ADHESIONS Messages for January, 2002: Re: Anti-depressants?

Dear Jean,

I am very concerned that you are asking us for advice for medication. I really think that these questions should be reserved for your doctor, as only he/she is aware of all the other medications you take. Some anti depressants effect some of the pain medications.

Love & hugs

>From: "Jean Long"

>Reply-To: adhesions@adhesions.org

>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS

>Subject: Anti-depressants?

>Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:04:38 -0600

>Does anyone know a GOOD anti-depressant that doesn't make you into a zombie,

>upset your stomach, make you gain weight, or constipate you?

>Also....what is the difference in an anti-depressant and a nerve pill, if

>any?

>I have bad nerves and am depressed much more lately so maybe I need help to

>get over it.

>I'm not sure what I need or if my body will even tolerate them, but I think

>maybe I should check into something for it.

>The pain doctor even mentioned it to me because she thinks it may help me.

>She said since I have had to endure so much in my life, and especially the

>past 2 years, that I should be getting help to deal with that in addition to

>the pain.

>My system doesn't tolerate very much though and I MUST be capable of

>thinking!!

>Putting weight on would only depress me more.

>Many years ago I was on something for my nerves and/or depression (don't

>remember what) and it was terrible!

>I was just a zombie, just wanted to sleep, didn't care about anything

>anymore, and couldn't think or even feel my body.

>I went from one extreme to the other (from worrying about everything to not

>caring about anything)!!

>I DON'T want that again, and that is why I have been shying away from them.

>I want to care (just not to extreme), be happy go lucky again, and have

>energy.

>Any advice?

>JEAN

>"SMILE............It confuses people!"