I know you can't medicate a dark night of the soul, but im tired of going through stuff. Im just tired of this. I have nightmares nearly everynight so its not like i can sleep off a day, and start over. I just started to taking my meds today because i couldn't cope, i can't bear the thought to be alive. I drove around all day with the kids because they were contained in the carseats, this is one way i try to cope. and get a break. But my meds didn't make me feel better when i tried to go on them last week , they made me feel worse. And my mom was all for me trying to overcome depression until the pills made me feel skitish, and so after the second day i went off, and i still had the bottle and this week i went back on, took my first pill today. I dont think I was created for life on this earth and I dont think i was created to do anything great for Christ. I can't even get through one day. And I dont know if I will ever be okay.
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Psych meds take a while to build up in your system. They don't work overnight. If they are making you feel suicidal, call the psychiatrist and talk to him IMMEDIATELY. He needs to know this right away. Don't just stop taking them. That is being noncompliant with the meds and psychiatrists don't like that. They need to know what is going on with you right away if the meds are making things worse.
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Thanks for the advice, im not sure what im going to do, cause i was only on it for two days, then went off, but he didnt even tell me to go on in the first place, i just had a breakdown and went to the pharmacist and they had a refill there, he doesnt even know i was on it, then i was off for a week, and went on today for one day, i dont think im going to take it tomorrow, its making me sick and edgy.
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Peg, I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I forget now, do you have anyone supportive, other than your Mom nearby?
I would say it is important to see a Dr. if you can see one... if you can afford to see one. These feelings are serious. You matter and need to take care of you.
You know, when you say you don't feel you'd do anything great for Christ... it's often the little things which matter most. Little things done with great love. It's silly the things I remember as important in my life. My Mom (bpd) used to cut my sandwiches into heart shapes... and at school I'd find that sometimes, mostly when she knew I was having a bad day. That means so much to me even still. Sometimes when I was really sad, she would say, "let's go to the drug store, we'll get you some make up." It might only be a lip gloss she could afford or maybe a teen magazine, but it meant so much to me that she reached out.
I bet you also do little things like that... and I bet you mean so much to many people.
I'm going to pray for you today. I will pray the Lord includes you within His will so that each step you take is a walk within His Divine Presence.
I would say it is important to see a Dr. if you can see one... if you can afford to see one. These feelings are serious. You matter and need to take care of you.
You know, when you say you don't feel you'd do anything great for Christ... it's often the little things which matter most. Little things done with great love. It's silly the things I remember as important in my life. My Mom (bpd) used to cut my sandwiches into heart shapes... and at school I'd find that sometimes, mostly when she knew I was having a bad day. That means so much to me even still. Sometimes when I was really sad, she would say, "let's go to the drug store, we'll get you some make up." It might only be a lip gloss she could afford or maybe a teen magazine, but it meant so much to me that she reached out.
I bet you also do little things like that... and I bet you mean so much to many people.
I'm going to pray for you today. I will pray the Lord includes you within His will so that each step you take is a walk within His Divine Presence.
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Are you planning on talking to the psychiatrist soon, because you say you don't know what you are going to do. If you had a breakdown, you need to go back to him and discuss it. You need to discuss why you went off those meds, and see if there is an alternative med that does not have those side effects. Finding the right medication sometimes takes trial and error, and you need to talk to him and get his help. That is why he exists, to help people like us. You should also get into psychotherapy. A psychiatrist and a therapist should be two people you call. That is what you should do. You need their help.
I am not insensitive to what you are going through. I have been exactly where you are, and I have called my therapist and psychiatrist when I have had meltdowns and have had issues with my meds. You are not alone, and it is important that you reach out to the mental health professionals who are available to making this journey better.
You are too valuable to the Lord and the people in your life to not take care of yourself, and get the help you need.
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Dear, your words could be mine too. Just keep in mind that these times end up passing. You'll have bright days. It's hard to see it, but it's true. Concerning medication, I quit them all because of stomachaches, but now I'm taking them again. See your doctor if they're not working for you. May God have mercy of us all.
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I took the pills for one day again. and then quit them. Im not anything right now. Ill just stay off of them. for now. Ive confirmed it , the really aren't good for me. Im living on the opposite side of Canada from my pyciatrist and he wasn't aware that i got a refill at that pharmacy down here. So he wont be fazzed that im off of them now. Im on health supplements for now. they are just taking WAY too long. I dont even know if they will do anything ,but we will see. Im pretty disconnected from mental health providers since on vacation. but once i get home ill hook back with them. thanks for caring.
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I took the pills for one day again. and then quit them. Im not anything right now. Ill just stay off of them. for now. Ive confirmed it , the really aren't good for me. Im living on the opposite side of Canada from my pyciatrist and he wasn't aware that i got a refill at that pharmacy down here. So he wont be fazzed that im off of them now. Im on health supplements for now. they are just taking WAY too long. I dont even know if they will do anything ,but we will see. Im pretty disconnected from mental health providers since on vacation. but once i get home ill hook back with them. thanks for caring.
I am glad you will talk to your mental health providers when you get home. Take care of yourself. Do meditaitons, or take walks and pray. These help calm me down when I am agitated or upset.
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