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Posted by Maxime on January 7, 2008, at 18:20:28
In reply to Re: ack. I am responding differently to every med! » MidnightBlue, posted by Maxime on January 7, 2008, at 10:30:29
Posted by MidnightBlue on January 7, 2008, at 18:28:20
In reply to let's see how I respond to Wellbutrin! (nm), posted by Maxime on January 7, 2008, at 18:20:28
I posted to you about this above.
MB
Posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2008, at 20:09:48
In reply to Re: ack. I am responding differently to every med! » MidnightBlue, posted by Maxime on January 7, 2008, at 10:30:29
Maxie that's great and still think the snow shoeing was great too!!!!!! Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on January 7, 2008, at 20:45:37
In reply to Re: ack. I am responding differently to every med! » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2008, at 20:09:48
> Maxie that's great and still think the snow shoeing was great too!!!!!! Love Phillipa
No Phillipa ... nothing is great. Everything is wrong and I wish I was dead. I can't see anything positive.
Crap, I return to work tomorrow and I am not ready!
Maxime
Posted by tecknohed on January 7, 2008, at 21:39:43
In reply to ack. I am responding differently to every med!, posted by Maxime on January 6, 2008, at 21:10:46
> Yesterday I went snow shoeing and climbed a mountain. Today my muscles ache. But that's not the point. The point is I took an Adderall because I had no energy. That damn med gave me the worst headache. I don't understand. I was taking that med just two months ago and my system could handle it. How could my body change that much.
>
> It's weird. I'm confused.
>I see it as quite obvious why. Your body is telling you whats not good for you.
Its happened to me mainly with stimulants. I used to take lots of cocaine, MDMA, amphetamine & always caffein. I feel the latter 2 created the worse problems, with caffein being THE worst.I mean I used to take **** loads of them all and just keep going - for 4 years. But know that I stay clear from all stimulants, even chocolate, I cannot even tolerate a simple cup of tea. Oh at first I get a buz for 36+ hrs, sleep AND wake up feeling active (yeh, just from one average cup of tea) but eventually I plummet subzero by the next day.
I also had similar with SSRIs. After a couple of years of contuous use each new SSRI I tried next made me feel worst than the last, even when returning to some of them.I mean the body/brain can do much more clever things then let you know when somethings not good for you. I think of it as the body's attempts to communicate with the psyche, especially when brain power isn't at it's peak. Maybe sometimes vice versa.
teck
Posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2008, at 22:13:12
In reply to Re: ack. I am responding differently to every med! » Phillipa, posted by Maxime on January 7, 2008, at 20:45:37
Maxie hang in there. You will make it. Please try okay? Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on January 8, 2008, at 18:48:48
In reply to Re: ack. I am responding differently to every med! » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2008, at 22:13:12
> Maxie hang in there. You will make it. Please try okay? Love Phillipa
I can try, but I make no promises. Please don't try and make my situation look rosy when it's anything but.
Maxime
Posted by Maxime on January 8, 2008, at 18:49:36
In reply to Re: ack. I am responding differently to every med! » Maxime, posted by tecknohed on January 7, 2008, at 21:39:43
I guess you are right! I'm never taking another stim, that's for sure!
Maxime
Posted by Maxime on January 8, 2008, at 18:50:52
In reply to let's see how I respond to Wellbutrin! (nm), posted by Maxime on January 7, 2008, at 18:20:28
Day 2 of 100 mg of Wellbutrin SR and no hallucinations. That's a good sign. The hallucinations used to start after only a couple of doses.
Keep going!
Maxime
Posted by tecknohed on January 8, 2008, at 18:58:19
In reply to Re: let's see how I respond to Wellbutrin!, posted by Maxime on January 8, 2008, at 18:50:52
> Day 2 of 100 mg of Wellbutrin SR and no hallucinations. That's a good sign. The hallucinations used to start after only a couple of doses.
>
> Keep going!
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> MaximeThat IS a good sign! Maybe the halucinations from before were caused by an interaction with something else you were taking at the time. When you took it in the past what other meds were you on?
Posted by Maxime on January 8, 2008, at 19:39:55
In reply to Re: let's see how I respond to Wellbutrin! » Maxime, posted by tecknohed on January 8, 2008, at 18:58:19
I think it's because I am taking 200 mg of Seroquel. I think it is helping to keep the voices and paranoia away. When I took it before I took it with clonazepam.
I really hope it actually works!
xxx
Maxime
Posted by Phoenix1 on January 8, 2008, at 22:23:21
In reply to Re: let's see how I respond to Wellbutrin! » tecknohed, posted by Maxime on January 8, 2008, at 19:39:55
> I think it's because I am taking 200 mg of Seroquel. I think it is helping to keep the voices and paranoia away. When I took it before I took it with clonazepam.
>
> I really hope it actually works!
>
> xxx
> Maxime
>
>Hi Maxime,
Glad to hear the Wellbutrin is going OK. I'm sure the Seroquel would help to prevent any psychotic reaction, etc. As you know, it may take a while for the wellbutrin to kick in. Stick with it and I hope it does the trick. In the meantime, keep us updated.
Phoenix1
Posted by Maxime on January 10, 2008, at 19:53:55
In reply to Re: let's see how I respond to Wellbutrin! » Maxime, posted by Phoenix1 on January 8, 2008, at 22:23:21
Suicide. Suicide. Suicide. I can't get it off my mind. Today I waited in a Metro station trying to decide if I should jump or not. I was there at least an hour. I finally decided that it would too messy and I left.
Now it's almost 9 pm and I am still thinking of ways to end it.
I can't live like this much longer. I can't.
Maxime
Posted by MidnightBlue on January 10, 2008, at 21:18:33
In reply to Meanwhile I am ready to die, posted by Maxime on January 10, 2008, at 19:53:55
Maxime,
I hate to say this, but the Wellbutrin could be making things worse. I had a rough time switching from a tricyclic to Wellbutrin. The Wellbutrin was a good drug for me, but the first few days were very rough and I would have been safer in a hospital.
MB
Posted by Phoenix1 on January 10, 2008, at 21:42:05
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » Maxime, posted by MidnightBlue on January 10, 2008, at 21:18:33
> Maxime,
>
> I hate to say this, but the Wellbutrin could be making things worse. I had a rough time switching from a tricyclic to Wellbutrin. The Wellbutrin was a good drug for me, but the first few days were very rough and I would have been safer in a hospital.
>
> MBI also had a rough time with Wellbutrin from start to finish. Give it some time, and don't give up. You've made it this far, keep fighting! And if the Wellbutrin isn't right for you, you already have a "card up your sleeve"; another trial of Parnate. So don't despair, you have options. But I do certainly know what it feels like to be in your position, and it's not easy when nothing seems to be doing what it's supposed to. All I can say is that I'd be so disappointed to see you give up. To me, you're one of the more courageous people here at PB who keep on fighting under some very difficult circumstances. keep up the fight!
Phoenix1
Posted by Maxime on January 11, 2008, at 19:06:19
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die, posted by Phoenix1 on January 10, 2008, at 21:42:05
Thanks Phoenix. You are right, I must continue to fight. I have to admit it's getting harder and harder.
Posted by Maxime on January 11, 2008, at 19:08:14
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » Maxime, posted by MidnightBlue on January 10, 2008, at 21:18:33
> Maxime,
>
> I hate to say this, but the Wellbutrin could be making things worse. I had a rough time switching from a tricyclic to Wellbutrin. The Wellbutrin was a good drug for me, but the first few days were very rough and I would have been safer in a hospital.
>
> MBThat's interesting MB. I wish I was in hospital. I have returned to work too soon. I thought I was ready. Turns out I am not.
xxx
MAxime
Posted by MidnightBlue on January 11, 2008, at 19:53:28
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » MidnightBlue, posted by Maxime on January 11, 2008, at 19:08:14
You can still go and check in the hospital for a few days or a week to make the med change safer.
MB
Posted by Maxime on January 12, 2008, at 12:06:50
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » Maxime, posted by MidnightBlue on January 11, 2008, at 19:53:28
> You can still go and check in the hospital for a few days or a week to make the med change safer.
>
> MB
I can't do it. When I saw all the work that my colleagues didn't do while I was away I freaked out. I have to work.Also, I don't think checking in for a week is possible. They seem to check people in for MONTHS.
I just have to push myself.
xx
Maxime
Posted by yxibow on January 12, 2008, at 14:01:50
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » MidnightBlue, posted by Maxime on January 12, 2008, at 12:06:50
> > You can still go and check in the hospital for a few days or a week to make the med change safer.
> >
> > MB
>
>
> I can't do it. When I saw all the work that my colleagues didn't do while I was away I freaked out. I have to work.
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> Also, I don't think checking in for a week is possible. They seem to check people in for MONTHS.
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> I just have to push myself.
>
> xx
> Maxime
Pushing yourself is great and if you can do that, all the more power to you. But if you really know that work will in effect cause you to dissociate or "freak out" from stress that's not such a good environment. And I'd be careful to compare yourself, I'd be careful to compare any of us struggling against odds to those who may be in a different position in time or have completely different things going on in their lives. It just demoralizes and gets one more upset. Just my view.
Posted by bulldog2 on January 12, 2008, at 14:53:01
In reply to ack. I am responding differently to every med!, posted by Maxime on January 6, 2008, at 21:10:46
> Yesterday I went snow shoeing and climbed a mountain. Today my muscles ache. But that's not the point. The point is I took an Adderall because I had no energy. That damn med gave me the worst headache. I don't understand. I was taking that med just two months ago and my system could handle it. How could my body change that much.
>
> It's weird. I'm confused.
>
> MaximeDid you find that climbing the mountain made your depression better? If so than maybe exercise and good nutrition would benefit you.
Posted by Phillipa on January 12, 2008, at 19:31:04
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » Maxime, posted by yxibow on January 12, 2008, at 14:01:50
Maxie wish I could check into the hospital for a med change supervised they no longer do that in my state unless you are immently suicidal with a plan or have OD'd 72 hours out the door. I remember when I could go in for a med switch was really nice. Now maybe if you have lots of money and a private hospital you can as sure the rich and famous do but not me on medicaire. Off to the state hospital I'd go. When had lymes in a month rationale was the Iv antibiotics and pic line. I was so lucky. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on January 12, 2008, at 20:57:45
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » Maxime, posted by yxibow on January 12, 2008, at 14:01:50
Hi I didn't understand the following from your posts.
"And I'd be careful to compare yourself, I'd be careful to compare any of us struggling against odds to those who may be in a different position in time or have completely different things going on in their lives. It just demoralizes and gets one more upset. Just my view."Did I write something wrong?
Maxime
Posted by Maxime on January 12, 2008, at 20:59:41
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die, posted by Phillipa on January 12, 2008, at 19:31:04
Our hospitals are different than those in the US.
Maxime
Posted by tecknohed on January 12, 2008, at 21:34:40
In reply to Re: Meanwhile I am ready to die » yxibow, posted by Maxime on January 12, 2008, at 20:57:45
> Hi I didn't understand the following from your posts.
> "And I'd be careful to compare yourself, I'd be careful to compare any of us struggling against odds to those who may be in a different position in time or have completely different things going on in their lives. It just demoralizes and gets one more upset. Just my view."
>
> Did I write something wrong?
>
> Maxime
>
>I dont think it was anything you wrote. Think yxibow was trying to help. I think he/she was trying to say try not to compare yourself with others success/failures & that doing so may make you feel worse by making you feel more singled out & hopeless, hence making you more 'upset'. Thats how I decipher it. That right yxibow?
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