Posted by Bek on August 13, 2003, at 19:01:49
In reply to Re: General Remeron Questions » Bek, posted by mary dedrick on August 13, 2003, at 11:05:14
> Bek, need more info...sounds very familiar. I'm trying to figure out if this is something that ties into the over all problem (his anger/frustration with dealing with his stepkids) or the meds...he has no experience with psych meds ... but I'm positive that he's less "there" on these drugs. Should I visit the pdoc with him?
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> Waiting for some advice!
> MaryMary,I wish I could give you clear-cut answer, but... I certainly empathize with you, -I'm sure my partner most certainly would! Trying to compare; I have as said been on 3 diff' SSRI's for 3 years,most of which have done very little for my "down" depression or helped me get through for limited periods. I have admitted that I can be irratable - my Doc said that's "just" anxiety. It's something Ive had the odd day and kept it tolerated. My partner was made unemployed 3 weeks before I went on Remeron, yes a significant factor. At this time he appeared optimistic and I = supportive. But then, if I wasnt sleeping I did/do feel emotionally detatched. Everything means so much concentration, most a distraction and just too much to be pestered by! This is not REAL harrassment. EG t.v on dog pacing expecting a walk, AND your partner insists he reads whatever from the paper-forcing you interest(concentration) only for your daughter to ask you for something, and well frankly overload! That's 4 continious distractions/demand/ ares of focus- all at the same time.Grrrr. I know that this is an anxious part of the illness, but it just wasnt so,.. loud and all in your face too much and too near. I feel because this is all so felt, that perhaps not always will your husband feel see his behaviour. Has he been on any anti-deppressant like drugs before? I feel, if he agrees to accompany him to pdoc, as it reads that you need a bit of help in order to help him. Im sure at moments it must be tempting to let him know exactly how... he is being: IF it is more the real stuff, now is obviously not a good time to really work at things,-my head is doing 200% more work than nec'. If it is less real and more the drugs- then it would be hard for him to be clear as a bell. Either way, I'm tolerating them, yet each day I know I should let my pdoc know and come off. I'm hoping it is the first n last wierdness as your body gets familiarized. I have been on them fully for 3 weeks.Let me know how things are if/when I see pdoc I will give feedback. Don't feel very equipped considering- but if I can be of any help. Bek.
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