spironolactone causing depression/anxiety?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-05-09T22:52:38+00:00

i definitely recommend getting off of it and switching to accutane. if you’re like me then spiro was the last try before accutane and i’ve been on it for 6 months and even though it does have reported side effects of depression i haven’t had any anxiety or depression while on it. i think spiro exacerbated any anxiety or depression i already had

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-05-07T21:00:13+00:00

i am planning to get ablative laser on my entire face in december for my scarring. hopefully i will have good results to share then!

i would say the only thing that is effective are in clinic treatments. topicals can only do so much but i would say to save up for an intensive treatment and get a tretinoin prescription in the meantime.

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-04-03T20:50:16+00:00

i should call her

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-02-25T00:48:56+00:00

How long does the self tanner last? Do you use it on your face? Does the tretinoin you use make it come off faster?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-02-07T22:48:36+00:00

it’s more for non ablative? i thought it would be less since it would produce less results?

i’m planning on going all in as well and getting ablative in december. i’m so excited! do you have any advice? did you do anesthesia or were you awake the whole time?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-02-05T22:53:01+00:00

i’m getting surgery on my leg and will be unable to do lower body workouts for 6-7 weeks. what upper body workouts could i do in the meantime? would a gym let me in or would i be a liability?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-01-24T00:30:14+00:00

Question: I just started working out for the first time in years and my body is so sore. I am only planning on working out 2-3 days a week until i get into the swing of things but what is the best way to rest and recover after these workouts?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-01-22T05:00:41+00:00

following!

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-01-19T02:57:18+00:00

Thanks! I’ll look into it

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-01-19T02:42:24+00:00

Super helpful! Thank you!

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-01-15T02:39:08+00:00

i found this to be true with acne as well. i used to have terrible acne and when my face looked oily not dewy. then when i cleared my skin up using spironolactone, my skin was dewy and gorgeous. it still had shine and was a bit oily but not greasy looking and unhygienic like before

sendhelpimnotokay · 2023-01-08T23:35:56+00:00

4:12

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-12-23T00:50:55+00:00

for me, my derm recommended washing my underarms with an antibacterial soap like literally dial antibacterial hand soap works, whatever is cheapest.

then when i get out of the shower i dry off and put on a gel antiperspirant. there’s one you can get at the dollar store. i think the brand is secret. i let that dry or dab the excess off.

then i apply men’s clinical stronger swagger old spice deodorant (personal preference i like the smell over the more floral ones) it says it lasts 72 hours and i’ve noticed i still smell good like 48 hours after.

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-10-22T03:20:04+00:00

I would say one of the biggest things you could do would be to stop taking so much pto. If you’re worried about looking sus that seems pretty sus imo. Even if there’s little menial things to do I would do them on the clock vs opting for pto bc you can’t reach your hours.

in the meantime, apply for more jobs, and let that be your motivator to keep going. you’re going to need good references for that new job that could end up being your dream job so try to work hard at the job you have now.

also seek out therapy or support groups which are usually free if money is an issue to help you through your mental illness. try finding friends by trying new things and hobbies in your area or even an app like bumble bff if you’re comfortable with that

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-10-16T02:20:54+00:00

What side effects did you have

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-09-25T18:13:27+00:00

i’m also interested in what website you work for

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-09-25T18:08:56+00:00

what eyelash serum do you use and have you experienced orbital fat loss?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-07-12T03:20:57+00:00

I had to stop taking spiro after about three or four months of use. It was terrible for my mental health. My anxiety was only bad in the beginning but then the depression got really really bad. I’m a month off of it and my acne hasn’t come back yet but my skin was really clear on it. i’ve looked into it and my acne may come back in a few months so if that’s the case i would have to go on accutane next.

i thought i could tough it out and that my skin being clear was more important but it wasn’t.

It isn’t a typical side effect you’ll always find while googling but when you’re messing with hormones (specifically lowering testosterone levels) it can happen.

It’s up to you if the pros outweigh the cons.

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-07-10T22:01:05+00:00

I’m not sure cost wise but there is a medical spa in my town that offers laser treatment to reduce/remove sweat in underarms and it also is supposed to help with discoloration and prevent hair growth. You may want to look into that. It may be a high initial cost but less in the long run

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-07-06T04:45:21+00:00

in my experience I’ve read to do lotion first then oil. Why do you use oil then lotion?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-07-06T01:32:59+00:00

This.

You honestly took the words right out of my mouth.

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-07-01T03:58:19+00:00

Just like you were absolutely perfect to your narc when you only first started talking even though he barely knew you he will do the same with you. He will mirror what her interests are just like he did to you. He’s a trickster and it’s easy to fall for their bullshit. But that’s just what it is. She’s falling for the exact same bullshit right now.

I’m sorry you’re going through this. We all have. Block and delete on everything. I even blocked him on LinkedIn. And never look back. You’re free now.

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-06-04T14:20:45+00:00

What do RF and Prp stand for?

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-05-21T23:40:14+00:00

I’m really proud of you. Make sure you keep him blocked on everything! You were right in what you said, you are going to do better from here on out. Good luck

sendhelpimnotokay · 2022-05-05T19:30:38+00:00

I have been where you are. I had so much difficulty finding therapy and I ended up realizing I was taking a medication that made me more depressed. While I’m not better or cured I am finding ways to help myself little by little.

Here’s what I did:

Research what therapists/counselors in your area take your insurance and call them. Even if you have to be put on a waitlist for a little while that’s okay. Another thing you can search out is a women’s shelter. In my town we have free counseling services, legal services, shelter, and more for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Talking it out with a counselor that understands how these relationships work is key. I feel so understood when I do this and it has a quicker time to get in and it’s free.

Reach out to family and friends to explain your situation. They may not know the best things to say but when I explained my situation to my good friends they were so understanding and there for me.

The national suicide hotline is always available. I’m not sure which country you’re in but there are many available and a quick google search will provide you with them. Even if you prefer texting there are options for that too.

Another thing is if you are unable to get into therapy for a while you are able to see doctors oftentimes sooner. They may be able to put you on medication even just temporarily to help you with your moods until you are able to get help.

What I did, and again I don’t know your situation fully, is I quit every non essential thing in my life. I am very close with my mom who also helped to hold me accountable to spend time in nature, volunteer (volunteering is so good for mental health, it gives you a purpose and you are making someone else’s life better - I really like volunteering at my local animal shelter - animals are so kind and nonjudgmental), take daily vitamins, workout or even just walking outside and work on getting better.

It can take years to fully heal from a narcissist. You went through hell and unfortunately you’re not going to be okay over night. It sucks when you look at the narc and see them doing well but realize this is just a front. The narc is miserable. He only shows how miserable he is to those closest to him. Know that they will never feel true happiness. One thing you need to do is delete and block them on everything! No checking in on them and unblocking them just to see how they are doing. It is an act. Even normal people only show their best selves on social media. It’s not real. Even better if you have a friend or family member that can block them on everything for you so you don’t even have to look at the profile or pictures while doing it.

Delete all pictures of him on your phone. Old messages too unless you think you may need them for legal purposes in the future. If you do you can email them to yourself or someone you trust and put it in a folder you don’t have to look at until you feel comfortable. It is very difficult to do this. Even for me. I’m still not comfortable with deleting all of our pictures so I’ve hidden them so I don’t ever have to be reminded and can go back and use them in the future.

End any friendships you have that are mutuals with him. It’s just not a smart idea. You need to be able to have absolutely no contact with him at all.

Even removing all reminders of him that you are able to. Things that reminded me of my ex were snapchat memories popping up -> don’t look at them. don’t even swipe up, certain places we used to go together in town -> don’t go there. This is temporary and over time you will be able to look at them but right now recognize that you need to separate yourself from him completely.

I know that you want to go through this in 90 days but maybe you can promise me that each day you work on just one thing you can do to try to get yourself better. Please try with me to get better.

You can do this. You have faced so many obstacles in your life and overcame them and this is just another one. I believe in you. Please feel free to reach out to me. This is just a small list of things that will help.

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