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How to deal with anxiety and depression?

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Im taking drugs for these problems but i really dont want to. I have ocd, social anxiety, depression, generalized anxiety. Ive been on the drugs paxil, zoloft, ativan, prozac (which im on right now), welbutrin, seroquel, pristiq, buspar and clomipramine. I dont really enjoy taking medicines for these conditions but i have no choice as these problems have a major impact on my life. All these meds have not worked for me at all. I also go to the gym, and try to have a healthy diet. The thing is i dont like taking drugs but my conditions are so severe so their needed. Is there any medicine that will work for me, not make me tired or gain weight and just make me feel normal?

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Answer by Black Velvet Skylark™
speak to your doctor about using a herbal supplement for these things. Sometimes they have something thats natural and will not cause these issues. I have Depression and PTSD and I am on Citralopram 20mg and I don;t want to be on it but I notice when I don’t take my pill or forget I am on edge and snap harshly at people for no people. So even though I know you dont wish to take them, they do help.

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  • ? says:
    February 7, 2012 at 5:05 pm
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    Unfortunately most antidepressant medications have side-effects. However, if you’re severely depressed, it’s really in your best interest to be on them. Your best option is to work very closely with your general practitioner and a mental health professional to work out what combination of medications and what dosage would be appropriate for you. It’s impossible to give you advice if your history isn’t known, but your doctor should be able to support you in making the right decisions.

    It’s also good to see that you’re making some lifestyle changes to manage your depression. You can read more about depression self help strategies here:

    http://www.depression-selfhelp.com/depression-self-help.html

  • Lapooe says:
    February 7, 2012 at 5:13 pm
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    I know how you feel. When you feel an attack coming just say things like “I will get through this”, “I will be strong”, “this has happened before and it’s no different”. Try not to say things like panic, or attack because your mind might think negatively. Think about things that make you laugh and take your mind off of it.

    Also try to avoid meds because I heard it can be addictive and the side effects can be worse than what you are going through. Try to get through anxiety without meds and if it is truly uncontrollable then take meds

    Meds might take a couple of weeks to take effect..

  • onlymatch4u says:
    February 7, 2012 at 6:05 pm
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    Antidepressant Drugs Work No Better than Placebo. The following is a groundbreaking report from the independent, honest medical journal PLoS Medicine (which accepts no advertising money from Big Pharma). The full study, with sources and attributions, can be found at:

    http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pmed.0050045

    This study is sending shockwaves through the medical community. It finally reveals the Big Pharma hoax behind antidepressant drugs. Through fraudulent science and clever marketing, drug companies have managed to take a drug that works no better than placebo and turn it into a multi-billion dollar scam. But the truth is finally out: Taking Prozac is no more effective than taking a sugar pill! Hundreds of millions of consumers have been fooled by the quack science supporting modern pharmaceutical medicine.

    You need to understand that NO ONE is deficient in a drug! Depression and anxiety are caused by things other than a drug deficiency. For one, a regular exercise program has more effectiveness than any of the drugs you mentioned. Getting rid of the toxins in your diet and getting on a good nutritional regimen is the next thing. Get the book called “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon & Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. Read the first 63 pages of that book and start your education to learn how to be healthy.

    Here’s a video for you to see what the medical profession is all about regarding antidepressants and psychotropic drugs in general. Become aware that these so called “Disorders” are a marketing scam designed to suck you in and make you dependent upon drugs, nothing more.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fduMpYhv1_M&feature=related

    good luck to you

  • Maggie (: says:
    February 7, 2012 at 6:51 pm
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    No, there really aren’t sorry. It’s just a part of life. Trust me, so many people like you and I have to deal with anti-depressants too. They have awful side effects. You should try to get past the fact that you have to take them because that can’t be changed… instead of focusing on the negative try to move forward. I’m glad you live a healthy lifestyle, especially considering what you’re going through! You’re stronger than most. You will find a drug that works, btw. It took me like 9 months but I did finally find one. Keep on going.

  • Josephine Osborn says:
    February 7, 2012 at 7:47 pm
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    I think you should try using food supplements. Some people even take tea to calm themselves or would light scented therapeutic candles. Some antidepressants are no better than placebo pills. These options are better than Paxil because it has no significant side effects.
    See: http://www.paxilbirthdefectlaw.com/

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