I have been really irritable lately...?
Question:
My doctor had me on an antidepressant for awhile because I was depressed, and when my prescription ran out, I never got around to refilling it. These symptoms have started after that prescription ran out, but I don't know if I am just naturally grumpy and the drugs have been hiding it or if maybe there is some sort of a chemical imbalance that's turning me into such a grouch.
Are there any good ways to deal with grouchiness that DON'T involve medication?
Answers:
Perhaps a therapy would be a good idea, so that you can figure out the reasons *why* you are so grumpy. Depressions is one option, a physical reason for your feelings. But there are also other things that might contribute to your situation, including being plain stressed out.
For example, you write about wanting time for yourself - which isn't neccessarily a bad thing, but actually a healthy one. No one should be choked out of "myself" time by family and work. Of course, if you want to be alone 24/7, it's different.
I don't know about your family or work situation, and a lot of possible options are depending on those, and on your personality. There's no "simple remedy" when the mind is involved.
In any case, please consult with a professional and tell him or her about your feelings and fears, that you wish to tackle this without medication. Please be persistent about this, ask for explanations and reasons WHY your doctor treats you like he/she does, and ask about alternatives. It's your right as a patient and you owe it to yourself.
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the medicine didnt "hide" your grumpiness- it fixed it and without the meds your reverting back to anger to deal, it would be very hard to fix because once you feel its acceptable to treat people that way its hard to mentally tell yourself to ease up..it would take a complete change of attitude to do that.
No medication it doesn't fix the problem it just hides it... Take that time to yourself take it easy. Is anything bothering you or are any changes about to happen that you really aren't thrilled with? If ya need someone to talk to feel free to send me a message. You're not a mean person otherwise wouldn't wouldn't care if you were mean to anyone.
YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO STOP TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR FIRST, FOR THIS VERY REASON. YOUR SYSTEM GOT USED TO THE MEDICATION AND SUDDENLY STOPPING IT CAUSED AN ADVERSE REACTION. IT;S LIKE A SLING-SHOT. YOU WERE DEPRESSED AND THE MEDICATION MADE YOU FEEL BETTER, THEN YOU STOPPED THE MEDICATION, SO NOW YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A CHEMICAL CHANGE IN YOUR BODY SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE TWO. SOMETIMES WHEN A PERSON SUDDENLY STOPS TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS, THEIR CONDITION CAN BECOME WORSE FOR A TIME, BECAUSE THE BODY HAS TO ADJUST TO THE CHANGE AGAIN. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ABOUT YOUR CONDITION.
Not speaking for you, but just a though or possibility that your past history of dealing with situations has scarred you to the point where you are just plain fed up.
Age plays a part in this, usually girls from 12 right up through their mid 20's go through this "transition" you don't know who you are really, bored of the same routine day after day, don't know what you want to do in life or be- etc..
Being in my 40's there are times especially prior to my menstrual cycle I get snappy, moody, and don't hold back from saying it like it is or how I see it.
The best advice for this is try some relaxation methods to release stress by inhaling through your nose slowly to 10, then exhale quickly through the mouth- maybe try listening to soothing music at night before going to sleep-
If need be, get your prescription refilled- and try to take some time for yourself, doing something you enjoy for a change, when you neglect yourself the reality is your punishing yourself for feeling and being this way- go out and do something to reward yourself for the crap you have endured from others and take a breather from the stress in your life.
It won't cure this mood issue, but will help subside it to the point where you can better cope with those around you and the situations you have to face on a daily basis.
Many hugs-
I useto be like that too. I would get angry at the stupidest stuff and I was misrable all the time but I found out that I was mis-diagnosed with depression for 5 years. Then my insurance changed and I had to switch doctors and my new doctor says its not depression its a mood disorder. I am now on a new medication and I feel great. I know you dont want to be on meds but it might me necessary to help with your mood.
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