FOMO & anxiety. Need advise.

Amethya · May 4, 2018

I mostly use FB to get in contact with friends I met and my RL friends. I do get FOMO sometimes, but I ignore it because it's like, why should I feel like this when I'm not even in England!? xD

wondern, ASN · May 4, 2018

Thanks now I know what FOMO is but I swear everytime I see it on the list of threads it takes me a few seconds to remember wtheck it means! Then I click on it for the exact thing I guess, FOMO. Such irony. :bookworm:

I've been meaning to look up what POTO means as that is one of the emojis I haven't used because idk wth it is either. :poto:

Hmmm, now it says phatom? when I hover on it. In the list it says POTO when you hover over it.

Editorial Team / Admin · May 4, 2018

Thanks now I know what FOMO is but I swear everytime I see it on the list of threads it takes me a few seconds to remember wtheck it means! Then I click on it for the exact thing I guess, FOMO. Such irony.
I've been meaning to look up what POTO means as that is one of the emojis I haven't used because idk wth it is either.
Hmmm, now it says phatom? when I hover on it. In the list it says POTO when you hover over it.

I had to look up FOMO, too.

POTO=Phantom of the Opera

phatom is short for "phantom"

Octobermyfav · May 4, 2018

Okay I read your responses, and I honestly think you have some of these ideas wrong, and as someone said, take that judgement off before you go into nursing, because you will deal with all kinds of people with different problems, not everything is black and white.
Also, you can't diagnose yourself with ADD, without seeing a professional. The reason I do say I have it is because I was diagnosed at 9 with it and I went to a professional again at 25 and I was re-diagnosed again. That's the proper way to get the help and medication you need. Not from a PCP, but a psychiatrist.
Please do not think taking ADD medication means you are going to get addicted. That's not true. I take ADD medication, (Adderall XR 20mg) but I stopped it because it made me feel bad (More anxiety, than usual). I did up the dosage before, not because I'm addicted, but I felt it wasn't working anymore in lower dosages. But I think I'll going to lower it now because it causes me to have more anxiety than before, and when it was lower, I was fine. If that doesn't work, I'm going to stop taking it all together. I didn't take any medication for this until college when I realized how bad my ADD really is, and tried various of medications, so hopefully it will work and I can feel normal but aware.
People go to get their medication monthly because it's a controlled substance and we are only allowed to take out 30 day supply, unless it's a special circumstance (i.e, I went to work at a camp, and I asked for a 90 day supply so I don't have to ask my parents to send me my medication through the mail.) So no, not all of us get addicted to these medication.
As everyone, said I think you need to seek out professional help. They may help you in a way you don't need medication. As well a therapist may help wonders too!
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!.

Thank you. I really want to feel better soon as well.

Did you start addreall at XR when yo first started taking it? Or you started low and increased the dosage overtime? I know it's a controlled substance. That's not my point. My point is people KEEP coming back for refills. And do you know why it is controlled substance? Doctors now have to look you up in the system before prescribing them to you. And you need urine test at least every year. Why makes you think the law is so strict to get them? I am sorry if that sounds harsh, but it's really make you nervous system less responsive to the drug if you are using it long term. Like you said, its not as effective. I know not everyone choose to depend on it, but there are many are. If any doctor tell you that addreall is not addictive, you shouldn't be seeing that doctor.

ItsThatJenGirl, CNA · May 4, 2018

I appreciate yall taking the time to respond to my post. I told my BF and family that I might have depression and they thought I am thinking too much. Or.. Am I?
Anyways, don't know what the solutions I will be given if I go see a psy doc. I guess all they can do is to rx me some SSRIs, addreall or something alone that line. I have seen so MANY patient who suffer depression/ADD/anxiety, refuse to stop the medications. In my previous job, patient come see us monthly just to get refills. Some of them want higher dosage because lower dosage stopped working.
They are addicted to those meds and that SCARES me.
Other than loss of family member, many of those people simply give up and refuse to fight for their happiness. IMO, that's weak and I don't want to be like that. Eventually I can tell some new patient are here for those meds just by looking at their face... the vibe they were giving...
Just thought if I was able to overcome my ADD w/o meds, even though it took me a long time. Should I be more patient with my life and everything as well?
Just arranged a friend meet up in upcoming week ... through another social app. Sigh:/

First, they aren't called "happy pills" - that's insulting to those of us that need them. They don't make me happy, they enable me to function and not toy with the idea of suicide.

Second, I'm not addicted to my medications. Again, I need them to function. Yes, I see my doctor every three months in order to get refills to keep my mental health stable.

You're dangerously close to insulting people with mental illness. I suggest you take a step back and evaluate your thoughts on this topic.

I wish you well.

Octobermyfav · May 5, 2018

First, they aren't called "happy pills" - that's insulting to those of us that need them. They don't make me happy, they enable me to function and not toy with the idea of suicide.
Second, I'm not addicted to my medications. Again, I need them to function. Yes, I see my doctor every three months in order to get refills to keep my mental health stable.
You're dangerously close to insulting people with mental illness. I suggest you take a step back and evaluate your thoughts on this topic.
I wish you well.

I apologize if you took that as an insult. If you had read my thread, you know I suspected that I have all the the problems you are having. Except, suicidal thoughts.

TBH, I am not even surprised how many nurses/NS here are taking antidepressants.

Not saying everyone is taking them, but more and more people are doing it. Not the other way around.

YEAR vs MED, it's a positive slope right there.

I don't know your story, maybe you really NEED them. Everyone takes those in order to function, not for fun. Have you thought about when THIS will be over? I guess you can take that for life as long as you need them. But at what cost?

What if, you can avoid all of those if YOU, decide to fight for your own happiness. Not saying it will definitely work, but not everyone is willing to do the work.

I might not be the best shape right now in my life, but I am still hopeful. I believe I can overcome those unhealthy thoughts, it may just take more time and effort from myself. I will try therapy if I can afford. Yoga, meditation or whatever. They do work. I just gotta stick to them and make a habit out of it. If everyone believes sudden transformation, then we are less likely to be the person we wish to be. Good things rarely happen overnight, only the bad things.

Ultimately if you think you NEED it to function, do as you please. But there might be some people which may not need the medication as much/often as you do, need to know, they may not have to depend on medications to be "happy" or normal for the rest of their lives.

I hope the medication can ultimately get rid of your suicidal thoughts. Hopefully that doesn't require a longer commitment than you had hoped.

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A part of the void has been filled by spilling out my guts here at AN... I feel better, feel like I don't have depression or anxiety. There is a sense of peace within me. Will continue to try different ways to find#peace.

JadedCPN, BSN, RN · May 5, 2018

I apologize if you took that as an insult. If you had read my thread, you know I suspected that I have all the the problems you are having. Except, suicidal thoughts.
TBH, I am not even surprised how many nurses/NS here are taking antidepressants.
Not saying everyone is taking them, but more and more people are doing it. Not the other way around.
YEAR vs MED, it's a positive slope right there.
I don't know your story, maybe you really NEED them. Everyone takes those in order to function, not for fun. Have you thought about when THIS will be over? I guess you can take that for life as long as you need them. But at what cost?
What if, you can avoid all of those if YOU, decide to fight for your own happiness. Not saying it will definitely work, but not everyone is willing to do the work.
I might not be the best shape right now in my life, but I am still hopeful. I believe I can overcome those unhealthy thoughts, it may just take more time and effort from myself. I will try therapy if I can afford. Yoga, meditation or whatever. They do work. I just gotta stick to them and make a habit out of it. If everyone believes sudden transformation, then we are less likely to be the person we wish to be. Good things rarely happen overnight, only the bad things.
Ultimately if you think you NEED it to function, do as you please. But there might be some people which may not need the medication as much/often as you do, need to know, they may not have to depend on medications to be "happy" or normal for the rest of their lives.
I hope the medication can ultimately get rid of your suicidal thoughts. Hopefully that doesn't require a longer commitment than you had hoped.
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A part of the void has been filled by spilling out my guts here at AN... I feel better, feel like I don't have depression or anxiety. There is a sense of peace within me. Will continue to try different ways to find#peace.

Wow. You really, really need to educate yourself on this matter. Truly educate yourself with all of your clear personal bias aside.

Edited to add that not only should you educate yourself, but you probably shouldn't give anyone advice on the matter either. Ever.

psu_213, BSN, RN · May 5, 2018

not everyone is willing to do the work.

I was going to go through it point by point, but I though better of expressing my feelings about how obnoxious I felt the (entire) previous post by the OP.

For the record, (and I'm ashamed to even mention it because it shouldn't matter) I am not on any psychotropic meds.

Sour Lemon · May 5, 2018

I apologize if you took that as an insult. If you had read my thread, you know I suspected that I have all the the problems you are having. Except, suicidal thoughts.
TBH, I am not even surprised how many nurses/NS here are taking antidepressants.
Not saying everyone is taking them, but more and more people are doing it. Not the other way around.
YEAR vs MED, it's a positive slope right there.
I don't know your story, maybe you really NEED them. Everyone takes those in order to function, not for fun. Have you thought about when THIS will be over? I guess you can take that for life as long as you need them. But at what cost?
What if, you can avoid all of those if YOU, decide to fight for your own happiness. Not saying it will definitely work, but not everyone is willing to do the work.
I might not be the best shape right now in my life, but I am still hopeful. I believe I can overcome those unhealthy thoughts, it may just take more time and effort from myself. I will try therapy if I can afford. Yoga, meditation or whatever. They do work. I just gotta stick to them and make a habit out of it. If everyone believes sudden transformation, then we are less likely to be the person we wish to be. Good things rarely happen overnight, only the bad things.
Ultimately if you think you NEED it to function, do as you please. But there might be some people which may not need the medication as much/often as you do, need to know, they may not have to depend on medications to be "happy" or normal for the rest of their lives.
I hope the medication can ultimately get rid of your suicidal thoughts. Hopefully that doesn't require a longer commitment than you had hoped.
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A part of the void has been filled by spilling out my guts here at AN... I feel better, feel like I don't have depression or anxiety. There is a sense of peace within me. Will continue to try different ways to find#peace.

The title of your thread states that you, "need advise", but you seem to be more interested in giving it than taking it.

Octobermyfav · May 5, 2018

Wow. You really, really need to educate yourself on this matter. Truly educate yourself with all of your clear personal bias aside.
Edited to add that not only should you educate yourself, but you probably shouldn't give anyone advice on the matter either. Ever.

Is psy your expertise? I am not a nurse yet, but I have seen many patient and listened to their stories. How long they have been taking those med and how often and why. I have also known people who undergone traumatic events finally found peace without taking medications.

Nobody has to take my advise. It's just my 0.02. If you think the opposite of my opinion should be advised. Then good luck to those who followed that advise.

Octobermyfav · May 5, 2018

@sour lemon

Well I needed help and wanted to spill my guts because I don't talk to everything I wrote here to all people. I am writing it here because I will be a nurse and, hopefully will get some vaulable professional opinions from those who have psychiatric background or people have successful stories on this matter.

I welcome all advise, though. just don't follow them blindly. I do have my 0.02 regarding to this matter and those are my thoughts and opinions in response to whoever responded me. People ask me to seek therapy and I agree; some say addreall is not addictive when they take it regularly I call that BS. Can not function when you are not taking addreall=addiction

Likewise, no one need to follow my advise. And please don't especially if you have suicidal thoughts or self-harm behavior.

I am just willing to be my own guinea pig. Done that before and succeed. That's all.

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · May 5, 2018

I take six psychiatric medications, and probably will for the rest of my life. Am I addicted to them? No. But I am dependent on them; I cannot function properly unmedicated. I've tried dealing with my mental illness without meds, and all that did was make me alternately manic and severely depressed. There was no in-between, like there is now when I am stable for months and years at a time. Every now and again I get the idea that I'm not sick and I don't need meds, but reality has a way of crashing in on me and I go right back to them. Like I said, I'm not addicted, but I'm definitely dependent. There is a difference.