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Posted by mattw84 on September 2, 2004, at 23:04:07
So you may have heard I losted my job... and since I have been so pissed off at the world I haven't been answering the cell. My girlfriend has only called like 30 times in the last 2 days, and of course I heard all the messages. Let me just say, they started out nice....
On top of that I went to find a new job today but found myself speaking awkwardly and feeling unnerved by the whole 'new people' situations. I don't know what is going on in my own brain. I'm really worried that I may lose my girlfriend over this whole ordeal as I can't seem to, no matter how irrational I know it is, pick up the damn phone and call her back; better yet answer the damn thing! I have no excuses and nothing to say!!! Except on psycho-babble, god bless the anonimity. Anyways.. ramble ramble (you can tell I have had all this pent up)... I am hoping just telling 'somebody' this all will help me to shine some logic on my own bizarre behavior, but any input is more than appreciated! Matt
Posted by mattw84 on September 2, 2004, at 23:06:00
In reply to Job and what next?!?!?!, posted by mattw84 on September 2, 2004, at 23:04:07
Vote Kerry : )
Posted by Charm on September 3, 2004, at 9:23:34
In reply to Job and what next?!?!?!, posted by mattw84 on September 2, 2004, at 23:04:07
Dear Matt -
I say this with the warmest regards...
Quit avoiding reality, pick up the phone, and call your girlfriend!!!! If she's called 30 times in the last two days, it sounds like she really really loves you and is concerned about you. You're very lucky to have someone like this. :-)
Also, it sounds like a good time to contact your doctor and explain your current situation with him/her. Did you say in a prior post that there were issues with your current symptoms and medications that caused your job loss? (I may just be remembering incorrectly.) Perhaps after explaining it to the doc he/she can adjust your medications to more appropriately treat your current symptoms. I know that there have been many times when I have not been doing well at all but continued to take the same psych meds without approaching my doctor to request a change in my drug cocktail.
Perhaps, after you've done these things, you'll feel a little more grounded and better equipt to search/interview for a new position. Perhaps a low dose of a benzo can help get you through the interviewing process. When I was younger, I used to have what I would call a "mini" panic attack when I went for job interviews. My ears would ring, my vision would get a little blurry, and everything would feel very surreal.
Matt, I don't know if this has been useful at all, but I do wish you the best. I'm hoping that this situation will resolve itself very soon for you. Best of luck on your job hunt!
Charm
Posted by mattw84 on September 3, 2004, at 10:43:01
In reply to Re: Job and what next?!?!?!, posted by Charm on September 3, 2004, at 9:23:34
I wish it were so easy now, but now I know she gonna be seriously pissed that I have left her hanging for so long. Maybe some flowers delivered first or something :).
I think I will call the pdoc today, even though I have an appt next week; just hate hasslin people, but at $250 to say hi to me I suppose a phone call isn't gonna hurt...
I don't really experience any of the symptoms you describe. I don't think I suffer from panic attacks, more just extremely nervous in any type of social situation. The jitters, my voice gets really weak, I feel like if I wasn't already the center of attention I must be now just for being so freakin awkward. Seems like people must wonder what's wrong with me. I don't even have to be talking with anyone to feel like this! Felt just like this at DMV waiting for my turn, and I ended up leaving before my number came up!!!
I may discuss changing meds, but I just changed from zoloft to wellbutrin about a month ago so I may not have givin the wb a fair chance. I think sometimes she doesn't believe me about the whole social thing, mostly cuz when I am there I am cool as can be. Only because I know she isn't wondering what is wrong with me... she already knows... I can't see asking for benzos, those are no joke drugs, I'd rather exhaust any other alternatives before having to be doped up just to go out. Don't know what that would be?
Thanks for the input C.Matt
Posted by mattw84 on September 3, 2004, at 22:06:09
In reply to If only..., posted by mattw84 on September 3, 2004, at 10:43:01
I called the doc this afternoon, to fill her in on the what's happened scene, and instantly was rambling off a list of varius medications. Then asks me if I have any preference! I want the pretty sounding one that rhymes well; I don't want a list I want some personally advice!! Anyone else here feel like there doc just sorta takes a stab in the dark in terms of meds to put you on? That past 8 months have been the first time in my life that I have ever taken any daily meds, and in 8 months I have some how worked my way up to 4 different meds?!?! This seems crazy, should I really trust the doc with this sort of impersonal prognosis and prescription stuff? Anyways, here's the ever-growing list as of yet:
3x10mg Adderall
1x300mg Wellbutrin XL
-- and now --
2x0.5mg Alprazolam
1x20mg ParoxetineI haven't taken any of these yet, but can it really be safe to take so many different meds? Sounds like mixing random household crap together, just asking for trouble. I have seen a few really med smart posters on here, maybe someone could tell me if this is even safe? Thanks!
Matt
Posted by HappyGirl on September 4, 2004, at 1:02:09
In reply to Called the Doc, what a MISTAKE!!! All docs Same???, posted by mattw84 on September 3, 2004, at 22:06:09
Hi:
I, too feel the same way, 'too meds.' in such a short time period,... just within 8 months or so? I know you don't want to hear, but probably that's what your condition/problem needs if you want to stay at a job for which you applied.In my suggestion, try to take a VERY tiny dosage to see whether or not the meds. are alleviating your condition. Because, I recall in your previous post, you seemed to have 'anxiety(severe to moderate) or a sort of 'panic attack' which you apparently experieincing during the interview or something(I didn't read about it good tho'). Most of cases like yours, 'stressful situation' brings up your 'real' problem. In your 'relaxed' state, such as staying home listening your favorite songs in the living-room, a chance of getting into your 'real' problem/M.I. are very slim, however when you're in 'full' throttle like meeting a brand new boss and co-workers, your problem of having 'panicky' and 'anxiety' is much greater. Then, you need to be cautious not to take any of meds. At least, try to take the meds. with miniscule dosage. After finding meds. are actually helping you, then try to incrase its dosage VERY slowly and gradually. I understand you're pretty resentful to face so many meds.now, but what's important to you is, I believe that you want to get better and get the life back as before. In addition to the med. therapy, in your case, psycho-therapy, 'talk doctor' could speed-up your recovery faster and smoother.
Good Luck!
H.G.
Posted by 4WD on September 4, 2004, at 16:31:28
In reply to Called the Doc, what a MISTAKE!!! All docs Same???, posted by mattw84 on September 3, 2004, at 22:06:09
> I called the doc this afternoon, to fill her in on the what's happened scene, and instantly was rambling off a list of varius medications. Then asks me if I have any preference! I want the pretty sounding one that rhymes well; I don't want a list I want some personally advice!! Anyone else here feel like there doc just sorta takes a stab in the dark in terms of meds to put you on? That past 8 months have been the first time in my life that I have ever taken any daily meds, and in 8 months I have some how worked my way up to 4 different meds?!?! This seems crazy, should I really trust the doc with this sort of impersonal prognosis and prescription stuff? Anyways, here's the ever-growing list as of yet:
>
> 3x10mg Adderall
> 1x300mg Wellbutrin XL
> -- and now --
> 2x0.5mg Alprazolam
> 1x20mg Paroxetine
>
> I haven't taken any of these yet, but can it really be safe to take so many different meds? Sounds like mixing random household crap together, just asking for trouble. I have seen a few really med smart posters on here, maybe someone could tell me if this is even safe? Thanks!
>
> MattMatt, did your doc mean for you to take the Paxil instead of the wellbutrin? As opposed to in addition to it? I believe Paxil is prescribed for social anxiety.
Marsha
Posted by mattw84 on September 4, 2004, at 17:00:28
In reply to Re: Called the Doc, what a MISTAKE!!! All docs Same??? » mattw84, posted by 4WD on September 4, 2004, at 16:31:28
I have had the most awesome day!! I went to my ex-employer to retrieve my belongings, I believe thanks to the xanax and paxil the situation which should have been extremely awkward was instead as calm as could be. I ended up chatting with the owner and a few apologies and jokes about what happened later -- I HAVE A JOB AGAIN! WOOT!! I guess I need never question the doctors!!! I am so excited right now, I have a job, and more importantly I don't have to find a new one!!!
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Re: 4WD
No, I am directed to take all of those listed concurrently. I asked about the WB and Paxil being taken together see as how they are basically the same thing, and she reiterated that I am to take both in hopes that they will augment one another.
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My question about the benzos is, the doctor forwarned me not to get to attached to them because she doesn't prescribe them but for very short term. Which I can understand 100%, but is it addict-like of me say that I wish I could just take the xanax and skip all the SSRI's and else?? Today has been a glowing experience, so perhaps this is why people warn about the addictive potential of benzos. Or maybe they really do work amazingly well for GAD and Social phobia? Just curious what other folks experience with the latter has been... Thanks all!
Matt
Posted by louiseC on September 4, 2004, at 18:58:27
In reply to If only..., posted by mattw84 on September 3, 2004, at 10:43:01
Hi, I'm new to the board but just went through a terrible 2 year experience with my sister who's Psychiatrist basically used her as a guinea Pig. He had her on so many different meds for bi polar, even claimed she was schizophrenic (which was way off)
Anyway, She wound up the the hospital numerous times with pancreatitus and liver failure due to the toxisity of all the drug interactions. She will never be the same thanks to this clown.
I've always tried to stay out of the clutches of Doctors for this reason (my father went through basically the same thing)but have chronic depression I have to check in every once in a while. I'm in the throes of getting off Effexor right now and sick as hell.
take care
L.
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