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Posted by mollpitch on July 18, 2003, at 13:42:21
To be brief: Have been medicated for depression, exacerbated imo by hormones (post luteal phase dysphoric disorder), for some 16 years. Began with Prozac, then Paxil, then Wellbutrin, d/c'd Paxil, added Celexa, changed Celexa to Lexapro about 7 months ago, dx'd w/ADD and added Adderall. Have been pregnant, perimenopausal,and now menopausal during this time, and I mention this b/c hormones are a factor for me. Started having serious trouble with staying awake all night, which then made it confusing about should I take meds and when. All of this under psychiatrist's care, in addition to therapy w/psychologist. Began frequent skin picking a couple years ago, and had serious compulsive tendencies when on Wellbutrin alone for a period. (Cleaned the microwave and the BBQ with a toothpick!). In the last two weeks, MD has supervised d/c of Adderall (I was on 30mg XR) and then d/c of Wellbutrin (Was on 350mg q AM). I found I was just so so sloggy, furry, fuzzy, groggy, hazy on the Lexapro w/out the other stuff, so I started to cut back from the prescribed 30 mg, to 20, then 10 then 5, now none. I am also closing in, I hope, on some "issues" in my therapy and get to a different place emotionally when the meds are not medicating, I think! So. I'm dizzy, and hazy and having sweats, and can still be awake til 3, 4 am and had eye twitches, and my eyes are very light sensitive. I have head "rushes" where it seems my blood sort of surges in my head. I am a nurse, btw, which I mention for no apparent reason :). My question is about the skin picking - have others experienced this? would it be exacerbated by Wellbutrin? My blepharospasms (eye twitching) - too much serotonin? Insomnia - menopause? meds? As you can see, I'm in a whirl and it's hard to sort things out. Request for response is to hopefully not be swirled away - outside contact helps. My docs are there, but family is not, and hearing from others who have experience helps. Thanks
Posted by bampf on July 18, 2003, at 15:23:26
In reply to newposter: transitioning off all meds, pls respond, posted by mollpitch on July 18, 2003, at 13:42:21
hey there, if I'm not mistaken, I think there is a psychopharmacologist who frequently makes replies within this forum and he would be very knowledgable about all that. So, maybe he will see your post. good luck
Posted by Nissy on July 18, 2003, at 15:46:17
In reply to Re: newposter: transitioning off all meds, pls respond, posted by bampf on July 18, 2003, at 15:23:26
Hi there,
I can relate to the skin picking. I pick until its a huge bleeding sore. And it never heals because I can't seem to leave it alone. I noticed just recently I started to pick my scalp as well. I'm on Effexor XR 450. Sometimes I need to put band aids over it so I can't get at it as easily.
Nissy
Posted by crazychickuk on July 18, 2003, at 16:00:26
In reply to newposter: transitioning off all meds, pls respond, posted by mollpitch on July 18, 2003, at 13:42:21
hi , samne probs as u but mine are abit worse.. skin picking is a sign of ocd... and sleep is a sign of anxiety.... can u ask for some other meds such as remeron for your sleep, and another ad for the day... ? such as zoloft for the ocd.. it worked wonders for me..
Posted by mollpitch on July 18, 2003, at 18:46:48
In reply to Re: newposter: transitioning off all meds, pls respond, posted by crazychickuk on July 18, 2003, at 16:00:26
> hi , samne probs as u but mine are abit worse.. skin picking is a sign of ocd... and sleep is a sign of anxiety.... can u ask for some other meds such as remeron for your sleep, and another ad for the day... ? such as zoloft for the ocd.. it worked wonders for me..
so, does remeron help you sleep? and you find zoloft helps w/ocd? thanks for the suggestions
Posted by crazychickuk on July 19, 2003, at 9:45:06
In reply to Re: newposter: transitioning off all meds, pls respond, posted by mollpitch on July 18, 2003, at 18:46:48
yes remeron helps me sleep and for the anxiety and depression must take it at night only 15mg... and then the zoloft helps with the ocd and depression and anxiety.. (obsession) keep us posted .. :)
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