Depression and anxiety

[Keith_M]

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Has anyone been on Lithium?

I am currently on 375mg of venlafaxine during the day and 45mg of Mirtazapine at night.

However I get about 3-4 'good' hours throughout the day then just feel very tired, upset etc.

I've been maintaining my exercise and healthy eating routine for a while and feel no difference in fact probably felt worse than I've done for a year in the last couple of weeks.

So my psychiatrist has suggested Lithium in combiniation with the venalfaxine through the day. Just wondered if people had any experinces with Lithium as I've done a bit of research and I am still unsure as to whether it's a good option.

Oh Jeez, Venlafaxine, the drug they claimed has no side-effects, despite so many people's tales of how difficult it is to come off them. Turns out they knew all along and supressed the evidence.

Thankfully I've never been addicted to Heroin, so can't make a comparison, but if the withdrawal symptoms of trying to come off it are anything like trying to come off Venlafaxine, then I pity the poor Buggers.

Even forgetting to take it for one day can bring on the side-effects.


Have a read at this



EDIT: I seem to be having trouble adding the link because of a block on the letters f-e-x in the URL


https://ef***orisevil.wordpress.com/...r-venlafaxine/

[andrew70]

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Oh Jeez, Venlafaxine, the drug they claimed has no side-effects, despite so many people's tales of how difficult it is to come off them. Turns out they knew all along and supressed the evidence.

Thankfully I've never been addicted to Heroin, so can't make a comparison, but if the withdrawal symptoms of trying to come off it are anything like trying to come off Venlafaxine, then I pity the poor Buggers.

Even forgetting to take it for one day can bring on the side-effects.


Have a read at this



EDIT: I seem to be having trouble adding the link because of a block on the letters f-e-x in the URL


https://ef***orisevil.wordpress.com/...r-venlafaxine/

I will have a wee read a the article shortly.

I take it at ten am every morning, if for whatever reason I fail to take it at that time then even just an hour or two later I can feel the effects.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Oh Jeez, Venlafaxine, the drug they claimed has no side-effects, despite so many people's tales of how difficult it is to come off them. Turns out they knew all along and supressed the evidence.

Thankfully I've never been addicted to Heroin, so can't make a comparison, but if the withdrawal symptoms of trying to come off it are anything like trying to come off Venlafaxine, then I pity the poor Buggers.

Even forgetting to take it for one day can bring on the side-effects.


Have a read at this



EDIT: I seem to be having trouble adding the link because of a block on the letters f-e-x in the URL


https://ef***orisevil.wordpress.com/...r-venlafaxine/

I managed to come off it, but only because the cholesterol levels scared the crap out of me. I still had to wean myself off slowly, though.

Even now, I can get flashbacks.

[LaMotta]

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Has anyone been on Lithium?

I am currently on 375mg of venlafaxine during the day and 45mg of Mirtazapine at night.

However I get about 3-4 'good' hours throughout the day then just feel very tired, upset etc.

I've been maintaining my exercise and healthy eating routine for a while and feel no difference in fact probably felt worse than I've done for a year in the last couple of weeks.

So my psychiatrist has suggested Lithium in combiniation with the venalfaxine through the day. Just wondered if people had any experinces with Lithium as I've done a bit of research and I am still unsure as to whether it's a good option.

Hi mate - just wondering what your healthy eating routine is? ie what type of foods you added in, anything you cut out of your diet??

[andrew70]

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Hi mate - just wondering what your healthy eating routine is? ie what type of foods you added in, anything you cut out of your diet??

I live a very structured life now.

Breakfast: Porridge, honey and fruit (usually banana and raisins)

Lunch: Soup, 2 slices of bread, fruit cocktail, rice pudding

Dinner: Anything from Lasagne to Macaroni, Mince and Tatties to Sausage and Mash, Scampi to Chicken bites and wedges

Pudding - can be a choc bar or a cake etc but not every night.

I've cut out fizzy drinks for diluting and only drink alcohol once a month if at all. Very rare now as I just feel like it's an added depressant.

[andrew70]

Hi folks,

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The community foundation have been fantastic in helping me with a couple of different things.

[Stranraer]

I've had a bad couple of days myself. Since the Seroquel was increased to 800 mg I do get more sleep and I'm less impulsive but I find myself jogging and writing blogs when I'm wound up now instead of some of the bad habits I used to have. I'm on the maximum dose of both Seroquel and Zoloft and 10 mg of Pericyazine. At 23 I'm just a bit worried about the long term effects these meds will have on me given I've been on medication since the age of 18.

[andrew70]

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I've had a bad couple of days myself. Since the Seroquel was increased to 800 mg I do get more sleep and I'm less impulsive but I find myself jogging and writing blogs when I'm wound up now instead of some of the bad habits I used to have. I'm on the maximum dose of both Seroquel and Zoloft and 10 mg of Pericyazine. At 23 I'm just a bit worried about the long term effects these meds will have on me given I've been on medication since the age of 18.

I can't talk about the long term effects as I honestly don't know yet but I guess it balances itself out by helping us at the time. The problem is every medication brings other side effects along with it.

As to how you are feeling just now, I hope your mood improves soon.

Exercising is good, I can't believe how much I am actually enjoying it. I was writing a lot about football but at this moment my mind isn't allowing me and that's getting me down but keep the writing up mate.

[lord bunberry]

Sorry to bring this thread back up but im going through a bit of a down period. I got back from holiday last week and have walked into a bit of a mess at work. I know what I need to do but I'm scared to make the big decision. I talked to my doctor last month about reducing my medication and I'm still struggling to balance what I want to happen with what I need. My doctor(who has been brilliant with me) is going off on maternity leave and I feel uncomfortable with having to speak to someone else.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Sorry to bring this thread back up but im going through a bit of a down period. I got back from holiday last week and have walked into a bit of a mess at work. I know what I need to do but I'm scared to make the big decision. I talked to my doctor last month about reducing my medication and I'm still struggling to balance what I want to happen with what I need. My doctor(who has been brilliant with me) is going off on maternity leave and I feel uncomfortable with having to speak to someone else.

Sorry to hear this.

Is part of the issue the post -holiday blues?

[lord bunberry]

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Sorry to hear this.

Is part of the issue the post -holiday blues?

I think so. It's never been an issue before though.

[CropleyWasGod]

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I think so. It's never been an issue before though.

It always affects me.

I don't know you from Adam, so apologies if this comes across as patronising. ......my thoughts would be to avoid any major decisions until you're over the post - holiday stuff.

Your GP issue is unavoidable. ...and I empathise, I've been there. ....but the loss of that safety net might force you into finding other coping mechanisms.

In the meantime, get out in the light. ...maximise the exercise. That's what I'm doing, because we all know it's not here forever.

[lord bunberry]

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It always affects me.

I don't know you from Adam, so apologies if this comes across as patronising. ......my thoughts would be to avoid any major decisions until you're over the post - holiday stuff.

Your GP issue is unavoidable. ...and I empathise, I've been there. ....but the loss of that safety net might force you into finding other coping mechanisms.

In the meantime, get out in the light. ...maximise the exercise. That's what I'm doing, because we all know it's not here forever.

Thanks for the advice. I got a bike a while back and have been thinking of giving that a go, rather than going to the gym.

[MSK]

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Thanks for the advice. I got a bike a while back and have been thinking of giving that a go, rather than going to the gym.

Thats what I have done mate, Ive been off work for a while and hope to get back at end of month, rather than sit and dwell over things I've been hammering the bike along the Innocent railway line path, feel it clears the head, and generally lifts the gloom.

[lord bunberry]

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Thats what I have done mate, Ive been off work for a while and hope to get back at end of month, rather than sit and dwell over things I've been hammering the bike along the Innocent railway line path, feel it clears the head, and generally lifts the gloom.

I'm just round the corner from there, that's where I was planning to go.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Thats what I have done mate, Ive been off work for a while and hope to get back at end of month, rather than sit and dwell over things I've been hammering the bike along the Innocent railway line path, feel it clears the head, and generally lifts the gloom.

Cycling can be so therapeutic. The physical and emotional benefits for me are undeniable . It's another form of mindfulness.

[MSK]

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Cycling can be so therapeutic. The physical and emotional benefits for me are undeniable . It's another form of mindfulness.

I have tinnitus due to a significant hearing loss and have recently been fitted with bilateral hearing aids, that news floored me just at a time I was feeling good. The bike has given me a new lease of life so to speak. Out doors I tend not to notice the tinnitus and after a good hard workout I forget all about the hearing loss. I'm out on the bike most days now and as you say, the physical and emotional benefits far outweigh the sitting in house twiddling thumb days/nights.

[CropleyWasGod]

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I have tinnitus due to a significant hearing loss and have recently been fitted with bilateral hearing aids, that news floored me just at a time I was feeling good. The bike has given me a new lease of life so to speak. Out doors I tend not to notice the tinnitus and after a good hard workout I forget all about the hearing loss. I'm out on the bike most days now and as you say, the physical and emotional benefits far outweigh the sitting in house twiddling thumb days/nights.

I also have tinnitus, although not as bad as you seem to have it.

There's a theory that it and depression are physiologically linked, in that the relevant parts of the brain are very close to each other.

Whether that is true or not, the ways of dealing with the conditions are very similar.

[MSK]

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I also have tinnitus, although not as bad as you seem to have it.

There's a theory that it and depression are physiologically linked, in that the relevant parts of the brain are very close to each other.

Whether that is true or not, the ways of dealing with the conditions are very similar.

I just woke up one morn in October to loud whining in my ears (not the Wife 😃) thought it would pass but after steroids (doc thought it was blocked Eustachian tubes) I was referred to ENT and audiology and they told me I had the hearing of a 70 yo man !! Possibly caused by years of working as Scaffolder and with the Brewery. It's a blow, and it's hard to take knowing that I will probably never have silence again, and that kicked off the anxiety again. Thankfully though as said, getting out and about, be it cycling or walking has definitely helped ease the anxiousness.

[lord bunberry]

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Thats what I have done mate, Ive been off work for a while and hope to get back at end of month, rather than sit and dwell over things I've been hammering the bike along the Innocent railway line path, feel it clears the head, and generally lifts the gloom.

I'm just back from cycling along the railway path, I had no idea that tunnel was there at the end.

[MSK]

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I'm just back from cycling along the railway path, I had no idea that tunnel was there at the end.

Its a great cycle mate, I start at the cycle path at the Jewel near Asda then along the back of Bingham onto the Innocent rail path, the time I get to the tunnel my legs have nothing left as the gradient knackers me 😃 the tunnel seems to never end though 😃

[Stranraer]

I've got a query regarding prescriptions. My GP refuses to change my medication without the consultant giving it the go ahead so I tried a different GP a few times and they all say they "can't" change meds. Is this really the case? It was my understanding that the Psychiatrist was there to guide and give advice to doctors, not dictate to them?

[lord bunberry]

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Its a great cycle mate, I start at the cycle path at the Jewel near Asda then along the back of Bingham onto the Innocent rail path, the time I get to the tunnel my legs have nothing left as the gradient knackers me 😃 the tunnel seems to never end though 😃

I started at the miners club and went along to the tunnel. You're right about the tunnel being a killer, I was knackered by the time I got to the end. I thought about going round the park but I decided against it.

[MSK]

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I started at the miners club and went along to the tunnel. You're right about the tunnel being a killer, I was knackered by the time I got to the end. I thought about going round the park but I decided against it.

Me and my brother normally go through the tunnel then down the road, through Duddingston village, past Holyrood school and onto the path beside Duddingston golf course, that takes you onto Bingham and back onto the cycle path. The Arthur's seat road is particularly good early on a Sunday as the road is closed to cars etc so it's a good enjoyable safe cycle.

[liamh2202]

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Me and my brother normally go through the tunnel then down the road, through Duddingston village, past Holyrood school and onto the path beside Duddingston golf course, that takes you onto Bingham and back onto the cycle path. The Arthur's seat road is particularly good early on a Sunday as the road is closed to cars etc so it's a good enjoyable safe cycle.

Is there not a cycle path that runs the whole way adjacent to the road?

[MSK]

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Is there not a cycle path that runs the whole way adjacent to the road?

Yes the Innocent does, it brings you out just down from Pollock Halls, there is a cycle/walkway adjacent to the road heading towards the palace but not towards Duddingston village.

[liamh2202]

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Yes the Innocent does, it brings you out just down from Pollock Halls, there is a cycle/walkway adjacent to the road heading towards the palace but not towards Duddingston village.

Ah I see. My wife's uncle used to be parkeeper and used to live in the house at the start of the tunnel. I have an awesome video of my motorbike going up the tunnel when no one was around ;)

[Mr White]

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Ah I see. My wife's uncle used to be parkeeper and used to live in the house at the start of the tunnel. I have an awesome video of my motorbike going up the tunnel when no one was around ;)

Cottage garden? I've hit a ball or 2 into there from the third tee at prestonfield

HH and LB if you haven't yet I would recommend exploring the old railway paths that link warriston and bonnington with Leith and Granton and all the way to roseburn. A great way to explore the north of the city.

[MSK]

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Cottage garden? I've hit a ball or 2 into there from the third tee at prestonfield

HH and LB if you haven't yet I would recommend exploring the old railway paths that link warriston and bonnington with Leith and Granton and all the way to roseburn. A great way to explore the north of the city.

I actually was part of a Council team that laid the cycle paths at Roseburn, Bonnington and Connaught Place many years back, haven't had the pleasure as yet to cycle on them though

[Mr White]

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I actually was part of a Council team that laid the cycle paths at Roseburn, Bonnington and Connaught Place many years back, haven't had the pleasure as yet to cycle on them though

I've been down a few times as I'm interested in the former railways in the city. Last year my father in law and I started in king george v park, through rodney st tunnel down towards granton, turned at newhaven and headed to leith on the caley goods line and had a pint in teucters landing. Back on the bikes and onto the caley leith new line on easter road through restalrig to seafield and then onto the prom and along to the dalriada at joppa for another beer. From there it was up over harry lauder road, over the east coast main line and back up the road from portobello golf course. Was a brilliant day out travelling close to areas I know well but on paths I'd never seen before.

I realise all of the above has only a tenuous link to the thread but as a means of getting out in the sunshine (if you're lucky) and getting some exercise slightly off the beaten track it is, as happyhibbie has said, a very good option.