Posted by Pfinstegg on August 14, 2004, at 10:05:38
In reply to Above for Pfinstegg ^^^^ (nm), posted by Aphrodite on August 13, 2004, at 18:03:50
As you can see, we compromised (he wanting meds temporarily, me not wanting them). I had to stop and remember that he's been doing this work for 30 years, and probably knows when to suggest them. Since I've been able to get by on very low doses, I don't think it's making a lot of difference one way or another. The Wellbutrin, if anything, makes one's feelings stronger, and the Klonopin for bed-time only.The SSRIs- well, they all vary some, but the Lexapro seemed to take away all my dreams, sexual desires and strong feelings in general, so, for me, it was a poor choice for in-depth work. I am noticing that, off of it, my other ego states are a lot closer to the surface, and easier to get out into the open. I also make lots more sudden, unexpected slips of the tongue - comments which only the *other parts* would make. As an example:
My T. brought up something I had mentioned a number of times- a vivid mental picture of my father having been castrated, with blood all over his legs. He asked, "When did you start to have that thought?"
Without knowing I was going to speak, a voice in me quickly said " after". I was so shocked to hear myself say that, as I don't remember what he actually did to me. It helped us a lot to start chipping away at these unconscious memories- I am remembering a bit more almost every time I'm there. I don't think this would have happened if I'd been highly medicated, but the low levels seem to be helping me in my own life, while not interfering with therapy
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