Posted by JahL on November 20, 2001, at 17:36:47
In reply to Re: Morphine for depression. » JahL, posted by shelliR on November 13, 2001, at 10:43:20
> > Lamictal just about stops me from being an ex-Jah .
> well, that's pretty important. You're just a young lad, so holding on till the right thing helps is imperative. You find the right drug and you still have 80% of your life left to live and enjoy.I'd love to live to 130-odd but 60% is nearer the mark. And less of the 'young lad'... :-)
> When are your appointments?Next month sometime.
>Can you slip bupe or methadone into the conversation, somehow.
I'll do more than slip it into the conversation...I'm at the stage where I'm not bothered about offending the sensibilities of pdocs.
>How does this appointment stuff work? Do you see these specialists only once, or do they follow up until the problem is resolved?
If you make enough noise the NHS is obliged to continue treating you. However it is often the case that pdocs will tell you (or at least me) "there is nothing further I can do for you", at which point you get referred back to yr regular pdoc (again). Back to square one-stylee.
> BTW, remember sweet marie (Anna) who spent months ina UK hospital and was still pretty depressed when she got out. I think about her alot and hope she's okay.Yeah me too. I would refuse to go to hospital on grounds of principle (it's been offered a few times). NHS='One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' whilst the private clinics seem to farm institutionalised types unable to function in the real world. Sad but true. I'm sure they're [the clinics] a haven for some tho'.
>Her experience is one of the reasons that I am letting myself get habituated to a narcotic.
Those that would criticise you have the luxury of not going thru what you are. Simple as that. You go girl! :-)> > Interestingly I tried Methadone recently. Initially it improved my mood & energy levels but seemed to lose affect after a few days. I didn't go too high (only about 5ml); I thought I'd find out more on this site before going any further. Like you tho', I'm hesitant to bring this up for fear of being jumped on by the Thought Police.
> How did you get methodone? (An answer is not required).Ask me no questions & I'll tell you no lies ;-)
> Let us know about your appointments. I hope these big-wigs can help you out.Thanx. Me too.
I'm v. pleased to hear that Methadone seems to be doing the trick; pls keep us all updated.
Best of luck,
J.
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