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I'm not recovering: Could meds be causing suicidal thoughts?

Posted by autumn2025 @autumn2025, May 17 10:57pm

I feel depleted. In my past, I was motivated in trying anything to get better from a deep depression and intense anxiety. Years have gone by... it seems that I feel pretty low at the beginning of the day, and feel even lower by the end of the day. Suicidal thoughts have been present for the past week. I feel useless, replaceable, and very emotional. I have been retrying lamictal and am on the 4th week (50 mg). I see that it can increase suicidal thoughts in some people. How do I know if it's the medication causing them or that my depression has just gotten worse over time?

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kittyjohnson1964 | @kittyjohnson1964 | Jun 2 11:54am
In reply to @tcainaru "When I took those medications for insomnia I found them to cause me to have suicidal..." + (show)
@tcainaru

When I took those medications for insomnia I found them to cause me to have suicidal thoughts. The Dr's want you think it's from you not the medication. The medication makes you sicker in some cases.

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My psych put me on mirtazapine and upped my wellbutrin to 300 verses 150. At first it seemed to be okay but after a week I started having leg pain in my calf. So I looked it up and it said that was a severe side effect plus if you have restless legs,which I do, you should not take it. So when I told him about it he dismissed me like there was that small amount could do that. So what I did was stop the mirtazapine and it went away. I also sent him the information, side effects in a text and his response was ,okay let me know how you make out. I'm not going back to him again.

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jun 9 2:37pm
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@suesea

You can do this, Autumn!! I'm encouraged to read this. I just wish you all the best in life! 🩷

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@suesea
Watercolor is annoying. I was just working on this and the paper is rubbing off.
It’s. Still wet.

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standinginfaith | @standinginfaith | Jun 9 6:15pm
In reply to @kittyjohnson1964 "My psych put me on mirtazapine and upped my wellbutrin to 300 verses 150. At first..." + (show)
@kittyjohnson1964

My psych put me on mirtazapine and upped my wellbutrin to 300 verses 150. At first it seemed to be okay but after a week I started having leg pain in my calf. So I looked it up and it said that was a severe side effect plus if you have restless legs,which I do, you should not take it. So when I told him about it he dismissed me like there was that small amount could do that. So what I did was stop the mirtazapine and it went away. I also sent him the information, side effects in a text and his response was ,okay let me know how you make out. I'm not going back to him again.

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Ohh doctors like that!! Don't need to be practicing!! Prayers for you!!

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standinginfaith | @standinginfaith | Jun 9 6:16pm
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@suesea Watercolor is annoying. I was just working on this and the paper is rubbing off...." + (show)
@SusanEllen66

@suesea
Watercolor is annoying. I was just working on this and the paper is rubbing off.
It’s. Still wet.

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This is soo lovely and beautiful!!

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suesea | @suesea | Jun 9 9:30pm
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@suesea Watercolor is annoying. I was just working on this and the paper is rubbing off...." + (show)
@SusanEllen66

@suesea
Watercolor is annoying. I was just working on this and the paper is rubbing off.
It’s. Still wet.

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Beautiful! I love it. You're inspiring me to try it again. I did bring some of my art supplies here. Have a good night, Susan. ☺️

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jun 9 11:50pm
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@standinginfaith

This is soo lovely and beautiful!!

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@standinginfaith @suesea , thank you. I like to paint all kinds of abstracts. I learn as I go.
This is acrylic paint. I just started making lines
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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Jun 9 11:54pm

@autumn2025 I know I’m late here. I hope you called your doctor…

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standinginfaith | @standinginfaith | Jun 10 4:09am
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@standinginfaith @suesea , thank you. I like to paint all kinds of abstracts. I learn as..." + (show)
@SusanEllen66

@standinginfaith @suesea , thank you. I like to paint all kinds of abstracts. I learn as I go.
This is acrylic paint. I just started making lines

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Beautiful!! You are extremely gifted!! Please keep sharing!! It brightens up my day..and probably many other!!

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suesea | @suesea | Jun 10 5:06am
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@standinginfaith @suesea , thank you. I like to paint all kinds of abstracts. I learn as..." + (show)
@SusanEllen66

@standinginfaith @suesea , thank you. I like to paint all kinds of abstracts. I learn as I go.
This is acrylic paint. I just started making lines

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They need to add the astonishing icon... 😮

That is gorgeous. I love the colors and atmosphere of the painting. You're talented! ☺️

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seahunt | @seahunt | Jun 10 11:33am

Yes, that can be one of the side-effects. Talk to your doctor.

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