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Posted by Angela2 on November 3, 2008, at 13:07:00
Hi. Today is kind of a bummer day. I was supposed to meet with my case worker today but I kinda have a minor stomach virus and so our appointment was cancelled. I really wanted to see her to talk about jobs.
I am trying to get off ativan. I take 0.5mg a day. I don't feel physically dependent on it, but I am pretty sure I'm psychologically dependent. Going places is so hard today. I think, "what if I pass out if I go shopping? Or when getting an application? Because of tapering off ativan.."
I really want a job. But I also want to get off of ativan. And I don't know if I can do both at the same time.
Posted by Angela2 on November 3, 2008, at 17:00:28
In reply to Bummer Day, posted by Angela2 on November 3, 2008, at 13:07:00
I'm feeling better. I handed an application in to a store and I'm going to apply at another place tomorrow. I also took my normal dose of ativan. I want to find a way to get off it. Right now I just don't know how. My pdoc is on vacation.
Posted by olivepit on November 3, 2008, at 17:09:23
In reply to Re: Bummer Day, posted by Angela2 on November 3, 2008, at 17:00:28
good for you for handing one in! personlly i think its alot to expect to come off ativan while you look for and start a new job. i understand wanting to get off it, but thats alot to ask of yourself when you are starting something new.
Posted by TexasChic on November 3, 2008, at 22:45:05
In reply to Re: Bummer Day, posted by Angela2 on November 3, 2008, at 17:00:28
Hey, that doesn't sound like a bummer day! You got something accomplished, and believe me, I know! Sometimes even getting out of bed can be an accomplishment for me, so you did good. I think its great that you want to get off a potentially addictive med, but your doc gave it to you because he/she thought you needed it, so don't be so hard on yourself. I would suggest only going off of it with your doctors help. Maybe there's something else you can take that isn't as addictive, but will give a similar result. Might not be as good, but may help with the tapering off, you know? Anyway, keep up the good work!
-T
Posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2008, at 23:43:41
In reply to Re: Bummer Day » Angela2, posted by TexasChic on November 3, 2008, at 22:45:05
Angela such a tiny dose of ativan I just don't feel this is the time to try to quit. Give it some time. Seriously very low dose. Phillipa
Posted by Angela2 on November 4, 2008, at 8:52:17
In reply to Re: Bummer Day, posted by Phillipa on November 3, 2008, at 23:43:41
Thanks you guys. Yeah for now I'm going to just stay on it. I've talked to my pdoc about it before. She knows I want to get off it. When she gets back I'm going to talk about it again. Thank you guys for you support and advice.
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