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Posted by tina on May 15, 2000, at 12:22:46
Hey all: I'm seeing a psycho-pharmacologist on wednesday and I'm still stumped for questions to ask. I have my symptom journal ready but I don't know what else to talk about. I'm told that this guy is very clinical and get- down- to- it like so I'm a little worried about wasting his time. I am suffering from anxiety badly lately and the depression seems to be returning too. I've been on 20mg of celexa for 3 weeks and I take Xanax for the panic 3mg a day. Ithe Xanax doesn't even make me sleepy let alone get rid of the constant nervousness and shakes. Any advice?? Even if it's just a list of meds that I can ask about or an explanation of what certain meds do for YOU. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Kathie on May 15, 2000, at 14:03:15
In reply to Still Stumped for Questions, posted by tina on May 15, 2000, at 12:22:46
Tina:
I take Paxil...it has caused weight gain (darn it all!) but has alleviated the depression mostly. I am feeling pretty unhappy with my marriage right now, but also very trapped in it so I have been feeling pretty down for the last while. Paxil is supposed to help with anxiety....I think it has helped me, but my anxiety has never been out and out panic like yours....
You should ask him questions about your inability to sleep...tell him of the frequency of your panic...tell him of the history you have with different meds....make him understand how very very difficult of a time you have had lately and make sure he understands you need HELP NOW....I am sure you have tons more knowledge now than you did before your babble days, so use that as well. If he does prescribe something, make him explain exactly what it is, what it does, how it works, etc...
I know from your postings you are having a really tough go of it lately, and still I see you posting to others who are having a hard time and encouraging them...that is very admirable of you. I wish I could win the lottery so I could leave my husband, I think I would be happy then. I already am basically alone, then I wouldn't have to deal with his crabbiness, his moodiness, his yelling at me...I am so so sick of it. I wish he would just leave me alone. Yesterday was Mother's Day and he was a jerk. Ya, I got flowers from him..woohoo....he didn't do anything else nice, except make me feel like crap...didn't talk to me mostly, except to say mean things...I am so tired of the BS....*sigh*....oh well...sorry got off track.
Kathie
Posted by Greg on May 15, 2000, at 14:11:54
In reply to Still Stumped for Questions, posted by tina on May 15, 2000, at 12:22:46
Tina,
You already have all of my suggestions for what to talk to him about. I have one more pearl of wisdom for you (ha-ha, I crack me up). You are not wasting his time! You are paying for his services and you have every right to expect nothing but his best. Let him know (nicely) that you expect to be listened to. You may be able to tell that I've been burned a few times by doctors, and I have little tolerance for those who don't take our best interests to heart. Sounds like you've been doing your homework and I think you'll be well prepared when you get there.If you'll pay my airfair I'll go with you. I've always wanted to see Canada.....
Hugs,
GregP.S. Do you have your medical records ready or available in case he wants to see them?
> Hey all: I'm seeing a psycho-pharmacologist on wednesday and I'm still stumped for questions to ask. I have my symptom journal ready but I don't know what else to talk about. I'm told that this guy is very clinical and get- down- to- it like so I'm a little worried about wasting his time. I am suffering from anxiety badly lately and the depression seems to be returning too. I've been on 20mg of celexa for 3 weeks and I take Xanax for the panic 3mg a day. Ithe Xanax doesn't even make me sleepy let alone get rid of the constant nervousness and shakes. Any advice?? Even if it's just a list of meds that I can ask about or an explanation of what certain meds do for YOU. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by tina on May 15, 2000, at 14:29:56
In reply to Re: Still Stumped for Questions, posted by Greg on May 15, 2000, at 14:11:54
> Thanks guys. Kathie: Hang in there, we'll be here for ya. You don't need someone around you who is always undermining your efforts of getting well, I am soooo sorry you are going through that. I know what it's like to have people belittle your very real aches and pains(in the emotional sense) You just concentrate on you and when you feel really good and are having the first awesome day you've had in a while-ditch the bugger(if that's what you really want) In the meantime, I'M listening. Thanks for caring about my question even though you have your own troubles.
And of course to Greg--as always, Thank you. You make me feel like I can get through anything on my own. You'll never know how much I appreciate that. I'm still a little nervous but I'll keep you informed as to the outcome.
p.s.--if I could afford it, I'd fly your butt here without a second thought!!!!
Tina,
> You already have all of my suggestions for what to talk to him about. I have one more pearl of wisdom for you (ha-ha, I crack me up). You are not wasting his time! You are paying for his services and you have every right to expect nothing but his best. Let him know (nicely) that you expect to be listened to. You may be able to tell that I've been burned a few times by doctors, and I have little tolerance for those who don't take our best interests to heart. Sounds like you've been doing your homework and I think you'll be well prepared when you get there.
>
> If you'll pay my airfair I'll go with you. I've always wanted to see Canada.....
>
> Hugs,
> Greg
>
> P.S. Do you have your medical records ready or available in case he wants to see them?
>
> > Hey all: I'm seeing a psycho-pharmacologist on wednesday and I'm still stumped for questions to ask. I have my symptom journal ready but I don't know what else to talk about. I'm told that this guy is very clinical and get- down- to- it like so I'm a little worried about wasting his time. I am suffering from anxiety badly lately and the depression seems to be returning too. I've been on 20mg of celexa for 3 weeks and I take Xanax for the panic 3mg a day. Ithe Xanax doesn't even make me sleepy let alone get rid of the constant nervousness and shakes. Any advice?? Even if it's just a list of meds that I can ask about or an explanation of what certain meds do for YOU. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Tom on May 16, 2000, at 11:35:54
In reply to Still Stumped for Questions, posted by tina on May 15, 2000, at 12:22:46
> Hey all: I'm seeing a psycho-pharmacologist on wednesday and I'm still stumped for questions to ask. I have my symptom journal ready but I don't know what else to talk about. I'm told that this guy is very clinical and get- down- to- it like so I'm a little worried about wasting his time. I am suffering from anxiety badly lately and the depression seems to be returning too. I've been on 20mg of celexa for 3 weeks and I take Xanax for the panic 3mg a day. Ithe Xanax doesn't even make me sleepy let alone get rid of the constant nervousness and shakes. Any advice?? Even if it's just a list of meds that I can ask about or an explanation of what certain meds do for YOU. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
It's very possible you are having either an adverse reaction to the celexa or on too high a dose. I took 5 mgs of Prozac and my stomach ached with anxiety. At 20mgs the anxiety was running out of my ears. Don't be too quick to accept what the doctor tells you about the medicine if he is so certain it's not the celexa. Try and think clearly when this extreme anxiety started (I had real trouble doing this when the doctor told me it couldn't be the prozac). As soon as I stopped the Prozac the anxiety subsided. Also, in my case prozac did nothing for depression; you'll have to weigh the pros and cons of Celexa on your depression if you determine it's the cause of your extreme anxiety. I had alot of anxiety to begin with, but prozac put me over the edge.
Good luck.
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