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Posted by floatingbridge on November 26, 2009, at 15:04:02
I've turned a corner in therapy--this week, my pain level has been frighteningly high. Anxiety is down, oddly enough. The depression is up--or now, maybe I can feel it?
I need to be able to get into a comfort zone when necessary--today nothing is working--my toolbox lacking.
I am afraid of AP's. Just me--don't ask. However, is there something I can take for a short period or an on need basis? Like zyprexia--for intrusive images, thoughts. I worry that long term usage may stagnate therapy....
Abilify at 2mg made me feel weird, but stopped dead painful flashes. Higher, and I twitched and grimaced. Seroquel was intolerable from the start.
More benoz's for the short term?
Can I take zyprexia on an add-needed basis? (If I can tolerate it.)
I know I'll get through this--it's the how for the short term.
Apologies for the disjointedness--and for not having the time to look this up myself. Yes, I am in touch w/ pdoc, and I see him on Monday.
experience welcome,
fb
Posted by Maxime on November 26, 2009, at 19:53:47
In reply to help for stabilization during therapy, posted by floatingbridge on November 26, 2009, at 15:04:02
Hi FB, I am sorry that things are still rough. I have used zyprexa on an as needed basis and it helped. So that's one possible solution. It will probably help your depression as well.
Upping the benzos. I don't know. A lot of people get more depressed the higher the benzo dosage. I am one of those people. Clonazepam made me really depressed and I was on it for 10 years and didn't even know what it was doing to me.
However, if your anxiety comes back then I think you should temporarily increase the benzo until you are seen at the clinic.
I wish that I could wave a wand a make all your symptoms go away. I really do.
Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2009, at 23:20:27
In reply to Re: help for stabilization during therapy » floatingbridge, posted by Maxime on November 26, 2009, at 19:53:47
Fb great about the pain. I feel sometimes eliminating one thing then the other you feel more. I'd up the benzo but you know I'm besides the google queen the benzo down to princess. Love Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on November 27, 2009, at 16:24:51
In reply to help for stabilization during therapy, posted by floatingbridge on November 26, 2009, at 15:04:02
I'm o.k. today. Upped the benzo yesterday quite a bit. Today, hopefully back to a relative normal dose.
I'm still interested in the zyprexa as needed or others' experiences.
Thanks. And thanks, Phillipa,
fb
Posted by Zyprexa on November 27, 2009, at 21:25:11
In reply to Re: help for stabilization during therapy » floatingbridge, posted by floatingbridge on November 27, 2009, at 16:24:51
In my opinion zyprexa is the best med out there. Its not addictive and is very sothing. Good for anxiety and calming. Its deffinitly worth a try and you can get free samples!
Posted by floatingbridge on November 27, 2009, at 21:44:37
In reply to Re: help for stabilization during therapy, posted by Zyprexa on November 27, 2009, at 21:25:11
> In my opinion zyprexa is the best med out there. Its not addictive and is very sothing. Good for anxiety and calming. Its deffinitly worth a try and you can get free samples!
Does it work on an as-needed basis? I don't want to take it every day.
Thanks for your response. I really appreciate it.
fb
Posted by Zyprexa on November 28, 2009, at 19:48:29
In reply to Re: help for stabilization during therapy » Zyprexa, posted by floatingbridge on November 27, 2009, at 21:44:37
It works realy quickly. I notice it starting to work in the first hour. Its in you system a while so you could take it as needed. I notice if I don't take it, its out of my system within a week.
It might be better to take a smaller dose every day. But it would work to not take it every day.
Posted by floatingbridge on November 28, 2009, at 20:52:50
In reply to Re: help for stabilization during therapy » floatingbridge, posted by Zyprexa on November 28, 2009, at 19:48:29
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