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Posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 2:28:03
I think Its time I maybe went back on lithium. I don't know what's happeneing to me.
This simester is gone.
The sinequan initially made me drowsy, but later woke me up boiling hot, mind racing, and heart racing.
I don't know what to do.
Don't know if its mania or serotonin syndrome.
The lorazepam really calmed me down though.Perhaps I should go to the hospital.
Linkadge
Linkadge
Posted by saw on October 6, 2004, at 3:42:50
In reply to 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 2:28:03
I think that you should go to hospital. From your previous posts, you really have been having a time of it. I think you must be so worn out already.
Sleep deprivation is just the worst. I really feel for you.
Sabrina
Posted by Sad Panda on October 6, 2004, at 7:00:29
In reply to 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 2:28:03
> I think Its time I maybe went back on lithium. I don't know what's happeneing to me.
>
> This simester is gone.
>
> The sinequan initially made me drowsy, but later woke me up boiling hot, mind racing, and heart racing.
>
> I don't know what to do.
> Don't know if its mania or serotonin syndrome.
> The lorazepam really calmed me down though.
>
> Perhaps I should go to the hospital.
>
> Linkadge
>
>Hi Linkadge,
How much Sinequan are you taking? You probably need at least 25mg before you start getting any 5-HT2A blockade, that'll get your overheating under control.
Cheers,
Paul.
Posted by Maximus on October 6, 2004, at 7:31:37
In reply to 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 2:28:03
> I don't know what to do.
> Don't know if its mania or serotonin syndrome.
> The lorazepam really calmed me down though.Neither! It is more likely intense anxiety and/or a nasty panic attack.
> Perhaps I should go to the hospital.
May be just to reassure you, yes it worths it!
You're younger than me. And i've had the same symptoms at your age. If i were you i would avoid at all cost all norepinephrine based medications.
- Valproate and Tegretol made me very depressed and zombified.
- TCAs were really bad too. Anxiety, irritability, anger burst, etc.
What helped me:
- SSRIs/SNRIs -> Paxil, Celexa and Effexor were/are really good. The others are way too much stimulating, but i didn't try Lexapro and Cymbalta. Moderate dose is prefered.
- Lithium -> almost essential. Therapeutic level is prefered: 0.6 to 0.8 mml.
- Atypical APs: low dose only. Moderate to high dose = blunt emotions and dead of our thoughts.
- Rivotril is your friend. Take it on a daily basis. A godsend in crisis periods.
- Lamictal. Not yet for you.
I gave you some clues. Now you may write it down on a paper and beg to see your pdoc asap.Good luck!
Posted by Sebastian on October 6, 2004, at 11:31:52
In reply to Re: 3:00 AM zero sleep. » linkadge, posted by Maximus on October 6, 2004, at 7:31:37
Yah, man! I think you should go to the psychic ward and let them fix me. You will get a lot of close attention, to your ailments.
Posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 12:36:39
In reply to Re: 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by Sebastian on October 6, 2004, at 11:31:52
I'm trying one more thing before I go to the loony bin.
10mg celexa, 10mg sinequan, and loads of fish oil.
If it doesn't work, I'll goLinkadge
Posted by J. Backer on October 7, 2004, at 15:11:18
In reply to Re: 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 12:36:39
...i already would have been slamming dope by now man, i couldnt handle what your going through.
Posted by sunshine211 on October 8, 2004, at 4:11:59
In reply to 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 2:28:03
Link
I hope today is better for you. You are in my prayers.
PLEASE PLEASE get some sleep. I think I can speak for all of us that when the sleep goes, EVERYTHING starts creeping in. Lack of sleep is like dooms day. Get to the pdoc and straighten things out ASAP. If it means going to the psy hospital GO!!!! They truly are there to help you. good luck and keep us updated.:)
Posted by Sebastian on October 8, 2004, at 11:58:57
In reply to Re: 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 12:36:39
I said this in another message, why not try zyprexa. Its a realy strong anti-psychotic, which I think could realy work for you. It has for me, its my solution to most of my illness.
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