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Q: Psychiatrist wants to put me on a low dose of Seroquel. Does this help with anxiety and depression?
Are there any horrible side effects that any of you have experienced from it?
Lydia, I have looked up the information on the internet. I was asking those who actually take or have taken this medication for their input.

A: Here are a list of side effects from Web M.D.:
Does this medication have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with Seroquel Oral:
Common side effects:
Blood Pressure Drop Upon StandingLess Severe
Dry MouthLess Severe
IndigestionLess Severe
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel MovementsLess Severe
DrowsinessLess Severe
DizzyLess Severe
Chronic Trouble SleepingLess Severe
Weight GainLess Severe
Head PainLess Severe
SluggishnessLess Severe
Feeling WeakLess Severe
Infrequent side effects:
Parkinson SymptomsSevere
A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit StillSevere
RashSevere
Difficulty SpeakingSevere
Trouble BreathingSevere
High Blood SugarSevere
Decreased White Blood CellsSevere
Having Thoughts of SuicideSevere
Feeling RestlessLess Severe
Problems with EyesightLess Severe
High Blood PressureLess Severe
Throat IrritationLess Severe
Inflammation of the NoseLess Severe
Stuffy NoseLess Severe
Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and IntestinesLess Severe
Abnormal Increase in Muscle ToneLess Severe
Excessive SweatingLess Severe
PainLess Severe
Involuntary QuiveringLess Severe
Loss of AppetiteLess Severe
Increased HungerLess Severe
Fast HeartbeatLess Severe
Heart Throbbing or PoundingLess Severe
Stomach CrampsLess Severe
Increased Levels of Prolactin in the BloodLess Severe
High CholesterolLess Severe
High Amount of Triglyceride in the BloodLess Severe
Rare side effects:
Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and TongueSevere
Neuroleptic Malignant SyndromeSevere
CataractsSevere
PancreatitisSevere
Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with EnlargementSevere
Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKGSevere
Inflammation of the Middle Tissue Heart MuscleSevere
Abnormally Low Blood PressureSevere
Continued Painful ErectionSevere
Discharge of Milk in Men or Women when Not BreastfeedingSevere
Problem with PeriodsSevere
Stevens-Johnson SyndromeSevere
Muscle PainSevere
SeizuresSevere
Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or HandsSevere
Life Threatening Allergic ReactionSevere
Underactive ThyroidSevere
Diabetic KetoacidosisSevere
DiabetesSevere
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone SecretionSevere
Decreased Blood PlateletsSevere
Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood CellSevere
Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood CellSevere
Muscle Problems that cause Abnormal MovementLess Severe
Flu-Like SymptomsLess Severe
Difficulty SwallowingLess Severe

My youngest step son was put on this med. almost five years ago. When he takes it he is calm and sleepy. When it wears off before the next dose he gets chatty until dose time. Not all people get all side effects. A drug works for some people and not for others. Keep track of how you do on any and all drugs so you can give good feedback to your doctor to help get on the right meds. for you and the right dosage. God bless my friend. I hope this helps. Love, Makwa/Jo:)

Q: Anxiety & Depression?
Ive been on paroxetine and beta blockers for years for anxiety & Depression. And they helped me very well, but i have just ecently had a really bad attack of anxiety/depression again, where i just want to cry,and i feel really scared again all the time with physical feelings of extreme tiredness,achy joints,and other unpleasant physical effects, even though ive still kept on my pills.What i want to know is has anyone heard of 5HTP? and what they know of it?

A: 5-HTP calms moods, relieves depression and aids sleep
5HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin, alleviating the harmful effects of worry and stress. Stress causes more serotonin to be released into the body, and the longer the period of stress the greater the danger of serotonin depletion. Low serotonin levels are associated with irritability, aggression, impatience and anxiety, and significantly decreased levels in serotonin have been found in suicidal patients.

Some patients that fail to respond to standard antidepressant drugs found relief in 5HTP. The benefits of 5HTP are very similar to those of L-Tryptophan, such as the assistance of sleep and alleviation of age related mental depression, as well as alcohol withdrawal. Unlike other antidepressants, such as L-Tryptophan which has other roles throughout the body, 5HTP affects the brain only.

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Q: anxiety, depression…..?
i know i need help…. but i really really dont know what to do.
i dont want to talk to a stranger. and people i know jsut dont get it.
:(
i really feel like im loosing my mind i just want it to STOP i dont think i can deal with it going on and on but i cant talk to a stranger…… :(

A: I have been through a similar feeling myself when my brother died.
I felt like i was going out of my mind, that nobody understood and that i just didnt want to go through this any more.
After 2 years my husband couldnt cope and rang a phsyciatrist who made me call him to make an appointment. I can honestly say it was the hardest thing i ever did.
I didnt want to go but my husband drove me and sat in the care for an hour while i was in the room.
It helped me so much. I still suffer depressive episodes and anxiety attacks sometimes but my head feels clearer, like i can rationlise thoughts. I went for a year and every week was so difficult, but i did it and it helped me.
I have a better relationship my husband and family. cope with making decisions.

It will be so hard but you need to talk to a professional.

Q: I have depression and anxiety, how do I become more motivated?
I know that exercise is one of the best natural remedies for anxiety/depression. It can also help me cut down on my meds… but I can’t seem to get the motivation… I have enough trouble getting out of bed in the morning or doing things I love to do, let alone exercise. Has this happened to anyone else? How did you overcome it? Gain motivation etc?

A: To some extent, you just have to suck it up and make yourself do it. You could get your meds adjusted some more so you have less depression and then you will have more energy and then exercise more & hopefully be able to cut back the meds more.

What I do (not that I’m perfect, hell, most americans don’t exercise even when they aren’t depressed!!) is make up an exercise music CD with my favorite loud, rocking hits and put it on really loud and just dance stupidly with a lot of kicking and stuff. I look like an idiot & I make hubby go away, but it really works!! I put some squats in there, too. The other thing I have done is created chores that have to be done, and they require lots of exercise, like keeping a vegetable garden, going deer hunting (hey, it saves us money!!) and burning wood (which also saves lotsa money). When I lived in the city, down in Los Angeles, I’d bike to the grocery store or walk to the corner store, and use a bus to go further, which meant a walk to the bus stop. Now I went the other way and I’m totally rural, and walking to the granary is a hike, even.

You might have to take those pills forever, depending on you. Some people have depression for all their lives. I hate it when people get on here and act like depression isn’t a bonafide medical problem. Heck, your brain is malfunctioning! It could be temporary and get better, or maybe it won’t, and you don’t have a lot of control over that part. Hopefully you will be one of the people who gets better!!

Oh, another idea is to get some social support. got a friend who will walk with you and make you go out? maybe even guilt you out for a few weeks until you get in the habit?

Summary:
force yourself
Listen to your favorite music, played loud
Create chores that require exercise
have a friend make you do stuff

Good luck!!

Q: What would a doctor do for my anxiety/depression problem?
I think my anxiety/depression is the problem with my chest pain and getting startled easy. I worry about a lot of such, such as having to work and how stuff can get paid. What will be done. Sometimes I just want to take a drive to see my best friend an hour away. I think that could help me.

A: A Doctor would talk to you about the problem you have then they will more then likely send you to some counselling.Then they would prescribe you some anti-depressant tablets to help you deal with the problem.

Q: In your experience, has cannabis treated your anxiety and/or depression?
I am thinking of getting medication for what I currently consider as moderate depression and anxiety. I believe that the more natural, the better when it comes to depression and anxiety medication. I always read about anxiety and depression medication as having some pretty serious side effects. That is why I’ve been thinking about getting a cannabis permit (I’m in CA) to help me relax a little.

I am interested in a few of your experiences with weed and anxiety/depression and if it helped you.

I don’t want it if it won’t help me.

A: Cannabis has been known to worsen anxiety in those suffering from mental disorders. The first study in my sources says “Weekly or more frequent cannabis use in teenagers predicted an approximately twofold increase in risk for later depression and anxiety”. The second study says “Frequent cannabis use is associated with increased AD in young adults independently of whether the person also uses other illicit drugs.”

Cannabis has also been found to be a trigger for psychoses. 3rd study: “cannabis is an independent risk factor for schizophrenia.”

4th study: “lifetime cannabis dependence is significantly associated with an increased risk of panic attacks.”

As such, I would not recommend that anyone with any history of mental disorders would use cannabis.

Q: What is a good anxiety/depression medication that is cheap?
Well I dont have insurance and right now I’m on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg. But when I go out the anxiety dont seem to be any better so now I am going to be taking two pills a day. So that would be like 300 mg. But I’m thinking bout talking to my doctor about gettting on a brand that is basically for social anxiety and depression. But I have no insurance and I can’t spend a million dollars on pills. So what would be a good brand for me to get on? Non-generic and generic brand?Please Help..

A: wellbutrin is get for some people in kick depression, but because of the nuerotrasmitters it hits, its not good for anxiety at all. you really need to hit serotonin if anxiety is a big component for you. lexapro is the stronger serotognic antidepressant, and has the fewest side effects (less likely to gain weight) and it seems to help most with anxiety. however without insurance it costs about 120 dollars a month. a second line of choice would be a generic drug, like paxil (paroextine), prozac (fluoxetine), celexa (citapram) zoloft, or luvox (fluvoxetine). prozac is generally considered second best after lexapro, because fewer people gain weight on it. also, a lot of medication works for a couple of years and then just stops working, but prozac seems to have been working for some people for over then years continously.

Q: Can anxiety cause depression and vice versa?
I have anxiety problems, but I get depressed sometimes on and off. Just wondered if the two are linked? I made my doctor make me a referral to a psychiatrist, but I don’t know if it’s going to do anything for me or I believe it won’t. The doctor made a referral for my OCD, but will they also help me out with other anxiety/depression and life issues?
The other problem is my mother does not believe in psychologists or psychiatrists, and that I should be able to deal with things on my own…but I just don’t feel like that’s the case.

A: I had anxiety and depression for over 15 years. I had everything medical done for me. Psychiatrist, meds, eatting right, super vitamins, exercise, support groups, you name it. Nothing gave me real peace.
then, 3 1/2 years ago, a freind invited me to a bible study group. I thought I knew the bible pretty well. Turns out I knew facts, but did not understand grace. I thought things like “God helps those who help themselves’ was in the Bible. It was not, that was Bengermin Franklin. In an amazing moment, I recieved the unconditional love and acceptance of Jesus. I stopped trying to be in control and I trusted this amazing loving God who keeps me in perfect peace. I put the word of God in my heart instead of worry and repeated it when I was tempted to worry. I was overwhelmed with such a sence of well being and peace and I will never go back. I got off 17 medications, my depression lifted instantly, and my anxiety greatly decreased. Also, in three months, my income trippled and I fell in love with a wonderful man whom I later married. Gods real love- not what I hear on t.v. preachers or church, but the real presence of God entered into my soul. I am on a journey of greater peace as I trust in Him. Yes, I still have feelings of fear at times, but Gods Word brings me back to a safe place. Depression is caused by anxiety. Once I learned that I can trust in Gods goodness and faithfulness, Everyhthing came together.
I am holding on to free speach and the sure knowledge of one who was in your shoes and got healed. If you are tired of christains who want you to experience Gods love, remember it feels like I thought I would feel if I ever won 100 million dollars, and I am trying to give it all away! I got further teachings and counseling on how to live a peacefull life from mentors at a church I later found. For free.
Try going to Alpha. Good place to start.

I hope you get feeling better and with HOPE!!!

Q: Natural remedies for anxiety/depression and excessive worry?
I am suffering from post partum depression and the Percocet really makes me relax and feel like I have hope. I was given it for my c-section. I was wondering if there are any natural things I could take that could have a similar effect. Not anything bogus or fake, but something that actually helps with depression and anxiety. Something to make me relax. Any help is greatlyaappreciated I want to enjoy my little boy!

A: All I can suggest is St Johns Wort but you have to take it everyday for it to work and it doesn’t even work on some people. But you can give it a try. Before you take anything though, I still recommend talking to your doctor about it if you’re taking other medication.

Q: What foods and supplements can I take to help me with anxiety, depression, and poor concentration?
I already know about exercise and anti-anxiety meds. I’ll consider all that stuff in due time. My mom suggested that I should eat flax seeds. The problem I have with that is that I have no way of knowing whether they are safe to eat. If you are going to suggest that I take some people, please ensure that it is “China free,” so to speak.

A: Green leaf lettuce and green leafy vegies are good as they are high in B-Vitamins which is essencial for your nervous system and brain and all systems really.
Foods high in trytophan are good like Bananas, avacados and samon.
Avoid carbonated drinks as they rob the body of calcium, magnesium and Bs. Also avoid white flour sugar and caffiene.
A good product to take as well is BTotal solution. It’s a liquid B vitamin you dispense under your tongue.
Also have your D vitamin level checked by your doctor. That can affect your moods and nerves drastically.

Q: What would be the best medication to treat social anxiety, depression, and fatigue together?
I have finally admitted/realized my difficulties with these issues. I want to get help, but am not sure exactly what kind of drug I should try. Of course my Dr. will work with me on this decision but I would like to get some feedback from users. He previously put me on xanax for the anxiety and it definately lessened after popping the pill, but I don’t like how it makes me feel fatigued and loopy. I realize there is no wonder drug but I would like to know if there is any one drug to combat all three conditions…anxiety, depression, and fatigue. All this, keeping in mind that I really don’t want to have the sex drive or weight gain issues as I already have a low sex drive and have recently gained 10 pounds. Any HELP is appreciated…so while I do respect and usually agree with all you anti-medication people…I have made the decision to try some so please spare me your disapproving lectures. Please help! Thank you all!

A: Pls call your dr for a referral & make an appt re your depression with a psychiatrist. He will know which drug to take in addition to the anti-anxiety drug. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right drug but whatever will work would need a prescription. Avoid an over-the-counter drug as you don’t know how it would react with the drug you are taking.

I would ask for a referral to a psychiatrist. After the initial visit you could make 15 min appts on an as needed basis. A family dr is not experienced in finding the proper meds for psychiatric illnesses.

Good luck to you. Don’t waste time by putting it off. The sooner you get started the sooner you’ll get well. From one who knows.

Q: Can you get discriminated for an anxiety/depression disorder that has been treated with medicines?
I applied for a postion working for the government. I passed the drug and physcial exam except for the medicines that I am taking. I received a phone call from the company because they want more information about the medicines that I take for anxiety (for panic attacks which then resulted in depression because I had no idea what that was and was in denial about it). I passed the physical exam but the doctor won’t sign the paper until I talk to a counselor. If I was diagnosed in 2004, which is two years ago, can they
rescind the job offer? I have been stabalized on medication so I do not know why it is an issue. It is a huge corporation but it is private. The nurse will not be in for the phone “evaluation” tomorrow but will call me on Monday. Should I be worried? This phone call created more anxiety!
Thank you for your help!

A: I sincerely don’t think they can rescind the job offer based on a mental health illness that you are being treated for. If this were the case,most of the population would be unemployed!
Your personal medical files are private,because of the HIPA laws. You actually don’t have to give them any information.

Q: Anybody With Anxiety Depression Ever Wake Expecting It To Be Gone Yet Get Depressed When They Find It Has Not?
You ever feel really good .and you have anxiety and depression..feeling really good on a particular day and go to sleep that night expecting to wake not depressed and anxious the next day because you know that you are better only to have depression kick in the first thing and make you so sad to realize it hasnt gone and you are back at square on only worse?Lately I have been dealing with both and doing a great job staying busy and doing things that needed to be done and i wanted to do ,but for the last few days I keep waking to find its not going anywhere soon.Its a bizarre feeling to know you have something you don’t know if anything is ever going to help and cant escape from and go to sleep at peace and find it only to reappear the next day.Is there no escaping this?I am suppose to be better yet the mornings bring doubt and depression from false hope.I am seeing a therapist and taking meds and doing all the right things.Will there ever be an escape?

A: I know exactly how you feel. I’ve been this way since my early teens and I’ll be 58 this year. Until they find the cause of this hellish disease there’s only drugs and therapy. I am a fighter but sometimes it gets me good. No one can know the pain and suffering. Please, please keep fighting. God bless and keep you.

Q: How does anxiety/depression effect eating/digestion?
I’ve been having anxiety issues since August, but lately it seems to be taking it’s toll on my stomach and digestive process.. I’ll get this rumbling in my stomach, not the like hungry kind of rumbling, but this weird thing that leads to gas and feeling like I have to use the bathroom. I didn’t go through any weight changes, but my stomach definitely seems a lot more sensitive to what I eat.

I’m not sure if it’s just a thing triggered from anxiety with the nervous system, or if it could be an entirely different digestive or bowel problem that I should get checked out. All I know is that I CAN’T STAND IT. Please help!
Haha, here I was thinking that the bowel problems were an entirely different thing, which only gave me MORE anxiety. Lmaooo. Thanks so much!

A: I went through a rough time and had the same problem. If you’re having major anxiety issues, see your doctor so you can get anti-anxiety medication. Your body needs food even if you’re not hungry because of other emotional problems, so don’t jeopardize your health.

Q: Is there such a law that says that a person diagnosed with a mental disorder (anxiety, depression, ect,can not?
Is there such a law that says that a person diagnosed with a mental disorder (anxiety, depression, etc.) can not lose their home to foreclosure if he/she is seeking professional help?

A: The mortgage company does not care if there is a mental disorder. They just want their money. They can foreclose on anyone who is behind on payments, including those with any type of medical disability.

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