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Posted by Racer on September 2, 2005, at 20:57:15
Since I've been cracking the whip so hard, figured I better put my mouth where my money is and ask how you're doing? I'm hoping your answer is, "Yes, and so far so good."
Hope it's OK for you.
Posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2005, at 0:06:01
In reply to Phillipa -- have you started yet?, posted by Racer on September 2, 2005, at 20:57:15
Racer since I'm an honest person and you are cracking the whip I will get it tomorrow and start it tomorrow night as Link suggested. I promise and I don't break promises! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2005, at 6:00:27
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- have you started yet? » Racer, posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2005, at 0:06:01
Remember, I have that 200-lb telephone and I'm not afraid to use it, Phillipa! I think that starting the new med is a great idea.
ClearSkies, practicing curls this morning...
Posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2005, at 18:10:27
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- have you started yet? » Phillipa, posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2005, at 6:00:27
Just picked it up and it was even heavier. you just might have to come pry my mouth open tonight! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ClearSkies on September 4, 2005, at 18:48:19
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- have you started yet? » ClearSkies, posted by Phillipa on September 3, 2005, at 18:10:27
How did it go, Phillipa? Any luck starting the medication?
concernedly, ClearSkies
Posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 19:01:11
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- have you started yet? » Phillipa, posted by ClearSkies on September 4, 2005, at 18:48:19
The kangaroos have been let loose. Picked it up but didn't try it. What a wimp I am! I have no patience for myself. When I read that side effect profile I couldn't do it. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ClearSkies on September 4, 2005, at 20:00:20
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- have you started yet? » ClearSkies, posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 19:01:11
You'll find the answer, I'm certain of it. It might not lie in pharmacology alone...
CS
Posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 21:25:34
In reply to ((((Phillipa)))), posted by ClearSkies on September 4, 2005, at 20:00:20
Clear Skies When I saw the title I knew it was from you. But thanks for being understanding. I'm really trying truly I am. Write to you tomrrow okay? Fondly,, Phillipa
Posted by Racer on September 4, 2005, at 22:16:56
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- have you started yet? » ClearSkies, posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 19:01:11
> The kangaroos have been let loose. Picked it up but didn't try it. What a wimp I am! I have no patience for myself. When I read that side effect profile I couldn't do it. Fondly, Phillipa
And that's because, as a nurse, you know that you'll get EVERY SINGLE ONE of those side effects, right?
OK, seriously -- which side effects are you most worried about? As I've said, I had three main side effects on it: constipation, weight gain (though I was in an anorexic episode when I started it), and dry mouth. Nothing else that I can remember. In some ways -- although you can imagine how I feel about weight gain from meds -- it was maybe one of the very friendliest drugs I've been on.
C'mon -- if it gets scary, you can stop taking it. Again, NO withdrawal symptoms for me when I stopped cold turkey. NO rebound depression. Just stop on Tuesday, go on with your life on Wednesday.
And you know what? If you give it a try, you just might find that it works for you, and you feel better.
If the flying monkeys don't {ahem} 'convince' you, I'll be sending those kangaroos -- and believe me: they're much more frightening than you may think! That's the last thing you want me to do...
Posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 22:47:10
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- watch out for those flying monkeys » Phillipa, posted by Racer on September 4, 2005, at 22:16:56
Grrrrr, Did Clear Skies tell or did you find it. Since I'm seeing pdoc Tuesday I'm waiting till then. And if she says do it then I will. Sorry I broke that promise I've never done that before. And the side effect I'm most afraid of is that I'll be awake walking around the block like I did on a TCA back in l97l. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Racer on September 5, 2005, at 12:27:32
In reply to Re: Phillipa -- watch out for those flying monkeys » Racer, posted by Phillipa on September 4, 2005, at 22:47:10
> Grrrrr, Did Clear Skies tell or did you find it. Since I'm seeing pdoc Tuesday I'm waiting till then. And if she says do it then I will. Sorry I broke that promise I've never done that before. And the side effect I'm most afraid of is that I'll be awake walking around the block like I did on a TCA back in l97l. Fondly, Phillipa
Nortriptyline ain't one of those insomnia inducing drugs. The doctor who prescribed it to me had me take it at bedtime, and I slept as well as I ever did at that time of my life, maybe better.I hope that helps. Personally, I'd go for the nortriptyline over Luvox, but then I know that the noradrenergic drugs help me more than SSRIs do.
Whatever you decide to do, I hope it helps and you get some relief.
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