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Posted by Autumn Despotis on June 1, 2001, at 9:20:32
I am so tired of this pharmaceutical roller coaster I've been on.
My husband doesn't believe in Psychological problems, or medication for it. That simple, or not so simple, fact is really driving me over the edge. And my doc keeps changing the meds, like i mentioned in the other thread I started, and every one of them I probably shouldn't
be taking. But I need to take something, right? When I wasn't on anything, I wanted to kill myself completely. Maybe I should just get it over with.
Posted by kid47 on June 1, 2001, at 11:18:38
In reply to Ready to pack it in!, posted by Autumn Despotis on June 1, 2001, at 9:20:32
Hi. I have been in a very similar situation except I am male. My wife thought I should just "be a man" & deal with my problems. i.e. "snap out of it" The day that I was planning how to make my suicide look like an accident, so my kids could collect my life insurance, I suddenly began to feel a whole lot better. The drug cocktail I had been on for about 3 mos. kicked in. After 13 mos. on this mix, I was feeling well enough to stop all meds. That was about 6 wks ago & I am cautiously optomistic. I am sorry for your troubles but please don't give up. It took me a long time, hospitalization & lots of failed med trials before I found the right combination. I am so glad I am here to ENJOY my life. Please do what you can to continue your search for the treatment that will chase the "black dog" of mental illness from your life. You are a precious & important part of this universe & worth whatever effort required to remain so. Continue to post as it can be very theraputic especially to communicate with people who do understand your trials. You might consider a different doc if your current one isn't able to help you. There is reason to be hopeful. You deseve to feel well. My thoughts are with you.
kid
PS-Your husband is being a jerk. (Sorry)
> I am so tired of this pharmaceutical roller coaster I've been on.
> My husband doesn't believe in Psychological problems, or medication for it. That simple, or not so simple, fact is really driving me over the edge. And my doc keeps changing the meds, like i mentioned in the other thread I started, and every one of them I probably shouldn't
> be taking. But I need to take something, right? When I wasn't on anything, I wanted to kill myself completely. Maybe I should just get it over with.
Posted by JackD on June 1, 2001, at 18:13:32
In reply to Ready to pack it in!, posted by Autumn Despotis on June 1, 2001, at 9:20:32
No offense, but FUCK your stupid husband (not literally). People who don't believe in psychiatric and psychological problems, and view us mentally challenged folks as weak are simply weak themselves; weak-minded that is. It takes an open mind to understand a condition that you can't relate to. Don't give up. Be strong, as hard as it is, but don't fucking give up. Please. You will find the right drug, the right therapy, and ultimately happiness if you just try. I give you my word on that.
Posted by JackD on June 1, 2001, at 18:19:10
In reply to Ready to pack it in!, posted by Autumn Despotis on June 1, 2001, at 9:20:32
"Shameful perversion [of perception]"
A wild flower with an unfitful doom,
A rose amidst the weeds and gloom.
She cannot, will not see herself;
A beauty matched with inner wealth.
O' Lord! O' Allah! O' Zeus! Oh Ruth,
that this gem may catch a glimpse of truth!
Posted by Sulpicia on June 1, 2001, at 20:14:26
In reply to Ready to pack it in!, posted by Autumn Despotis on June 1, 2001, at 9:20:32
> I am so tired of this pharmaceutical roller coaster I've been on.
> My husband doesn't believe in Psychological problems, or medication for it. That simple, or not so simple, fact is really driving me over the edge. And my doc keeps changing the meds, like i mentioned in the other thread I started, and every one of them I probably shouldn't
> be taking. But I need to take something, right? When I wasn't on anything, I wanted to kill myself completely. Maybe I should just get it over with.Hi Autumn,
RE: your hubby, sometimes I dunno... I face the same struggle with my mother-in-law: she *figures* my bipolar daughter
would be fine if I only made her behave. You can try education up to a point but then it becomes unremunerative.
My suggestion to you is to find some sort of women's group -- either group therapy or just ad hoc for self-help in dealing
with psychiatric issues. I haven't read your earlier post but you can probably find a support group in your area for nearly
any diagnosis you care to name. Start with NAMI or do a google search on your diagnosis and go from there.You WILL find the right med, combo, and/or dosages. It's horrible to be in limbo like this but you will prevail.
Get yourself some support and hang in there.
S.
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 1, 2001, at 22:35:48
In reply to Re: Ready to pack it in!, posted by JackD on June 1, 2001, at 18:13:32
> No offense, but...
If you think your comment may cause offense, it's probably better not to post it. Thanks,
Bob
PS: Follow-ups regarding civility should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration; otherwise, they may be deleted.
Posted by Miragee on June 4, 2001, at 22:30:36
In reply to Ready to pack it in!, posted by Autumn Despotis on June 1, 2001, at 9:20:32
> I am so tired of this pharmaceutical roller coaster I've been on.
> My husband doesn't believe in Psychological problems, or medication for it. That simple, or not so simple, fact is really driving me over the edge. And my doc keeps changing the meds, like i mentioned in the other thread I started, and every one of them I probably shouldn't
> be taking. But I need to take something, right? When I wasn't on anything, I wanted to kill myself completely. Maybe I should just get it over with.
Hi,I struggled for 20 years to figure out what the right combination of medicine was for me and nothing
really worked. I have "psychological" symptoms that range from excruciating depression to episodes of mania.A few years ago I needed to take penicillin for an abscessed tooth. That simple antibiotic made me feel better. So did another common antibiotic -- Clindamycin.
My doctor finally diagnosed me with Lyme Disease. I have the type of Lyme Disease that affects the Central Nervous System and causes the symptoms I mentioned, as well as other physical symptoms.
On the "cocktail" of antibiotics that treat the Lyme Disease, I have my life back.
If none of the psychotropic drugs have helped your symptoms, find a "Lyme Literate" doctor and see if this could be the root of your illness. There are several tests for the disease. The LUAT or PCR is the most accurate. Many of the simple blood tests come back with a *false* negative. (In other words, don't trust it.) However, I had been on penicillin for TWO years before my blood test and it came back positive. No additional tests were necessary.
Good Luck.
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