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Posted by jay on March 9, 2003, at 19:43:06
I know this is about meds...but what a family I have! (We mind as well "sponser" the pharmaceutical industry!!..Ha!)-Niece on Effexor
-Sister on Celexa and Wellbutrin
-Im on Effexor/Remeron/Bromazepam (and more to come)
-Dad is on Doxepin/Bromazepam
-Sister-in-law on Prozac
-Nephew on Ritalin (maybe more soon..yikes..)
-A cousin on Paxil
-My aunt is on Neurontin and Depakote
-Another cousin on Zoloft
-My dog is on clomipramine (for OCD/Paw chewing/licking!)
-My Mom is on Diazepam (Valium)
-My brother is on Vodka (well..heh...)And I come from a small family...so that is MOST of my family right there! They mind as well start adding this stuff to food like they do with Vitamins..lol.
Jay
Posted by Kar on March 9, 2003, at 21:09:12
In reply to I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh..., posted by jay on March 9, 2003, at 19:43:06
jay- wow! That's impressive.
Unfortunately I seem to be the odd duck in my family. But...my friends- now that's a different story.
One's on Zoloft (depression) with a husband on Depakote (anxiety and anger). Another's on Prozac (depression) with a husband on something else for anger (oh my- I just uncovered a pattern)! My husband on Paxil for anxiety, his best friend's on Zoloft for anxiety, I'm on (well we just don't have the time for that) and the rest of my friends frankly *should* be on something!So what does this all mean? We're all in our early 30's. Smart, successful for the most part....and we live on the east coast. Other than that...I don't know.
Makes you go, "hmm". Or "wahhhhh!"...
maybe you could get your family together and try to consolidate. You should pick your favorite (ha!) pharm company and make them an offer. Hell, with that many in your group you could get a discount rate!I like to think of it this way, we're on these meds because we're just more aware than the general population! Yeah, that's it.
Take care,
karen
Posted by laurarn on March 10, 2003, at 11:01:15
In reply to I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh..., posted by jay on March 9, 2003, at 19:43:06
Hi Jay. I can see the irony of your list. Lots of problems, but lots of people trying to make the best of life.
Grandparents on scotch, dad on whiskey, brother on cocaine, another brother dead from drug overdose, another brother almost 300 lbs, a mother on wine spouting, "There's not a damn thing wrong with this family and don't you dare tell anyone."
I struck out on my own, found a therapist and some great legitimate meds that help restore my balance. I guess they see me as the "crazy" one. I gotta laugh at that one..., or cry, no, I'm gonna laugh heartily all the way to good mental health!
Posted by jay on March 10, 2003, at 11:43:44
In reply to Re: I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh..., posted by laurarn on March 10, 2003, at 11:01:15
> Hi Jay. I can see the irony of your list. Lots of problems, but lots of people trying to make the best of life.
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> Grandparents on scotch, dad on whiskey, brother on cocaine, another brother dead from drug overdose, another brother almost 300 lbs, a mother on wine spouting, "There's not a damn thing wrong with this family and don't you dare tell anyone."
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> I struck out on my own, found a therapist and some great legitimate meds that help restore my balance. I guess they see me as the "crazy" one. I gotta laugh at that one..., or cry, no, I'm gonna laugh heartily all the way to good mental health!
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>Ohh I know..actually I tend to laugh at it, not in a nasty way. I come from what I imagine would be a somewhat "functional" family, but I honestly think it's the world that has become too "dysfunctional". (I know..don't blame it on the 'world'...). Just think...6-7 years ago, the world was close to peace in many areas...especially in Ireland and Israel...the economy was growing well. All of a sudden, people get nasty and individualistic, back to the "I have mine, and you can't touch it!!!" greed.
We can't exist like this, for we will never know peace and will anhillate ourselves. Godspeed to the ones who are trying to save us! (And my spite to the ones bent on destroying humankind in their own greed. <smirk>)
Thanks for the insights..:-)
Jay
Posted by jay on March 10, 2003, at 11:48:33
In reply to Laugh, I guess... » jay, posted by Kar on March 9, 2003, at 21:09:12
Thanks Karen..:-) Yeah..dang it, we gotta laugh, as being funny (actually...me being really silly and Monty Python-Like :) is what gets me through life. But I do pray for peace...and I pray for laughter. Really, what else is important? No matter what THEY say..right?May you walk in a Peaceable Kingdom of Winter gardens, Spring rivers and Autumn woods ..:-)
Jay
Posted by noa on March 10, 2003, at 17:37:23
In reply to I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh..., posted by jay on March 9, 2003, at 19:43:06
You could sign up for one of those genetic extended family studies at NIH!
Posted by noa on March 10, 2003, at 17:39:37
In reply to Re: I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh..., posted by laurarn on March 10, 2003, at 11:01:15
Laura, you're definitly the sanest of the bunch, if sanity implies acknowledging reality!
Posted by kazoo on March 11, 2003, at 5:39:14
In reply to Re: I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh..., posted by laurarn on March 10, 2003, at 11:01:15
> Hi Jay. I can see the irony of your list. Lots of problems, but lots of people trying to make the best of life.
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> Grandparents on scotch, dad on whiskey, brother on cocaine, another brother dead from drug overdose, another brother almost 300 lbs, a mother on wine spouting, "There's not a damn thing wrong with this family and don't you dare tell anyone."
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> I struck out on my own, found a therapist and some great legitimate meds that help restore my balance. I guess they see me as the "crazy" one. I gotta laugh at that one..., or cry, no, I'm gonna laugh heartily all the way to good mental health!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Greetings to Laurarn: Unusual name, so I gather it is "Laura RN" meaning you're a nurse? I've been away from this site for about 15 months so I'm just guessing ... but what I wanted to tell you, however, is that I admire your candid portrait of your family. Mine was similar, only we kept it in the closet because it was socially unacceptable in our circle to disclose one's flaws in public. But times have changed and not only has it become acceptable but almost mandatory. I don't know which side is worse but kudos to you in finding a good therapist, good medicine and good positive thinking. One last thing: what's "wine spouting"?kazoo
Posted by laurarn on March 11, 2003, at 11:04:46
In reply to Re: I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh... » laurarn, posted by noa on March 10, 2003, at 17:39:37
Posted by laurarn on March 11, 2003, at 11:21:24
In reply to Kudos to you » laurarn, posted by kazoo on March 11, 2003, at 5:39:14
Thanks kazoo. Yes, I thought adding rn to the end of laura would actually spell lauren in a clever way. While I am a nurse, I really didn't want that in my poster name. I would have changed it, but never got to it.
Even though I studied meds in school, I learn so much more here from the intelligent and insightful people who post. Ah, love to learn from life itself.
As I read my post over, I realize I should have posted a comma after the word wine. My grammar skills are less than as they should be. I tend to type as I think. It is my mom who "spouts" off after drinking too much, on a variety of social ills.
You know, a couple of years ago I would have never written such an open post. I just have realized through therapy, meds, and being a part of psychobabble that I am not crazy. I am accepted with my illnesses. And I am growing in ways I never thought possible.
Thanks again for your encouragement. I am glad to see you back. I lurked for 3 years and started posting a few months ago. Love this site.
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