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crazymeds.us
That site has got to be one of THE best resources on the internet for people with mental health problems. I had it bookmarked for many years.
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crazymeds.us
Hope it is a med adjustment thing!
You probably know it already but a site I love to check out for meds and their effect is:
crazymeds.us
hugs!
Okay so does anyone know any treatments for PTSD that actually work? Because I think my girl needs that but she has been to many therapists and they haven't helped.
Ever thought of trying benzodiazepines? I have anxiety depression and I know that diazepam stops my anxiety attacks within about 15 mins, although its probably not the best long term suggestion (because of dependency and withdrawal) but it definitely makes things more bearable for a while. I'm also on venlafaxine (SNRI) and it doesn't seem to give me too many side-effects, but the effects of those are generally more variable. Benzodiazepines will calm/sedate everybody though so its more reliable. (Sorry for my medical rant, I can't help it when I'm studying med stuff everyday)
I have to say that I don't understand why you practically have to sleep with a psych to get a diazepam script. YES - it CAN be addictive, it's something that has to be watched, but it actually works with no ramping-up waiting, and you'll know pretty quickly if it's helping. I know people who are alive because of valium AS it is needed. I would think the long-term effects of chronic anxiety attacks are more worth weighing against the effects of dependency. Sorry, valium rant off.
*Rant alert*
You know, I'm tired of people attributing everything I do, everything I say, every emotion I feel to my illness. Sometimes, I'm not "irrationally rage-y" because I'm nuts. Sometimes, you're just a douchebag who's made me angry by being a douchebag.
Also, when you tell me it's because of my "crazy head," then I am no longer responsible for what I do.
/rant
*Rant alert*
You know, I'm tired of people attributing everything I do, everything I say, every emotion I feel to my illness. Sometimes, I'm not "irrationally rage-y" because I'm nuts. Sometimes, you're just a douchebag who's made me angry by being a douchebag.
Also, when you tell me it's because of my "crazy head," then I am no longer responsible for what I do.
/rant
I feel you on that sometimes you are mad just cuz you are mad. It's not the illness it's the emotions you are feeling. I understand your pain and anger. Hugs again.
This is like the bigger, badder, uglier sister of people saying to an angry woman that it must be the time of the month.
Exactly! And thank you.
OMG, yes. I didn't even think of that, but you're totally right.
Also, it makes me want to scream, "Oh, you think this is crazy? You haven't SEEN crazy yet!" But I suppose that probably *would* be crazy, so I can usually refrain.
This is like the bigger, badder, uglier sister of people saying to an angry woman that it must be the time of the month.
OMG, yes. I didn't even think of that, but you're totally right.
TOTALLY identify with this too LOL.Also, it makes me want to scream, "Oh, you think this is crazy? You haven't SEEN crazy yet!" But I suppose that probably *would* be crazy, so I can usually refrain.
I'm feeling flat. I know I have things to do but my mind is like a sieve and I can't muster up the energy to figure out what I need to do, let alone do anything. I'll warn you now, this is probaby just going to turn some crazy ramble. I just need to get some of the words that are spinning around in my head out so it will be calm for a bit.
There is just too much happening in my life now and I need it to stop. But it can't stop, because life doesn't stop, so I'm stuck. My sister in law + new husband and spawn won't fucking go home; I'm way behind on my study but I can't chuck it in because I have people relying on me to complete it; I'm over my job but quitting isn't an option because we're barely managing financially as it is; I'm spending very little time with my four year old because I just can't stand him and his behaviour; there's more but I don't really want to write a novel.
What I need is some time - nay - a lot of time to be alone, get away from the circus that has set up in my house and that I have to appear sane in front of. I know I'm sounding a bit unhinged, maybe I should get professional help but realistically I think a hitman would be more help than my useless GP.
Well I'm feeling slightly better post rant. I know I just need to wait it out even though it's excruitatingly painful right now. I guess I just want someone to give me an easy answer, anyone got one?
Ever thought of trying benzodiazepines? I have anxiety depression and I know that diazepam stops my anxiety attacks within about 15 mins, although its probably not the best long term suggestion (because of dependency and withdrawal) but it definitely makes things more bearable for a while. I'm also on venlafaxine (SNRI) and it doesn't seem to give me too many side-effects, but the effects of those are generally more variable. Benzodiazepines will calm/sedate everybody though so its more reliable. (Sorry for my medical rant, I can't help it when I'm studying med stuff everyday)
*Rant alert*
You know, I'm tired of people attributing everything I do, everything I say, every emotion I feel to my illness. Sometimes, I'm not "irrationally rage-y" because I'm nuts. Sometimes, you're just a douchebag who's made me angry by being a douchebag.
Also, when you tell me it's because of my "crazy head," then I am no longer responsible for what I do.
/rant
Bunny, given how hard-won your mental health improvements have been and how important they are, are their any other options for you? Like (I dunno) temporarily becoming an Avon Lady or working on the cash register in a supermarket or ANYTHING?
Sorry if I'm misunderstanding the situation.
My question is, does anybody have any ideas on how I can keep this from running me crazy again, like it has done in the past? Drinking is (unfortunately) not an option with the meds. Anything expensive is also out of the question, given the reason that I'm having to go back to the phones in the first place. I'm open to trying pretty much anything else, though.
Ok, serious question for anyone who can help me. (And if Netz is reading, I'd REALLY love to hear what she has to say.)
Financial difficulties are forcing me to go back to the phones again. To be honest, I would rather be shot. But it's either this or move back in with my mother, which is absolutely not an option, no way, no how.
The problem is, I hate talking to these bastards. I hate them all with a flaming purple passion and take great pleasure in imaging their fiery deaths. Like, it makes me feel sick every time the phone rings. And it doesn't take many days of listening to the same petty, narcissistic bullshit to push me off the tenuous ledge of sanity down into the pool of crazy.
And I have worked far too hard for that to happen to me again.
Unfortunately, there's no way around this for now. I'd mostly gotten out of answering the phones, but right now, I don't have much of a choice. I can only hope I won't have to do it for long.
My question is, does anybody have any ideas on how I can keep this from running me crazy again, like it has done in the past? Drinking is (unfortunately) not an option with the meds. Anything expensive is also out of the question, given the reason that I'm having to go back to the phones in the first place. I'm open to trying pretty much anything else, though.