Posted by jay on April 26, 2005, at 14:10:23
In reply to i dont think my meds are working anymore :(, posted by woolav on April 26, 2005, at 9:06:46
> Im going through a rough period right now, I do take prozac and lamictal but I dont think they are working anymore. I have had serious thoughts of suicide and even got a razor blade out -not to kill myself but to see what it would be like or feel. I wanted to hurt myself in some way. I keep thinking that I have to wait until my daughter goes to college (3 1/2 yrs) from now, but then i think i wont be there to see her marry or have kids. But sometimes I dont know if i can make it that long. For the first time I thought about going into an inpatient treatment center, but I cant imagine how that will sit with my family. I would be ashamed. I dont know if I should see my pdoc and ask for a higher dose of the meds, I am afraid to tell her about the suicidal thoughts though, i dont want her to admit me anywhere (yet) - any advice?
> Going down fast....
> SHi...I am sorry you are having such a rough time. Well, let me say that it sounds like you are getting *no* benefit from your current combo of meds. If you can, make a list of some of the best meds you have been on (i.e. sleep was well, no suicidal thoughts, etc), take them to your doctor, and possibly look at a combination of those. It may take a while to find the combo, but you must act *now*. If anxiety is the main issue, a good dose of a benzo will relieve and calm you down. With suicidal ideation, you may be wanting to look at an atypical antipsychotic. From my knowledge, Lamictal is possibly one of the more stimulating mood stabilizers...and hence may not be best used on it's own as a mood stabilizer. It could be creating more problems.
So, make your list...get to your doctor ASAP...like make the appointment *right now*, and if you are so broken down, get to an emergency room right away. Your situation proves your meds are not working, so you absolutely need help right away. I know that feeling of sitting around and doing nothing, and that just makes it *worse*. So get going..asap..ok?
Best...and let us know how you make out,
Jay
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