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Posted by Dinah on February 11, 2007, at 14:16:04
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Dinah, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:06:38
She had a setback, I'm afraid. I was hoping the diagnosis was wrong, but the setback made me think it was probably right. It's not a straight and steady progress down. It's more that she stays the same or gets better as her little brain makes new and compensating neural connections. Then bang, an important neural link somewhere else breaks, and she gets much worse. Then she gets a bit better.
Really it's astonishing all the things she *can* still do.
How's Chloe? Is she turning into a good companion? I wonder if you and she would enjoy obedience training?
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:28:26
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 14:13:23
Chloe is on her back whenever you walk by for a belly rub. Just got spayed a few weeks ago. She's an ADD dog. But a sweetheart. Teddy the toy poodle is the sweetheart of all the other dogs in the neighborhood. Chloe is still all pup and jumps all over them. Teddy just wants love. That's Diana for occupying my mind. And I hope you baby continues to do well. As I think of her all the time believe it or not. Love Jan
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:29:49
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 14:13:23
Squiggles is Dr Torrey selling new brains you think? Hey could you pick me up one? Test it out first please. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:32:08
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:28:26
OOPs the one on Chloe is to Dinah. Good thing I'm not a deputy I'd be blocking the wrong people cause I didn't change the subject line or something. Love Phillipa/Jan
Posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 14:32:50
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:29:49
> Squiggles is Dr Torrey selling new brains you think? Hey could you pick me up one? Test it out first please. Love Phillipa
Sure -- i've gots lots of lithium, just
not enough room as my brain has swollen. :-)Should i look for a bipolar one or a unipolar
one?Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:46:13
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 14:32:50
Well how bout a slight hypomanic one so I'm happy and get things done? Or a healthy unipolar one that doesn't need any meds .Yes the unipolar one. Thanks so much. Love Jan
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:57:33
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 14:32:50
Anyone know a site where you can enter all the meds and see if they are compatible? I tried just benzos and lunesta and don't want to post on the med board thanks Love Jan/ Phillipa whatever you chose to call me even sh*t head is okay.
Posted by saturn on February 11, 2007, at 17:01:26
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 14:57:33
> Anyone know a site where you can enter all the meds and see if they are compatible?
Posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 17:09:52
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Phillipa, posted by saturn on February 11, 2007, at 17:01:26
> > Anyone know a site where you can enter all the meds and see if they are compatible?
>
> http://www.drugs.com/xq/cfm/pageID_1150/int_0/qx/index.htmHere's another one; maybe we can start a bank:
http://www.spisdemo.com/RX/RXDisplay.aspx?qsRXID=RXPS006&qsSection=1
Posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 17:36:46
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Phillipa, posted by saturn on February 11, 2007, at 17:01:26
> > Anyone know a site where you can enter all the meds and see if they are compatible?
>
> http://www.drugs.com/xq/cfm/pageID_1150/int_0/qx/index.htmand another one:
http://redpoll.pharmacy.ualberta.ca/drugbank/cgi-bin/getCard.cgi?CARD=APRD00054.txt
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 18:13:19
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Squiggles on February 11, 2007, at 17:09:52
Saturn and Squiqqles thanks so much for drug one. I see that I should be on ativan instead of xanax or valium with luvox which I told the stupid pdoc. Did she listen no. So no wonder the pharmacy questioned two benzos. So I'm getting a larger dose of the valium and xanax. I wonder how much more? Anyone know if it's significant? How many mgs? Love Phillipa
Posted by sunnydays on February 11, 2007, at 19:30:50
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 18:13:19
Phillipa - Just be aware that you can find anything on the Internet. I would be more likely to trust someone who went to medical school about prescription medications than the Internet. But it's possible your pdoc's wrong, I would have no idea. Just be careful. I wouldn't want you to get hurt.
sunnydays
Posted by fayeroe on February 11, 2007, at 19:53:08
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 18:13:19
> Saturn and Squiqqles thanks so much for drug one. I see that I should be on ativan instead of xanax or valium with luvox which I told the stupid pdoc. Did she listen no. So no wonder the pharmacy questioned two benzos. So I'm getting a larger dose of the valium and xanax. I wonder how much more? Anyone know if it's significant? How many mgs? Love Phillipa
hi, phillipa......everyone's system is different and med doses are too hard to predict over the internet.......i totally believe in discussing it with the doctor and asking questions about the dosages.....xoxoxo pat
Posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 21:34:11
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Phillipa, posted by fayeroe on February 11, 2007, at 19:53:08
Fay I did it increases the halflife of the valium by l00% basically. I don't know the pharmokenetics (sp?) of half lives do you? For now I'm not worrying about it as I've been on them all a month already. Love Phillipa
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 12, 2007, at 6:50:32
In reply to Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 12:40:04
> I need some support I think I usually don't ask for support.
Sorry for how you're feeling, Jan. And sorry I couldn't be more timely in responding.
I really hope I'm not sounding like a broken record these days, but mindfulness meditation can be a great way to dissipate some anxiety. Anxiety is natural, but hanging onto it is what sucks. In case you missed the link I posted elsewhere, here it is again: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness
Take care.
Lar
Posted by laima on February 12, 2007, at 8:05:44
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Phillipa, posted by Larry Hoover on February 12, 2007, at 6:50:32
Phiilipa,If you are reducing benzos, that could definately make one feel out of conrol, very anxious, all kinds of things- worse than before even for a short time- but as you know, it passes. It's helped me before to just remind myself repeatedly that I am experiencing drug effects, I'm not "worse", it's not "me", or any such sort of thing. I'm glad to hear you are still bike riding- maybe ride even more for awhile to help dissapate some of the excess tension? It's helped me before, it's also been a way to clear my head when I've been too worked up to do so by sitting quietly.
Best of luck!
Laima
Posted by Kath on February 12, 2007, at 10:06:57
In reply to Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 12:40:04
Oh Hunny,
(((((((((((((((((((you)))))))))))))))))))))))
I often feel helpless (& hopeless).
I hope that the PHD will work with you. I suspect it won't be a problem.
If you can keep riding your bike that'll be a very good thing. Physical exercise is great. It's one thing I find really hard to do.
Sounds like you're on a fair number of meds. You know how meds have various side effect & sometimes you need to take one to deal with the side effects of another & then another to deal with the side effect of THAT one.... I bet part of the way you're feeling might be part of that whole chain. Is it a p-doc who perscribes the meds? Just hoping you're telling whoever gives you your meds - ALL the details of how you're feeling. Also, the times at which you've felt shifts in how you're feeling.
Phillipa, you are such a kind, caring, lovely person. You're such a part of the BACKBONE of PBabble, in my opinion. You do such good in being HERE for us. I am so glad you spoke out about needing support!!!
I wish I lived near you to physically be there for you.
Keep us up to date with how you're feeling & how things are going.
I send my love & am holding light for you.
hugs, Kath
Posted by Gee on February 12, 2007, at 11:45:23
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » fayeroe, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 21:34:11
How did it go today? I'm thinking of you!!!!
Posted by happykat on February 12, 2007, at 13:28:31
In reply to Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 12:40:04
Phillipa,
I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. I hope your appt went well today. Thinking of you and hoping you are feeling better.
Be well and stay safe.
Regards,
happykat
Posted by Kath on February 12, 2007, at 15:42:38
In reply to Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 12:40:04
Hi hunnee,
You're in my thoughts today. I hope you're feeling better & that the appointment went well.
much love, Kath
Posted by Phillipa on February 12, 2007, at 18:45:46
In reply to Re: Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!! » Phillipa, posted by Kath on February 12, 2007, at 15:42:38
Gosh lots of support here. Unfortunately the PHD cancelled due to illness so appointment not til middle of next week. So far kind of experiementing with the meds since my thyroid is still off and that causes anxiety too. Thanks so much guys. Lar no way can I sit still. Except to babble. But I do the breathing in bed at night. Love Phillipa
Posted by Jay on February 13, 2007, at 7:49:47
In reply to Plain and Simple I'm So Scared!!!!!, posted by Phillipa on February 11, 2007, at 12:40:04
Phillipa, you've done so much good on the boards, and for me as well. I am going to do my best to "radiate light" for you. Your meds will absolutely help in your healing, but it is just the dose, and finding the right ones, which I KNOW that you know. Sometimes we just need someone else to remind us. Even if you have to go to your family doc, do so. Don't let *anybody* limit your treatment options. (Well, within psychiatry/psychology..you know what I mean. :) I've found some great..very, very good support at www.crazymeds.org as well, and I'd highly suggest you check it out. I know that you are scared now, but it *will* pass, esp. when you get your treatment optimized.
Best wishes,
Jay
Posted by Poet on February 13, 2007, at 12:18:20
In reply to A call to fellow 'lightholders' » Phillipa, posted by Kath on February 12, 2007, at 10:06:57
Posted by philyra on February 13, 2007, at 12:26:48
In reply to I'm holding light, too. ((((Philippa))))) (nm), posted by Poet on February 13, 2007, at 12:18:20
Me too, Philippa. Also ride your bike if you can - it will definitely help. Even if just for 10 minutes!
philyra
Posted by Phillipa on February 13, 2007, at 18:41:26
In reply to Re: I'm holding light, too. ((((Philippa))))), posted by philyra on February 13, 2007, at 12:26:48
I love you guys!!!!!Love Jan/ Phillipa PJ
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