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[Meowbowwow]

Newbie here. I am my worst critic. Depression kicked my butt this fall. Still trying to find effective medication for optimal wellness. I don't feel like me on what I'm currently taking. I gained 26lbs from a med I want to discontinue taking.

[FriendlyDude]

Welcome I’m not too knowledgeable when it comes to medication, but that sounds like something you should talk about with your doctor or whoever prescribed it. Doesn’t sound like it’s working out too good for you, and the sooner the fix the better

[Hidden]

Welcome. I think a lot of us had a butt kicking this Fall; me included. I’m trying to find a balance after coming off of my antidepressant. I’m considering going back on something very soon because the after effects of stopping are not pleasant. Would you mind sharing which drug made you gain the weight?

[Meowbowwow in reply to Hidden]

Zyprexa trade name, Olanzapine generic. The nurse practitioner put me on another antidepressant to help curb my appetite which has worked 50%. It's hard for me to figure out what drug is doing what. This covid related isolation has been rough.

[Hidden in reply to Meowbowwow]

I’m in the same place you are. My doc decided to try a new drug for me and while weaning off the old, I had terrible side effects. Now I’m on nothing and trying to decide if I should go back on something. Covid has definitely put a bad spin on things. Hoping you will find a solution soon.

[Meowbowwow in reply to Hidden]

It's difficult having faith in the prescribers when I'm the one experiencing the effects or lack of effect, & the side effects of being on or off medication.

[Hidden in reply to Meowbowwow]

Unless our prescribers have gone through what we’ve experienced, it pretty hard for them to understand what we are feeling. Very frustrating.

[Help_Me_Please]

Welcome, not sure what to say about the medications. This has been a tough tough year.

[Meowbowwow in reply to Help_Me_Please]

Thanks for reaching out. It's not as lonely for me knowing others are with me. The isolation has been a huge eye opener. I continue to learn each day, trying to see the positive out of this covid situation.