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Posted by nicki on February 16, 2005, at 13:19:22
I have rapid cycling bipolar, severe depression, severe anxiety and ocd. My worst feeling is the anxiety. That seem to be the scariest of all feelings. I have eating/ weight obsessions. i sound so guilty for wanting to take something that will keep my weight down but i also want to get rid of the anxiety. Side effects, other than weight gain, I feel I can deal with. anyone feel this way or have some words of advice or support.I currently am om 60g of cymbalta in the am, 1000-1500mg depakote ER at night and ativan every 4hrs if I nedd it. I take care of 2 small toddlers, 21/2 and 16 months who don't take naps, therefore I can't and I feel so tired and anxious all day which keeps me from taking the ativan it makes me painfully tired but I can't sleep, not even at night. I wonder if a sleeping pill or vallium woud be better. sorry this is so long, I just feel so lost in my world right now
Posted by Nixon on February 16, 2005, at 16:22:51
In reply to confused on meds, feelings and issues., posted by nicki on February 16, 2005, at 13:19:22
> I have rapid cycling bipolar, severe depression, severe anxiety and ocd. My worst feeling is the anxiety. That seem to be the scariest of all feelings. I have eating/ weight obsessions. i sound so guilty for wanting to take something that will keep my weight down but i also want to get rid of the anxiety. Side effects, other than weight gain, I feel I can deal with. anyone feel this way or have some words of advice or support.I currently am om 60g of cymbalta in the am, 1000-1500mg depakote ER at night and ativan every 4hrs if I nedd it. I take care of 2 small toddlers, 21/2 and 16 months who don't take naps, therefore I can't and I feel so tired and anxious all day which keeps me from taking the ativan it makes me painfully tired but I can't sleep, not even at night. I wonder if a sleeping pill or vallium woud be better. sorry this is so long, I just feel so lost in my world right now
Hi,
I know you are worried about weight gain but I would say decrease cymbalta and add Remeron. It will help with anxiety AND sleep and is not as stimulating IMO as cymbalta. I have taken Remeron for 3 years as an augment and have not gained any weight. It is not a miracle drug but it may help. Good Luck. JN
Posted by Phillipa on February 16, 2005, at 17:48:38
In reply to Re: confused on meds, feelings and issues., posted by Nixon on February 16, 2005, at 16:22:51
I think Nixon might be right. Try remeron first. Fondly, Phillipa
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