For the past two years I have been on several differnt anti-deppresants, sleeping pills and anxiety pills. Not too mention I take at least 2 800mg of motrin a day to control the side effects. My depression is at an all time high. I have even been to a shrink. My doc has prescibed a bi-polar med. HELL NO!!! Im done, this shit is not working for me. I fear Im gonna pull an "ANNA NICOLE SMITH".

I fear I will hit rock bottom if I stop all meds, but I just cant take this anymore. Im always sad, crying, and scared.
This shit sucks. Anyone know a natural solution to taking meds. ( besides therapy)?

OMG you shoulda saw the girl in the pew in front of us Sunday.

She left her huge ass bag open and when we stood to sing hymns ya couldn't help but peek.

She had a whole freekin medicine cabinet in there and she's younger than me!!!!

amorbella said:

Exercise. Movement. Dancing. Music.

Finding a connection to God/Spirit/Higher Self.

Spending time in nature and in the water.

Eating well, no processed foods.

Avoiding alcohol and other recreational drugs.

Writing, screaming, creating art, any and every possible way of releasing what's inside.

amorbella said:

reach out talk to friends and/or family. Excerise..get out take a walk. Break your routine.
I know that for some ppl SAMe and St John's Wort are a few natural alternatives.








Be well and orgnote if you need someone to chat with...

do you work out? seriously. just doing a couple of miles of cardio can work a lot of stress and nasty stuff out of your system. yoga's good for that too, and it's a bit gentler too.

Sorry you're going through this.

Medication definitely made me feel worse. I think it's the absolute last resort, only to be taken if you're a danger to yourself or to someone else.

I think the best remedy for the vast majority pf people (which may include you) is exercise, fun, good food, smiling, and trying to avoid dwelling in negative feelings.

Oatstraw infusion has been a literal lifesaver for certain people with depression/bipolar symptoms.

www.mountainroseherbs.com sells good-quality dried oatstraw in bulk.

1. Put two handfuls of herb in a clean glass jar (quart-size Mason jar, or an empty tomato sauce jar is fine).

2. Fill to the top with boiling water, cover and let steep overnight.

3. Strain and drink in the morning and throughout the day.

I used to drink up to two quarts of this every day during an extremely difficult time for me, and I can't say enough about how much it helped me.

FunkMistress said:

There you go.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Wow - I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this...

I would suggest asking your GP to recommend a good Psychiatrist (not a Pyschotherapist). Then start by telling your Dr. that your ultimate goal is to live drug-free. If he/she is worth their salt they will do tests to help determine what (if any) medications or suppliments you should be taking. Please remember that this often takes alot of time for drugs to take effect and to find the correct combination. I would not suggest telling you to stop taking any meds at this point, just work at getting to that point. Your Dr will also be able to help determine environment/lifestyle changes that may be effecting you.

There are so many options available to you, it is just a matter of finding what works. You are an individual and your depression should be treated to your specific needs.

I know it sound like a long process - it is!
But hang in there, you owe it to yourself and those who love you.

Anx said:

Listen to Anx. Exercise give you a NATURAL high. It releases endorphins and serotonin which make you feel great.

FunkMistress said:

excellent advice. take very good care of yourself, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

thank you to all!!! Your support means alot to me

amorbella said:

excercise
Find somebody in real life to talk to -- the Internet is not a healthy place in my opinion when you're in this state.

Some hollistic health pros think that your mood is directly linked to something youre' consuming as well as your environment. Try cutting meat out of your diet for a few days to see if you feel better. Then reintroduce meat one at a time to see if there is a link.

Spirituality. It ALWAYS helps.

MuaPetahl said:

Great advice!!

Homeopathic therapy. I have anxiety and my roomie has manic depression. We went to a homeopathic therapist and vwala! Its the only way to go, all natural! If you want my recommendations, org me!

FunkMistress said:

excellent advice!

for u, amorbella. seeking the guidance and advice of friends shows great courage. keep going!!!!

Orgasms help

my mom is a manic schizophrenic/ manic depressant / bi-polar.

When she doesnt take her meds she get like this.

Nikkiluv said:

they dont 'beleive' in that shit here at the org.


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madartista said:

mdiver said:

I wish.....

MuaPetahl said:

Wonderful advice. Best of luck to you, amorbella.

SOrry to hear that all that medication is not helping you. If it's not helping you, I think it's time to change or stop taking them. My mom was on all kinds of medication as she was Bi-Polar. And she had chronic everything else too. Not to mention that the meds made her gain MAD weight (Back in the 80's it was one of the side effects).

It turned to be that on the days she felt good, the meds would bring her down and she'd sleep all day. So she started to self medicate. Not sure to what extent, as no one really paid attention. But I am sure on her bad days she took the proper dosage and on the good ones a lighter dosage. You can't do that as it will mess up the chemical imbalances. I'll never forget her Pill Basket filled with all kinds of stuff.

She eventually got put on some newer meds. If not taken properly i.e. self medicating, one could have an asthma attack. Well she was asthmatic to begin with. She had an asthma attack in her sleep and passed. I think it was a little of the side effect AND that she had more pills to keep a small nation .

So, I think too many meds is not a good thing.

Lots of good recommendations here

Meditation and excersize are so under rated when it comes to this condition. Eating well and NO Alcohol or drugs. Maintaining a good sense of being and mental health are key to getting through the rough parts. And you will feel fabulous during the not-so-rough parts. Basically what you are doing is readying yourself for those periods that are going to come regardless. But these things will help greatly in cutting back the duration and severity.

Also having a good and sane and stable home life is a MUST MUST MUST.

While my Dad was loving and caring towards her, He never understood what it was she was going through. Nor did he do any changes to his behavior that might trigger or worsen how she felt. Granted he was not an enlightened individula nor was he that educated, so he basically went about his life the same way he did before she was diagnosed. Still had temper tantrums, badgered her about the bills (she wasn't even working) among other things. Basically his behavior didn't help at all. I really think this is tantamount for this to ready and steady itself. I have talked to ohters who have Manic Depression and they agree, homelife happiness and understanding make things a lot easier to deal with.

I do hope things get better for you. Being Bi-Polar is rough.

amorbella said: