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Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:12:02
Celexa
zyprexa
or both?
I don't think its the geodon or wellbutrin sr.
Posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 18:17:17
In reply to Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:12:02
How much of all of the above are you on?
That's a lot of medicine.
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:42:21
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 18:17:17
I'll agree with you on that one. Which is probably the problem. 60 celexa, 3.75 zyprexa, 400 bupropion, 240 geoddon
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 19:04:44
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:42:21
wow thats alot of drugs! what is the problem exactly? ARe you anxious? that is a very high dose of wellbutrin, and for some people it could cause anxiety. The others I am not sure about But my best guess is the combination of them could be doing something.
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 19:27:52
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life?? » Sebastian, posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 19:04:44
I like taking the wellbutrin because it cuts down on my smoking tremendiously. The celexa my doctor just won't let down on.
My last spoken Dx is scitzo affective. I have also been Dx with anxiety from the time I went off zyprexa. 3 years ago my doctor said I looked depressesed. Supposedly the wellbutrin was for energy to counter the others.
Those are the most recent Dx's. Others include a major psychotic break in '97. Which was the start of it all. Which is the only reason I'm afraid to stop meds, that I would become psychotic again. But yes since the inception of meds my social life is nill. Basicly I don't talk. I'm not sure how much is my illness, or the meds. When I withdraw from meds now, I get major withdraw simptoms. Life sucks.
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 19:45:26
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 19:27:52
have you asked this question to your doc? I don't know really its a tough one...Im not really familar with geodon or zyprexa but If I was to guess I would say it was one of those two. If you are sure its not geodon ask doc about zyprexa. I don't think it would be celexa but I don't knwo much about it either. Wow sorry I just realized how useless my post is. But IMO consider the possibility of it being zyprexa, anti-psychotics are powerful and heavily sedating, I think, so I would assume they numb you a bit like your affect, which I could see leading to reduced social life.
hope this helps a bit
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 19:57:37
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 19:45:26
I think you are right that its the AP. I just fear not being able to function, and keep calm. What do i do? My doctor will NEVER talk about a reduction. Yes I do bring it up.
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 19:58:08
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 19:45:26
Wonder if I need a new doctor?
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 20:15:14
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 19:58:08
If you don't feel your doc listens to you or is willing to negotiate than I think it may be worth it. It is your life and you should be allowed to enjoy it!
Try with him again maybe and if he is unwilling to listen than check someone else out.
I hope things work out. It doesn't feel very good to have little control and to feel awful.
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 20:17:59
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 20:15:14
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 20:29:19
In reply to Re: Thanks (nm), posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 20:17:59
Posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2005, at 20:54:45
In reply to will you update on how it goes? (nm), posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 20:29:19
Gosh Sebastian, I'm sorry you feel so badly. I really can't help you with your meds. Maybe some of the experts will be back tomorrow. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 21:15:13
In reply to will you update on how it goes? (nm), posted by rainbowbrite on March 8, 2005, at 20:29:19
Don't tell the doctor but I've taken measures into my own hands and decreased some doses, just to see how it goes. This will be a long treachuring story as I withdraw. I'm going to try to keep the doc, just make him see. Not to mention his price is going up.
Posted by mike13 on March 8, 2005, at 22:23:31
In reply to Re: yes, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 21:15:13
I seemed to have permanently lost the ability to socialize due to paxil, (been off it for a while) I just seem so dull and uninteresting , thoughts come to slow to have a conversation, and it seems like I don't have an opinion on anything anymore, it sucks
Posted by SLS on March 8, 2005, at 23:21:32
In reply to Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:12:02
> Celexa
> zyprexa
> or both?
> I don't think its the geodon or wellbutrin sr.
Why are you taking Geodon?
- Scott
Posted by Sebastian on March 9, 2005, at 11:46:40
In reply to Re: yes, posted by mike13 on March 8, 2005, at 22:23:31
Did you switch it for a different med? Do you take any other meds, now?
Posted by Sebastian on March 9, 2005, at 11:50:28
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by SLS on March 8, 2005, at 23:21:32
To replace the zyprexa. I don't take much zyprexa anymore.
Currently I cut down on geodon and celexa. I was taking a very high dose of geodon, 4 x 60 mg pills. Celexa was 60 mg, now 40, since last night. Geodon down to 3 pills. Maybe will get down to 2 geodon eventualy. Cut down on wellbutrin also to 2-3 x 100 mg pills instead of 4.
Posted by TomG on March 9, 2005, at 13:32:08
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Sebastian on March 9, 2005, at 11:50:28
I took Geodon for about 6 months. Initially it worked great for about two months. I was outgoing, social, not hypomanic, and aggressive toward life. My mood was bright and optimistic, but in the course of one night it stopped working for all the things I listed above. The only time I leave my house now is to go eat and to go jogging. You might seriously consider dropping the antipsychotics and see where your mood goes.
Posted by ed_uk on March 9, 2005, at 15:30:34
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by TomG on March 9, 2005, at 13:32:08
Hi Tom,
I'm sorry to hear you're not doing as well as you were. I believe you d/ced the Geodon. What will you try next?
Best Regards,
Ed.
Posted by Sebastian on March 9, 2005, at 18:51:43
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by TomG on March 9, 2005, at 13:32:08
Great idea!!!
What about anti-depressants? Currently I blame celexa and zyprexa, but you are right I am also starting to blame geodon and wellbutrin.
They all need to go!
Posted by Sebastian on March 10, 2005, at 19:55:05
In reply to Re: Which one is killing my social life??, posted by Sebastian on March 9, 2005, at 18:51:43
So, I have droped bupropion down to 2-100 a day and geodon down to 2-60 a day. Better already! Celexa at 40. Still take a little zyprexa, 3.75, can't shake this one(I tried).
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