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Pls call your doctor now! » Slinky

Posted by partlycloudy on April 6, 2005, at 12:56:16

In reply to Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2005, at 12:07:29

Something isn't working right, Slinky. Please be careful - we need you, ya know.
pc

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by Maxime on April 6, 2005, at 13:17:09

In reply to Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2005, at 12:07:29

Hello!

Well I don't think that Tegretol has any antipressant action but maybe I am wrong. I know it's mood stabiliser. So maybe you started to feel good on your own and now you are crashing again.

I think you should call your doctor. You should be on an anti-depressant. Are you?

Hang in there and call your doctor.

Okay?

Maxime


> Hi
>
> I've been taking 400mg tegretol daily...for about 3 weeks.
> It made me sleepy/foggy but the dread suicidal stuff seemed to dissipate .
> Alas the crap has returned again from nowhere.
> Does this mean I may need an increase that it hasn't reached a theraputic level.
> What a bummer.
> Reality is scaring me..claustrophopic in the universe. Just want escapism.
> I'm spending all day with thoughts of how to do the deed again.
> Guess I need some friendly advice or even just an hello.
> I'm my own worst enemy.
>
> A miserable slinky.
>

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky

Posted by Ritch on April 6, 2005, at 13:35:03

In reply to Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2005, at 12:07:29

> Hi
>
> I've been taking 400mg tegretol daily...for about 3 weeks.
> It made me sleepy/foggy but the dread suicidal stuff seemed to dissipate .
> Alas the crap has returned again from nowhere.
> Does this mean I may need an increase that it hasn't reached a theraputic level.
> What a bummer.
> Reality is scaring me..claustrophopic in the universe. Just want escapism.
> I'm spending all day with thoughts of how to do the deed again.
> Guess I need some friendly advice or even just an hello.
> I'm my own worst enemy.
>
> A miserable slinky.
>

Hi Slinky, I think you're going through some cycling. I had a relatively nasty dip last week for a couple of days and then it passed. My cycles average about three weeks, maybe yours are similar? If so, if you wait a few more days it might go away on its own. Hope you get to feeling better-- Mitch

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by The_Resistance on April 6, 2005, at 16:25:55

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky, posted by Ritch on April 6, 2005, at 13:35:03

Hey Slinky, sorry to hear your feeling so bad

I think Maxine may have a point, I've never heard of Tegetrol being used as an AD.

It doesn't sound like its right for you, wish there was something I could suggest to make you feel better.

If you did go you would be missed

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by Phillipa on April 6, 2005, at 19:11:03

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by The_Resistance on April 6, 2005, at 16:25:55

Hi Slinky. I'm sorry you're feeling so badly. I agree with Maxime and I also think I would call your pdoc. Waiting for something to pass is something I'm not good at. Please don't hurt yourself. Fondly, Phillipa

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky

Posted by Bobby on April 6, 2005, at 19:32:04

In reply to Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2005, at 12:07:29

Slinky dear,
Please promise to get help if those thoughts don't go away. Sar's death is still fresh to some of us. Contrary to her belief---there's nothing romantic or noble about it. You are loved by many my friend--I'm one of them. Let me know how things are going--please.
Bobby xxx

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( Better doc?

Posted by The_Resistance on April 7, 2005, at 6:35:32

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky, posted by Bobby on April 6, 2005, at 19:32:04

Slinky by the sounds of it your NHS Pdoc is not up to much.
If I remeber correctly apparently he would not let you try an MAOI, which seems completely absured.

My current NHS doc said I could try Nardil and he bairly knows me.
Is it possible for you to go privately.

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by ed_uk on April 7, 2005, at 9:13:35

In reply to Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2005, at 12:07:29

Dear Slinky,

Are you still taking paroxetine?

Ed x

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by Slinky on April 7, 2005, at 9:37:50

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by ed_uk on April 7, 2005, at 9:13:35

Hi everyone..

Thanks for your posts.

I still take paroxetine though it only helps only with anxiety.
Yesterday I had extra Neurontin - I do this sometimes and I find it knocks me out to sleep and stupidly took one 50mg sertraline -- not sure if this was wise as my stomache is tender...but it was the only med that made me feel comfortable on waking but that was over 7 years ago...this morning was a bit trippy.
My pdoc is clueless with me..going private can be an alternative if I knew someone who has been helped by one...
I don't want to die yet but the pain can get so unbearable even though I know it will pass...it plays tricks with my head.
Sorry I haven't replied individually..each post means a lot to me.
Thanks
Slinky

 

Re: Private pdoc in ..

Posted by Slinky on April 7, 2005, at 9:50:54

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 7, 2005, at 9:37:50

Surrey?
If anyone knows..I think that the same pdocs who work in NHS do also the private work.
There are only 3 pdocs in Surrey dealing with 3 different areas of Surrey.
I'd have to move to see a different one and I've seen 2 of the 3

Slinky

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by Maxime on April 7, 2005, at 13:10:46

In reply to Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2005, at 12:07:29

Slinky, I just wanted to say "HELLO!" and I hope that you are feeling a little better today. Just know that someone in Montreal, Quebec is thinking of you and hoping that you find some relief even if only for a few moments today.

Hugs,
Maxime

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by Slinky on April 8, 2005, at 14:58:15

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Maxime on April 7, 2005, at 13:10:46

Thanks Maxime..
I hope you also get relief .

~Slinky

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky

Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 15:14:22

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 8, 2005, at 14:58:15

Hi Slinky,

I would also like to go to a private pdoc. Do you have any idea how to find a list of private pdocs in each part of the UK? I don't know how to find the right pdoc for me!

Ed x

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky

Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 17:30:33

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 8, 2005, at 14:58:15

Hi Slinky,

This website can help you find psychiatrists who specialise in your illness...........

http://www.specialistinfo.com/directory.php

It costs £2.99 (for 2 hours) to get the full information. You can find pdocs in your area and you can see what they specialise in. You can find out whether they do private work or NHS.

Ed x

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » ed_uk

Posted by banga on April 8, 2005, at 17:31:00

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky, posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 15:14:22

I wonder if my pdoc has colleagues in the UK. Hed know of ones that would be quite the liberals when prescribing meds. He is a PhD as well as MD, travels to conferences quite a bit...
Oh well, probably not, but I can always ask, no harm in that.

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » banga

Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 17:33:39

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » ed_uk, posted by banga on April 8, 2005, at 17:31:00

Hi!

>Hed know of ones that would be quite the liberals when prescribing meds.

Please can you ask?

Ed xxx

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 17:37:57

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Slinky, posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 15:14:22

Hi Slinky,

http://www.specialistinfo.com/directory.php

If you click on 'Special Interests within Specialty' you can choose 'psychiatry'. Then you can click on your illness. For example, bipolar disorder.........

Here is a list of the pdocs that specialise in bipolar disorder..........

http://www.specialistinfo.com/siget.php?path=sispec/__S3PSYCbipolar

Grrr! You have to subscribe to see their names and get the full information. I haven't subscribed yet but I probably will.

Ed x

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 18:06:59

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 17:37:57

PDocs in the South East of England........

http://www.specialistinfo.com/siget.php?path=rrsi/SEpsychiatry

Consultants specialising in bipolar disorder in the South East.......... (you do have bipolar disorder don't you Slinky?)

http://www.specialistinfo.com/siget.php?path=rrsi/SEbipolar

I'm afraid you have to pay 2.99 to see their names etc.

You can pay here........

http://www.specialistinfo.com/directory.php

Click on 'Registration' and fill in the info, you can say that you are a 'potential patient' as your profession!

Ed x

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » ed_uk

Posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2005, at 18:15:23

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 18:06:59

That was "cute" Ed! Fondly, Phillipa O

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by banga on April 8, 2005, at 20:38:13

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » banga, posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 17:33:39

> Hi!
>
> >Hed know of ones that would be quite the liberals when prescribing meds.
>
> Please can you ask?
>
> Ed xxx


Of course!

Reminds me I have to make sure I know when the next appt is scheduled....

So the pdocs wont let you access their lists without an up-front fee scam. Sneaky little buggers I say.


 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » banga

Posted by ed_uk on April 9, 2005, at 12:19:05

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by banga on April 8, 2005, at 20:38:13

Hi B!

>Of course!

Thank you xxx

Ed.

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » ed_uk

Posted by banga on April 9, 2005, at 18:52:51

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » banga, posted by ed_uk on April 9, 2005, at 12:19:05

My appointment is next Thursday. I'll ask him.

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » ed_uk

Posted by Slinky on April 10, 2005, at 19:30:08

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by ed_uk on April 8, 2005, at 17:37:57

Thanks Ed..

I'll have a good look at the site..I've bookmarked it

~~Slinky x

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(

Posted by Harlock on April 11, 2005, at 9:18:48

In reply to Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Slinky on April 6, 2005, at 12:07:29

I hear you on the thoughts of dread.
I get them a decent amount of the time and they drive me insane. It shouldn't be this hard just to continue living.

I had a rough review at work, no raise, no bonus (when *everyone* else got both), so I feel sorry for myself now. Like a failure. I dread going to this job even more now. I already dreaded going into work (even though in reality, work isn't that bad) and it's even worse now.

My boss is probably going to call me in for another "talk". I'm totally NOT interested in hearing about how much I failed again.

Life SO isn't fair.

> Hi
>
> I've been taking 400mg tegretol daily...for about 3 weeks.
> It made me sleepy/foggy but the dread suicidal stuff seemed to dissipate .
> Alas the crap has returned again from nowhere.
> Does this mean I may need an increase that it hasn't reached a theraputic level.
> What a bummer.
> Reality is scaring me..claustrophopic in the universe. Just want escapism.
> I'm spending all day with thoughts of how to do the deed again.
> Guess I need some friendly advice or even just an hello.
> I'm my own worst enemy.
>
> A miserable slinky.
>

 

Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :( » Harlock

Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2005, at 16:05:46

In reply to Re: Dread ..grim feelings again :(, posted by Harlock on April 11, 2005, at 9:18:48

I'm sorry your Boss has treated you so unkindly. Do you feel you have been doing a job? If you do, could it be that those higher up have instructed your Boss not to give raises due to "budget cuts"? I know that when I was working in the hospital they first cut out cost of living raises, and then the manimum percentage for job quality down to 2%. I hope you can begin to feel good about yourself. I'm sorry he has treated you poorly. It's so important to like your job. Fondly, Phillipa


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