Posted by mattw84 on October 14, 2004, at 21:33:49
In reply to Re: Doh! Waste of session w/psych today.... » mattw84, posted by utopizen on October 14, 2004, at 20:11:49
Utop,
You have too much free time ;-)~ -- I am loving all the input though really, keep it coming!
A novel idea - call; sounds pretty far out, but I may just have to give it a try!!! I have been doing CBT with her the last couple of visits, the concept is great. I just have some reservations with being able to discuss certain parts of my life with her, though she has quickly felt out which areas those are and seems to be respecting my boundaries. So yes, I agree it is a crucial element of the overall treatment.
I am often overwhelmed by how many meds I am taking, yet simultaneously thankful for what help they grant me. Examples:
Adderall 10mg (3x daily):
Pro: For making me focus and actually accomplish tasks, something I had rarely ever done prior to.
Con: Making me anxious, even paranoid at times. The "crash," and having to tote around pills everyday. Also addictive...
Wellbutrin XL 300mg (1x daily):
Pro: I quit smoking, finally!!! I thought I would never do that! (49 days clean!!)
Con: I believe it adds to anxiety tremendously and serves no purpose other than to keep me from smoking.
Klonopin 0.5mg (2x daily):
Pro: For giving my worried little mind a rest, and getting me out and functioning in society again.
Con: Makes me feel somewhat fatigued, is yet another addictive drug, and I feel it is somewhat contradictory to the purpose of the adderall (though it helps with the unwanted side effects thereof).
"All in all" I am grateful and much better off with the meds. However I don't really remember what I was like prior to; well yes I do -- I was a rebellious, 'good-fer-nothin', obnoxious teen. I frequently wonder what life would be like if I just stopped taking them, and just forced myself to face life like most other people do -- without all my medicinal crutches. Scary thought, though quite tempting... never know unless you try it right? Well, time for my run... I will check back in later, thanks again all!mw84
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