Posted by shar on November 25, 2000, at 13:54:54
In reply to How to Die Like Elvis, posted by S. Howard on November 25, 2000, at 12:01:03
Hi, G--
Glad you are still alive! Don't do whatever it was you did again, ok? I can believe it is scary for your family and you, and I hope you or somebody will be able to explain to your son and Wonderful Husband how meds can interact and cause probs so they aren't so afraid; you know, let them know that handling meds more carefully can resolve possible problems.I hope you will be around a long, long time. This was not a suicide attempt was it? (have to ask, sorry, that's just how I am because you might need some extra support if you are suicidal)
Shar (actually hibernating in her dog condo in L-tonia)well here I am back from the hospital finally. I wound up there out of sheer stupidity. I'm such a big pill-head from so far back, sometimes I don't pay attention to everything I'm taking. I take pills for depression, insomnia, and hypertension. Sometimes I take painkillers, if I'm having a painful day. Occasionally I'll drink alcohol along with all the meds. Smart, huh?
> I just figured my tolerance was so high, I probably couldn't OD if I tried.
> Wrong! Last Sunday night I was changing sheets on the bed, and the next thing I knew, I was on the floor talking to a paramedic. I had passed out cold, hit my head, nearly bit my tongue in half, probably had a seizure. I couldn't remember my age or a bunch of other things they asked me. Worst of all, I scared my husband and son badly. I felt like such a jackass.
> I had to stay in the hospital for three days while they ran tests, and I'm still on soft foods. And NOW I'm supposed to be taking Dilantin (sp?) for seizures. More pills! I haven't decided whether to take it yet,
> I don't think I need it.
> So WHAT has been happening on this board??
> -Gracie
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