Medication

[jethbones]

Hello, I'm new to this site. :)

I have GAD and also BDD, I've had GAD since I was a child but was only diagnosed when I turned 16. i've been prescribed Citalopram, Fluoxetine and also Pregabalin. I've been taking Pregabalin for over a year now and if anything, I'e felt myself become worse rather than better. Suicidal Ideation has become a huge problem over the last 6 months of which a psychiatrist informed me was due to depression, which is why they decided to prescribe me Fluoxetine. I have tried CBT and also EMDR, but nothing works.

I often think that there is an underlying diagnosis, though that could be me merely being paranoid.

I've recently come across research that suggested that Olanzapine could possibly work?- I would genuinely try anything at this stage, since every day is a struggle. Would anyone perhaps recommend that I investigate this route further, or do you suppose another way, if so, what?

Because I don't think I can go through this feeling every single day of every minute of my life for much longer, I sound so mellow dramatic and rather pathetic, so I do apologise, it's just so hard sometimes.

[kconnors]

Hi,

Glad you came by . . . I will not be much help as I am not familiar with the medications that you are taking but I did want to reassure you that you are not being "mellow dramatic" and you definitely are * not * pathetic so there is no need to apologize . . . right now, you are in such a tough situation but you are working to find a solution by coming here . . . although I cannot give you any type of insights into the meds, I know that there are folks here who are so knowledgeable that I am sure someone will be able to help direct you in your research  . . . .

Please know that we understand about the struggle that happens on a daily basis so you are not alone and yes, jethbones, it is hard but please hang in there . . . .please come back here and know that we will support you in whatever fashion we can . . . . take care, KC

[jethbones]

Hello,

Aw, that's really very sweet of you to do so, thank you, really.
Yeah, you're right.   

Thank you so much, it really is lovely to know that.

Hope you are well, take care also!

Jeth x