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Posted by cactus on November 1, 2007, at 21:50:15
Ok, I'm 37 year old male and have been on and off loads of different meds over the past 14 years. I've seen 2 clinical psychologists, have done CBT and drug and alcohol counselling. I have had many GP's and I have only seen 1 pdoc who is very good and likes to try new options when things are heading south, he is very open minded and he sounds great compared to other pdocs family members and friends have seen. Never dismissing me or cutting me off. I pay for 1 hour and get 1 hour, and we have tried loads of combos over time.
But the thing I can't stand, more than anything thing else, is the thoughts of suicide that fill my head each and every day. It's getting worse as I get older whether I'm on meds or off them. Zoloft was the only one to shut it off, aside from alcohol which I stopped over 6 months ago. I started Zoloft about 3 months ago along with clonazepam and take 150mg of Zoloft and up to 6mg of clonazepam daily. I know that quite a few people might think it's the rivotril(clonazepam) get off it, but now the Zoloft has stopped working. This has been going on for years. I'm not about to kill myself peoples so don't worry, but I feel like when I exit this world, it will be my own doing. Can anyone else relate to that. I called in sick today because as soon as I hit the morning shower it starts with a vengence. Any ideas???? One very confused and fed up cactus.
Posted by Squiggles on November 1, 2007, at 21:50:16
In reply to *Triggers* about suicide?, posted by cactus on November 1, 2007, at 19:17:48
My uneducated impression is that these
new antidepressants are weak in comparison
to the work horses of old- such as the
tricyclics, Haldol, etc.Also, i think they tend to generate
anxiety.Correct me if i am wrong anyone, but
i think an old AD is best for suicidal
tendencies, maybe even lithium.Squiggles
Posted by cactus on November 1, 2007, at 21:50:16
In reply to Re: *Triggers* about suicide? » cactus, posted by Squiggles on November 1, 2007, at 20:24:35
> My uneducated impression is that these
> new antidepressants are weak in comparison
> to the work horses of old- such as the
> tricyclics, Haldol, etc.
>
> Also, i think they tend to generate
> anxiety.
>
> Correct me if i am wrong anyone, but
> i think an old AD is best for suicidal
> tendencies, maybe even lithium.
>
> SquigglesI have tried prothiedine, tofranil and anafranil
Posted by cactus on November 1, 2007, at 22:56:43
In reply to Re: *Triggers* about suicide? » Squiggles, posted by cactus on November 1, 2007, at 21:50:16
i wanted to keep it on psychology. Just ignore it
Posted by cactus on November 6, 2007, at 19:13:15
......to my house, what is the least drowsy mood stabliser that is out there. They will be here in about 4 hours. I cannot tolerate zombie meds and don't respond well to them. Please any suggestion??????????????????????????????
Posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2007, at 21:54:36
In reply to QUICK READ,, PSYCH TEAM EN ROUTE....., posted by cactus on November 6, 2007, at 19:13:15
Trileptal, lamictal and the lamital is titrated slowly for kids starts at l2.5 adults 25mg. Cactus be well and good luck. Phillipa
Posted by cactus on November 6, 2007, at 22:23:26
In reply to Re: QUICK READ,, PSYCH TEAM EN ROUTE..... » cactus, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2007, at 21:54:36
> Trileptal, lamictal and the lamital is titrated slowly for kids starts at l2.5 adults 25mg. Cactus be well and good luck. Phillipa
Thankyou !!!!!!!
Posted by cactus on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:52
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » Squiggles, posted by cactus on November 6, 2007, at 20:21:34
Any suggestions on the least drowsy mood stabliser peoples. I'm getting desperate.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:52
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!!, posted by cactus on November 6, 2007, at 20:30:59
I am not sedated by abilify or lamictal
((((cactus))))
hang in there :)
-Ll
Posted by Squiggles on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:52
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » cactus, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 6, 2007, at 20:33:33
> I am not sedated by abilify or lamictal
>
> ((((cactus))))
>
> hang in there :)
>
> -LlCan't understand the new trend of prescribing
antipsychotics for BP I and BP II and Schizophrenia, such as Abilify. Is it truly
the mood that these drugs stabilize or
simply suppress like a heavy sedative?Squiggles
Posted by cactus on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:52
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » cactus, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 6, 2007, at 20:33:33
> I am not sedated by abilify or lamictal
>
> ((((cactus))))
>
> hang in there :)
>
> -LlThanks for the suggestions hon. MWAH!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by cactus on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:52
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » llurpsienoodle, posted by Squiggles on November 6, 2007, at 20:45:02
> > I am not sedated by abilify or lamictal
> >
> > ((((cactus))))
> >
> > hang in there :)
> >
> > -Ll
>
> Can't understand the new trend of prescribing
> antipsychotics for BP I and BP II and Schizophrenia, such as Abilify. Is it truly
> the mood that these drugs stabilize or
> simply suppress like a heavy sedative?
>
> SquigglesI have no idea Squiggles, I just want my brain shut off without being turned into a walking zombie. I don't think we have abilify here.
Posted by cactus on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:52
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » cactus, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 6, 2007, at 20:33:33
MWAH, i forgot to check your name.
Posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:53
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » cactus, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 6, 2007, at 20:33:33
Cactus lamictal or trileptal have taken them both. Good luck didn't know Australia had the crisis teams but knew England did. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:53
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » Squiggles, posted by cactus on November 6, 2007, at 20:52:07
Cactus for some abilfy can be activating others sedating . Seroquel will sedate you. But what Squiggles said is true the abilify, seroquel, resperidol, zyprexa, probably forgot one are antipschotics but some say will work to stabalize mood. I think I've heard that zyprexa can stop suicidal urges quite well. Good luck and keep us posted everywhere you posted. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:53
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » cactus, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2007, at 21:25:05
Did the same thing sorry lurpsie for cactus the two messages. I never remember to change the header. Love Phillipa
Posted by llurpsienOoDle on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:53
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » llurpsienoodle, posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2007, at 21:19:19
I LIKE it when people post to me :) makes me feel important and needed :) cared for
(even when it's an accident)
(((((((((((((((cactus))))))))))))))))))abilify = aripiprazole. kind of activating/non-sedating for an antipsychotic. maybe a small dose of seroquel? it will calm you down and knock you OUT.
bedtime,
ciao belli
-Ll
Posted by sunnydays on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:53
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » Squiggles, posted by cactus on November 6, 2007, at 20:52:07
I take Lamictal, and am not drowsy at all on it. My pdoc said it can cause drowsiness, so recommended I take it at night, but I haven't found that.
sunnydays
Posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 0:37:53
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » cactus, posted by sunnydays on November 6, 2007, at 22:07:58
Sunndays I didn't either. Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on November 8, 2007, at 9:14:05
Maybe add a benzo?
Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 11:02:56
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!!, posted by Squiggles on November 8, 2007, at 9:14:05
Squiggles you didn't say why you went to the ER what happened? Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on November 8, 2007, at 11:58:24
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 11:02:56
> Squiggles you didn't say why you went to the ER what happened? Phillipa
I did not go to ER this morning. I
am fine. That benzo post is in response
to the fellow taking lithium and seroquel and
still having anxiety.Sorry, about the mix-up-- i don't know how
it happened.Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 20:46:41
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » Phillipa, posted by Squiggles on November 8, 2007, at 11:58:24
Squiggles I'm just happy that you are okay. Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on November 8, 2007, at 21:31:00
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 20:46:41
> Squiggles I'm just happy that you are okay. Phillipa
Phillipa, you must be a Nun, wasting your
time looking after everyone here. I am OK
because i am on lithium, but my memory
still resonates with the insults rising from ingratitude, lust, disrespect, greed, and selfishness. A stronger drug would do, but i am grateful with this one and feel sorry for those who may face a similar tirade with alternative medicine. Heh :-)Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on November 8, 2007, at 21:46:24
In reply to Re: Went to ER this morning!!!! » Phillipa, posted by Squiggles on November 8, 2007, at 21:31:00
Squiggles I care about everyone. I really do. Phillipa ps wait till my surgery in January. I'll have to start my own babble as I'll be housbound the doc said for 4-6 weeks what about my bike riding!!!!!!Iccckkkk!!!!!!Phillipa
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