Does it ever STAY great?!

[anicole456]

Hey guys! So, I got back on my meds a few months ago. I weaned myself off them last year around September... did good for a while off meds then spiraled very quickly. So I was put back on what worked for about 2 years, Viibryd 40mg with Abilify 5mg. Omg, I was on cloud 9 for about 2 months straight!! I mean, I was likely annoying because I was so damn happy! Then we had some big issues with my stepkids mother and we got temporary emergent full custody due to her meth use and the abuse the stepdad was dishing out to mom. I've been really sad for my kiddos, but ultimately happy that they were safe and had a stable full time home. But then that dreaded day came... we all know it. The day my meds stopped working. I'm a nurse and I understand why sometimes meds stop being as effective as before. But why now? Why? I'm so angry and I want my happiness back!! I was so damn happy... now I'm tired. All the time. I just wanna sleep and I can barely get up to go to work. My husband has been golden this week since it started but he's back at work today for 12 hr shifts so it's just me and the kids. I don't see my doc til end of August again, I know I should call and get an earlier appointment, but I'm scared to switch meds bc I took Celexa with Buspar for 5 days with nearly stroke level blood pressure and anxiety after day 4-5. What has worked for u guys in the past when meds became ineffective? Did u have to switch or have ur dose upped? Did it work for u? I just want to be happy again, ya'll. I felt so "normal" & back to the old me. But it was so short lived... please, any suggestions/advice is welcome!

[Jaco2016]

You said you are a nurse and understand that meds eventually stop working - can you help me understand why they do that? I'm wondering if mine are not working as effectively as before. Thanks!

[anicole456 in reply to Jaco2016]

I just know that sometimes our bodies develop a tolerance to meds... as well as things like illegal drugs. Maybe it only took 10mg to get a good feeling at first, then u had to go up to 20mg to get that same feeling... eventually ur maxed out on dosage and it's not working anywhere near like it did in the beginning with 10mg. Our bodies just get resistant. That's the best explanation I've got to give, hope that helps u understand. But then there are people on certain meds for years and years and they still report they work great... our bodies are mysterious and even science and docs don't completely understand the mechanics of it all at times.