cowgirlup

[cowgirlup]

Hi, I’m very new to this. Never experienced what I’m going through right now(or have been for the last 3 1/2 months. I had a bad reaction to my medications my Dr had me on for anxiety and depression. Was trying different ones for 8 months or so. In November l experienced a total loss of myself could hardly put a sentence together. Dec 1st l went into the hospital like a zombie so scared never felt like this, since then and on new medication lm still experiencing bad anxiety and depression l feel paralyzed at times, l didn’t drive for 2 1/2 months out of fear. I’m just now trying to drive and walk the dog again but it’s very hard to do a lot, even self care I difficult. Has anyone had or having this kind of feelings, there’s days l fell hopeless. I want my life back😢

[Windsorgardener5087]

First of all welcome to your forum.Unfortunately doctors don't have crystal balls when prescribing medication. They can only go with the take it and see approach.

The odds of having a bad reaction are probably 10,000 to 1. If you are the unlucky one then statistics don't matter one bit. As I found out recently myself, we don't have to like it but get on with finding the best outcome for ourself.

Having a talk about my angry emotions in particular with a therapist is helping keeping my focus on healing the body.

You're also right about getting things back to the way they were. I am finding this a work in progress. Patience is easy to lose every so often.

I think you might be stronger than you think. As we are both over 60, we have a lot of living to do.

[CLB1125]

Im sorry I can’t offer any help to you. Just wanted to day welcome to the group. I like your name. Where I live we have a rodeo every year and the queen has a license plate cowgirlup, the up stands for the upper peninsula of MI. I hope someone has an answer for you.

[BlueGreenBolt]

I have had the same paralyzing anxiety and depression. My main way of fighting it is medication, but I also find that if I just call a friend and tell them I'm depressed and want to talk, even if we just talk for 15 minutes, it helps me feel so much better. I may sink back into that paralyzed state, but talking to a friend gives me a temporary reprieve. I've also found myself watching old TV shows that take me back to my childhood. They are a sort of comfort for me. Right now, I'm watching Little House on the Prairie and remembering that I was a child in the 70s. I'm also remembering what it felt to be carefree and not bogged down with anxiety and depression. If you ever want to talk, please send me a message!

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. How have you been doing with driving and walking the dog since writing this? Any progress?