Is my birthday today and anxiety and depression is celebrating it with me.and I didn’t not invite Than ... 🤔

[Bela64]

Birthday girl today and anxiety, depression is kicking me harder than ever . Taking Escitalopram for 4 weeks today and so far not any improvement...infact I’m getting worse 😔I’m so tired of trials and error from medication my poor brain can’t take those changes anymore, I come to a conclusion that SSRIs,and SNRIs is not for me . They make my anxiety and depression worse and the induce panic attack’s but doctors still give it to me in hope to find one that will suits me . This rollercoaster is so bumping and I don’t like it 😢is anybody in here has the some problems with antidepressants? Wish you all a very nice day ...from anxious Bella ✌🏼🌈

[Sillysausage234]

Happy birthday 🎂

[Bela64 in reply to Sillysausage234]

Thank you 💝

[Hidden]

First off Happy Birthday...my one son had a awful time finding the right med for him..he did genetic testing and finally found one that seems to be helping...are you able to have the testing done? I wish you all the best with this.

Sparkles & dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy & hugs Bela64!

[Bela64 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much ..I’m please that you son finally found something to help him ..I’m not sure where to go for this test ,I live in England and never heard of anyone doing this test , but I will do some research on it ..wish me luck 🤗

[Hidden in reply to Bela64]

I really do wish you all the best with this...let me know?

Sparkles & dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy & hugs Bela64!

[Ragdoll15]

Happy birthday. I'm the same with anti depressants, always get awful side effects from them. Like you, I have given up on them.

[Bela64 in reply to Ragdoll15]

thank you 💝, I hate those medication 😔how do you help you self without any medication? I need all the advice I can get ..

[Ragdoll15 in reply to Bela64]

At the moment am trying to work that one out. I feel I need something to help me.

[Bela64 in reply to Ragdoll15]

Hope we can find something soon, is not nice feeling like this 😔best wishes to you 🤞

[urbetterthanthem in reply to Bela64]

having friends that are positive energy in your life and not toxic is huge..I found that when i was able to separate myself from the toxic forces in my life I didn't have a mental health problem..I believe antidepressants can really help some people but they are overprescribed by the psychiatry cult..Depression is something that can be helped in MANY ways without medication. I would try to go to a good therapist to help you work through some of your troubling issues and develop coping skills for them. Exercise, healthy diet and healthy social interaction..a good support network can help IMMENSELY with depression...Some people with low vitamin D levels cure their depression simply by increasing their D levels with natural light lamps or spending more time outdoors..also vitamin D3 supplement...(taken with a meal that has fat in it) warmline.org and 7cups.com are two sites where you can speak on the phone and in chat with people free who can be positive support to you...Your first step should be to eliminate any toxic people from controlling your life and then replace them with positive people...Just doing that will make a world of a difference. Churches and support groups..meetups.com any kind of support group on a weekly or biweekly routine is a great way to keep a handle on your life stressors and stay on the right track...Routine is also very important. Have a good daily routine that you try to stay with...

[Starrlight]

Happy happy birthday!!!

[Bela64 in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you 💝

[Tbine]

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Bela !! Hello, i had the same issue with antidepressants back in the early 90's when Prozac was first introduced. I was afraid to try it just because of it's name PROZAC ! sounds like something to use to sedate farm animals or a new lawn fertilizer! Lol. Seriously,. It turned out that they were making me worse. Some people are just more "Sensitive" to medications, period. Not to mention that the brain is a sensitive organ that science is STILL working to figure out. As for myself,. After so much trial and error i had to accept the fact that i just couldn't take ANY KIND of antidepressant to this day. I wish they would of worked for me because my life would of been a little easier. But, i had to tell myself that i have no other option but to learn another way around anxiety and depression. It takes effort, but it DOES WORK. Do not think that without these meds it's impossible to recover! If you think this way, you've already lost. Try things like sarcastic humor, or deep breathing relaxation like 30 min. a day. Or self- empowerment affirmations, etc. Find what works for YOU Bela, and run with it. I hope this advice helps you even a little.

[Bela64 in reply to Tbine]

Thank you very much 💝that makes me feel a lot better knowing that there's hope for us suffering from this horrible illness..to be honest I hate taking medication specially when is a totally unhelpful and make me worse,..what is the point !??? We are stronger than the horrible anxiety and depression 💪🏻💪🏻

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Happy Birthday, Bella.

[Bela64 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Thank you 💝

[Dolphin14]

Beautiful flowers. Happy birthday. I've heard that cake can help anxiety and depression 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂. So have a lot, with some Ice cream lol

Shut the door to the uninvited guests today. Do something good for yourself.

The meds are tough. I would ask if there's an alternative to these groups they are trying. See what they say.

Try and enjoy your day.

[Bela64 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you very much 💝I will do just that 🎂🍰🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🍰🍦🍦

[HopeWithSmile]

Happy Birthday Bela64!! 🥳

I wish you all the positivity there is on this planet, inner peace and supportive people around!!!!

xx

[Bela64 in reply to HopeWithSmile]

Thank you for the lovely wishes 🤗💝

[Agora1]

Happy Birthday Bela! Treat yourself on this special day...

Before retreating from Lexapro, give yourself a few more

weeks (usually 4-6) before reaching full efficacy. Keep in touch

with doctor regarding dosage.

I am also on Lexapro but use other methods that compliment any

drug. Enjoy your day. Best Wishes xx

[LiveandLetLive42]

Happy Birthday!!

[Bela64 in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

Thank you 🧡

[Mumma_h]

Happy birthday bela64 🎉🌷💐, I would recommend continue on the escitalopram. I've tried many and didnt think antidepressants worked for me ,but after my last major breakdown Ive stayed on it because I was so so scared I'd slip back into major deppresion again. I've found escalatopram the best so far ,no side affects and can say I'm definitely not in that dark dark place anymore. Other tablets made my anxiety much worse ,but this one hasn't . Sometimes it takes months and months that work ,but we'll worth it ,didn't think it would do much but it has !!!!!!!!! ❤️

[urbetterthanthem]

Happy Birthday Bella!!!!!

[Bela64 in reply to urbetterthanthem]

Thank you 💝

[Booklover0219]

Happy Birthday to you! I hope you found some peace and joy in your day. ❤️

[Bela64 in reply to Booklover0219]

Thanks you 💝

[Likeabadstorm]

Wishing you a Happy Birthday. I’m scared to try them so I’m not sure.

[Bela64 in reply to Likeabadstorm]

Thank you 💝, don’t be afraid to try it , it might help you 🤞

[Hidden]

Happy Happy Birthday Bela.

[Bela64 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 💝

[Coloradowalker]

Happy happy birthday!! I take lexapro 10 mgs and experienced side effects for several weeks. I was ready to give up on it but started feeling much better after about 12 weeks. I know it’s hard to be patient and I contemplated stopping it but am glad I stuck with it. Be sure to note any slight improvement like sleeping better or having more energy. These are the things to hold on to as you wait for the anxiety to subside. Best of luck to you❤️

[Bela64 in reply to Coloradowalker]

Thank you 💝I will be try harder to be patient..did you experience worse anxiety when you started talking it ?

[Coloradowalker]

Yes, worse anxiety and even a little depression. I had no appetite and continued to have trouble sleeping. I had a similar response to zoloft, Prozac and celexa so I wondered if I just couldn’t tolerate the SSRIs. It made me question everything and I felt so hopeless thinking that I would have to continue trying meds., experiencing side effects, wait 2 months and trying another yet again. I took Propanolol 10 mgs every morning as well and this seemed to block the physiological response to anxiety which helped. Also a little ambien initially to sleep. It’s a process and again, it’s so hard to be patient but so worth it. My psychiatrist wanted for me to increase the Lexapro to 20 mgs and I refused thinking that I would have more anxiety. In hindsight, I think I would have felt better a lot sooner had a listened to him. Those initial side effects can be miserable, I know. Hang it there. Keep me posted on your progress❤️