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Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 3, 2007, at 15:28:22
For 5 days now, and it's not helping my mental health. I'm worried about relapse into craziness. Having trouble curbing SI and SI. Not really taking any action on those urges, but they upset me. missed my meds 2 days in a row and then overdosed. predictable "sensory disturbances" incl. flashbacks. racing thoughts. panic. hallucinations?
Two suggestions T made- 1. that I take xanax at dinnertime to thwart the hour of self-destruction that occurs around bedtime. 2. That I exercise to help me sleep better at night.
So I went jogging.
T is not worried about relapse. Says that given the stress of this week it's understandable that I've been having a hard time coping.
Me and T are getting along dandy. He told me that I am a very hard-to-read person. This is satisfying to me, because I despise feeling transparent, and wearing my misery on my face. He also makes me laugh and I make him laugh too. Sometimes life is just SO ridiculous that laughing is the only appropriate response.
Remind me to take my meds as indicated.
Also been battling bacteria. They are very resistant. ))))pain((((
((((diet ginger ale))))
noodle
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 3, 2007, at 17:31:37
In reply to for various reasons haven't slept well *SI*trigger, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 3, 2007, at 15:28:22
I know T said that he's not worried about me relapsing, but I wasn't totally honest about all my symptoms. I didn't tell him that I've been crying when I'm all alone. That I don't feel like doing anything.
i give it a week. then something's got to give.
triggered depressive reaction. what was it? stress. yep. now i've got the self-critical voices chiming in "llurpsie you f*ck*ng moron you forgot to eat breakfast"
:+
Posted by RealMe on October 3, 2007, at 23:07:10
In reply to sh*t, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 3, 2007, at 17:31:37
And hard to read means hard to help. And no therapist is a mind reader. Have to be honest, no??? I don't like it, but there really is no other way.
RealMe
Posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2007, at 23:26:31
In reply to sh*t, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 3, 2007, at 17:31:37
Lurpsie you will be fine. Write yourself notes. And I think xanax after dinner is a great idea. Phillipa
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 4, 2007, at 6:43:25
In reply to Re: sh*t » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by RealMe on October 3, 2007, at 23:07:10
I have talked about a lot of hard stuff with him so far, and he validated that when he said that I was very open in my sessions. the truth will set me free.
-Ll
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 4, 2007, at 6:45:32
In reply to Re: sh*t » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2007, at 23:26:31
yeah, I slept well last night with help from my friends the benzodiazepines and the exercise. I really pushed myself yesterday.
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on October 4, 2007, at 12:22:23
In reply to slept » Phillipa, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 4, 2007, at 6:45:32
Lurpsie good news. Phillipa
Posted by RealMe on October 4, 2007, at 22:42:25
In reply to Re: sh*t » RealMe, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 4, 2007, at 6:43:25
Okay; so fine no problem then. Sounds like you know what you want. Good luck.
RealMe
Posted by cactus on October 6, 2007, at 19:51:37
In reply to sh*t, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 3, 2007, at 17:31:37
> I know T said that he's not worried about me relapsing, but I wasn't totally honest about all my symptoms. I didn't tell him that I've been crying when I'm all alone. That I don't feel like doing anything.
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> i give it a week. then something's got to give.
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> triggered depressive reaction. what was it? stress. yep. now i've got the self-critical voices chiming in "llurpsie you f*ck*ng moron you forgot to eat breakfast"
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> :+
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> I hate those voices they usually hit me in the shower, but the're a bit nastier. They have stopped quite a bit since starting zoloft. What does of zoloft are you up too now hon?? It's help me so much with the internal committee, and what the f*ck do they know anyway
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Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 6, 2007, at 23:25:04
In reply to Re: sh*t, posted by cactus on October 6, 2007, at 19:51:37
> I hate those voices they usually hit me in the shower, but the're a bit nastier. They have stopped quite a bit since starting zoloft. What does of zoloft are you up too now hon?? It's help me so much with the internal committee, and what the f*ck do they know anyway
> >YEAH cactus, you show 'em!!!
I'm taking 10mg sertraline. I think. Can't remember I just swallow this pale blue caplet every night. Zoloft is good stuff. I guess, except when I took too little followed by too much. then I got sick. yuckpoo!
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2007, at 23:28:05
In reply to Re: sh*t » cactus, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 6, 2007, at 23:25:04
Lurpsie are you sure it's l0 as that is as low as my luvox or lower even. Phillipa
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 7, 2007, at 8:24:01
In reply to Re: sh*t » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2007, at 23:28:05
Yeah, I was wondering about that too... it's actually 50 mg of sertraline
oopsie
Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2007, at 19:06:59
In reply to Re: sh*tty memory, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 7, 2007, at 8:24:01
Lurpsie still a low dose it's the starting dose you must be doing so much better. 200mg is what a lot of people aim for. Phillipa
Posted by cactus on October 7, 2007, at 21:39:26
In reply to Re: sh*tty memory, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 7, 2007, at 8:24:01
I'm on 150mg now and feeling much better but due to unforeseen circumstances I'm not doing so good right now and it's not because of the zoloft. I think I'd be a mess without it. I hope you're feeling better now :)
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 7, 2007, at 23:21:57
In reply to Re: sh*tty memory » LlurpsieNoodle, posted by cactus on October 7, 2007, at 21:39:26
doing pretty well, thnk you.
I hope the unforeseen circumstances can unforesee themselves right back outta your life
((((cactus))))
I don't think my tummy could handle a higher dose of zoloft.
Doing well at any rate. Can work and love ergo healthy according to Freud...
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2007, at 23:45:35
In reply to Re: sh*tty memory » cactus, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 7, 2007, at 23:21:57
Lurpsie you don't need more than 50mg. The cymbalta has more norepenephrine in it than serotonin. So I guess maybe you pdoc thought a little time with the lesser ingrediant and then bet no more. Lucky lupsie. Phillipa
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