I hate taking pescription drugs. I feel like im living on imaginary crutches. Granted, they make me feel better, and that in itself is a godsend, but seriously when is enough?
- Abeuterol-My asthma medication. been on it for eleven years. Yeah, it's the white inhaler you see half the population with these days. Was just told last night I need to be 'careful' with it because it can cause anxiety. wow, thanks for the belated warning guys.
- Neurontin - Self named Big orange. supposed to calm down anxiety and prevent seizures. what it does for me? makes me slightly tired.
- Seroquil - The knocker outer. Best way I can describe. You take it. Twenty minutes later, your drunk. kicks the crap out of anxiety.
- Clonazepam - Rendered obsolete by the Seroquil, but much more preferred. makes you tired and relaxed. the one drug out of all of these that I didnt mind so much.
- Zoloft - anti -depressent. makes you feel like accomplishing shit.
Maybe its just me, but for serious, thats too many drugs to be on for only being twenty one. I should be on one. Alcohol. But I was also informed I cant be consuming any of that. great.
Now, my alternative is the natural approach, which im starting to implement now. This includes calcium/B vitamins/healthier eating/excersizing. its a slow process considering I dont want to spend a lot of time at the gym when im anxious.
blech. for anyone wondering why i havent written any more poetry lately, ive just been feeling like crap. hopefully my creative stroke will come back soon.
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You know what the best natural approach is? Infatuation. You should really look into it.
*hugs*
I hope eventually you can employ less invisible crutches. If not, I hope eventually you can be extremely happy regardless.
I'm just skimming at the moment, finally home...recognized some words...albuetorol (however the hell it's spelled) tried it once, never helped and seroquel (once again, however it's spelled) my grandma takes that, but just a quarter of a pill at bedtime.
My nephew is about half your age and takes as many meds. I think a whole lot of 'necessity' is actually environment, at least with him. If he's somewhere he feels comfortable and there's no fighting parents or apeshit little sister, he doesn't need them. I used to think he just got bored staying with me, but every weekend he begs to come over.
Meds are preferable to just being chucked into an asylum like they did with folks two hundred years ago. I'd rather take my pill than be dunked repeatedly in a water barrel.
I take five different types of depression/anxiety medications to control my bi-polar disorder. I've been on them for the last seven years ... and I'll be on them for the rest of my life. Without them? My ass would be in the hospital psych ward under lock and key.
For a long time I fought them, thinking I could control my disorder some other way .... but when push came to shove, nothing worked for me other than the almighty med.
So don't be disenheartened, hon. You're not alone in the world of crutches. And, one amazing day, you learn that those crutches are just that ... crutches to help you take your steps ... and nothing more to worry about. Best of luck.
well it seems like alot of people have already given some awesome comfort/advice.
i'll just send you good vibes, tell you can talk to me anytime. i cant do much else, cos i've never been on meds, i just hope they, coupled with the new natural methods will curb this anxiety.
good luck honey bee!
luisa xoxo
Because John, MSN is better. And I'm sure I should be on some drugs.
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