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Questions.. Anyone??? Coffee; Ativan

Posted by spriggy on June 17, 2006, at 2:32:32


It's been a while guys. I know! I am sorry.

I am doing so much better than I was a year ago this time. I spent 6 months just trying to convince myself that I was *not* going totally insane.
I had horrible racing thoughts, anxiety, weight loss, etc..

I found out I was very sick ( physically) and it explained my symptoms (which some of my symptoms were also physical; fevers, infections, and the weight loss).

I have gotten somewhat better physically; still getting 3 B-12 shots a week and having to take constant antifungals, etc..

My asthma has kicked into full gear again ( I have allergies to nearly everything in my region).

Anyway, the only medicine I take now is Ativan.

My dr. put me on for my TMJ/sleep and to stop me from grinding my teeth at night.

I was hesitant at first becuase I had a bad reaction my first time with Ativan but it seems to be fine now.

He has me on 1 mg per night but I usually only take 1/2 of one.

The thing I am noticing is that I am SOOOO tired during the day; I mean NO energy.

I don't know if this is a result from my allergies/medicine for that, or my fibromyalgia/Epstein Barr OR if this is from the Ativan.

Does anyone know if that dose would make me this tired during the day?

Next question; Coffee..

I had weaned myself off of it totally but lately (because of the tiredness) I've been drinking 2 cups in the morning.

I notice after my coffee, I feel so much more mental clarity and even a overall sense of " well being" and happiness.

It's a different total change in my mood.

I know it's likely just caffeine but I am curious if there is a med I can take ( talk to my doctor about- he is a good listener and often allows me to try something if I have researched it enough ) that would be similar to this affect?

If coffee effects dopamine (?), would Wellbutrin be a good option?

I definitely need energy; I'm in a part of the country where it's still very rainy and dark out.

Maybe I'm lacking vitamin D. Who know's?

Any thoughts on the Ativan being the cause or if there's something I can take that would be similar to coffee?


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