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Locut0s

(6,154 posts)
Fri Jul 5, 2013, 02:01 AM Jul 2013

I think the medication I'm on may be working...

At least more than previous meds have. I wouldn't say I feel happy exactly, but more motivated. I started a weight loss diet around the same time I started the meds and I'm sticking to it. I'm working on a family photo project scanning in thousands of photos and I'm keeping relatively happy with that. The main thing is I seem to not obsess over things quite as much and I return to a happier norm.

One thing I do notice is that my moods seem more volatile. I'm a little more edgy than before and while I don't get angry I do seem annoyed by things a little at times. However I also get over them MUCH faster than before. If things bothered me before they would fester more.

I'm not sure how much of this to attribute to the new meds, and how much to attribute to the life style changes like dieting and such. I'm wondering if the psychiatrist will want to play around with the dosages now that I MAY be seeing an effect?

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I think the medication I'm on may be working... (Original Post) Locut0s Jul 2013 OP
GOOD to hear! elleng Jul 2013 #1
I'm so glad to hear this, my dear Locut0s! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #2
Thanks Peggy. I hope that it is... Locut0s Jul 2013 #4
So glad. applegrove Jul 2013 #3
I still sadly have a boatload of issues... Locut0s Jul 2013 #5
I wish you libodem Jul 2013 #6
Good for you. Denninmi Jul 2013 #7
So great when you finally get put on the right meds! Politicub Jul 2013 #8
this is good . olddots Jul 2013 #9

Locut0s

(6,154 posts)
4. Thanks Peggy. I hope that it is...
Fri Jul 5, 2013, 02:44 AM
Jul 2013

I've had so many setbacks before I'm not going to count my chickens yet though The volatility worries me a bit because I feel like I could slip into a depression at any second all the time. And my downs aren't gone by any means either.

Locut0s

(6,154 posts)
5. I still sadly have a boatload of issues...
Fri Jul 5, 2013, 03:17 AM
Jul 2013

Got a driving test coming up next week that I'm worried about, I shouldn't be but I am.

Sometimes when I come out of a episode of depression I feel almost worse because I start to actively think about all the things I need to fix. Whereas before I wasn't thinking about ANYTHING, I was just stewing.

libodem

(19,288 posts)
6. I wish you
Fri Jul 5, 2013, 09:44 AM
Jul 2013

Continued success. Glad to hear the meds are having a positive effect. Very encouraging!

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)
7. Good for you.
Fri Jul 5, 2013, 11:52 AM
Jul 2013

The mood swings could be a temporary side effect. Hang in there, and ask the doctor about it.

Politicub

(12,287 posts)
8. So great when you finally get put on the right meds!
Fri Jul 5, 2013, 02:52 PM
Jul 2013

Judging by your story it seems like they're having a positive effect on you.

My philosophy when it comes to psych meds is to ride the wave and enjoy the good days.

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