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Does anyone else feel this form of shame whenever they need to have their antidepressant dosage raised? I don’t know why this happens to me because I don’t think there is shame in taking antidepressants and yet when I’m the one having a dose go higher I feel like I’m just crazy because I need so much to function normally.
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@Cece7 I’m so sorry…. I can’t even imagine having to go thru that… I know not everybody needs validation/sympathization but I want u to know that this is how I support others and don’t mean to hurt at all
I haven’t gone thru that yet… but thats sounds so hard to go thru… like the fact that you need antidepressants already means that you should be supported and loved even if you need it to function…
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@PoopityScoop I’m so sorry that you have to go thru that shame
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I getchu. I just had a dose increase too and I feel (very mild) embarrassment going to pick up my script bc the pharmacy has known me for like 15 years/same pharmacist/everyone knows my name (sadly) and I always feel like they are judging me when logically I know they are not, they're not even thinking twice about it/me. But like you, I don't think there is any shame necessary, doses are bound to change sometimes. But it's that nagging anxiety that always chimes in.
@E_belli I’m so sorry that you feel like they’re always judging you… you really don’t deserve that
Yeah, I typically feel pretty self conscious about beeding a dose increase, but I know long term it's for the best. I just try to keep in mind that the goal is health and happiness, not strict normality.
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As long as they keep working then don't worry. My problem is that I will hit a "max" dosage and can't up the meds so then we start the process of new meds all over again.
@princessblue that’s my worry with Effexor currently. Just went up to 225 mg today and now I worry what if the highest doses won’t be enough. It does help a lot though at 150 so hoping it will be what it takes to just make life feel a little bit more normal but still. So scared to start over if there’s issue. this process sucks
@Cece7 I feel you. I'm currently trying new ADHD meds and it's not working at all. Hopefully we both can get what we need.
I feel that, almost as if I am a lost cause. I have to remind myself that 3.4 million people in the US are on antidepressants and they are not a lost cause so I should not put myself in the hopeless category.
@Baby_Pineapple exactly. Why are we so judgmental to ourselves and not judging others going through the same issues! I struggle with that
@Cece7 yeah… exactly!
Sometimes I do, but I have to tell myself that it makes me functional & try to love myself (I’m learning that now) 💕
@Cm625 that’s a good thought process to have!
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