ENDO Messages for April, 2004: Re: Lupron is difficult....unbearable moodiness at times

Re: Lupron is difficult....unbearable moodiness at times

From: melissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Apr 20 13:36:16 2004

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Hey how's it going? Better I hope.

I just got shot number five...almost done. Hang in there, you already started you might as well finish. I 'm going through the same problems right now. I've been diagnosed with severe depression and an anxiety disorder. I'm a Firefighter in the Marine Corps and this disease has ruined my career. I'm not going to let it ruin my life. If I can control my Endo I'm going to...if I need to go on another six months of treatment I will.

I'm having a very difficult time on this medication but the greatest thing about it is I have a supportive husband. He walks me through my temper tantrums, my breakdowns, and my anger, the uncontrollable crying. You have to be strong, there are a lot of horrible stories in these posts and sometimes I wish people wouldn't post some of them, but I guess the truth hurts. You have to lift yourself back up...I know what your going through because I'm doing it to.

Running is my favorite way to let go.... I put my headphones on with some really hard, loud music and run. You have to learn to be in control of your self. Remind yourself that it's the drug that’s making you feel crazy.

I'm fortunate because I have good doctors and treatment is easy to come by. I'm currently seeing a therapist and a psychologist. I'm currently taking Celexa for the depression; they had to up the prescription three times.... I’m still loosing my mind so there changing my medication.

I'm so sure that you can pull through this. I might be a completely different person now but I'm adjusting to my new ways.... Don’t give up....

--
Melissa

>Elisha,
>
>I can't believe you've been on Lupron that long.  I only lasted two
>months and the second month was so unbearable, I almost went insane.  I
>felt manic-depressive when I was on the Lupron, in addition to all the
>other awful side effects (hot flashes, night sweats and migraines).  I
>couldn't take it anymore.  I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist and it
>was killing my career.  I would cry at the drop of a hat and 5 minutes
>later, I'd be laughing hysterically! I was scaring my husband! It got so
>bad, that I couldn't even work and had to take time off.  I would rather
>deal with the pain of endo than go through that again.  The Lupron is
>finally out of my system and I finally feel half-way normal.  I have the
>pain again, but it is not nearly as bad as the Lupron.
>
>Good luck to you.  If you ever need to email, write me back at
>cookiepuss66@sbcglobal.net.
>
>At Mon, 19 Apr 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I have been taking one-month injections for the past 4 months.  At first
>>the side effects were just the hot flashes and the mild moodiness.  Now
>>after 4 shots the moodiness had taken me over.  I feel very sad at times
>>(depressed) and also get very irritable.  I hate feeling this way so
>>much that I am going to stop taking the shots.  I have been prescribed
>>an antidepressant but it has not taken full effect yet.
>>Has anyone stopped taking the Lupron because of the moodiness that is
>>involved with taking this drug? I can't stand being with myself...how
>>bad is that? I feel like it is too much for me.  I just wanted to hear
>>from others on the moodiness aspect of this drug.  Write me back if you
>>have a chance, I look forward to anyone making a reply on this message,
>>thanks to all of you and good luck to you all too.  Elisha

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