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Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2006, at 20:14:35
Please guys someone came out yesterday and said he did well on 6mg of EMSAM. I have samples and want to try it but need to hear some others. I know you're there. Either post or babblemail me please?????Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2006, at 22:38:50
In reply to Please Lurkers Post Your EMSAM results my last hop, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2006, at 20:14:35
I know you're there. Please? Love Phillipa
Posted by Racer on October 8, 2006, at 1:42:45
In reply to Re: Please Lurkers Post Your EMSAM results my last hop, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2006, at 22:38:50
C'mon, Phillipa. How long has it been since you came up with your plan? You were going to go up on the Luvox, weren't you? The EMSAM was going to be a fallback plan, only if the increased Luvox didn't work?
That's the key, you know, Phillipa -- sticking with the treatment plan once you've made one. Giving it a chance to work.
Posted by willyee on October 8, 2006, at 10:23:28
In reply to STOP! » Phillipa, posted by Racer on October 8, 2006, at 1:42:45
> C'mon, Phillipa. How long has it been since you came up with your plan? You were going to go up on the Luvox, weren't you? The EMSAM was going to be a fallback plan, only if the increased Luvox didn't work?
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> That's the key, you know, Phillipa -- sticking with the treatment plan once you've made one. Giving it a chance to work.I agree,and if you go with emsam,i believe there is not much at all else your gonna learn,other than what you do taking it.
To be nice,i have to say its a mild maoi,a mild drug period in terms of the dangers of them all.
You should have been on this drug yesterday,your spending too much time here and not enough where it counts with your doc,or at home taking the meds and working with them.I dunno,i just dont know what you want to find out about emsam,you have so much info,your already starting with a low dose,on top of anxiety of taking it,these are factors that are gonna contribute to its effectivness.
This was what i mean about a bubble,normaly id have to say certain things i felt needed as your situation requires it,you being at a constant 2,i cant,and wont,but i know when im in a bad black hole i cut back down on my time here,and on the net in general,and focus on getting my drugs straight,and working on feeling better.
Anyway good luck on what protocol you choose.
Posted by willyee on October 8, 2006, at 10:27:53
In reply to Please Lurkers Post Your EMSAM results my last hop, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2006, at 20:14:35
What are you expecting to hear?I am certain emsam will level with all the drugs in terms of it being mentioned as so so.If you hear a poster,or 2 post excellent results that will still be like all the drugs,rare exceptions.
Emsam fairs as average,now its up to you to try it,i dont think,or know what you expect to hear about it?
Sorry if that sounds blunt but i honestly believe its just the way it is.
> Please guys someone came out yesterday and said he did well on 6mg of EMSAM. I have samples and want to try it but need to hear some others. I know you're there. Either post or babblemail me please?????Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2006, at 11:38:23
In reply to STOP! » Phillipa, posted by Racer on October 8, 2006, at 1:42:45
Racer I know you mean well and have a huge heart but this is what's happened I upped the luvox last Saturday. And Sunday felt suicidal even though I wasn't. Stuck with the higher dose til Friday night cut it in half. Maybe I've taken it at low dose for so many years that it's working in reverse? I don't have a clue. I'm getting desperate. What do you do when you get like this how do you distract your mind? I feel if I lie down I'll never get up it will be all over. I have to keep going no matter what. Ties in with the thread on psychology. I'm so afraid. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2006, at 17:11:20
In reply to Re: Please Lurkers Post Your EMSAM results my last hop, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2006, at 22:38:50
One so far doing well on 6mg patch. Doesn't want it public knowledge. Love Phillipa
Posted by gardenergirl on October 8, 2006, at 20:41:03
In reply to Re: STOP! » Racer, posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2006, at 11:38:23
> What do you do when you get like this how do you distract your mind?
In my opinion, you combine a medical approach with therapy.
gg
Posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2006, at 21:21:18
In reply to STOP! » Phillipa, posted by Racer on October 8, 2006, at 1:42:45
GG tomorrow I'm calling the therapist group my Daughter went to she said they take medicaire and the lady is about my age. The biggest problem is I go to sleep and sleep okay with the valium. Then when it's wake-up time I'm overwhelmed with bad thoughts. It really takes me a lot to get out of here. Hair washing, blow drying, pups out, feeding them, myself, bed making whatever else direly needs doing. I've been scaring myself lately. Love Phillipa and thanks for taking the time to answer.
Posted by gardenergirl on October 8, 2006, at 21:44:29
In reply to Re: STOP! » Racer, posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2006, at 21:21:18
I do. :)
Good luck. Make the call one way or the other. All you have to do is the first step first.
Baby steps, remember?
gg
Posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2006, at 21:53:37
In reply to Skip the bedmaking? » Phillipa, posted by gardenergirl on October 8, 2006, at 21:44:29
Bedmaking just pull the quilt up and I'll make the call oh wait it's Columbus day tomorrow bet she's off. Well I'll try anyway. The South means any day is an off work day. Hard to get used to. Love Phillipa thanks gg for your obvious concern and help. Could you walk the dogs?
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 9, 2006, at 22:20:05
In reply to Re: Skip the bedmaking? » gardenergirl, posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2006, at 21:53:37
Hey Phillipa,
any luck getting in touch with a T?
I should probably just go over to the psychology board.okay- how about this- have you changed your meds since increasing your Luvox? How's your suicidal thoughts today? more? less? same?
My suicidal thoughts increased when I started taking my first AD, of course, I'm not sure if it's related, because I was also in a rapid downward spiral by the time I started taking them.
just remember- suicidal thoughts are not fun. they are often just thoughts though. Not every fantasy you come up with in your mind becomes a reality (or else Brad Pitt would be a frequent visiter at Li's place... ahem).
So hang in there, and take it one hour at a time if necessary. the first step is to put the dogs on a leash. then they will take YOU for a walk. it's okay Phillipa, you'll be okay. I know things are hard, but when you start reaching out IRL, things have a way of getting better. (((hugs)))
-Li
p.s. my landlord is inspecting my place tomorrow. I have to get up early and remove my delicates laundry hanging on the rack in the dining room. lol. and making the bed. crap. I do that about once every 2 months. Phillipa you AMAZE me! I can't even take care of myself, much less the dogs!
Posted by Phillipa on October 9, 2006, at 22:32:20
In reply to Re: Skip the bedmaking? » Phillipa, posted by Lindenblüte on October 9, 2006, at 22:20:05
Ha Ha you live by yourself, work, go to school. What more could a person do?.No I left probably a Freudian slip the card with the therapists name home it's in my car now. I have to get up the courage to call tomorrow. Think of me at about 2pm and I'll call. And I'd cut back down on the luvox cause of those bad thoughts. Tonight I will go back up to only 50mg starting dose as I abused my valium and xanax last night and didn't sleep as well. I wonder if it was guilt. Love Phillipa
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