Posted by anna on August 28, 2001, at 0:10:30
In reply to Re: mood disorders/klonopin,depakote,neurontin » anna, posted by Wendy B. on August 27, 2001, at 23:54:58
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> > Hi, I am on Neurontin along with Topamax 150 mg, Wellbutrin 300 mg, Geodon 80 mg, Klonopin 1- 2 mg daily to stablize my mood. I have only been on it for a few days and the only thing I have noticed is severe fatigue, almost to the point of falling asleep at the wheel. But I also just started a job (at the same time of med change) that requires me to get up at 4 am and be there at 6 am) I usually sleep until 8 am. I don't know what to do. I take 600 mg at night and the only thing I take in the a.m. is my wellbutrin. I only take the Klonopin as needed, usually in the evenings when my nerves are shot from mommy burn-out (my kids are 4,3 and 1)
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> > By the way, my mood is not stable at all. I am BP II and feel so out of control, I am about to consider checking into a treatment program because I have been having suicidal thoughts.
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> Dear Anna,
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> Why why why why are you at a job that is taking this much out of you? Getting up at 4 to get there by 6? When normally you'd be sleeping til 8? And this on top of being a mother of 3 kids under the age of four?
> No wonder you're ready to check in at the hospital! You have got to stop and take care of yourself, you need your rest, it's so very important... And your kids need you to stay well...
> I remember posting to you several months ago, and you were very kind, please be kind to yourself... I haven't checked the Psy-SOCIAL Babble board yet today, but if you haven't looked there yet for support, it is full of wonderful people who are incredibly supportive to one another... you might consider this perhaps...
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> Worried about you,
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Wendy,I know, it all sounds so dumb. I think it is all about my disease,taking on too much at one time. I actually thought getting a job would make me feel better, and it has in a way, but NOTHING will make me feel better until I get my meds straightened out. I talked to my new boss today and I will be taking a break for 2 weeks to get some rest and try to get my medicines right (I didn't get this personal with her, just told her I needed time off!) All the job is is taking care of an elderly lady with Parkinson's, it is not that hard. She is very wealthy, the pay is great (we need the money bad) and it gives me a needed break from the kids (does that sound bad) What it has taught me so far is that raising kids is not as hard as I thought. A stubborn 84 year old rich lady is a different story, lol!!!! I am feeling better today, but I know tomorrow could be bad again, so I am watching out. Thanks so much for your concern. I have never visited the other board, but I will now that you have mentioned it.
Thanks,
Anna
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