Posted by Janelle on March 16, 2002, at 23:24:01
In reply to P.S. - One other thing I am concerned about. . ., posted by AnneL on March 16, 2002, at 22:39:28
Pleae don't feel like a 'fraidy cat and downright silly and child-like with all these fears; you are *right* to be concerned. Heck, I bet quite a few folks here (myself included!) get worried and upset about things just like you are.
What you are reporting about feeling some tension in your jaw I've heard of before - in fact, some people do grind their teeth as a med side effect.
I know JUST WHAT YOU MEAN by feeling like you are living inside your head and it is a very UNcomfortable, disconcerting feeling. I find myself in similar situations as you - crying and obsessing about suicide (won't do it either, no intention) or feeling like a zombie and obsessing about what potentially "lethal" or "dangerous" or permanent side effect(s) I have.
I worry a lot about what the meds are doing to my brain, are they causing permanent changes and harm ... I'm especially concerned because my memory seems shot, I'm more absent minded, I can't concentrate or read much and this is coming from someone who was an over-achiever and VERY organized. However, I seem to be a cycler (BiPolarII) and when I'm feeling good all these symptoms go away and I can think and function just fine. So I guess the meds are doing more good than harm in the long run.
You are NOT alone in what you're going through. Hang in there.
-Janelle
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