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Posted by olysi79 on December 27, 2004, at 16:51:37
Hey Linkadge, just checking in on you. Feeling better? What are you taking right now for meds if I may ask?
Posted by linkadge on December 27, 2004, at 17:01:47
In reply to For Linkadge, posted by olysi79 on December 27, 2004, at 16:51:37
Right now I am just taking celexa 10mg. I am prescribed 125mg of depakote and 600mg of lithium as well. I am not taking the latter two however. Initially they calm me down, but over time they make me feel panicky because I feel so incapable and retarded on them. I am a little lost right now.
Even though I am being a little negative, I do appreciate the support I recieve here.
Linkadge
Posted by olysi79 on December 27, 2004, at 18:42:59
In reply to Re: For Linkadge, posted by linkadge on December 27, 2004, at 17:01:47
Hi Linkadge,
Don't feel bad, we're here to listen :) Meds are always hard to calibrate... LOL, I took too much of my new antidepressant accidentally, and wasn't sure what to do, turns out I have to taper down a bit on it... that'll be a joy. Something is out there for you, are you takign anything for anxiety at all?> Right now I am just taking celexa 10mg. I am prescribed 125mg of depakote and 600mg of lithium as well. I am not taking the latter two however. Initially they calm me down, but over time they make me feel panicky because I feel so incapable and retarded on them. I am a little lost right now.
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Posted by linkadge on December 28, 2004, at 12:00:06
In reply to Re: For Linkadge » linkadge, posted by olysi79 on December 27, 2004, at 18:42:59
I've taken about 10 different benzo's to which I built complete tollerance to in 2-3 weeks. There is no point in me even initiating a benzo anymore. As well as atenolol which helped physical anxiety but worsened mental anxiety and panic.Thats what docotors think though. YOu're just anxious. I honestly believe I am brain dammaged weather I am anxious or not. To me it is so clear. Do you tell a woman who has found a lump in her breast that she is probably just anxious and imagining things ??
I have perceptual distortions that are sound very simiar to what my friend is suffering post-LSD.
They interfere with my ability to walk, speak clearly, think, see, body convulsions, twiches etc.I'm really not an idiot, and I'm really not psycotic. There are only two possabilites. 1) I have a brain tumor. 2) these horrable, permanent side effects are a result of the medications I've been playing around with for the last 5 years.
I have to wait 4 months between psychiatrists visists. Regular docotors will only prescribe SSRI's and antipsychotics. The hospitals leave me more suicidal, to the point where I spent the whole day strolling the halls looking for a way to kill myself (ropse knives left around etc)
I just wish I were dead on an everyday basis.Linkadge
Posted by olysi79 on December 28, 2004, at 13:19:56
In reply to Re: For Linkadge, posted by linkadge on December 28, 2004, at 12:00:06
Hey Linkadge, I'm sorry things are so bad at this point. I'va had reactions to medications too. I firmly beleive that you will be ok. It's jsut finding the right doses at the right times. Keep on trying different things and whatnot. What are perceptual distortions? I've never heard of that before.
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Posted by linkadge on December 28, 2004, at 14:40:29
In reply to Re: For Linkadge » linkadge, posted by olysi79 on December 28, 2004, at 13:19:56
I'm not saying that I won't feel better, but I believe I will have to suffer with some of these side effects for life.
Perceptual distortions kind of like HPPD (hallucinagenic persisting preception disorder)
where objects, object form, shape etc are grossly disorted.
Linkadge
Posted by olysi79 on December 28, 2004, at 17:16:38
In reply to Re: For Linkadge, posted by linkadge on December 28, 2004, at 14:40:29
Hey Linkadge,
My dad had that too from a bad LSD trip when he was young that went for a couple years. He's been there (doing very well now btw). Liek Is aid, I hope things go better, I'm sure they will :)
Chris> I'm not saying that I won't feel better, but I believe I will have to suffer with some of these side effects for life.
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