How am I supposed to get better when my meds make me feel worse and they've closed my therapists office because of covid....?

[Not-here95]

I feel completely out of control...

[Not-here95]

They did.....but I have a problem video chatting.....major anxiety trigger for me...

[mrbradyhimself]

I have been experiencing this same issue. I recently found that I most likely have an atypical migraine that is triggered from most medication. So I feel like I'm in between a rock and a hard place. Next best thing is waiting on DNA matching for medication...

[Not-here95 in reply to mrbradyhimself]

I wish I didn't have to be in medication at all....

[mrbradyhimself in reply to Not-here95]

I been battling with it for over 20 years now. I'm tired of of the medication as well but its to difficult to live a "normal life" without

[Not-here95 in reply to mrbradyhimself]

I just feel like I'm a prisoner to my meds.... All the side effects are really getting to me....

[mrbradyhimself in reply to Not-here95]

100%. I've just been taken off another med for the 5th time with in 4 months. For now smoking weed helps. I think maybe its making things worse

[Not-here95 in reply to mrbradyhimself]

I'm just terrified if my doctor changes my meds that I'll go thru that hell again of getting used to them..... First time was a nightmare....

[mrbradyhimself in reply to Not-here95]

It helps if you have any support system but never setter for medication that makes you feel worse then what its suppose to do. It may take some time but when you find the right thing life should be easier

[Straight in reply to Not-here95]

I was on meds for 15 years. Two types and pretty high doses and I never even realized how bad the side effects were until I got off them. Now after having a really low time and having TMS treatments I can’t tolerate any kind of antidepressants. They make me feel so bad physically and anxiety I can’t continue them.

I often wonder if long term use alters your chemistry. I’m struggling but meds just make me sick. I want to feel better mentally but anti depressants seem to kick my ass.

So long story short I know how you feel.

[Not-here95 in reply to Straight]

Exactly! I mean I don't want my depression to get worse but the hell I'm going thru with just the side effects is driving me nuts and hurting my marriage....

[Straight in reply to Not-here95]

TMS snapped me out of my very low point. It’s not a permanent fix but gives you time to work on your personal growth. Self help and awareness has helped me so much.

[Optimistic_22]

Yes understand your predicament.

You should see if your therapist does online therapy. If not maybe you can switch. They be able to monitor your meds with tele-visits. Good luck to you . Sorry you feel crappy.