Topic Title: So this is what it's come to...
| |  "So this is what it's come to..."
, Thu 19 Jul 21:32
...posting a message on this site that I had never seen before today. I am about to enter a difficult stage in my life right now and feared that my depression (which I always knew was real but never admitted before last week) would get the best of me and drag me down to what they call "rock bottom". I began seeing a therapist last week for the first time ever and he recommended going on antidepressants. My doctor would not allow it as I have a history (still current) of alcohol abuse and antidepressants might destroy my liver. A friend suggested SJW and my doctor thought that I should try it. So tonight I picked some up and I just took my first dosage, six pills at once to get the necessary amount. I must admit that I am a bit skeptical, though optimistic more so. I would appreciate any replies, testimonials, support that anyone might be willing to offer. For the first time in my life I've come to accept the fact that I need help. Therapy was the first step. SJW was the next. AA, I've finally accepted, is the next. Really, though, admitting that I need help and being able to talk about it and seek it was the first and foremost thing that I have done. I welcome and appreciate your support. Thanks.
Posts: 0 | | Registered: Thu 19 Jul 2001 21:17 |
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| | "Re(1):So this is what it's come to..." , Fri 20 Jul 02:58
hiya malcolm, I think what your about to endure is very brave indeed. Self evaluation is one of the hardest things for a person to do, admitting to yourself certain things very hard, forgiving yourself even harder. I myself am on a personal journey, I have also abused substances in the past this being the reason I will not take antidepressants. not for fear of my liver but because basicly I can't justify fixing myself with more drugs!!!! it just doesn't seem logical to me. Anyhow I hope you stick with your journey to happiness. best of luck
ave
Posts: 21 | | Registered: Sun 8 Apr 2001 20:11 |
| | | "Re(2):So this is what it's come to..." , Fri 20 Jul 12:12
Well, what can I say. I have a history of abusing drugs, so kinda in a similar situation. I've started using SJW just recently, less than a week. So far I haven't noticed a MAJOR change, but a subtle one that is pretty convincing that this will work for me. After the first days I felt alot of anxiety, a little hyper, and strangely VERY irritable. (i'm not sure if SJW caused all these symptoms though) But today I woke up feeling quite refreshed, although a little drowsy :)
The good news: Overall my mood seems to be slowly stabilizing, and my mind more focused and motivated, but I can't explain why i've been feeling so irritable though. ?
I have been taking 3 standardized pills, one in the morning and 2 and night. Perhaps I'll change this later but so far so good.
Posts: 3 | | Registered: Tue 17 Jul 2001 21:43 |
| | |  "Re(3):So this is what it's come to..."
, Sun 22 Jul 06:33
I can relate to your feelings of being irritable and anxious I started SJW a few days ago. I am starting off slow, 2 pills a day 150 mg/pill ( the recommended on the bottle is 1-3 pills per day because it is a pure form and a very high potency so I will only be taking 3 pills per day, at a total of 450mg) Anyway, I am only taking 2 pills and I feel weired, can't really explain it. Also it feels like my blood pressure is high and like I've just drank 10 cups of coffee!!!! My insides are very jittery. Imagine when I increase to 3 pills!!! Am also on a personal journey. Good luck to you all.................I pray this works for me. Dolly
Posts: 2 | | Registered: Thu 19 Jul 2001 6:53 |
| | | "Re(4):So this is what it's come to..." , Wed 25 Jul 08:19
Oh well, my doc prescribed my with Celexa, so I have since stopped SJW. Just started yesterday........hope this works for me. Good luck to you all,
Dolly
Posts: 5 | | Registered: Thu 19 Jul 2001 6:53 |
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