Posted by Bill LL on September 30, 2004, at 10:07:56
In reply to Advice Please!! Side effects of meds or Anxiety?, posted by BRC on September 30, 2004, at 9:35:34
I think that you might want to try adding an ADD drug such as Ritalin or Strattera. This might give you a calming effect with better focus.
> Hi, I have been having some strange things happen to me while on SSRI's and SSNRI's. I have been diagnoesed with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and OCD.
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> I have been on many different medication combonations for the last five years. I now take 60mg of Lexapro, 30mg of Remeron, and 4mg of klonopin. I have been on this combo for almost two years now.
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> But the strangest thing has developed since I have been on these medications. Most people complain about their memory being impaired on these types of medications. But mine is the total opposite. I have "uncontrollable" memmories and thoughts of memmories that go way, way back. Things, places, and people I had totally forgotten about. They are not all bad memmories but some are not always good.
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> The thing that scares me the most is I don't control this memory recall. It just happens all day long. It is very debilitating because it makes concentration and daily tasks very difficult.
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> I was wondering if anyone knew if the chemicals in these types of medications has any effect on the part of the brain that controls memory. Or is what I am experiencing just part of the anxiety disorders and OCD.
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> Just looking for some answers and relief.
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> THANKS,
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> BRC
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