Posted by Dinah on October 16, 2004, at 23:13:11
In reply to Re: Meds and ego states, posted by Stressee on October 16, 2004, at 21:15:38
The Luvox was my idea. I was on it for four years at maximum dose for much of that time and didn't find that it had incapacitating side effects, which is very unusual for a medication for me. I'm usually laid up with every conceivable side effect. Not that I like anorgasmia, apathy, the stupids, and losing touch with my emotional side. And come to think of it, increased headaches and GI problems, and decreased inhibitions toward SI.
But compared to any of the other AD's I've tried, all that was mild. :)
My therapist just wants me to cope without adding something that makes me lose touch with my emotions, or at least with minimal amounts. He wants me to increase sessions, for example. But I don't think that's altogether fair. It would be encouraging me to rely more on him when he just isn't available to be relied on all the time. Not that he's trying to stop me from taking it or anything.
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