What meds do you use

@leelou03 deduzo que esteja se referindo ao tratamento a transtornos de humor. Ansiedade, pânico, depressão??? O esquema medicamentoso é super pessoal e difícil de ser partilhado como uma solução para todos os casos. Atualmente estou com acompanhamento psicanalitico e isso tem sido muito positivo para mim, ajudado a me organizar. Em parte, percebi que para mim isso passava por colocar limites no quanto a desordem do outro eu deixaria permear meu dia a dia. Tarefa dificil quando envolve quem amamos, familiares... Mas em meu caso foi a única solução. Me afastei emocionalmente e interditei acessos excessivos e blindei minha saúde mental o quanto pude da desordem de uma pessoa próxima que também considero difícil de lidar. As vezes devemos focar mais em perceber o que da "bagunça" é da gente e deixar para que o outro assuma a que lhe pertence, até mesmo para que ele cresça ao ter de se responsabilizat pelo que é dele. Espero que as coisas melhorem!

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@leelou03 For 3 years I tried one antidepressant after another, and finally landed on Wellbutrin in 2006. At about the same time I started Klonopin for anxiety - I discovered later that it also helped my restless leg syndrome, a bonus that my wife appreciates. I don't act out my dreams like I used to, kicking and flailing my arms. After around 10 years my psychiatrist prescribed an add on medication when Wellbutrin wasn't working as well as it had been. Mirtazapine got me back to a manageable, stable level.

Does your daughter live close to you? Since you are taking medications, I gather that you have talked with a therapist about living with the stress she causes you. If not, they can be very helpful, as therapists have been for me. If nothing else, it helps to be able to talk about things to a listening ear.

Jim

Talk therapy has helped me a lot. So has staying away from toxic relationships. But, I understand that might be complicated if they are family members.

I’m bipolar and in the down place right now, it does help to read these posts and vent…Depression is mostly genetics and both sides of my family have mental disorders.
I’ve been on antidepressants (on and off)for 45 years and understand the importance of managing this disorder with daily medication. Also getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet and exercise. My two children have horrible anxiety…my son is bipolar and is 8 years sober. They both choose to live healthy lives without pharmaceuticals after living with my ups and witnessing severe depression. My husband is sober 4 months and tolerates me (going on 48 years)!! So I’m going through medication changes again and keep on fighting!
I have chronic pain from nerve damage and spinal degeneration from age and chemotherapy. I’m a lymphoma survivor and will get through this. As “This too shall pass “. Praying that you keep fighting as well.

PS: The photo is my therapy dog. Nine years old and always there for me

My photo is my current service dog, Sadie. She's also 9, and is always with me. If I go outside she has to go, too, to keep an eye on me. When I work in the shop, she lies on the lawn where she can watch the door. When I'm doing yardwork, she might go run around the pasture, but she keeps coming back to nuzzle me to remind me that she's still there. I wish she understood that the flower bed I'm working in isn't a dog bed.

Does your dog go out places with you? Therapy dog is the title of those who go to hospitals and care facilities to be petted. Sadie wears a service dog vest that has a patch that says DO NOT PET, but people are always asking if they can pet her - unless they just pet without asking. I sometimes use it as an educational moment and explain that petting and talking to her and making eye contact can distract her from her job. Those are the things the dog whisperer lists.

I can see that you love your dog as much as I do mine.

Jim

Missy would never pass the obedience test to be a real service dog 😬 she only weighs 4 pounds but can easily fly with me. She’s very sweet and loves people.
I love plants too. It’s a very short growing season here and my flowers get eaten by the wildlife