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Posted by Dinah on July 23, 2002, at 6:26:00
I told him of my insomnia problems and urges to self injure left over from the Effexor. He calmly wrote me a larger dose prescription for Klonopin, ordered me to take double the dose at bedtime, and as needed during the day to help fight the self injury urges, and told me he trusted me to take it responsibly. So last night the Klonopin lasted until 5:30. Much better.
(Sorry Gabbi, I know of your situation, and don't mean to make you crave that klonopin any more than you do. I wish your pdoc was a bit more responsible in helping you with that. I don't suppose you have any choice of pdocs?)
Posted by judy1 on July 23, 2002, at 11:08:17
In reply to I love my pdoc, posted by Dinah on July 23, 2002, at 6:26:00
I'm so glad you have such a great pdoc (I'm fortunate that way too). I can't remember if you dissociate before SI, if you don't the klonopin should work really well. Take care- judy
Posted by Gabbi on July 23, 2002, at 14:39:18
In reply to Re: I love my pdoc » Dinah, posted by judy1 on July 23, 2002, at 11:08:17
No, unfortunately when you're in the hospital you take what you can get.. However I see my super hero Dr. Ron on the 29th. (no its not an unhealthy connection) not that you asked.
Its such a relief to talk to someone in the profession who doesn't have an almost Religious zeal in judging medications good or evil and knows people can have responses that aren't written in the book.
uh oh I'm going on again...
See what happens when you forgive me for being erratic?.
I'm like one of those Morning Glory flowers, Not enough attention my Petals fall off
but give me too much and I'll strangle your entire garden.And weirdly enough I'm not having any withdrawl from the klonopin 4 mgs per day. I've been on Benzo's for 10 years! I've not tapered, its my 3rd cold turkey day. A little confusion, and clutziness. NOTHING compared to the horror of before.
Is it the Vitamin C?
You know I believe in those things, but still when they actually work for me I'm always surprised.
However I won't relax for a few more days, then I will HAVE to say Its the mega doses of C. have a happy Day
Posted by judy1 on July 23, 2002, at 19:02:11
In reply to Re: I love my pdoc, posted by Gabbi on July 23, 2002, at 14:39:18
I'm really woried about your cold turkey on klonopin. I stopped 6mg/day at once and on day 3 had a seizure. Do you have people around you? Why the sudden stop? Take care, judy
Posted by Gabbi on July 23, 2002, at 19:40:20
In reply to Please be careful » Gabbi, posted by judy1 on July 23, 2002, at 19:02:11
Thanks Judy,
I know what you mean I wasn't told about Ativan when I was prescribed 8mgs per day for a month. I didn't bother having my script refilled, had no idea about medication and Day 2 Its not that I craved the ativan, I just thought i'd gone nuts, I realize now, I did have small seizures, I'd fall down and my teeth would chatter but I thought it was because I was crying so hard, and so ANXIOUS. I've tried Tapering but was never able to do it, the physical part was okay, but I couldn't stand the anxiety.I actually realized though that its been over a week now, so I think its okay....But to answer your question no I'm alone but am lined up with a just-in case clinic I can call anytime.
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