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Posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 20:14:28
I'm having a bit of a rough time for first time in a while. I'm faced with a med switch and I'm scared, sad, weepy, just rotten.
I need some encouraging words, please. I know I'm not a real regular, but I like this part of the site and right now, I'm just not good. Thanks
Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2003, at 21:05:11
In reply to Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 20:14:28
Oh, Kelly. I am sorry. Have you started the new medication yet? Forgive me if you've already described the whole thing. I don't always read the meds board.
(((Kelly)))
I hope the med changes bring you relief soon.
Posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 21:12:35
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support » KellyD, posted by Dinah on November 4, 2003, at 21:05:11
Thank you, Dinah. Tomorrow is the day to begin the new med. I'm so scared. I have a bad side effect and tolerance profile. I'm scared to take it and scared NOT to. I guess I just want to hear "It'll be alright". My Mom would do that, but sadly she's not here to tell me that. Boy, do I need her right now.
Thanks Again,
Kelly
Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2003, at 21:22:29
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 21:12:35
Well, I can with all confidence tell you that it *will* be all right. No matter what you decide about this particular medication, you will get through it. You have the strength and the support you need to handle what happens.
I would tell you you'll have no side effects, if I could. But I share your high side effect, low tolerance profile, and I know you wouldn't believe that.
When I ask my therapist for reassurance, he'll never give me the specific sort - that my meeting will go well, or that he won't be angry with me - but he will tell me it will all work out. That I *will* be ok overall.
Posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 21:32:28
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support » KellyD, posted by Dinah on November 4, 2003, at 21:22:29
I really hope I will be ok. I'm so very sad. I've cried more in the past two days than I have in years - Maybe that's good. I know I'm not alone, most here have been exactly where I find myself right now. The unfairness of illness is terrible, but dwelling on that isn't productive.
Posted by sienna on November 4, 2003, at 21:53:37
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 21:32:28
hi kelly,
i know i never like med changes either. dinah is right though you wil get thrtough it. try to get enough rest and enough to eat. also sometimesit helps me to make my house very confortable adn have things like videos and books i like in case i want to stay inside. just comfort things.
let us know how it goes. im not here often, ut will look tomorrow and see how yoyu are.
take care
sienna
Posted by Tabitha on November 4, 2003, at 22:41:49
In reply to Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 20:14:28
I hate med changes too. It's such a violation, having your brain chemistry tweaked yet again. Give yourself credit for taking care of your health, despite how difficult it is. Hang on and remember it will get better in time. (((Kelly)))
Posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 22:52:42
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support » KellyD, posted by Tabitha on November 4, 2003, at 22:41:49
I'm trying to be positive about the whole thing and that's very difficult right now. I'm keep you updated.
Posted by octopusprime on November 5, 2003, at 0:16:53
In reply to I really appreciate you folks, so many thanks!, posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 22:52:42
i'm not fallsfall
but i will suggest ice cream
comfort things are bestit's ok to be sad and to cry
remember no matter how bad it seems, moods do change and downward mood swings are temporarydo take care.
Posted by kara lynne on November 5, 2003, at 1:03:16
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 4, 2003, at 21:12:35
Hi Kelly,
I'm sorry you don't have your mom right now to tell you it will be alright. How nice that you could rely on her for that. I understand how scary it is--I feel like I've been a science experiment for the past 10 years. There are still samples in my medicine cabinet that I haven't touched because I felt like I just couldn't go through that kind of discomfort again.Maybe it would help for you to post it on babblemed and get some feedback from people who have used the same medicine. In the meantime, you know that's if it's just too intolerable you can stop. You can stop, or cut down, or wait until you feel strong enough to try it again. Hopefully in the not too distant future it won't have to be this scary for us, but it's so hard to deal with the un-knowing.
I'm here if you want to compare side effects, of medicine or life. It's good to keep checking in with people so you don't feel alone. Do you have something you can take to help you relax while you're going through the adjustment period?
And then of course--it may end up being just fine.
We are all here for you.
Love Kara
Posted by KellyD on November 5, 2003, at 6:38:12
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by kara lynne on November 5, 2003, at 1:03:16
I am very grateful for your support. I will have to get some lactose free ice cream. As far as the med board. I do visit there. Sometimes, that scares me even more and (my opinion) it's kinda a mess at times, but it's a good thing to have available.
I have bitten the bullet this morning and took my first dose, and we shall see.
Thanks to you all,
Kelly
Posted by Dinah on November 5, 2003, at 7:35:09
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 5, 2003, at 6:38:12
> I have bitten the bullet this morning and took my first dose, and we shall see.
> Thanks to you all,
> KellySometimes I think that that is the worst part, and if so it's over now.
May you have your equivilant of my Risperdal med trial. A real "Hey! This is pretty good!" med trial. :)
Posted by KellyD on November 5, 2003, at 9:19:32
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by Dinah on November 5, 2003, at 7:35:09
Several hours into it and not too bad. Stomach ok for now and even felt like eating. Have gone out on errands and such. I know the med has nothing to do with it a this point, but, at least I'm trying to stay busy and be positive.
Holding on Ok,
Kelly
Posted by kara lynne on November 5, 2003, at 13:34:10
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 5, 2003, at 9:19:32
Thanks for the update. Have you said what the med is? Forgive me if I missed it. Glad you're doing ok.
K.L.
Posted by sienna on November 5, 2003, at 14:07:05
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support, posted by KellyD on November 5, 2003, at 9:19:32
Sounds like you are doing great Kelly.
You have such a great attitude and that can really always help a situation.Wishing you the best
Sienna
Posted by KellyD on November 5, 2003, at 14:55:17
In reply to Re: Folks, I need a little help, support » KellyD, posted by sienna on November 5, 2003, at 14:07:05
From the bottom of my heart, you can not begin to know how all of you have helped me. So very nice and kind. The med I took for the first time today is Wellbutrin, the XL version (like a computer program?) and I remain on Klonopin. I know there are some negative experiences to this med, please don't tell me right now. I'm still doing pretty well. I didn't blow up or go psychotic or have any of the other terrible ideas I had cooked up would happen with one pill.
My biggest problem today has been my laptop - the keyboard isn't responding - done everything I know to do. So, I'm using the old PC downstairs BY THE CATBOX! So, if I'm not timely in my corresponding, it's because I can't stand to be down here. Hopefully, the hubs will work out the keyboard issue when he gets home.
Again, thanks so very much.
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