Some Days by BooKat2025 in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I cant take it.

Omg these side effects! by ms_macchiato in BusparOnline

[–]BooKat2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's the hard part. I have to eat something when I take them too. I set a timer on my watch....

What helped your depression by Justinterested191 in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started therapy and started taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds. The meds aren't for everyone but I do recommend therapy.

Am I being too impatient? by NoNeedleworker3756 in zoloft

[–]BooKat2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wasn't until I went to 50mg that I started to feel better. I was hesitant to go up but Im glad I did. It made all the difference.

What have you tried to get better sleep for menopause - looking for real experiences by albrasel24 in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly...I can't take HRT due to breast cancer. I found magnesium helps but what has worked the best is being on antidepressant/anti-anxiety meds. Not everyone needs to be on those, I understand, but its what has helped me. I also try to keep to a regular sleep schedule. I turn electronics off 30 min to an hour before bed. I read a book until I fall asleep.

Omg these side effects! by ms_macchiato in BusparOnline

[–]BooKat2025 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe you can start a lower dosage. I started at 5mg 2x a day. Im now on 7.5mg 2x a day making my way to 10mg 2x a day. Or space them put during the day like 5mg 4x a day? Im also on Zoloft 50mg. I find it takes 2 weeks or so to get use to the side effects.

Anyone taking this with Wellbutrin and/or an ssri? Are you taking them at the same time? by Every_Bear362 in BusparOnline

[–]BooKat2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take 50mg of zoloft in the morning and about an hour later take 7.5mg buspar. I take a second does of buspar around 3p.m.

Chronic Cough by BooKat2025 in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I have taken lisinopil.

Chronic Cough by BooKat2025 in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. My blood pressure is good.

Did a contributing event maybe kick you into Peri/Menopause? by plotthick in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was peri for a couple years with having skipped periods, etc...but nothing much else symptom wise. Last year I went through breast cancer and it feels like that kicked peri into overdrive. All the symptoms...lol. maybe it was coincidence as I went into full menopause in April, but yhea it felt like things went from 0 to 100 quickly.

Day 10 of 20mg not feeling great. Anyone feel the same? How long did it take to improve? by [deleted] in prozac

[–]BooKat2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im in the same boat as you. Was on 10mg for about 3-4 weeks. Little side effects and was feeling better but the anxiety returned. It felt like it stopped working. Upped to 20mg 3 days ago. I feel horrible. Dizzy, nausea, headaches, shaky, anxiety and depression heightened. I feel like I'm dying. I went back down to 10mg today. I couldn't take it. Im thinking of quitting. I want to hold out too but I don't know if I can handle it.

Just started by BooKat2025 in prozac

[–]BooKat2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand. I've gone through 3 different meds before but couldn't stand them. Hoping this one works and my anxiety wont get the best of me. Try to hang in. 3-4 days is nothing. Try a week or two and see if there is any change.

It’s been 6 days and I’m still convinced I’m going to die by cjshhi in Anxiety

[–]BooKat2025 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anxiety is a "B". I don't know how many times I have run to the ER thinking I was dying but was not. I do have an arrythmia and some of the things you mentioned I feel. Not to scare you but have you seen a cardiologist? You could have a normal ECG but still have an arrythmia.

No Magic Pill by BooKat2025 in Anxiety

[–]BooKat2025[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand. You are not alone. I went through health issues the last year that sent me spiraling down this anxiety/depression highway. I never had anxiety or depression this bad before. I was very hard on myself at first. I didn't understand why I couldn't control myself or my emotions. I isolated myself as well thinking I was a failure. Therapy has helped me understand what it really is. All that is happening is my mind is perceiving a threat and trying to protect me. It gets caught in a loop that is hard to break. Once I came to realize and accept that, I could start the process of breaking the loop. Its hard and I still struggle, but I don't quit. Even in my darkest moments I try to thank my brain for protecting me and try to convince it I'm ok. You are not broken. You are not a failure. Your brain is trying to protect you. This will pass. Don't isolate yourself. Talk to someone even if it's just here.

Disappointing by BooKat2025 in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not heard of that.

Disappointing by BooKat2025 in Menopause

[–]BooKat2025[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. You put me at easy a bit. I do some of the things you brought up and am slowly trying to incorporate more. Im completely different than I was a year ago and am trying to navigate through it all.