Posted by SLS on August 5, 2006, at 11:57:30
In reply to Re: Phillipa, dont read other ENSAM posts » SLS, posted by Phillipa on August 5, 2006, at 11:17:50
> Bad side effects.
Any ones in particular?
Fair enough. That is a valid concern. However, you know that each individual displays a unique array of side effects. Sometimes there are none at all. You also know that the list of side effects supplied by the manufacturer is lengthy and that each side effect does not apply to the majority of people, and that they must all be reported whether they are caused by the drug or not.
You *always* have the option to stop taking the medication *whenever* you want. No one can force you to continue to take this drug against your wishes. The best that anyone can do is to advise and encourage you.
Emsam (transdermal selegiline) seems like a relatively clean drug. Selegiline in its oral form has existed for over 25 years and has displayed an excellent safety record, and is noted for its favorable side effect profile. Let's deal with the insomnia if and when it presents itself.
> And I'm already chasing my husband away as I am afraid of being alone.
Are you more afraid of being alone, now that you are taking Emsam?
> I'm overwhelmed by the simplest things.
For example?
> What if it doesn't work?
I understand this fear. It is a paradox, though, isn't it? How can you test a drug to see if it works without fully evaluating it by bringing a trial to completion.
> What's left?
This is something that you have plenty of time to deal with. It is a problem to solve logically and creatively. I'm sure there are alternatives yet for you to explore. There are so very many permutations that these drugs can be combined into.
> And I've had to bite off pices of luvox during the day I'm dizzy.
I am willing to bet that part of what is going on with you is that you are experiencing an intensification of anxiety as a symptom of withdrawal from Luvox discontinuation. In this case, it is important that you remind yourself that the anxiety is false anxiety. It is being generated by the withdrawal syndrome, and not by your thoughts. In reality, it is the opposite way around. Your thoughts are being influenced and generated by the anxiety produced by the withdrawal. It is no wonder that you are afraid to be alone, are having difficulties making decisions, and are fearful of the future.
> And I feel I should be perfect.
Can you explain this in more detail?
- Scott
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