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Posted by starrc68 on November 26, 2004, at 20:20:40
my history is long and boring so i wont go there but right now im dealing with cancer and chemo and depression, but any way i take ativan and them ambein to sleep and im truley afaid that i am adicted to the ativan and ambien but right now the doc are not worried about that they are more concered with the cancer i also take vicodine, and also like those a bit to much but i am in alot of pain so they do help. ant sugestions???
thanks and hope turkey day wasnt that bad for everyone.
candy
Posted by partlycloudy on November 27, 2004, at 7:32:27
In reply to im afraid, posted by starrc68 on November 26, 2004, at 20:20:40
I would say that your doctor is correct in not worrying about ambien and ativan while your body is fighting cancer. These drugs are allowing you to get through your present situation. When you have your cancer treatment behind you, you'll have plenty of time to address any addiction issues you might still have.
Good luck and happy recovery to you. (Thanksgiving, and in general!)
Posted by starrc68 on November 27, 2004, at 8:08:30
In reply to Re: im afraid, posted by partlycloudy on November 27, 2004, at 7:32:27
thank you, im just thinking about the withdraw that i hear such horrible things about. thank you very much
take care
candy
Posted by partlycloudy on November 27, 2004, at 9:35:06
In reply to Re: im afraid, posted by starrc68 on November 27, 2004, at 8:08:30
If you are sensitive to meds in general. Just 3 months ago I more than halved my xanax dose and I was surprised to feel just kind of crummy for a few days. Also I just tapered and stopped my effexor in 2 weeks, which stunned me. (I was starting a different antidepressant.) Everyone reacts differently, but if you anticipate a difficult detox, that's what detox programs are for. You'll be OK.
(((hugs)))
Posted by starrc68 on November 27, 2004, at 21:31:46
In reply to Get medical supervision » starrc68, posted by partlycloudy on November 27, 2004, at 9:35:06
my doc told me that we would worry about all that once we get the cancer under control
Posted by partlycloudy on November 28, 2004, at 7:28:56
In reply to Re: Get medical supervision, posted by starrc68 on November 27, 2004, at 21:31:46
We're here whenever you want to talk. Let us know how your treatment progresses.
Posted by starrc68 on December 10, 2004, at 7:36:58
In reply to Re: im afraid, posted by partlycloudy on November 27, 2004, at 7:32:27
sorry its been a little bit since ive been on had alot of illness due to treatments but thank you very much, was in hospital for thanksgiving but family was there so thats all that matters.
thank you again
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