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Posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2009, at 12:54:07
I know the meds board goes through phases of different meds but now it seems like almost all threads and replies are on MAOI's and strange things. No more SSRI's, mood stabalizers, all to me strange combos. Is it me? Or is there a change. Just wondering. Is it intimidating to those on SSRI's etc to post now? Phillipa
Posted by Justherself54 on January 7, 2009, at 22:11:33
In reply to Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board????, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2009, at 12:54:07
I thought it was just me! The med board always has a lot of MAOI threads, but there does seem to be a lot more lately. I get lost in the more technical threads and don't post. I get the "deer in the headlights" look and exit stage right! Also, I've had so many med failures I don't want to frighten anyone just starting a med, so I just find myself lurking about..sigh
Posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2009, at 23:36:07
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board????, posted by Justherself54 on January 7, 2009, at 22:11:33
Seems like it's being taken over I feel for the newcomers. Somethings wrong. If time write. Pdoc tomorrow. Love Phillipa maybe they should start a separate board for MAOI's and not neurotransmitters?
Posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 8:34:17
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board????, posted by Justherself54 on January 7, 2009, at 22:11:33
> I thought it was just me! The med board always has a lot of MAOI threads, but there does seem to be a lot more lately. I get lost in the more technical threads and don't post. I get the "deer in the headlights" look and exit stage right!
> Also, I've had so many med failures I don't want to frighten anyone just starting a med,
The forum tends to attract people who have already tried a few drugs without success. Success stories are welcome and needed. Failure stories are welcome and needed. The more details that are available regarding treatment histories, good or bad, are important to the evolution of treatment ideas that work.
Don't run away.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 8:35:01
In reply to Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board????, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2009, at 12:54:07
Phillipa, in what ways have you been hurt by the present composition of posts on the Medication board? What do you need to see there in order to convince you to change your failed treatment? You have plenty of archives to search for SSRI data.
> > now it seems like almost all threads and replies are on MAOI's and strange things.
What are the strange things that you see?
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 8:39:44
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » Justherself54, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2009, at 23:36:07
> Seems like it's being taken over I feel for the newcomers. Somethings wrong. If time write. Pdoc tomorrow. Love Phillipa maybe they should start a separate board for MAOI's and not neurotransmitters?
Pardon me?
Perhaps Luvox should have its own board, too? Afterall, almost no one takes it. It is not too effective for depression, but is good for OCD. Strange drug. I don't think there should be any posts on the medication board about drugs that don't interest me. Luvox does not interest me.
What do you think?
- Scott
Posted by Justherself54 on January 8, 2009, at 9:50:30
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » Phillipa, posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 8:39:44
This kind of response is another reason why I don't post much anymore.
Posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2009, at 10:43:15
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » Phillipa, posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 8:39:44
Scott I'm seriously surprised at this comment. Lots of meds don't interest me but I support the poster's choices in any way I can. Peruse the boards meds is on social a bit and psychology. I have quite a few e-mail buddies that were frighened off by Maois and wanted to talk other meds. What happened to alternative and health also. it's surely a mystery to me. Well luvox now has a long acting version out. Can't be that bad. Five pdocs felt it was a great med for a person like me with high anxiety. Please don't criticize my docs choices of meds for me. I've never done that to you or other Maoi users. Got to go eight hour total drive ahead to pdoc who I will definitely bring this up with for her feedback. Love Phillipa
Posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 11:08:38
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » SLS, posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2009, at 10:43:15
I wasn't entirely enamored of your comments suggesting the segregation of people who use MAOIs. Being on one myself, your comments made me feel somehow rejected and different from the "normal" people who take other types of drugs.
I am at a loss when trying to understand your comments. Anyway, I was unhappy to read them.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 11:09:41
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » SLS, posted by Justherself54 on January 8, 2009, at 9:50:30
> This kind of response is another reason why I don't post much anymore.
What did you find objectionable?
Conflict?
- Scott
Posted by Deputy 10derHeart on January 8, 2009, at 11:55:01
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » Justherself54, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2009, at 23:36:07
> Seems like it's being taken over
>maybe they should start a separate board for MAOI's
>almost all threads and replies are on MAOI's and strange things.Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down, and please be sensitive to the feelings of others, such as posters who post about MAOIs.
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Posted by Deputy 10derHeart on January 8, 2009, at 11:55:18
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » Phillipa, posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 8:39:44
> Perhaps Luvox should have its own board, too? Afterall, almost no one takes it. It is not too effective for depression, but is good for OCD. Strange drug. I don't think there should be any posts on the medication board about drugs that don't interest me. Luvox does not interest me.
Please don't be sarcastic.
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Posted by Deputy 10derHeart on January 8, 2009, at 11:55:32
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » SLS, posted by Justherself54 on January 8, 2009, at 9:50:30
> This kind of response is another reason why I don't post much anymore.
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel put down, and please use the Notification system if you have a complaint about anyone's posts, rather than commenting on that here.
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Posted by Justherself54 on January 8, 2009, at 12:06:15
In reply to Please be civil/follow site guidelines » Justherself54, posted by Deputy 10derHeart on January 8, 2009, at 11:55:32
My apologies..I'm just feeling sad..
Posted by 10derHeart on January 8, 2009, at 12:24:40
In reply to Re: Please be civil/follow site guidelines » Deputy 10derHeart, posted by Justherself54 on January 8, 2009, at 12:06:15
Posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 15:15:24
In reply to Please be civil » SLS, posted by Deputy 10derHeart on January 8, 2009, at 11:55:18
> Please don't be sarcastic.
I'll try, but I think it's in the genes.
:-)
- Scott
Posted by fleeting flutterby on January 8, 2009, at 20:02:32
In reply to Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board????, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2009, at 12:54:07
This whole conversation has me totally baffled.......
I was of the mindset that the med board was for discussing any meds and that everyone was welcome to do so and if there isn't a post that applies to you then you create one or move to another board.I realize I'm not educated in the meds area-- I don't even know if the med I take is an SSRI or an MAOI.....(maybe this time ignorance really is bliss)
I truly didn't think it mattered what I was taking as far as posting here...... as, like what I've said before-- one man's trash is another man's treasure.....
I wasn't aware that there is a "set" group of MAOI people and a set group of SSRI people...... *sigh*.... kind of reminds me of the Dr.Seuss story- about the "Sneetches" where the ones with stars on their bellies didn't want to associate with the ones without stars.......
I just don't get the separation here..... thought we were all just trying to get better.... in any way we can and share what we experience........
*shrugs* and *scratches head*....... I'm truly confused.....
flutterby-mandy
Posted by obsidian on January 8, 2009, at 21:17:59
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board????, posted by fleeting flutterby on January 8, 2009, at 20:02:32
I know it!!
with your antidepressants,antipsychotics, PEZ, mood stabilizers and anxiolytics
you want us all medicated into submission so you can follow through with your evil plot to take over the world!!you'll never take me alive coppers!!
Posted by obsidian on January 8, 2009, at 21:31:05
In reply to you are ALL trying to take over!!, posted by obsidian on January 8, 2009, at 21:17:59
don't point those things at me!!
you bastards!!!
MWAH HA HA!!
Posted by JadeKelly on January 8, 2009, at 23:22:21
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board????, posted by fleeting flutterby on January 8, 2009, at 20:02:32
If these threads and posts were forced on us I would see reason for complaint. Is it not true that anyone can post on an issue that feels relevant to that person? Why would these threads be getting so much attention if babble members weren't so interested? Phillipa, if you did post a thread on that new Luvox, and it took up a lot of space, I would have said way to go! People wanted to know about that!! I'm not understanding, anyone can post on any med they want, in addition, I heard a lot of complaining that nothing was happening on the med board and it was "dying out". How about instead of now complaining when things strange and MAOI are kicking things up, we celebrate and post even more to round things out if you like. The board will self regulate based on where current interest lies. IMHO ~Jade
Posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2009, at 23:34:21
In reply to Please be civil/sensitive » Phillipa, posted by Deputy 10derHeart on January 8, 2009, at 11:55:01
Just home sorry l0der. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2009, at 23:52:02
In reply to Re: Seriously What's Happened To Meds Board???? » Phillipa, posted by SLS on January 8, 2009, at 8:35:01
Scott just home and asked that question said I would of my pdoc. She replied that if someone has failed on all meds and they have atypical depression yes a pdoc will use Maois. She thinks my problem is more situation and didn't advise more ad's for me. Maybe that's why never withdrawal and not able to tolerate the SSRI's and SNRI's. She also was willing to send me back to infection control specialist who treated the lymes. I did decline on that as figure I'd have severe arthritis and spinal taps wouldn't have been clear nor MRI's two normal. She then went on to say clearly I wasn't depressed biologically that extreme anxiety was my illness and to up benzos and that I didn't need ad's as the key was fixing the situational problems. So for those with atypical depression great meds. So please I am not picking on you and glad those that do have the condition as getting the help from others they need. She's prescribed them for years as very old and her husband was pdoc till died of cancer. Thinks most of anxiety from thyroid which leads to more anxiety a viscious cycle. And the anxiety is keeping thyroid from stabalizing. Now the endo on Monday . And agree that all meds should be discussed on meds board. Sound a bit better as know how you've suffered for so many years. Didn't mean to hurt you my sincerest apologies. Please forgive me and my lack of empathy. Love Phillipa ps great traffic picking up on meds board.
Posted by SLS on January 9, 2009, at 10:19:06
In reply to Get away from me with those pills damn you!!, posted by obsidian on January 8, 2009, at 21:31:05
> don't point those things at me!!
>
> you bastards!!!
>
> MWAH HA HA!!I don't think anyone here would want to force-feed you drugs. Submitting to treatment is a personal choice. We bastards respect you bastards.
- Scott
Posted by SLS on January 9, 2009, at 11:08:37
In reply to Re: Get away from me with those pills damn you!!, posted by SLS on January 9, 2009, at 10:19:06
> > don't point those things at me!!
> >
> > you bastards!!!
> >
> > MWAH HA HA!!
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> I don't think anyone here would want to force-feed you drugs. Submitting to treatment is a personal choice. We bastards respect you bastards.:-)
I forgot to add the smiley.
- Scott
Posted by fayeroe on January 9, 2009, at 13:16:44
In reply to Re: Get away from me with those pills damn you!!, posted by SLS on January 9, 2009, at 10:19:06
> > don't point those things at me!!
> >
> > you bastards!!!
> >
> > MWAH HA HA!!
>
> I don't think anyone here would want to force-feed you drugs. Submitting to treatment is a personal choice. We bastards respect you bastards.
>
>
> - ScottI like my drugs. They facilitate my turning the computer on and being here.
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