Medical intervention - times has come.

Medical intervention - times has come.
Posted July 12, 2012 - 9:02pm
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I'm in the dark, tangled, lonely depths of NC. I still can't sleep a full night and when I wake up the reason(s) why I'm sad hit my like a swift punch in the gut. I get out of bed, shower and do my makeup everyday, whether I am going to work or not but functioning
normally feels impossibly. I have never been the type to medicate myself in order to relieve emotional pain but this current situation is like nothing I have ever dealt with. Can any of you recommend the anti anxiety or anti depression drug that worked best for you? Obviously I will discuss with my Primary Care provider and do my own research on side effects/addiction potentials etc. Just wondering what any of you have been prescribed to lessen the raw feelings of hurt, I have been trying hard on my own but the pain won't go away. I need help.

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TruthbeginsToday's picture

If you choose anti-anxiety

July 13, 2012 - 7:32am — TruthbeginsToday

If you choose anti-anxiety medication: (xanax, Klonopin)

USE them only when necessary.If you must take these as they are often necessary if your condition is disabling..use them for the shortest time possible as They can cause depression.
They caused me confusion and concentration issues that were much worse than the anxiety. They are highly addictive or rather you will build up a tolerance and have to increase dosage and very difficult to quit(withdrawal symptoms are awful).It took my body/brain 6 months to recover.
Have your adrenals/ hormones including cortisol checked. Adrenals can wear out.Stress throws your body out of balance. Long term stress can cause many illnesses.

Alternatives:
EMDR therapy and

Accupuncture ( can be expensive as insurance usually does not cover, but I highly recommend it)

Natural helpers: Discuss with your doctor before using.

There are many calming teas

Melatonin: sleep

valerian root: sleep/calming

Hops: calms

magnesium: relaxes

vit C, B's D

epsom salts baths with calming scented oils. calming esp. before bed.

walks/exercise

music/dance

LAUGH

scream/ cry out loud/

AVOID ALL other stress for awhile to give your body a chance to heal. Pass on all unnecessary responsibilities or give them away if you can.

VENT, vent vent get it out...especially the anger/pain
Do not blame yourself or think about what you could have done.BELIEVE in yourself. Take REAL rest..you know, the kind you NEVER allow yourself.

Deestarr's picture

Natural suggestion

July 13, 2012 - 6:46am — Deestarr

Why don't ou try a natural
Anti depressant? They don't have the side effects like pharmaceuticals.

Check out remotiv by flordis. Can help with stress, anxiety and depression. It's what helped me through.

Sending u hugs.

no more an echo's picture

don't rush the healing process

July 13, 2012 - 2:33am — no more an echo

Dear HelpMeHeal,

Please consider ALL the side effects of anti-depressants. For instance, did you know that many of them have 'suicidal thoughts' listed as a possible reaction?

I don't want to minimize your pain but it does lessen with time and some self-comforting. Have you tried some exercise and fresh air? Sunshine also is a great anti-depressant (I know that some days it's difficult to get out from under the coffee table!)

What have you done lately to nurture yourself and feed your soul? Do you like getting massages? Maybe try prayer and/or meditation to connect with your spirituality? Do you have a good therapist? Or friends that let you vent? Are you nourishing your body by eating properly?

Depression is a normal phase of healing. For now, can you find little things and activities that bring you (even moments of) joy?

Seriously, take care of yourself (and be patient with yourself) through this difficult time.

maui3375's picture

Prozac 20mg

July 12, 2012 - 10:11pm — maui3375

I also knew I needed help after going NC. My doctor put me on Prozac 20mg. The first week I could'nt sleep. But after the first week it seemed like a miracle had happened. I don't feel the obsessive thoughts I have had in the past when I went NC. I sleep well and although my sex drive has deminished (which I'm glad) I'm thankful for this medicine. I actually feel like a human, and that this time I can stay NC. I'm not afraid to get addicted. After a year I will get off this with my Dr's help. But right now I need to fight the demon of NCEA. Baby steps. Get meds if you need them, keep reading and educating yourself and by all means go NC. It is truly the only way.. Lots of prayers your way :)

beautifulmess's picture

Prozac is wonderful. Wish I

July 12, 2012 - 10:14pm — beautifulmess

Prozac is wonderful. Wish I could take it, but it makes me sleep 24/7.

blondelover2's picture

I am on these

July 12, 2012 - 9:40pm — blondelover2

I am on Effexor for depression and also have to take Ambian to get any sleep!

beautifulmess's picture

I was on effexor briefly, i

July 12, 2012 - 9:21pm — beautifulmess

I was on effexor briefly, i have since stopped. Right now ativan for the anxiety, it is my "drug of choice" haha.. Really I was only given 10 of them but I am making them last.. they help so much that I would be afraid of getting addicted to them. Melatonin really helps for sleeping.