Posted by ace on December 24, 2004, at 0:15:29
In reply to Incredible Pain/Anxiety/Depression, posted by Guy on December 23, 2004, at 21:20:15
> When I fall back down in the hole, I can clearly see the results on my face. Huge bags develop under my eyes and I look (and feel) as if I've been on a two week bender. For me, everything is tied into the quality of my sleep. Lately, I've been awakening early (3am) with a running nose, and this prevents me from relaxing and falling back to sleep. The next day, my whole nervous system is in a state of chaos and I cry and cry and become suicidal from the pain. The worst is the constant headache and burning pain up and down my spine (chronic pain syndrome). I'm currently taking 2 mg clonazepam and 30 mg Remeron. This worked well for a few months, but now the benefits seem to be wearing off. I'm faced with upping my clonazepam or going back on the dreaded (fat and impotent) Zyprexa. I can't just keep increasing my benzo, can I? Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Friend,
Sorry to here of youre situation. But rest assured, you are in good hands here, the guys here will really support you.
OK...now you are having problems with sleep. That's identified. Furthermore your AD is not working. Here is some ideas...
1. Try Seroquel...in addition to a possible AD effect it will definately sedate....I'd start at 50mg and slowly titrate to 200-400mg...If you have psychotic symptoms you may consider going all the way to 800mg.
2. MAOI- Try Nardil or Parnate. They are extremely effect AD's and anti-anxiety agents. Contrary to popular opinion, they are very safe when used correctly.
3. I would up the Klonopin to 3mg.
4. Tramadol- this is an EXTREMELY effective agent in the right person. It is used for pain, but it is useful in a spectrum of psychiatric disorders.
When I take 100mg Tramadol, I feel so so happy....I feel total calm and motivation...try it I say. But be careful of tolerance.
There is many more options. But please, in this state, be around people who love and support you. Take a break from everything.Any qstns please ask me...
Peace to you mate, hang in there,Ace
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