Posted by cactus on May 10, 2008, at 19:13:34
In reply to sedation and 2nd generation AP, posted by llurpsienoodle on May 10, 2008, at 9:22:51
> I was incredibly sedated on... seroquel 300mg (but the sedation went away after some weeks, as long as I got 9 hours of sleep at night.
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> Geodon, even at 60 mg was enough to knock me out for several hours, fortunately it has a shortish halflife, so that's not so crippling. At one point I was taking 240mg split into 4 doses, and I was totally non-functional. basically sitting on my rocking chair. I would have produced drool, but it required too much energy.
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> Zyprexa- I have a prn Rx for 10mg zyprexa zydis. I dissolves quickly and kicks in about 15-20 minutes later. It's for emergencies, like when I feel that reality is spinning, or when I feel like hurting myself so bad that tranquilizing and staying in bed is the only safe option...
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> which brings me to: (drum roll please!)
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> Abilify!!!! 3 cheers for abilify- it sedates for about 2-3 hours, it has nice calming properties, and it has gotten rid of my flashbacks for good. Even given recent gruesome real life stuff, it has treated me kindly and compassionately.
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> sorry to hijack thread.
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> now back to Q's dilemma
> 1) depressive crisis sounds like a very good plan.
> 2) your social worker sounds like a *star*
> 3) you have my undying sympathy. I really sincerely hope that you get some relief. You've been struggling for a while. I bet your dumb Bigpdoc only sees you as a psychotic recently emerged from the hospital, and doesn't bother getting to know your earlier functioning, or your personality (which is quite wonderful, believe it or not. I love your sense of humor)
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> full disclosure: my wellbutrin has kicked in. I am in love with the world. Even with dr. Bob. (shock!)
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> (((((q))))))
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> -Ll
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>Hi Li and Q. I think your plan of attack is fantastic too. Your social worker sounds like my GP. She is f**king awesome. It's just a shame she can't prescribe for you but at least people will listen to her when she is at your side. I wish you all the best and hope this gets sorted out immediately for you. All the best for a good outcome!!!!!!! CC
I put 2 C's because Li referred to my in plural once and I loved it. ;-)
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