive...so why would they tell someone who is depress to not take medication. When my PCP suggested antidepressant it took me a couple days to call her back and say ill try it. Let me tell you it was the best decision I made. Thank God the first medication they tried worked really well for me. I'm doing CBT therapy so it can go hand in hand.
I've been on antidepressants and anxiety meds on and off for years. I'm now on Valium and Ativan for my PTSD/Anxiety and it helps me live a more normal life.
I never realized how much anxiety I was experiencing until after I started meds, and it got better. I never realized that the things I did were from anxiety. It's not normal to look 6 to 12 months in the future and try to figure out possible problems and solutions, but my anxiety. I'm on 2 medications for mental health and proud of it.
Keep making your videos .
Beautiful hydrangeas ! BTW, those hydrangeas create white flowers (I believe).
How do you guys have so much land?!! It’s amazing!
Thank you so much for sharing. You are right when you say that the meds make you stronger. The brain is an organ. Taking medicine for it is a sign of strength and not weakness. Some of us take medication for other organs that are malfunctioning like heart disease and ulcerative colitis which I happen to have both, so why should it be any different for the brain. I for one occasionally have to be on anxiety or depression medication. Without them I’m not sure if I would be here to share today. Thanks so much for your encouragement it is making a difference 👍
Houseplants have been my therapy. I live in zone 9b in Arizona so summer is my least favorite season. I do have a plant problem
What a needed topic for you to address. I know I need anxiety medication but having taken it some years back, the side effects complicated my bathroom issues and caused even more anxiety.
* Have you found side effects a problem?
* Also, would you be willing to share what medication works for you so I could talk to my doctor about it?
Your talks are, in and of themselves, helpful "medicine" for our mental and emotional wellbeing. You help us not to feel so alone in our struggles and being as cute as you are; you help to lessen the gross and shameful stigma.
Hiya Maggie from South Wales uuk .love your videos
Thank you
Having an illness affects body, mind, and soul. So yeah mental health is going to be affected. There's a song I sang as a kid your foot bone is connected to the ankle bone, etc. I have ovarian cancer and the first symptom I had was panic attacks which I went to the ER for and was diagnosed with cancer.
Better living thru chemistry! Have been on Prozac for35 years. It saved me!
lilac such a beautiful flowers
And the scent! The first thing I planted when we bought our house was a lilac bush, that grew into a big tree. Divine. ❤️🇨🇦
I found out today I have to start biologicals and I'm freaking out like it's the last day of my life... looking for answers myself so sending you support 🙏
Don’t worry about what people think!
You're so beautiful Maggie 💗💗💗
I am just standing there... on the edge of calling ...well texting a doctor. or am i? i have to tho... postpartum depression full on... :(. Such a lonely and sad feeling but i feel stupid and dumb. So many people are happy about their babies yet... "boohoo it feels so hard" :(. So yeah that was a good video for me today and the actual step to call... is always the hardest.
I am diabetic and do not take insulin. I manage with diet and exercise. Also, I have depression and anxiety and do not take medicine because of side effects I had. They were as if I had Parkinson's. So just be careful and aware of what the possible side effects are.
I’ve been on anti depression meds and I eventually developed an immunity to them. The one thing that I’ve found helped me the most was THC/CBD hybrid gummies or flower. A gummy every couple of days or a joint once a week does it. People see me smoking it or eating it and think I’m just doing it to get high. They don’t see that I’ve been able to stop most of my asthma meds or the anti depressants that can be addictive over time. Do I care what they think? No. Because I know what works best for me. Does it work for everyone? No. But it does for a lot of people for various conditions.
I actually prefer people who is taking care of their mental health, taking the medicine they need. I am worried about the people that denial their struggles. I am treating anxiety too and i know i am a better friend and employee.
I was wondering if you had any thoughts or opinions on the use of medical marijuana for Chron's treatment. I don't mean as the sole treatment of Chron's but to help manage some of the symptoms. I don't like taking pain meds, and loathe even asking for any. It seems like anytime I had to ask for any, their(Doctors/Nurses in general) demeanor changes and give you this sideways glance. I also struggle with eating regularly. It seems once your brain starts associating eating with pain it will stop sending you those "I'm hungry" signals. The brain is kinda amazing that way, in how it adapts and tries to protect even subconciously.
I've been researching the benefits of medical marijuana for Chron's for years, way before it even became a legal medical option here in PA. Logically it sounds great for people with Chron's, Legally it's approved, Socially it's more commonplace. Unfortunately it's still stigmatized within my family. Along with that point I am just not aware of how its viewed in the mainstream medical community. I fear i will be judged if I ask about it. I worry it will be marked in my chart as a recreational drug user.
I realize you may not have an opinion on this. Opinions are like buttholes, You and me don't have one. haha. But if you do have an opinion, I think it would make an excellent video topic for content.
Celexa and lorazepam here..thank god
I missed my depression meds while i was in the hospital after my 2nd surgery to repair a leak after 30 days. I asked for the bag for the 2nd surgery. Missing my meds had a huge effect on me. I would suggest to anyone on depression meds make sure you get it while in the hospital.
Was the horse fly shod? And who would shoe a horsefly?
I felt EXACTLY the same way about my taking pain medication. I am awaiting surgery later this summer that will fix the problem, but until I can have the surgery, the problem was causing pain to the level that I would black out. I was finally referred to a specialist that was able to help me and also helped me to understand and accept that I needed to use the medication only until the surgery fixes the problem. One thing that he did was to have me take the medication and explain why I was so upset about taking it. I felt weak and that I would be judged or thought of as an addict purely from taking the medication. After I had “waxed poetically” about my feelings, he asked me how I felt physically since I had taken the medication. I told him that I felt fine and that I no longer hurt. He informed me that the dosage of the medication that was helping me to live a normal life, would put him into unconsciousness. I felt fine while taking it due to the level of pain that I had been suffering from for so long.., 🤔
Just try when you're taking opiods to take them as needed. When they put you on an around the clock dosing, that's when your body gets really habituated to it. I've been on it for decades, but I only take it as needed, which can be late in the day, sometimes only one dose, and never first thing in the morning. Sometimes I can fall asleep w/out it as well. I can go a day or so w/out out them, ,w/ no w/drawal. Thankfully I never got psychologically dependent, and always take the bare minimum I need to get by.
@@saintejeannedarc9460 thankfully I was finally internally healthy enough to have surgery in October and no longer needed to have pain medication. I was able to stop taking them without any issues as I no longer had the physical pain that necessitated taking them.
@@saintejeannedarc9460 thankfully I was finally internally healthy enough to have surgery in October and no longer needed to have pain medication. I was able to stop taking them without any issues as I no longer had the physical pain that necessitated taking them.
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I am no good with flower types. You were cutting sneezy flowers, lol