Posted by KaraS on January 8, 2005, at 16:53:16
In reply to Re: Some advice needed (hopefully last time) » KaraS, posted by jujube on January 8, 2005, at 1:16:35
> -- Thanks Kara. It seems that for months now I have been taking two steps forward and one and a half steps back.
I know the feeling... but that can change.
>I usually refuse to take pain medication (I have a relatively high tolerance for physical pain), but the surgeon said it was to my benefit to take something for a few days at least. It's weird, but at first the pills were almost like "happy" pills, not in the least bit sedating for me. But, after a few days, I started to get an almost oppressive feeling. It was so bad at times that I had to turn on all kinds of lights, even during the day, and have not been able to go to sleep without the t.v. and a hall light on. I end up on the verge of tears, but am afraid that if I start crying, I won't be able to stop. Now that I have stopped the pain meds, I think I will restart Celexa.Very bad timing unfortunately to have go through all of this when you were already in a precarious state. I can imagine how the whole experience could really overturn the apple cart. I don't like having to take pain medication either but you really had to. I hate that scared panicky feeling. If keeping the lights and the tv on helps you now, then so what. You just have to do what helps you get through this.
Celexa sounds like a good relaxing choice for you now.
> > Unfortunately this usually comes down to trial and error.
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> -- I am so hoping that my next trial will be the one for me. I am leaning toward Provigil as of today. I have read about the experiences of others with it both here and on Remedyfind, and it sounds like it would be a good choice. I will just have to try to be assertive with the pdoc when I see him again in the next couple of weeks. And, I will raise Klonopin with him as well, although I am not as concerned about that since I do have Xanax which does help me quite a bit. I have to pick my battles, and Provigil is more important to me at this stage.Good luck convincing him on the Provigil. It's sad we have to battle to get these things that can help us, isn't it?
I'm sure that Jas is right about the Klonopin not causing depression for everyone who takes it - especially if you're taking a small dosage. My concern was that you don't know up front though which way it's going to effect you, so if you're already depressed, is it worth the risk? (I'm a bit afraid of benzos in general though so you have to keep that in mind. I'm definitely not against them though.)
> > Remember - this is a temporary setback based on an unfortunate occurence. This too shall pass!!
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> -- Thanks Kara. I will do my best to keep those words in mind.
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> Take care.
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> Tamara
Ok, keep us posted.Kara
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