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Posted by aspenice11 on June 11, 2004, at 14:42:42
Hi,
My name is Jennifer and I have been thru a living hell the last 2 1/2 years but hopefully things will get better with time. I was put on different psychiatric drugs for about 2 1/2 years and nothing seemed to work. A few months ago my doctor's realized that I was addicted to ativan and they withdrew me. It was way too fast. It took about a month to w/d from and then I came off Geodon about a month later. I am really upset and mad at myself b/c I did no research about what these drugs can do to you and now I have to live with the consequences.I have been off of Ativan for almost three months and been off of Geodon for 6 weeks. The number one thing I worry about is Tardive Dyskinesia. What are the chances of me getting it now since I have been off of the drugs? Will I ever develop it a few months or years down the line? I can't calm myself down. My doctor said withdrawal dyskinesia would have already shown up and that I shouldn't worry. I still have muscle twitches and somme headaches but the worst is the anxiety. It has gotten alot better and will get better as time goes on. I should have used other methods of healing instead of drugs. I blame myself and hope nothing happens to me in the mean time. Have these drugs done permanent damge to my brain and body? Please someone explain this to me. I really need support and help to get thru this. Will things get better coming off of these drugs?
Look forward to your posts,
Jennifer
Posted by chemist on June 11, 2004, at 20:17:42
In reply to Need input, posted by aspenice11 on June 11, 2004, at 14:42:42
> Hi,
> My name is Jennifer and I have been thru a living hell the last 2 1/2 years but hopefully things will get better with time. I was put on different psychiatric drugs for about 2 1/2 years and nothing seemed to work. A few months ago my doctor's realized that I was addicted to ativan and they withdrew me. It was way too fast. It took about a month to w/d from and then I came off Geodon about a month later. I am really upset and mad at myself b/c I did no research about what these drugs can do to you and now I have to live with the consequences.
>
> I have been off of Ativan for almost three months and been off of Geodon for 6 weeks. The number one thing I worry about is Tardive Dyskinesia. What are the chances of me getting it now since I have been off of the drugs? Will I ever develop it a few months or years down the line? I can't calm myself down. My doctor said withdrawal dyskinesia would have already shown up and that I shouldn't worry. I still have muscle twitches and somme headaches but the worst is the anxiety. It has gotten alot better and will get better as time goes on. I should have used other methods of healing instead of drugs. I blame myself and hope nothing happens to me in the mean time. Have these drugs done permanent damge to my brain and body? Please someone explain this to me. I really need support and help to get thru this. Will things get better coming off of these drugs?
>
> Look forward to your posts,
> Jenniferhello jennifer, chemist here....what ar4e you feeling now? does not sound bad, but i need to know. all the best, chemist
Posted by aspenice11 on June 11, 2004, at 20:47:46
In reply to Re: Need input » aspenice11, posted by chemist on June 11, 2004, at 20:17:42
Feeling better but anxiety is high sommetimes. Have some muscle jerks and twitches but getting better day by day.
Posted by Sad Panda on June 12, 2004, at 4:53:33
In reply to Need input, posted by aspenice11 on June 11, 2004, at 14:42:42
> Hi,
> My name is Jennifer and I have been thru a living hell the last 2 1/2 years but hopefully things will get better with time. I was put on different psychiatric drugs for about 2 1/2 years and nothing seemed to work. A few months ago my doctor's realized that I was addicted to ativan and they withdrew me. It was way too fast. It took about a month to w/d from and then I came off Geodon about a month later. I am really upset and mad at myself b/c I did no research about what these drugs can do to you and now I have to live with the consequences.
>
> I have been off of Ativan for almost three months and been off of Geodon for 6 weeks. The number one thing I worry about is Tardive Dyskinesia. What are the chances of me getting it now since I have been off of the drugs? Will I ever develop it a few months or years down the line? I can't calm myself down. My doctor said withdrawal dyskinesia would have already shown up and that I shouldn't worry. I still have muscle twitches and somme headaches but the worst is the anxiety. It has gotten alot better and will get better as time goes on. I should have used other methods of healing instead of drugs. I blame myself and hope nothing happens to me in the mean time. Have these drugs done permanent damge to my brain and body? Please someone explain this to me. I really need support and help to get thru this. Will things get better coming off of these drugs?
>
> Look forward to your posts,
> Jennifer
>
>Hi Jennifer,
First, I will answer some of your questions. :)
>The number one thing I worry about is Tardive Dyskinesia. What are the chances of me getting it now since I have been off of the drugs?
>No chance.
>Will I ever develop it a few months or years down the line?
>No.
>My doctor said withdrawal dyskinesia would have already shown up and that I shouldn't worry.
>He is correct. :)
Geodeon is one of the modern AP's which have a very low chance of TD & mostly only while you are taking them. It's the older AP's that are a concern such as Haldol, Thorazine, etc.
As time goes by things will return to normal. Don't be so harsh with yourself, drugs helped you out of a rough spot & they aren't all bad. I take psyche drugs & I am happy that I do because I was very miserable without them.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by aspenice11 on June 12, 2004, at 11:37:38
In reply to Re: Need input, posted by Sad Panda on June 12, 2004, at 4:53:33
> > Hi,
> > My name is Jennifer and I have been thru a living hell the last 2 1/2 years but hopefully things will get better with time. I was put on different psychiatric drugs for about 2 1/2 years and nothing seemed to work. A few months ago my doctor's realized that I was addicted to ativan and they withdrew me. It was way too fast. It took about a month to w/d from and then I came off Geodon about a month later. I am really upset and mad at myself b/c I did no research about what these drugs can do to you and now I have to live with the consequences.
> >
> > I have been off of Ativan for almost three months and been off of Geodon for 6 weeks. The number one thing I worry about is Tardive Dyskinesia. What are the chances of me getting it now since I have been off of the drugs? Will I ever develop it a few months or years down the line? I can't calm myself down. My doctor said withdrawal dyskinesia would have already shown up and that I shouldn't worry. I still have muscle twitches and somme headaches but the worst is the anxiety. It has gotten alot better and will get better as time goes on. I should have used other methods of healing instead of drugs. I blame myself and hope nothing happens to me in the mean time. Have these drugs done permanent damge to my brain and body? Please someone explain this to me. I really need support and help to get thru this. Will things get better coming off of these drugs?
> >
> > Look forward to your posts,
> > Jennifer
> >
> >
>
> Hi Jennifer,
>
> First, I will answer some of your questions. :)
>
> >The number one thing I worry about is Tardive Dyskinesia. What are the chances of me getting it now since I have been off of the drugs?
> >
>
> No chance.
>
> >Will I ever develop it a few months or years down the line?
> >
>
> No.
>
> >My doctor said withdrawal dyskinesia would have already shown up and that I shouldn't worry.
> >
>
> He is correct. :)
>
> Geodeon is one of the modern AP's which have a very low chance of TD & mostly only while you are taking them. It's the older AP's that are a concern such as Haldol, Thorazine, etc.
>
> As time goes by things will return to normal. Don't be so harsh with yourself, drugs helped you out of a rough spot & they aren't all bad. I take psyche drugs & I am happy that I do because I was very miserable without them.
>
> Cheers,
> Panda.
>
>
>
Thank you Panda for responding to my post. I really appreciate your input. I feel so much better after your post. I guess that they did help me get thru a rough patch and now I just have to get thru my life from what I have learned. I hope you are well and hopefully will talk to you in the near future.Hugs,
Jennifer
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