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ann55375
ann55375

what can be done for someone whose body cannot tolerate anti depressants after many different ones. theres only a benzo left. no bipolar but should lithium be tried as a possibility when ssri snri tricyclic fail? ANY ADVICE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED?

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  • mariano
    mariano ann55375

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    I cant take A/Ds either...been looking for natural remedies, I am taking xanax, but after 25 years they are loosing their effect...dont thinkyou can take gingo with warferin , be careful, when your on that, as a lot of natural stuff, will interact with it...mayby ask your GP ....

    • ann55375
      ann55375 mariano

      Posted

      yes so many supplements affect it. being unable to take a.d.s having tried many i feel stuck. have you tried many?

    • mariano
      mariano ann55375

      Posted

      I have tried all of the SSRIs and realised they just make my anxiety worse, and I cant stand the side effects....The older ones, are not suitable for me, as I have high pressure in my eyes..and they can increase it further...I am completely stuck...so Please if you find anything that helps let me know...and vice versa...xx

    • ann55375
      ann55375 mariano

      Posted

      yes i am the same, the newer drugs spike my anxiety and the older ones have nasty side effects. i am also stuck. sorry i havent found anything. dr has me on diazepam for anxiety. what does your dr say you should be trying to do? Do you feel depressed a lot too. i have difficulty with sleep. can i ask which age bracket you are in, i am over 60 and there seems to be no remedy for me, i wonder if i should see a different psychiatrist for a different view but they all seem same.

    • mariano
      mariano ann55375

      Posted

      Hi Ann, I am also over 60...my GP wants me to take lexapro, or sertraline...but I cant..He had me try CBT . I, found it good, but I relapsed when I stopped it...he says to go out walking, for twenty minutes every day...ly down and do the slow deep breathing for a while every day too...He gives me xanax,...to be honest , ,nothing is helping, I am afraid to stay on my own, and afraid to go out alone...Iwas always one for going shopping, and socialising, but now I dont even go into a shop for food...my hubby does all the shopping...so yes I am feeling very depressed over it all...today I was anxious all day, and so lightheaded...what part of the world are you from ??

  • 3Archbay
    3Archbay ann55375

    Posted

    late here... but did you find any help? I have done a ton of reading... have you tried Wellbutrin? I assume so...

    Some natural stuff that may help: Valerian Root... Skullcap... st. John's Wort.. magnesium... Niacinamide...

    Did you try to stay on the antidepressants long enough for the side effects to moderate... and did you start at a VERY low dose?

    Hope you are feeling better!

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