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Posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:16:51
I have run out of Ritalin again and am drinking, becasue of it, it was 2 weeks ago my doc gave me a script 4 70mgs aday but iv run out,i nee3ded at least 120mgs a day needed more, what should i do?
Please PBs help me.
Posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:25:17
In reply to ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:16:51
> I have run out of Ritalin again and am drinking, becasue of it, it was 2 weeks ago my doc gave me a script 4 70mgs aday but iv run out,i nee3ded at least 120mgs a day needed more, what should i do?
>
> Please PBs help me.Do i go to my doc and ask for more or entertain silly thoughts of life ending ect ,,,,,, please folks.
Posted by Mr.Scott on May 29, 2005, at 21:43:53
In reply to Re: ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:25:17
Time for an honest discussion with your doc about the increasing tolerance your developing to the ritalin. If he doesn't know about addiction, find a doc who does. You can't keep increasing the dose.
Are you going to take 500mg a day in a month? Face the fact that you're probably going to have to find another solution, and also that treating addiction may also have to become part of your deal. I know its hard to believe, but it can be helpful...
First step is honesty with your prescribing physician about what is happening. How else can he/she be of any help? Keep in mind also that what you think you need may not really be what you actually need.
If you really start to crash hard and have suicidal thoughts because you can't get anymore, goto an ER and tell them the story.
You'll be okay in the end if you do what is right in your heart. Not what your fiending addiction is telling you to do.
Scott
Posted by Maxime on May 29, 2005, at 22:14:06
In reply to Re: ritalin -off---Please help me ? » Paulbwell, posted by Mr.Scott on May 29, 2005, at 21:43:53
I couldn't say it any better.
Maxime> Time for an honest discussion with your doc about the increasing tolerance your developing to the ritalin. If he doesn't know about addiction, find a doc who does. You can't keep increasing the dose.
>
> Are you going to take 500mg a day in a month? Face the fact that you're probably going to have to find another solution, and also that treating addiction may also have to become part of your deal. I know its hard to believe, but it can be helpful...
>
> First step is honesty with your prescribing physician about what is happening. How else can he/she be of any help? Keep in mind also that what you think you need may not really be what you actually need.
>
> If you really start to crash hard and have suicidal thoughts because you can't get anymore, goto an ER and tell them the story.
>
> You'll be okay in the end if you do what is right in your heart. Not what your fiending addiction is telling you to do.
>
> Scott
Posted by Phillipa on May 29, 2005, at 22:33:27
In reply to Re: ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by Maxime on May 29, 2005, at 22:14:06
I agree. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Bill LL on May 31, 2005, at 9:35:33
In reply to Re: ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:25:17
I wonder if Clonodine would be a good option for you.
> > I have run out of Ritalin again and am drinking, becasue of it, it was 2 weeks ago my doc gave me a script 4 70mgs aday but iv run out,i nee3ded at least 120mgs a day needed more, what should i do?
> >
> > Please PBs help me.
>
> Do i go to my doc and ask for more or entertain silly thoughts of life ending ect ,,,,,, please folks.
Posted by Maxime on May 31, 2005, at 9:47:20
In reply to ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:16:51
I was just wondering how you are doing, and if you came with a solution to your problem.
Maxime
> I have run out of Ritalin again and am drinking, becasue of it, it was 2 weeks ago my doc gave me a script 4 70mgs aday but iv run out,i nee3ded at least 120mgs a day needed more, what should i do?
>
> Please PBs help me.
Posted by vivi on May 31, 2005, at 20:37:42
In reply to ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by Paulbwell on May 29, 2005, at 21:16:51
> I have run out of Ritalin again and am drinking, becasue of it, it was 2 weeks ago my doc gave me a script 4 70mgs aday but iv run out,i nee3ded at least 120mgs a day needed more, what should i do?
>
> Please PBs help me.I hope your ok. a benzo might help with the anxiety and will calm your nerves. Hang in there until you can see your doc and talk to him honestly talk to him about what is going on.
Good luck
Viv
Posted by Paulbwell on May 31, 2005, at 21:39:42
In reply to Re: ritalin -off---Please help me ?, posted by vivi on May 31, 2005, at 20:37:42
> > I have run out of Ritalin again and am drinking, becasue of it, it was 2 weeks ago my doc gave me a script 4 70mgs aday but iv run out,i nee3ded at least 120mgs a day needed more, what should i do?
> >
> > Please PBs help me.
>
> I hope your ok. a benzo might help with the anxiety and will calm your nerves. Hang in there until you can see your doc and talk to him honestly talk to him about what is going on.
> Good luck
> Viv
>
>
Thanks guys,I was in rough shape for a couple days, BAD depression slowness, but feeling much better now, went to the Doc yesterday, and no go, il have to wait 2 weeks for more Ritalin, but thats ok, iv got some Valium, and not feeling like drinking. Codeine seems to help.
Feeling ok, I think il have the pharmacy give me repeats every 10 days cos i seem to have lowered control when i have all 200 ritalin at once, i kinda binge and run out.
alls ok at the moment.
Cheers all xx
Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2005, at 21:55:40
In reply to Thanks Maxime vivi, posted by Paulbwell on May 31, 2005, at 21:39:42
Paulwell, You didn't answer my question from the substance abuse board. What did you mean by giving up beer for chloral hydrate? That was the pdocs idea. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on May 31, 2005, at 22:36:02
In reply to Re: Thanks Maxime vivi » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2005, at 21:55:40
> Paulwell, You didn't answer my question from the substance abuse board. What did you mean by giving up beer for chloral hydrate? That was the pdocs idea. Fondly, Phillipa
you are thinking of someone else phillipa, not me i have never tried Chloral and i don't drink beer.
How much Valium have you had today?
Posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2005, at 22:56:10
In reply to Phillipa, posted by Paulbwell on May 31, 2005, at 22:36:02
No more than usual. I could swear it was you who wondered why I would switch from drinking beer to taking chloral hydrate. The poster didn't say they had. Just seemed to know something about it that I didn't. My pdoc had told me it was safe for babies and old folks. I remember the poster's name was not open to Babblemail just like your not and I wanted to Babble him to ask what he meant. I 'll try and go back to deleted items and find the Thread. Sorry Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on June 1, 2005, at 4:28:53
In reply to Re: Phillipa » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2005, at 22:56:10
> No more than usual. I could swear it was you who wondered why I would switch from drinking beer to taking chloral hydrate. The poster didn't say they had. Just seemed to know something about it that I didn't. My pdoc had told me it was safe for babies and old folks. I remember the poster's name was not open to Babblemail just like your not and I wanted to Babble him to ask what he meant. I 'll try and go back to deleted items and find the Thread. Sorry Fondly, Phillipa
Thats cool Phillipa,Didn't mean to be rude about the Valium jib either jokin ok? hehe.
I tried to babblemail but couldn't work it out, but thanks for tring to help me with it
Cheers Paul
Posted by Paulbwell on June 1, 2005, at 4:51:24
In reply to Re: How are you doing now? » Paulbwell, posted by Maxime on May 31, 2005, at 9:47:20
Doing great PBlers, i think im over the Ritalin withdrawal and on a good supplement programme
-Niacinamide
-Zinc picolinate, The best form, for Dopamine formation
-a good multivitamine
-coffee and nicotine gum (produces Dopamine) to help Dopamine productionThanks for your support, feeling much better, and hope you all are too.
Cheers
Posted by Maxime on June 1, 2005, at 10:14:06
In reply to Thanks Maxime vivi, posted by Paulbwell on May 31, 2005, at 21:39:42
Hi Paul. I think that is a great solution to only get so at one time from the pharmacy. Very wise decision. I hope your doctor was kind to you and didn't make you feel worse.
Maxime
> Thanks guys,
>
> I was in rough shape for a couple days, BAD depression slowness, but feeling much better now, went to the Doc yesterday, and no go, il have to wait 2 weeks for more Ritalin, but thats ok, iv got some Valium, and not feeling like drinking. Codeine seems to help.
>
> Feeling ok, I think il have the pharmacy give me repeats every 10 days cos i seem to have lowered control when i have all 200 ritalin at once, i kinda binge and run out.
>
> alls ok at the moment.
>
> Cheers all xx
>
Posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2005, at 16:17:49
In reply to Re: Thanks Maxime vivi » Paulbwell, posted by Maxime on June 1, 2005, at 10:14:06
Paul, Found that Thread. I knew it was an old one from substance abuse. But it was from Declan. Sorry Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Declan on June 1, 2005, at 19:00:16
In reply to Re: Phillipa » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on May 31, 2005, at 22:56:10
Hi Phillipa
I said it was a bad bargain to exchange beer for chloral hydrate. I only took one script of it. Another time going OS on a long flight with our 1 yr old we were given chloral by our doctor for the 24 hour flight. We gave the boy some but it didn't put him to sleep. He just stumbled up the aisle and became less charming. We realised it was us who needed to sleep so we took the rest of that. Can't you babblemail me? You did once. Do I have to do something?
Declan
Posted by alohashirt on June 2, 2005, at 22:40:23
In reply to Re: Phillipa, posted by Declan on June 1, 2005, at 19:00:16
Paul,
It may be worth trying Concerta instead of Ritalin. Much smoother as it wears off less dramatic after taking it.
I can also recommend vigorous exercise as an effective mood changer. It must be the endorphins. After an hour at the local
boxing gym I feel like Superman.
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