MS and mental illness

[Mssailor]

I have been struggling with anxiety and depression for the last few months. I went to a psychiatrist a few weeks ago, who started me on Cymbalta and it has made a world of difference. I just wanted to encourage anyone else with MS and mental illness to persevere in finding the right solution. It is hard in the US to access the right treatment. My Dr has studied MS and mental illness.

[greaterexp]

I’m so glad you’re doing much better with the medicine! You must a have an excellent doctor. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right medication or combination of them to get relief. But it’s worth the effort to try.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Happy to hear that you are doing better, and that you recognized that you needed assistance. Sounds like you are in good hands with regards to your health care.

[rjoneslaw]

good ur doing better

[kdali]

Glad to hear your are doing better!

[CynthiaS]

Hi MSSailor!! I agree, cymbolta has helped me tremendously. Been taking it for 2yrs and happy I don't have to avoid the sun. Glad it's working for you!! Blessings Cynthia

[Peruzzot]

Glad to hear you're feeling better.

[Hstrychick81]

I'm so glad you're doing well! I went through 3 medicines before I got to Prozac and I agree, it was worth the effort.

[pamgarner]

I also an on the miracle drug Cymbalta,I have been on it 4 about a month, it has worked wonders for me

[bxrmom]

Glad to hear it is working for you Mssailor I'm also on Cymbalta, I have been for a couple of years after my last antidepressant stopped working.

Jessie

[sashaming1]

I didn't even realize that I had depression for so long even though I had RRMS for a long time. Glad that I finally was shown the connection and got treatment. Get started! Glad you are getting help Mssailor.

[Mssailor in reply to sashaming1]

This was my story in 2016,sashaming1. My family Dr sent me for a mental health evaluation. Then the counselor was so concerned, she sent me to the hospital emergency psychiatrist. He asked me how long I had been depressed. I didn’t know that was what I was!

[jorrell]

The last time I had a relapse (9 years ago), my mind went on the defensive and my wife nearly left me. There was no physical violence, but my rage of anxiety and depression were severe. I saw my shrink and advocate immediately and was placed on medication along with talk therapy. Trintellix and Buproprion along with clonazepam got me calm and able to sleep. Yes, I suspect you were freaked out by having thought process issues. The right doctor with the right meds, and someone to talk with to maintain a level thought process is very important. My issues came on so fast during the relapse that I couldn't acknowledge my mental issues until my wife forced me to get help. Getting help saved our marriage and my life. I still have that help to this day, it's called adapting to neurological damage. I found that very hard to swallow, personally.

[mrsmike9]

I am also on Cymbalta and ... something else. Can't remember. I've been depressed nearly my entire life. My mom's side of the family had a chemical imbalance. My uncle and brother both committed suicide and my sister tried twice. Oh, yes. I know tons about stupid depression. I can recognize when it's getting worse in myself and see someone. VERY important to keep it in check!