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Imka

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Hey everyone. I'm new to Bluelight. I have actually been to the site many times for research and info, for myself and for others I know. I appreciate how so many contribute valuable and great info of their own accounts and experiences. So I decided to finally join myself.

I'm 30 years old. I work in entertainment business. (Not adult) lol just Incase anyone was wondering, I have a pretty stressful life, travel a lot etc.. and have had anxiety and depression issues on and off my whole life.

I was prescribed Adderall for ADD and off label for postpartum depression after getting off the most horrible drug "Effexor" which almost ruined my life for 2 years. I couldn't quit cold turkey because the withdrawal effects were so horrible. If I missed a dose by a few hours the brain zaps would take over. I went to three different doctors they didn't believe me.
I had to figure it out on my own so I did.
I opened up every capsule and subtracted a few granules each day until I completely weaned off without any side effects. The side effects were so bad when I missed a does that I literally thought my brain was being tasered every 30 seconds, the only thing that helped was or soothed it at all was the running water from the shower head beating on my head for hours at a time. During that time I started taking Klonopin to help. But once I was fully clean and clear of the Effexor I quit everything all together. I stuck with the Adderall for a bit to wake my butt up from being so worn out all the time and not being able to get out of bed from the hell I endured getting off that crap!

Fast forward 7 years...
I am prescribed 2mg Klonopin, I split them in half to help with anxiety or to help me fall assleep. I have issues with insomnia and allowing my self to fall asleep because my head is constantly going a million miles an hour.
I was taking Zanax 2mg bars but I would split them in quarters during the day if needed. And would maybe take half at night to help me sleep. Especially if I take Adderall on certain days.

I dont take take all these everyday, but I do rely on them when I need them.

Yeah, so that's long story short, thought I should share a bit instead of just saying "Hi"
 
Instead of Adderall I have tried Nuvigil, not sure how I feel about it. My doctor told me it could help with my crazy work hours with traveling etc... He also told me it raises your IQ lol haven't done an IQ test while on it so not sure if that's true.
 
Hey Imka, welcome to the forum. I too have experienced a lot of issues with psychiatric medications. I am surprised to see that your doctor prescribed Nuvigil considering that is usually a last resort effort since it is mainly used to treat narcolepsy. Anyhow, I hope you find the help you need. Good luck!
 
Hi, ive been a member for a while as well, looking for answers and stuff too. Wow, your problems ( symptoms) sound exactly like mine. Anxiety, depression, brain constantly racing million miles an hour all night long, which keeps me up.
I have a few medical problems which add to my insomnia. I snore, use a CPAP, have a severely deviated septum, chronic congestion, chronic shoulder and knee pain. All these things "work together" against me to cause my anxiety and depression.
I take lexapro to try to battle the anx. and dprsn. Doesnt help much. I use fentanyl patches for the pain. My new doctor gave me trazadone first to help with the insomnia, and now shes added lorazepam as well. I dont use them often as my wife controls my meds. I have a dependancy/addiction problems so i cant be trusted to not over use them. She controls my fentanyl patches as well. Her controling my meds was my idea to try to keep me from abusing my meds.
Any way, welcome to the community. I hope you find what youre looking for.
 
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