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Depression and anxiety

Posted by sheila7a @sheila7a, May 30 7:00pm

Does anyone take anti-depressants?
I started Mirtazapine low dose now with all these antibiotics plus statin and synthroid I just feel like it's to much.
I do take anxiety medication before going to bed. Doctor prescribed as needed.
I would take once or twice a week.
Since covid it has been just about ever night. I noticed that 2 of the medications will interfere with clonazepam and synthroid. I might have to have dose increased.
I know that will be a battle with my doctor over increasing the clonazepam even though I've been on same low dose for so many years it's almost like a placebo.
Still I just don't like the idea of an anti-depressant even at a low dose.

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jnmy | @jnmy | Jun 4 1:54pm

@sheila7a Im not on the big 3 medications as I don’t have MAC. But I remember a pharmacist telling my parent that sometimes meds don’t cause the issues that we might read about on the med info sheets or on the internet.

They have so much experience and are the experts on medications, more so than physicians. It would likely be a very good idea to consult with one or two. Others have mentioned that to you as well.

I hope you can gain weight. If you can eat dairy, then cheese, cream and even an ice cream sundae might help! There are lactose free and plant based options for certain foods too.

If you have a health food store nearby, some employees are often well trained and could suggest high calorie options. Just another idea but a dietician would create a list for you.

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sheila7a | @sheila7a | Jul 2 5:35pm
In reply to @blm1007blm1007 "Yes as others have posted we, yes I also, need to put the weight back on...." + (show)
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Yes as others have posted we, yes I also, need to put the weight back on. I have put some back on. Just those few pounds made a big difference.
I was not steady on my feet and was tripping over myself. I was shocked with how unsteady I was. My footing was obviously not strong and grounded. Once I put a few pounds on all that changed.
I still need to do more to put the weight back on which means purposely adding all the things that the other posts suggested. I had finally come to that decision of what I needed to do a good few days ago. For me it is a one or the other because of cholesterol. So choices sometimes are difficult but one can figure that out...choices again. At least it is food and not medications, for now.
We need the weight on, increase our BMI, get our strong footing back, and feel healthy.
Barbara

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I have to watch my cholesterol, too.
I've been going a little crazy with the peanut butter and Chik fil a.
I have to get back to low fat.
I'll just eat more and add in some olive oil.
Stay with the protein shakes.

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