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Posted by TrishP on December 14, 2006, at 10:22:02
How are you doing on your meds? Did you stop the Abilify?
I am still struggling. I am trying to stay on Abilify because it has some good qualities, but I feel like I would lose 5 lbs in water weight if I stopped taking it!
I'm very frustrated!
Did you start Geodon or did you deceide on another med?
Posted by lymom3 on December 14, 2006, at 11:59:51
In reply to lymom3 - how are you?, posted by TrishP on December 14, 2006, at 10:22:02
I stopped the Abilify. Swelling is down almost 100%. I think Friday was the last dose that I took. I quit the Lamictal too because of the jaw clenching. I'm down to my Ritalin, Provigil and Inderal (for migraines). I slept through the night last night for the first time in I can't even remember when; over a year at least. I haven't been on those meds that long so I can't say that one has anything to do with the other.
I do have a prescription for Geodon and actually have it sitting on my kitchen counter, but haven't gotten up the nerve to take it yet. I know that is terrible and it seems stupid to get a prescription for a med that I'm only looking at and not taking. I used to be fine with being a guinea pig and trying anything that I thought would help me. I have had too many really bad experiences in the past year or two (Cymbalta, Topamax to name a couple)and I'm not finding myself too eager to pop that first pill.
I think I will try it tomorrow night. I don't have to get up to work on Saturday so if I feel like crap it's not the end of the world. My problem right now is that I'm in an ok mood. Not too sad, not too bitchy and I'm not as motivated to make sure it stays that way. I KNOW that something will blow up, only a matter of time, but I can convince myself that I don't really need meds in times like these.
I'm sure you can relate to all of that. I know that I need to keep from putting myself in a situation where I need to get stabilized; it's no fun for me or anyone around me. I don't want to get a phobia about meds on top of everything else...that's all I need!!!!
How are you doing on your meds?
Posted by TrishP on December 14, 2006, at 12:56:13
In reply to Re: lymom3 - how are you? » TrishP, posted by lymom3 on December 14, 2006, at 11:59:51
> I stopped the Abilify. Swelling is down almost 100%. I think Friday was the last dose that I took. I quit the Lamictal too because of the jaw clenching. I'm down to my Ritalin, Provigil and Inderal (for migraines). I slept through the night last night for the first time in I can't even remember when; over a year at least. I haven't been on those meds that long so I can't say that one has anything to do with the other.
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> I do have a prescription for Geodon and actually have it sitting on my kitchen counter, but haven't gotten up the nerve to take it yet. I know that is terrible and it seems stupid to get a prescription for a med that I'm only looking at and not taking. I used to be fine with being a guinea pig and trying anything that I thought would help me. I have had too many really bad experiences in the past year or two (Cymbalta, Topamax to name a couple)and I'm not finding myself too eager to pop that first pill.
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> I think I will try it tomorrow night. I don't have to get up to work on Saturday so if I feel like crap it's not the end of the world. My problem right now is that I'm in an ok mood. Not too sad, not too bitchy and I'm not as motivated to make sure it stays that way. I KNOW that something will blow up, only a matter of time, but I can convince myself that I don't really need meds in times like these.
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> I'm sure you can relate to all of that. I know that I need to keep from putting myself in a situation where I need to get stabilized; it's no fun for me or anyone around me. I don't want to get a phobia about meds on top of everything else...that's all I need!!!!
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> How are you doing on your meds?I'm doing pretty much the same as you. I am still taking the abilify and am swollen! I hate it. But - I don't know what else to take. I've been through all the meds and have had many different reactions like you. It's very frustrating.
I know I need something. But, like you said, it is easy when I am feeling ok to convince myself that I don't need anything.
The bad thing is that I had a hysterectomy this year and with my belly now swollen from the abilify, it makes my scar hurt. I need to get my belly under control.
I'm not sure what med I will take next. I feel like I am getting fatter and fatter by the day.
I did ok a few years ago on Effexor/Wellbutrin/Klonopin. That may be what I go back to.
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