Before being diagnosed with bipolar two, my doctors would always give me antidepressants to treat my depression. That’s like putting fuel on a fire. It causes your highs to be higher and your lows to be lower. My depression would last for up to nine months at a time. I finally got help when I went into a treatment center after I had taken a overdose of trazodone with a couple of bottles of wine. I was diagnosed as being bipolar 2. With bipolar.2 patients depression is the hardest thing to treat. I have been going to a state run facility here in Florida Florida called.SMA. They see patients with mental illness five days a week eight hours a day unlike the doctors that gave me antidepressants for 30 years, these doctors put me on an antipsychotic and a mood stabilizer and buspirone which is effective for long-term treatment of severe anxiety, panic attacks, and PTST. It’s not addictive like Xanax or Klonopin. So maybe find a new doctor one who has more experience in treating different mental illnesses. I often feel like my doctor should’ve told me that I needed to go to someone who specializes in particular mental illnesses if they want to put you on Seroquel to treat your depression tell them no. Ask for Latuda instead.
@james46 How long have you been taking the prescribed antidepressants? Also, what antidepressant are you taking and what is the dose?
Over 20 years ago I was started on a low dose of Paxil (about 20mg I think). Within 24 hours my anxiety increased. I contacted my doctor and he advised me to try and stick it out for a few more days and he prescribed a few doses of Ativan (only a few tablets) to get me through the worst of the anxiety. That worked and within about 5 days the anxiety was gone and I felt much better. Less depressed and less anxious.
I'm sharing this experience because I've talked with other people who have gone through similar reactions when they are first started on antidepressants.
@james46 How long have you been taking the prescribed antidepressants? Also, what antidepressant are you taking and what is the dose?
Over 20 years ago I was started on a low dose of Paxil (about 20mg I think). Within 24 hours my anxiety increased. I contacted my doctor and he advised me to try and stick it out for a few more days and he prescribed a few doses of Ativan (only a few tablets) to get me through the worst of the anxiety. That worked and within about 5 days the anxiety was gone and I felt much better. Less depressed and less anxious.
I'm sharing this experience because I've talked with other people who have gone through similar reactions when they are first started on antidepressants.
Before being diagnosed with bipolar two, my doctors would always give me antidepressants to treat my depression. That’s like putting fuel on a fire. It causes your highs to be higher and your lows to be lower. My depression would last for up to nine months at a time. I finally got help when I went into a treatment center after I had taken a overdose of trazodone with a couple of bottles of wine. I was diagnosed as being bipolar 2. With bipolar.2 patients depression is the hardest thing to treat. I have been going to a state run facility here in Florida Florida called.SMA. They see patients with mental illness five days a week eight hours a day unlike the doctors that gave me antidepressants for 30 years, these doctors put me on an antipsychotic and a mood stabilizer and buspirone which is effective for long-term treatment of severe anxiety, panic attacks, and PTST. It’s not addictive like Xanax or Klonopin. So maybe find a new doctor one who has more experience in treating different mental illnesses. I often feel like my doctor should’ve told me that I needed to go to someone who specializes in particular mental illnesses if they want to put you on Seroquel to treat your depression tell them no. Ask for Latuda instead.
Unfortunately bit late I’m on lexapro 15mg and seroquel 100mg 50 mg in morning and 50mg before bed both have helped with depression but anxiety panic attacks have been crippling
@james46
The medication you are on may not be a good fit for you or the dosage is too high. You should talk to your prescribing doctor about making an adjustment.
Sometimes, it is better to work with a psychiatrist on these medications because they have more knowledge and experience with these medications and helping patients with anxiety and depression.
Unfortunately bit late I’m on lexapro 15mg and seroquel 100mg 50 mg in morning and 50mg before bed both have helped with depression but anxiety panic attacks have been crippling
@james46 What is your diagnosis? Did you have panic attacks before starting on quetiapine? Please call your doctor's office and ask for an appointment to talk about this.
@james46
The medication you are on may not be a good fit for you or the dosage is too high. You should talk to your prescribing doctor about making an adjustment.
Sometimes, it is better to work with a psychiatrist on these medications because they have more knowledge and experience with these medications and helping patients with anxiety and depression.
Was referred to local mental health clinic by my gp I was on Effexor before that but had desperate side effects like drowning night swets and still had panic anxiety on it I’m hoping lexapro will get better as they say it gets worse before better ie can take few weeks this is first week now on 15mg started at 5mg then 10mg now 15 mg for last 7 days I was hoping it would have effect by now as i need to get a part time job but I’m having panic attacks in the house so bad some days I can’t leave I’ve told the clinic I’m dealing with and they said it takes time but also constantly feel sick but the panic attacks are the worst I got very heavy depressed but that has lifted but has left me with seriously bad anxiety panic attacks
@james46 What is your diagnosis? Did you have panic attacks before starting on quetiapine? Please call your doctor's office and ask for an appointment to talk about this.
Hadn’t panic attacks just depression panic anxiety happened after I went on medication I’m in situation if I stop I’m afraid I’ll fall into depression again but the panic attacks are just as bad I struggle to leave the house even tho I want to but it’s crippling
Was referred to local mental health clinic by my gp I was on Effexor before that but had desperate side effects like drowning night swets and still had panic anxiety on it I’m hoping lexapro will get better as they say it gets worse before better ie can take few weeks this is first week now on 15mg started at 5mg then 10mg now 15 mg for last 7 days I was hoping it would have effect by now as i need to get a part time job but I’m having panic attacks in the house so bad some days I can’t leave I’ve told the clinic I’m dealing with and they said it takes time but also constantly feel sick but the panic attacks are the worst I got very heavy depressed but that has lifted but has left me with seriously bad anxiety panic attacks
@james46
I can empathize with your symptoms and panic attacks. My experience taking anxiety/depression medications (almost 30 years off and on) has been that new medication should start to make you feel a little better after 2 weeks. If there are bad side effects early on, they usually do not get better with time or increased dosages.
Zoloft/sertraline has helped me with panic attacks and anxiety/depression combined with Wellbutrin/bupropion. It can take time and trial and error to find the right medication and if adding a combination drug can improve positive outcomes.
@james46
I can empathize with your symptoms and panic attacks. My experience taking anxiety/depression medications (almost 30 years off and on) has been that new medication should start to make you feel a little better after 2 weeks. If there are bad side effects early on, they usually do not get better with time or increased dosages.
Zoloft/sertraline has helped me with panic attacks and anxiety/depression combined with Wellbutrin/bupropion. It can take time and trial and error to find the right medication and if adding a combination drug can improve positive outcomes.
I’m hoping it will get better just wish it didn’t take so long last few months have gone and passed and it’s like a daze first with depression then the anxiety and panic attacks it’s like your not living just existing barely
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Before being diagnosed with bipolar two, my doctors would always give me antidepressants to treat my depression. That’s like putting fuel on a fire. It causes your highs to be higher and your lows to be lower. My depression would last for up to nine months at a time. I finally got help when I went into a treatment center after I had taken a overdose of trazodone with a couple of bottles of wine. I was diagnosed as being bipolar 2. With bipolar.2 patients depression is the hardest thing to treat. I have been going to a state run facility here in Florida Florida called.SMA. They see patients with mental illness five days a week eight hours a day unlike the doctors that gave me antidepressants for 30 years, these doctors put me on an antipsychotic and a mood stabilizer and buspirone which is effective for long-term treatment of severe anxiety, panic attacks, and PTST. It’s not addictive like Xanax or Klonopin. So maybe find a new doctor one who has more experience in treating different mental illnesses. I often feel like my doctor should’ve told me that I needed to go to someone who specializes in particular mental illnesses if they want to put you on Seroquel to treat your depression tell them no. Ask for Latuda instead.
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2 Reactions@james46 How long have you been taking the prescribed antidepressants? Also, what antidepressant are you taking and what is the dose?
Over 20 years ago I was started on a low dose of Paxil (about 20mg I think). Within 24 hours my anxiety increased. I contacted my doctor and he advised me to try and stick it out for a few more days and he prescribed a few doses of Ativan (only a few tablets) to get me through the worst of the anxiety. That worked and within about 5 days the anxiety was gone and I felt much better. Less depressed and less anxious.
I'm sharing this experience because I've talked with other people who have gone through similar reactions when they are first started on antidepressants.
Have you talked with your prescribing doctor?
On lexapro 15mg
3 weeks now started at 5mg increased also 100 mg of quietipian
Also diazepam to stop anxiety but doesn’t work
Unfortunately bit late I’m on lexapro 15mg and seroquel 100mg 50 mg in morning and 50mg before bed both have helped with depression but anxiety panic attacks have been crippling
@james46
The medication you are on may not be a good fit for you or the dosage is too high. You should talk to your prescribing doctor about making an adjustment.
Sometimes, it is better to work with a psychiatrist on these medications because they have more knowledge and experience with these medications and helping patients with anxiety and depression.
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1 Reaction@james46 What is your diagnosis? Did you have panic attacks before starting on quetiapine? Please call your doctor's office and ask for an appointment to talk about this.
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1 ReactionWas referred to local mental health clinic by my gp I was on Effexor before that but had desperate side effects like drowning night swets and still had panic anxiety on it I’m hoping lexapro will get better as they say it gets worse before better ie can take few weeks this is first week now on 15mg started at 5mg then 10mg now 15 mg for last 7 days I was hoping it would have effect by now as i need to get a part time job but I’m having panic attacks in the house so bad some days I can’t leave I’ve told the clinic I’m dealing with and they said it takes time but also constantly feel sick but the panic attacks are the worst I got very heavy depressed but that has lifted but has left me with seriously bad anxiety panic attacks
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2 ReactionsHadn’t panic attacks just depression panic anxiety happened after I went on medication I’m in situation if I stop I’m afraid I’ll fall into depression again but the panic attacks are just as bad I struggle to leave the house even tho I want to but it’s crippling
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I can empathize with your symptoms and panic attacks. My experience taking anxiety/depression medications (almost 30 years off and on) has been that new medication should start to make you feel a little better after 2 weeks. If there are bad side effects early on, they usually do not get better with time or increased dosages.
Zoloft/sertraline has helped me with panic attacks and anxiety/depression combined with Wellbutrin/bupropion. It can take time and trial and error to find the right medication and if adding a combination drug can improve positive outcomes.
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2 ReactionsI’m hoping it will get better just wish it didn’t take so long last few months have gone and passed and it’s like a daze first with depression then the anxiety and panic attacks it’s like your not living just existing barely
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