Posted by KayJ on September 10, 2003, at 16:26:37
In reply to KayJ , posted by lil' jimi on September 10, 2003, at 10:42:16
Hi lil' jimi,
I can't tell you how much I appreciated your post...and I didn't mind the length at all. I liked it. It was full of encouragement and support and it made me feel better about everything. You brought up some points that I had not thought of..such as the length of treatment by pdoc (learning the lingo)and how I should not feel bad for having SEs...or for not getting well. All of your observations are true..except the one about benzo med. To give him his due, I have been on Klonopin .5 mg in the mornign for panic attacks (helps, but not totally). When I first went to him 11 years ago (was referred finally by primary doc who had put me on librium) he said I had two problems..the librium and smoking. Within two years I gave up both...and feel worse emotionally. I breathe way better : )and will not smoke again.
I agree that lex is good for many..those we wouldn't hear from. Do they not use any tricyclics anymore? Maybe with good reason. I only know that my Mother could not take the new drugs and was on elavil for years. I think I am already hyper enough.. I can never relax.Enough about me. I'm glad that lex is working for you. Have you ever been on anything else? Sure hope you don't have any more panic attacks..I have them fairly often. I wish I could hang in long enough to get beyond the SEs.
Thanks to you I think I will see the doc with a new attitude and see what happens.
I will read the postings as you reccomend and I know they will be full of useful info and support for all.
Thanks for yur very long post ..and taking your time to help me out.
Thanks so much.
KayJ
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