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Thanks Cyn. I had a feeling you'd be one of the first to reply.
![]() I take probably six or so pills a day. Baclofen, Gabaentin, Losartan, Mirapex, Trileptal, Levothyroxine. I take more than one of some of these so the daily total is more than six. I hate that weight gain is so prevalent with anti depressants but if it fixes this feeling I'll take it. Right now I don't have much of an appetite. I've lost 20 or so pounds in the last 2 months. I needed to so it's not bad news. But I need to eat with all the medications I take. Plus with the PT I'm doing I need my strength. I need to make an appointment with my neurologist so I'll ask him about an anti-depressant I can take. Maybe there's one that doesn't cause weight gain. ![]() Thanks for your advice. ![]()
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Thanks, Kicker. Here I sit crying over your sweet reply even though I have nothing to cry about.
![]() I'm going to ask my Neuro for something. Lord knows what I'll do at my son's wedding next weekend......I'm almost afraid to go! ![]() I think most of my problem is being in this assisted living. It's taking all of my money and my kids are being so sweet to pick up the slack for things I need.
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I'm like you, normally happy bouncy and cheerful... even when life slams me into the depths of hell, I normally just bounce right back up again after a good cry or some self-loathing but it's not a state that "usually" lasts for long. But every so often I get the blues... nothing in particular happening or some times something crazy has that I know I would have bounced back from and yet I'm not
![]() I haven't taken anti-depressants though, the blues do eventually blow away and I'm able to combat the desires of suicide (which when they kick in so far has meant the blues are close to ending). I have thought about medication for it but they put me on an anti-depressant when I hurt my back and I was near hysterical all the time and couldn't sit still or be quiet for more than 60 seconds (I was timed)
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (09-16-2017), Twinkletoes (12-03-2017) |
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![]() I'm usually happy/cheerful most of the time and my family has gotten used to this demeanor. They notice right away if I'm not as upbeat as I normally am. I guess I don't want to disappoint them or worry them. And I hate trying to explain that I don't know why I'm sad. It's just easier pretending there's nothing wrong. One thing I haven't ever experienced is suicidal feelings. I'm so sorry you've felt that way. Sometimes I think it's just the MS but I hate blaming everything on MS. Plus I really don't think it is.
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MS does make a swing in affect (sad to glad to mad, etc.) Consider if way of life/being is being effected. What effect will drugs have? People have perceptions who you are or how they want you to act. MS changes startle reflexs even too but you have a new "normal" all around to adjust to. Life really is a lot of work!!
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You probably guessed, I'm not real pro anti-depressants. For many they work wonders but I am against them being prescribed like they're candy. These are serious drugs, they deserve a doctor following up, being involved.
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I recommend you Google Anti-depressant and depression to educate yourself and making an informed decision when talking with your doctor,.
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