Posted by Jesse on February 21, 2000, at 0:09:40
Cam,
Again-thank you. It means alot to have someone knowledgeable about meds etc when I'm going through this transition. I'm worried/obsessing about Zyprexa. You're messsage was encouraging. I think it might help. Ican deal withthe weight gain. HOWEVER-Sometimes I like my hyperactivity. I'm an exrecise addict (I'm a serious runner-60-80 miles a week. WillZyprexa take away my "good energy"? I need my energy to exercise(exercise helps more than anything). Will I still have good moods when I am funny and able to articulate and communicate to people and be productive? Will my creativitybe adversely affected by Zyprexa? I hope it will be something that might help me be calm and in control, but still able to access these qualities about myself I like. I don'tjust want to feel sedated and drugged and have my thinking slowed too much. Will Zyprexa do this? Sometimes I depend on the "good" days even thought they can get out of control. Will Zyprexa help me sleep so I don't have to depend on trazadone and klonopin?
I know these are ridiculous concerns given how impaired I can get but in some weird way I'm afraid of change. I obsess and can't make any decision. I have a trust issue with psychiatrists (based on a recent bad experience.
Answers to any of these questions will help make up my mind on what seems to be a do or die decision. Please help. I trust you're opinion. You convey knowledge and confidence about meds. My MD just hands me scripts and says they will help. I need more info than that to trust him and have faith , otherwise I'll obsess.
poster:Jesse
thread:22851
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