Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1018397

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Undone

Posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 14:50:33

Ive started to have negative thoughts.I have a few stressful things to deal with.This is when I come undone.Its normal to feel sadness when your life is changing,but,for me,it may be crushing.I can feel it creeping twd me.Ive got to get control of this.I thought I was done with depression,and now I dont feel safe with meds,Ive gotten afraid of them.I dont want to feel anything.

 

Re: Undone » gadchik

Posted by SLS on May 21, 2012, at 15:30:08

In reply to Undone, posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 14:50:33

> Ive started to have negative thoughts.I have a few stressful things to deal with.This is when I come undone.Its normal to feel sadness when your life is changing,but,for me,it may be crushing.I can feel it creeping twd me.Ive got to get control of this.I thought I was done with depression,and now I dont feel safe with meds,Ive gotten afraid of them.I dont want to feel anything.

Why are you afraid of them?


- Scott

 

Re: Undone » SLS

Posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 15:37:44

In reply to Re: Undone » gadchik, posted by SLS on May 21, 2012, at 15:30:08

I no longer have faith that they work.Ive done so much research for some reason,lately,and have focused on all the negative press.Ive gotten it into my head that my receptors will be damaged,that I could have a stroke,that I will suffer damage...and on and on.I know that if I go in to see my pdoc,I will be given an rx.Maybe its just my messing around with my klonopin dosage lately that has me messed up.I feel like so many losses are coming my way.Ive got to change this.

 

Re: Undone » gadchik

Posted by Phillipa on May 21, 2012, at 16:25:47

In reply to Re: Undone » SLS, posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 15:37:44

Gadchik same here know that lexapro I stopped two nights ago and the cutting down on benzos? Well I'm going to take them again. Why? Even though to some too low a dose. I've become unraveled also with the negative posting patterns. I do wish they would stop. Not mentioning any names as I too am guilty. Google anything with right words and there is some story. So a lesson is learned by me. Hoping you do what is necessary for you. P

 

Re: Undone

Posted by Phil on May 21, 2012, at 16:27:01

In reply to Re: Undone » SLS, posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 15:37:44

> I no longer have faith that they work.Ive done so much research for some reason,lately,and have focused on all the negative press.Ive gotten it into my head that my receptors will be damaged,that I could have a stroke,that I will suffer damage...and on and on.I know that if I go in to see my pdoc,I will be given an rx.Maybe its just my messing around with my klonopin dosage lately that has me messed up.I feel like so many losses are coming my way.Ive got to change this.

AnXiEtY! You are chasing your tail. :) You're anxious over something that may never happen with Klonopin so you try to reduce your dose on your own which causes more anxiety so you drop the dose more.....
Maybe take it as prescribed because it does work and when you get stable then talk to your doctor about getting off. You don't have to stop right now!
There are very good charts on benzo.uk to use to taper along with your doctors input.
The experiment you're running is not working.

 

Re: Undone

Posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 16:32:30

In reply to Re: Undone, posted by Phil on May 21, 2012, at 16:27:01

You are both absolutely right.Ive been tampering with a good thing,because I think meds are bad now.I need to remember that right now is not a good time to do this.I can do that later and if I never get off of it,I wont.I also need to accept the changes in my life.

 

Re: Undone

Posted by Phil on May 21, 2012, at 16:34:07

In reply to Re: Undone » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on May 21, 2012, at 16:25:47

There is so much negative press on meds that it is actually difficult to find anything positive. But your psychiatrist is the one treating you, not a website, not an abstract. Chances are your doctor is good.

If it's time to get off meds don't make the mistake of deciding when and how Dr You is going to do it.

Talk it over with your doctor, he may disagree, and make a plan to get off of meds. You may do fine or you may come to respect your doctor more.

 

Thanks,Phil:) (nm) » Phil

Posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 18:24:41

In reply to Re: Undone, posted by Phil on May 21, 2012, at 16:34:07

 

Re: Undone » Phillipa

Posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 18:26:04

In reply to Re: Undone » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on May 21, 2012, at 16:25:47

yes,p,I think we are both going thru something with negative thoughts and meds.We both take small doses and shouldnt worry so about them.

 

Re: Undone

Posted by Laney on May 21, 2012, at 18:34:41

In reply to Re: Undone » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 18:26:04

I've taken a half milligram of klonopin for 18 or better years and if I was going to try to go off of it ever, I would probably cross over to diazepam and do a slow taper but for now, I'm staying put.

Just my two cents.

Laney

 

Thanks,Laney:) (nm) » Laney

Posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 19:26:30

In reply to Re: Undone, posted by Laney on May 21, 2012, at 18:34:41

 

Re: Undone » Laney

Posted by Phillipa on May 21, 2012, at 21:33:18

In reply to Re: Undone, posted by Laney on May 21, 2012, at 18:34:41

Laney an excellent two cents!!!!P

 

Re: Undone » gadchik

Posted by SLS on May 22, 2012, at 1:33:25

In reply to Re: Undone » SLS, posted by gadchik on May 21, 2012, at 15:37:44

> I no longer have faith that they work.Ive done so much research for some reason,lately,and have focused on all the negative press.Ive gotten it into my head that my receptors will be damaged,that I could have a stroke,that I will suffer damage...and on and on.I know that if I go in to see my pdoc,I will be given an rx.Maybe its just my messing around with my klonopin dosage lately that has me messed up.I feel like so many losses are coming my way.Ive got to change this.

I understand that it's hard to ignore the negative press and books, especially when you have not benefited from treatment.

I hope you find what you need from alternative treatments. Maybe no treatment is what will work best for you.

Good luck.


- Scott

 

Re: Undone » SLS

Posted by gadchik on May 22, 2012, at 6:21:06

In reply to Re: Undone » gadchik, posted by SLS on May 22, 2012, at 1:33:25

Thanks,Scott.I will always research alternative treatment,meanwhile,will stay on the right dose klonopin. Ive scheduled a massage for next week.That will brighten my spirits.One of the things happening now is my son is moving away for college,this weekend.I didnt realize how hard its going to be,and I want to have him leave and see me strong,not huddled in a ball.

 

Re: Undone

Posted by Laney on May 22, 2012, at 10:05:02

In reply to Re: Undone » SLS, posted by gadchik on May 22, 2012, at 6:21:06

Don't underestimate how hard that can be. Is it leaving you with an empty nest?

I had a hard time with my eldest son (now 22) leaving the nest and I've only finally come to peace with it.

I think I'll probably have a bit of a hard time when my youngest (almost 19) leaves but that's in the future....

Prayers.
Laney

 

Re: Undone » Laney

Posted by gadchik on May 22, 2012, at 10:53:11

In reply to Re: Undone, posted by Laney on May 22, 2012, at 10:05:02

Yes,Laney,I will have an empty nest.He is 19,and Ive seen him just about every day of his life.Big change,and big change always equals major anxiety,then depression.But I feel different this time, as long as I take klonopin,I dont go into panic attacks,and I can sleep.So maybe I wont go into depression.I can add in remeron too.

 

Re: Undone » gadchik

Posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2012, at 20:34:44

In reply to Re: Undone » Laney, posted by gadchik on May 22, 2012, at 10:53:11

Gadchik life circumstances not biological this time me thinks. Let the tears flow and heal. Take the klonopin though P

 

Re: Undone

Posted by Laney on May 22, 2012, at 21:44:54

In reply to Re: Undone » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2012, at 20:34:44

P-

Excellent advice!

Laney


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