Posted by Maisey on February 9, 2012, at 17:30:28
In reply to SSRIs etc. » Maisey, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 9, 2012, at 13:18:14
Naw, I checked that box later on, right before posting my last message to you. I wasn't sure what it meant - now I know! I'm not sure what happened the one time, but I hope it doesn't happen again b/c that was a thorough message and I didn't remember it all in my last message to you that got through. I'm making sure to save all my messages to my computer from now on, though.
One thing I forgot in my last post was I have mitral valve prolapse so there is a greater risk with that in picking my mouth. Though they've stopped giving antibiotics w/dental cleanings b/c the risk is so low, my picking habit is bad b/c hands are germier than sterile instruments, for ex. I always try to wash my hands beforehand but sometimes I will do it in public if the compulsion is really strong. I'd love to stop doing it (the habit). I'm sure I read that Paxil is the only one (SSRI anyway) to be approved for OCD, but they could be wrong. It seems as if medicines in general aren't much good for this. I've tried therapy - not this type - but I just hated it. It was $$$$ and I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. I only did 2 visits at the most to two different therapists, BUT I've read that short-term therapy or accelerated is most effective by far. I couldn't find therapists nearby who do that kind, so I gave up. IDK about therapy for these conditions. If they were more severe, like dermotillmania can be pretty bad, I'd consider it. I was thinking about therapy today because I said something really mean to my mom today - basically called her stupid - and I was instantly shocked that I said. Of course, I'm a mess with this cold so I take that into consideration. I had some funky affects from Delsym last night (heart rate changes and shakiness) and later read that it can cause mental changes. So I'm trying to dismiss it, but it still bothers me. I'm thinking about buying a cognitive therapy book. I got one from the library once, but didn't get to read it enough to get an impression if it would help. I'm seriously just not the type of person who does writing exercises and junk, though. I think if it's chemical, it's chemical.
I've had what I thought was mania at times, but I'm not sure. Mania lasts weeks. It's more like phases... whereas mine was more a short high of sorts from coming off a bad mood. Cyclomania (sp) is a milder form of bipolar disorder. Could be that, I guess. I don't get super excited or happy or anything. One night, I did exercise for 3 hours (well I sat on and off through it). That is the most severe instance I can think of.
I wonder why my doctor prescribed Paxil if it cannot be taken with elavil? I'm not saying I doubt you - I don't - but, you would think he would at least have indicated when to take it. I haven't heard back from him on my letter, which probably would've been received Tues. He could be on vacation - IDK. It is rare to not get a response like this, but I've never sent a letter before. Not sure what to do, but it's probably good to wait until I'm back to normal from this cold to make a decision. My thinking has been hazy lately, though I'm just now feeling a lot better.
I did take Zoloft, but only for 2 or 3 days. I was 18, and my doctor (different one than my current doctor) suspected an eating disorder in me because I got to a danger zone low weight (81 lbs at 5'2). I actually didn't get that low until later on - I was at 87 when I first went to see her - her making a big point about it worried me into eating less until I had no appetite at all. I stopped seeing her and my appetite came back almost instantly. I also changed jobs. I was at Wal-mart working in a physically laboring job + going to school. I have a hard time eating when I'm busy or tired. I don't think it was an eating disorder or depression as she suspected. My new doctor (my doctor now) agreed. Anyway, I did try the anti-depressant at that time. I don't remember much about it as it was so long ago. It wouldn't have been enough to get anything out of it, though I don't remember grogginess or anything.
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