Side effects?

inkyspider · 09-06-2007, 04:42 PM

Okay, this is a bit of a ramble, so i hope it makes some sense. But basically, i've been doing less and less work (or anything really) since i started my meds and it's gotten worse since the dosage was increased.

I used to do all my work and study all the time and i've spent the last few weeks doing nothing and my exams start next week.
I hadn't even related it to the meds, but my counsellor suggested that that could be it.

I can't quite explain why i'm not doing the work. I know i want A's, i know i need to study to do that but it feels like there's something missing, like a link in my brain that gets me up to work.
I have the same thing with SI. There have been times i want to SI but there's something missing that gets me to do it. But with SIing that's a good thing.

Has this made any sense at all?

Anyway, my question was has anyone else experienced this i guess you'd call it lack of motivation as a result of taking meds? And other than me just being a little less pathetic and just getting of my ass do you have any suggestions as to ways i can get that link make?

Bleeding Angel · 09-06-2007, 05:00 PM

i know what you mean, its kinda like the life has been zapped out of you. All i seem to do now is sleep, i dont enjoy thinigs anymore, and trying to do coursework was a struggle, i jus couldnt do it

Stellata · 09-06-2007, 06:11 PM

What meds are you on? Do they help with other symptoms? Remember that loss of motivation and concentration is also part of depression. [and anxiety].
Have you told your dr?

inkyspider · 09-06-2007, 06:28 PM

It's prozac and yeah they help with the anxiety.
That's what i'm not sure about but it has definately got worse over the past few months (while i've been taking meds) so it's either the meds or i'm getting worse.
Thanks for replying.

elaboratedream · 10-06-2007, 07:32 AM

^ For people w/ bipolar, an anti-depressant can make moods more severe (including depression, but mostly mania) and that's the only time you need a mood stabilizer.

but to answer the actual question, I'd suggest talking to your doctor about it. it sounds like it's not the right med for you. There are lots of them out there, you'll just have to find one that works.

Margo · 10-06-2007, 07:29 PM

Hell there are so many side effects from Ad's it untrue. One thing that "could" be happening is that you would normally have been stressing bout the exams and the amount of work you have and this would be a key motivator in getting you going and doing lots of work. If the Prozac is taking the edge of these feelings then its quite possible that this could be why you are seemingly slowing down? Just a thought.

*hands you a strawberry Jelly*