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them_apples

Status report? Why not?

Feb 11, 2006 21:33

better? good? ok?

hard to say. right now, i feel fine. i'm taking buseprine(sp?) which helps the anxiety a lot. i still haven't slept. if anything, this experience has given me nothing but scorn for the medical profession. i know you guys are busy, but dammit, greg house gets it right. he doesn't just toss people out with advice to take benadryl. ( Read more... )

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dinosaur_act February 12 2006, 06:53:39 UTC

I think everybody's different.. Ativan worked wonders for me throughout November and December and into January, and it was definitely more of a short term, as-needed type of drug. I only began to consider a long-term medication when I started needing the Ativan every day for a week straight. I've got a long-term crisis on my hands, and I think Zoloft will help. And if it doesn't, I'll discuss other options. I've never felt comfortable with any kind of medication, so it's a big deal for me.

Either way, I'm glad you're feeling a little better and getting help. Anxiety is terrifying. The brain is terrifying. Around January 14, I was feeling like I'd gotten over my emotional trauma and I'd be moving on, pursuing my normal life. And then my brain found a way to tell me I was wrong.

them_apples February 13 2006, 03:00:16 UTC

you know, i read somewhere that there's been a higher-than-usual number of panic attacks this year. i can't say i'm glad to be in this club with you, but it helps to know someone else is going through something similar.

i'd really like to get some ativan, if just to get some restful sleep. hopefully tomorrow, once i'm chided for smoking, i'll have some answers about my physical condition. like that it's maybe ok. and i don't have hypoglycemia. or... lupus, or a hormone imbalance or something.

anyhow, it's good to hear you're doing better, or will be, and it helps to have people's support with this.

dinosaur_act February 13 2006, 15:12:04 UTC

I have found comfort in knowing that one of my close friends knows what I'm going through. Obviously I'd prefer that you don't have panic attacks, but it's good to know that there's someone who understands how shitty acute anxiety is.

Different but equal benbazooka February 13 2006, 03:17:30 UTC

well I'd say were all different, to a point. I don't know andy, what the best is for you. You should be cynical of medicine, especially since you have the capacity to do it rationally. I'm sure that getting sleep will help that much I feel confident in. approching the new, (compaired to say asprin, or ritalin, which has been in the news for less than admirable side effects) overly advertised, extremely powerful, and oft inappropriatly used, yet clinically valuable antidepressents with caution is a good thing. Setting your mind at ease is always good, checking with a pharmasist about medication interactions is good, all good choices. run on sentances and putting too much weight in what i have to say, not so great. I don't know much about B-vills resident PCP but finding a doctor who you like, and treats you with respect is very important, especially if they may be managing your anxiety ( ... )

Re: Different but equal dinosaur_act February 13 2006, 15:16:32 UTC

Yo, you should hook me up with Joey T's email address.. It's still early enough that I could abort the Zoloft without any harm done, although I like it so far. But it's good to have options.

Re: Different but equal benbazooka February 13 2006, 17:02:31 UTC

jtrunzo@bryant.edu is his email at bryant, I haven't used it yet, usually we communicate via phone or face to face.

yea!

Ben

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