ENDO Messages for April, 2002: Re: depressed (AMY and ANNA)

Re: depressed (AMY and ANNA)

From: anna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Apr 22 18:14:45 2002

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At Mon, 22 Apr 2002, Wanda wrote: >
>Dear Amy and Anna,
>
>It probably depends on the meds. I am on Zoloft right now.
>I have been on Prozac, Lithium, Depa-Kote, Wellbutrin, Atavain, and Xanax.
>
>I would advise you to do some research before you throw that out there.
>Because that would also being like saying...don't take Vicodin, Vicoprofen,
>Lora-Tab, Tylenol #2,3,and 4., Percocet, Darvon, Darvocet, Morphine,
>Demerol, Ultracet (Tramadol), Stadol because you may have a hard time
>getting off of them. Which is a big possibility, but if you can't take other
>meds...like me, I am HIGHLY allergic to Aspirin, Advil, Naproxen, Celebrex,
>and Vioxx. It is either "suffer" or take something that may help.
>
>Because a few people have problems getting of the depression/anxiety drugs
>does not mean that EVERYONE will. And the possibility also lies that these
>people may have addictive personalities as well.
>
> Everyone is different in the way their body handles every medication.
>
>For example, some women show relief with Lupron and are okay with the side
>effects...and some women can't handle Lupron and think it is the evil of all
>meds for Endo.
>
>If someone is to the point where they are so depressed...the possibility of
>suicide is higher.
>
>After being diagnosed with clinical depression at the age of 12 (myself),
>yes, seeing a professional therapist along with meds can help greatly.
>Sometimes just seeing a therapist doesn't help.
>
>It may get you through that first couple days after the session, but if
>there is a TRUE CHEMICAL IMBALANCE (Bi-Polar, clinical depression, chronic
>anxiety, panic disorder, compulsive + obsessive disorder..the list goes on),
>then Professional Therapy will help to a point but it won't help the
>chemical imbalance.
>
>My GYN whom is very skilled with Endo stated that either add-back (which is
>putting small doses of estrogen back into your body) or anti-depressants
>while on Lupron can greatly decrease the side effect of mood swings and
>depression (and these are true side effects of Lupron). But please keep in
>mind that estrogen feeds Endo, so with add back the "possibility" of the
>Endo pain coming back is increased.
>With Lupron being a "drug", it also "may be" causing a chemical imbalance.
>
>Of course, I am not a doctor. This is just advise and based on research I
>have done or with my doctors.
>
>I have been on Lupron twice, Depo-Provera, and continuous BCP's since I was
>15. Six laps since 1998 and one laprotomy for Endo on the appendix.
>
> I also suffer from Clinical Depression and Asthma.
>
>The best thing is to educate yourself and speak with professionals.
>
>Angel Hugs,
>Wanda, CMA
>

>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "amy" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 12:55 AM
>Subject: Re: depressed
>
>> Hi Anna, It sounds like you have reason to be super depressed! Do you
>> have anyone helping you get through all of this right now? There is a
>> strong correlation between endo, stress, and the immune system... many
>> studies show that endo increases dramatically with stress and it seems
>> you've got reason to be a bit stressed out! I want to put a high alert
>> on anxiety/depression meds... I'm not saying that you shouldn't be
>> talking to your primary care about meds, but do know that often they can
>> also become a viscious cycle (much like endo)- and especially with being
>> on lupron you might have a hard time figuring out what can be attributed
>> to what. I have a number of friends who have had a more horrendous time
>> getting off of anxiety and/or depression meds than they were having
>> before they went on them (although I'm sure it feels like nothing could
>> be worse for you right now.) I would recommend you find someone to talk
>> to who you can count on in a consistant manner. I don't know your
>> beliefs or values, but someone such as a therapist, a priest, a
>> counselor, or even a good friend who you can set aside a regular meeting
>> time with. Even if you do choose meds, seeing a supportive someone
>> regularly can make all the difference in the world. Hang in there
>> sweetie, keep your optimism up - it's amazing what tomorrow can bring.
>>
>> hugs,
>> amy
>>
>> At Wed, 17 Apr 2002, Wanda wrote:
>> >
>> >Anna,
>> >
>> >I am sorry to hear that you are going through all of this.
>> >My suggestion would be to see your GYN or Primary Care Doctor and ask for
>> >some anxiety or depression medication.
>> >This will also help while you are on the Lupron!
>> >
>> >I hope you feel better soon
>> >
>> >HUGE ANGEL HUGS,
>> >Wanda
>> >
>

>>>> >>----- Original Message -----
>> >From: "anna" <hanusias@onebox.com>
>> >To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <endo@mail.medispecialty.com>
>> >Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 5:40 PM
>> >Subject: depressed
>> >
>> >> hi everyone. i am super depressed that i sometimes just dont care
>about
>> >> anything. i am in pain and my energy is so low. apart from all this i
>> >> am having a hard time finding a job and i want to get separated from my
>> >> husband. all these worries are making my insides crazy. does any one
>> >> know anything that will make me calm down because i am ready to go
>> >> histerical. also i have been 3 weeks to 4 on lupron and got my period
>> >> twice. this drives me crazy.
>> >>
>>

well i was taking zoloft but after a while i got so addicted to it. and it seemed that i was getting too many panic attacks while taking zoloft. so i just stopped taking. it was hard to leave the zoloft but i did it and i am just afraid of taking something else and getting too use to it.

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