tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post8437201738872712661..comments2024-01-26T03:40:17.625-05:00Comments on The Fourth Frog Blog: Happy pillsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12547679169487196540noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-35902442782485040452013-12-12T03:37:26.614-05:002013-12-12T03:37:26.614-05:00My advice is to talk to your doc about it. Maybe t...My advice is to talk to your doc about it. Maybe try a different med or a different dose. I know that for me, when I go off the meds, I do the same thing...I feel better at first but then slowly, almost without me realizing it, things get...out of hand. Let's just leave it at that.<br />Good luck! Cyndy @ Back in the Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106750680265704567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-48502185305785561852013-12-05T11:06:48.919-05:002013-12-05T11:06:48.919-05:00On a different topic (the subject of an earlier bl...On a different topic (the subject of an earlier blog post)-<br />The Patriots have resigned Austin Collieddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610297546911612751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-89281949881428558722013-12-04T23:30:23.917-05:002013-12-04T23:30:23.917-05:00Thank you for writing this, Amy. I think being ver...Thank you for writing this, Amy. I think being very aware of where you are, and how you doing, and knowing you have options are all very, very good things. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099169240566706657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-40938407285094123582013-12-04T21:17:45.234-05:002013-12-04T21:17:45.234-05:00I could have written a lot of what you've wrot...I could have written a lot of what you've wrote here. I have been right where you are, struggling with whether or not to continue with anti-depressants. For me, the right decision was to leave them behind. Things like prayer, the dreaded diet change, and journaling have been a HUGE help for me. And I know I always have the option of going back to the meds if I need them. Just knowing that is strangely comforting for me.<br /><br />I'll be praying that you are led to the right decision for you, whatever that might be. Thanks for writing this.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389474975456026420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-61784490261230538382013-12-04T15:32:24.690-05:002013-12-04T15:32:24.690-05:00oh yes, I too have been there.oh yes, I too have been there.designHER Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708634068729401935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-9883349590338483912013-12-04T13:08:51.996-05:002013-12-04T13:08:51.996-05:00I have no advice on medication but I love the way ...I have no advice on medication but I love the way you write friend. I am certain that sharing your struggle is helpful not just for you but countless others. Living in tension is so hard and also beautifully messy. Hang in there. *hugs* Cherie from the Queen of Freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14783198693644125008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-51905666482006693662013-12-02T23:15:24.041-05:002013-12-02T23:15:24.041-05:00Sigh. I do the same thing. For me, though, being o...Sigh. I do the same thing. For me, though, being on seems like a better idea for the moment. But I hope your experiment becomes a success!Amber Page Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288534853490787988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-58200153747629241612013-12-02T20:06:07.466-05:002013-12-02T20:06:07.466-05:00I started having panic attacks the day I broke my ...I started having panic attacks the day I broke my foot 9 years ago. I ended up having a crippling attack almost 5 months later and life really changed. <br /><br />I have been medicated since a few months after that big attack. I realized that I suffered from anxiety my whole life. I have missed a lot of events over the years and still do if it involves travel or crowded spaces. <br /><br />I would not trade my medications for anything - and I mean anything! I am very outspoken about my anxiety to let others know it isn't something to be ashamed of or to hide. I never miss a dose and I love how much better I feel and people around me are the same with their meds. <br /><br />Only you can decide what is best for you and different meds are able to give you various levels of emotion to make you comfortable. Going on and off the meds is very hard chemically for your body. That is why you taper up and taper down when starting or ending the meds. kimybeeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897833610240170552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-3042070446550199992013-12-02T12:20:27.677-05:002013-12-02T12:20:27.677-05:00I've been on an antidepressant since shortly a...I've been on an antidepressant since shortly after my son was diagnosed with autism. (I have a friend who jokes that when a doctor gives an autism diagnosis they need to give the mom a prescription for an antidepressant). That has been over 7 years now. I'm not even considering getting off at this stage of the game because I don't want to be a screaming maniac and I need to be able to concentrate at work. I haven't noticed the side effects that you have. <br /><br />One thing you might consider is to get back on your meds while you start your life-style changes. When life is steady (what ever that means!) slowing get off the meds. Drop to 1/2 dose, then 1/2 dose every-other-day, kind of a thing.<br />Good luck with whatever you decide.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200115226339522731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-42439557408005054162013-12-02T09:52:14.486-05:002013-12-02T09:52:14.486-05:00I appreciate this post so much. I don't have e...I appreciate this post so much. I don't have experience with Depression - aside from briefly facing it last year. I did consider medication but went with the diet and exercise thing first and then lots ofs tuff changed in my life and things have been immensely better since then.<br /><br />I do know that my relationships are still recovering. My home and my husband and my kids all took damage. My biggest regret is that I didn't face it and handle it sooner. But I can't focus on the regret. I just have to watch and make sure I'm making my best choices now.<br /><br />You're in my prayers.Eternal Lizdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436844959718198383noreply@blogger.com