Posted by Lynn O on November 25, 2003, at 22:32:39
In reply to Re: neurontin withdrawal, posted by karen_kay on November 23, 2003, at 9:01:36
> Hi! Thought I might add my experience with the drug. I have Bipolar disorder and was taking 1200 mgs of Neurontin 4 times a day for anxiety. This is because my pdoc didn't want to take a chance of me getting addicted to benzos. The neurontin helped me out a lot. I really stopped pacing, cleaning obsessively, grinding my teeth, and other things. But, I put on weight. And it was hard to hold a conversation with me. And therapy began to really do its job. So, I stopped Neurontin cold turkey (I wouldn't suggest!). I didn't have any side effects, that I can recall. But, while I was taking Neurontin I did have a suicide attempt. Whether Neurontin had anything to do with it is beyond me. Neurontin helped me get my life in control. But, when I felt I didn't need it anymore, I quit taking it. Now, next week I have to tell my doctor I haven't taken it in over 2 months. He might be mad at me. Same thing for the antipsychotic Abilify. Who knows, after the doctor visit, I might need to resume taking it!!
Hi Karen,
I may be wrong, but I was under the impression that we all pay our Dr.'s to help US with controlling our emotions (through meds, etc.)NOT THAT WE PAY THE DR. SO HE/SHE CAN CONTROL US! Maybe you were kidding around-I'm not sure-but if you are afraid to tell your Dr. something because he might be mad at you, do you think you should consider the fact that HE is controlling you? (This is not necessarily the same thing as helping you) Just a thought, and of course everyone's situation and diagnosis are different. I have been diagnosed with ADHD, Depression, and just in the last few weeks while talking to Dr.'s and counselors about my Daughter's recent Anxiety Disorder diagnosis, they have made an unofficial diagnosis of my own Anxiety Disorder. I understand your relationship with your Dr. may be different than mine due to the Bipolar, and past suicide attempt. I was just a little concerned with your fear/anxiety in telling him. I feel that even though I have a particular diagnosis, and the Dr. believes I should take a certain med. because it will help me, it is still MY choice to take it- or not. I may be way off, and hope I haven't offended you. :)
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