HYDROXYZINE 25 MG

[lil_blu]

This needs to be shared, needs to be read, and most importantly heard.

Sertraline- Zoloft

Venlafaxine- Effexor

Citalopram- Celexa

Mirtazapine-Remeron

Fluoxetine- Prozac

Duloxetine- Cymbalta

Seroquel- Quetiapine

Lamictal- Lamotrigine

Lexapro- Escitalopram

Wellbutrin- Bupropion

Lorazepam- Ativan

Klonopin- Clonazepam

Abilify - aripiprazole

Tegrotal - carabamezipine

Buspar - buspirone

You may know what these tablets are or know a loved one who takes them, but in case you don't, I will fill you in. That medication allows people to deal with a normal day to day life. Although most days it leaves them tired, spaced out, emotionless, or even super emotional.

Crazy right? Why would anyone want to feel like that?

Well this is why!!

You see, some people suffer from severe depression and anxiety.

In their brain it doesn't sit right, something seems different. They notice little differences that other people wouldn't. Most days they wake up sick and feel sleepless.

They consistently overthink every situation.

Was a comment about them; was it a joke?

Was that person supposed to laugh?

Or did they mean it?

Are they being nice?

Are they talking about them?

Do they talk about them?

They then think, I bet they don’t like me really.

They say sorry all the time. They feel like they annoy everyone.

And for all those questions they will spend hours trying to answer. Let it all build up in their mind, until it sends them to tears...... it's mental that they see things that way.

It's not only mental changes, but physical changes. They don't eat a lot or they eat way too much. Insomnia, up all night answering questions to situations that don't even exist, or sleep too much and waste half their day still feeling tired.

They still smile and they have every excuse for when you ask why.

But the tablets can help them. Because they know when they start to feel this way or think this way, they need help.

They know that when their behavior starts to change, They need guidance. And they understand that they don't need to be ashamed. They don't need to be understood. They just need to be accepted. Everyone is fighting a battle and sometimes you need to be kinder.

So I may just be another person who's talking about mental health....

Living with this illness is hard, but trying to understand it, is even harder. It’s also 100 times harder if they have another condition on top of this.

Don't suffer in silence.

Mental health is just as important as physical health.

Be part of the healing.💚

Be understanding.💚

Be kind. 💚

Sometimes don’t even try to understand, just simply love that person, support them, and be there when they need you. Some people in my life have truly mastered this, and for you I will forever be grateful!

PROPS TO THE ADDICT'S DIARY

[Kimmieblue]

Explains us sufferers very well. I ofter wonder why some people feel this way and others don't.

Anyway, I hope you've had a good day.

Best wishes.

K.

[lil_blu in reply to Kimmieblue]

yes! spot on! in a way I would never be able to explain. Thanks K

[Kyliesmom]

Thank you so much for this reminder. It is a tough place to be when you awaken and immediately worry about what the day will bring and how you will cope with it. Meds are a lifesaver but dealing with some of the side effects can be difficult which causes noncompliance OR yet another med added to deal with it, it's a vicious circle. Thankfully there are groups like this that give encouragement and a safe place to share feelings as living with any mental disturbance is not understood by most. I wish for you and everyone here a happy holiday season and a new year filled with promise and joy.

[Beavis2022]

You are right that it's a tough choice to take these pills, or not take them. For me, none have worked, and I only got the horrible and long-lasting side effects that made things even worse. everyone's different. I believe mine came from a terrible upbringing, since I was suicidal even in elementary school, and I believe some things cannot be overcome.

[casablancalover14]

Thanks for explaining all the different meds. It is hard to keep up with all of them, but hopefully if someone is prescribed one of them, then maybe it will work for their condition. I hope you had a nice holiday, and here is to a new year for all of us!😇😇😍😍

[FightingTheDark]

This is beautifully written and it very much captures how I feel much of the time. My meds aren't a cure. They do make it easier to get through my bad patches. Knowing there are others who go through this both makes me sad but also grateful there are people who get it. Most of the people I know don't. I tend to lock myself away or just sleep through the pain.