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Down in the dumps again – challenges with adult children

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 18, 2019 | Replies (357)
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@becsbuddy

@kdo0827 the drug companies are required to list side effects even if only 1 person has ever experienced them. The benefits are so much greater than the size effects! When I got sick last year with a brain inflammation, I was put on SO many drugs, but I never really had side effects. With the heavy steroids I was taking, I never even gained weight! I’m so much better now and still taking my pills. Take your medication and let them work for you. As a nurse, I know medications and the unknown can be scary, but where would we be without them! Take care of yourself and get to feeling better. We care

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 11, 2019

Hello @becsbuddy

I so appreciate your comment to @kdo0827. You are right about the side effects listed for each med, they certainly do not apply to everyone and sometimes very infrequently. Trying a med that a doctor prescribes is always a good idea, especially if you have had long standing problems and diagnoses that require medications.

I realize that sometimes when a person has anxiety, that anxiety carries over to include medical treatment, including the taking of meds. It takes a lot of courage for an anxious person to embrace new meds or medical treatments, but it usually is a good thing once you get started.

Thanks for your encouraging words as well as thoughtful comments. As a nurse, you speak from both personal experience as well as medical knowledge!

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kdo0827 | @kdo0827 | Jan 11, 2019

Yes you’re right about listing every side effect. I, too have worked in the medical field for a long time. This medication mentions depression, fatigue, hallucinations and several other things that I’m susseptical to. I babysit my grandson during the week so I’m very Leary of trying this. I will try it on the upcoming 3 day weekend and see how it goes. Thanks for caring 🤗

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