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Posted by curtm on May 4, 2006, at 20:56:17
Over the past couple of weeks I have been getting more anxiety, moody (mostly on the high end of the spectrum,) unable to cencentrate, and losing memory. I don't remember things my wife told me a couple days ago. I even forgot to pick up my boy from baseball practice tonight. Thank gud he had a cell phone! I am getting more intolerable of my 4 yr old boy. My daily rituals like getting ready for work in the morning even seem to be getting confusing.
I have been on the same med, Lamictal 400 mg, for quite a while. It helped a lot before, but these symptoms are increasing fast. My wife has even taken notice. She asked me if I have been having trouble recently with it. I said I have. You know I have moments when I make try to make light of things here (I joke around with you guys) but I think that is also a symptom.
I have had an appt sched w my pdoc 5/19 and I am nervous about making it that long. What could be happening? Do I have Alzheimer's (no history of it.) Is there anythingI can do to tie me over until I get to see her?
Keep it together, keep it together, keep it together. I hope mpdoc comes up with something fast.
Posted by Racer on May 5, 2006, at 1:37:57
In reply to Losing my mind fast- getting scared!, posted by curtm on May 4, 2006, at 20:56:17
It could be a switch in the way Lamictal is working for you, or it could be a new flavor of anxiety for you. Or, it could be any number of other things. Space aliens could have kidnapped you for all I know...
But to put your mind at ease, the irritability and forgetfulness sound like me when I'm anxious and getting depressed. And it's a vicious circle: I know that I'm anxious, I know that I'm getting depressed, so I get anxious about getting anxious and depressed, and the irritability upsets me, too. I get very self-critical for forgetting something, or for snapping at my Beloved Husband (who is sometimes saintlike), or for not accomplishing much. Which just adds to the downward spiral.
Only you know whether you feel comfortable waiting for 19 May -- I see my pdoc then, too -- but you could certainly call and try to move it up. I certainly think that would be a good thing, if only to help set your mind at ease.
I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 7:10:22
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared!, posted by Racer on May 5, 2006, at 1:37:57
Why are you always so darn commen sensical?
You're a peach.
CS
Posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 9:02:52
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared!, posted by Racer on May 5, 2006, at 1:37:57
>> It could be a switch in the way Lamictal is working for you.
** Is it not uncommon for something, such as Lamictal, to suddenly take a turn in mood controlability?
I told my wife that that could be a possibility and perhaps I should consider laying off everything for a while, just to see how I am again when I am not on med. I have kinda forgooten who my old self was. Anyway, she got the "oh gud no!" look on her face and said that wouldn't be a good idea. We'll wait and see what pdoc says.
Maybe Jakeman is right and the beer is taking it's toll on my cognitive function.
>> Only you know whether you feel comfortable waiting for 19 May -- I see my pdoc then, too -- but you could certainly call and try to move it up.
** I'll keep my appt for the 19th, then we can share our good will with each other on the 20th. How does that sound?
I do feel a little better this morning...
Posted by blueberry on May 5, 2006, at 17:22:33
In reply to Losing my mind fast- getting scared!, posted by curtm on May 4, 2006, at 20:56:17
It would be a good idea to call the doctor and say things are real bad and you need to see him right away and that waiting until the appointment is out of the question.If things get really bad, check in to the emergency room. They can at least figure something out to tie you over.
Posted by Phillipa on May 5, 2006, at 21:16:27
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared!, posted by blueberry on May 5, 2006, at 17:22:33
Blueberry great idea. I wouln't wait either. You can never tell if it's mental or physical. I know I blame everything on my mental issues. But I've found somethings it's physical. Better to be safe than sorry. And maybe Jake is right. Love Jan
Posted by fairywings on May 6, 2006, at 16:00:26
In reply to Losing my mind fast- getting scared!, posted by curtm on May 4, 2006, at 20:56:17
I wouldn't wait either curt - I'd call to try to get in sooner. Is it possible because of the increaded anxiety, forgetfulness and irritability, things are kind of spiraling? Whatever it is, I hope you get some relief.
fw
Posted by Racer on May 6, 2006, at 19:59:39
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared! » Racer, posted by ClearSkies on May 5, 2006, at 7:10:22
> Why are you always so darn commen sensical?
> You're a peach.
> CSI think it's because I have such good friends. I know I have one in Florida who's a real plum.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 9, 2006, at 12:26:24
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared!, posted by curtm on May 5, 2006, at 9:02:52
> Maybe Jakeman is right and the beer is taking it's toll on my cognitive function.
Do you think? Curt, your beer drinking is out of control. Are you surprised that your drugs aren't working any more?
I was really surprised to see your question here about the way Lamictal isn't working so well any more, and your original question did not mention the substance abuse.
I hope your doctor knows how much you're drinking. You need to face that, curt. You can't compartmentalize life, by ignoring the beer.
Lar
Posted by curtm on May 9, 2006, at 14:02:36
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared! » curtm, posted by Larry Hoover on May 9, 2006, at 12:26:24
>> Curt, your beer drinking is out of control. Are you surprised that your drugs aren't working any more?
** No, I'm not surprised at all. Sometimes I want to go without meds altogether and just live my life on the emotional roller coaster.
I avoid AA because there are so many so crybabies there I can't stand to hear it. At least NA has people that are happy with themselves and are trying to make a better life for themselves.
Yes I do need to get things under control before I flock everything up for myself and my family.
I really don't have anything else to say. I know what I need to do, I just don't. That's how I am.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 9, 2006, at 14:42:10
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared! » Larry Hoover, posted by curtm on May 9, 2006, at 14:02:36
> I really don't have anything else to say. I know what I need to do, I just don't. That's how I am.
I'm understanding of it, curt. I was not yet aware that you were asking the right questions. Now I know.
I'm sorry if I offended.
Lar
Posted by curtm on May 9, 2006, at 15:07:21
In reply to Re: Losing my mind fast- getting scared! » curtm, posted by Larry Hoover on May 9, 2006, at 14:42:10
No offense taken. Sorry if I sounded defensive. I must have a different approach today. Sometimes I am easily misunderstood. I just wish I wasn't so stubborn.
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