Mental Health and Meds

[jreilly4261]

I just saw a blog about LGBTQ Mental Health and thought I'd review my own mental health.  I've been on the same meds for the last 2-3 years for clinical depression and I've never felt more stable and satisfied.  I'm on anti-depressants Welbutrin and Lexapro and anti-psychotic Abilify.  I'm also taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D because I live in the

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[ladymurmur]

The only Rx I'm taking right now is Depo - which means I haven't had a period, or the associated hormonal/emotional roller-coaster in years. I'd never realized how much that had seriously impacted my mental health until suddenly it wasn't anymore. Now when I have a bad day, it is just becuase I'm having a bad day. I dread the day that they take my depo away. >_<

I'm also taking fish pills to help keep the cholesterol numbers down, and it supposedly does good things for joint issues as well. I'm not certain if it is the fish pills keeping my tendinitis from flaring up or if I've simply become adept at avoiding triggers. Either way, it is a good thing. Lack of pain is definitely a boost for my mental health. :-)

Melatonin helps with sleep. Haven't had a string of feally bad sleepless nights in a while - which also helps with mental outlook.