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chasemanzmum
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« on: March 10, 2009, 04:00:47 PM » |
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Has anyone suddenly gone off meds or had a dr do that to you? And how hard did you come down and how long were you off?
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Phyllis
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2009, 06:06:31 PM » |
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I have gone off my meds before. BUT no longer than 3 days. I get really pissy so I try to stay medicated. I don't have the guts to go off of them long term.
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2009, 07:25:18 PM » |
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There is a time in all our lives that we decide we don't need all the meds we take.
As a result, we drop off taking them, and then realize we DO need them to maintain some semblance of balance. The meds don't make the symtoms go away, they just keep us on a realatively even keel for a while.
I'm just coming off a month long manic episode. Couldn't sleep, thoughts racing, blah, blah, blah. You know the routine. Fell into deep depression. I'm a cutter and gave in to that impulse. Trying to confide to family is a mistake. They don't understand. Not at all.
Hang in there and take your meds is my best advice.
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chasemanzmum
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2009, 08:32:11 PM » |
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I sort of can't my Ob/gyn won't clear me for anything other than my depression med.Even then at half the dose I was on before. I just don't trust myself, my unborn baby and my son needs me. All other ones I was told no on. I feel moody enough without adding suicidal to the list. Because I am pregnant. My husband sort of doesn't wanna live with me for almost 3 weeks. For which I don't blame him. They (my husband and in-laws)all want me to get my bipolar and everything under control. Which I am trying to do, then to his therapists they are twisting it to suit their needs. My husband was like he told the one therapist and the supervisor what happened lately. And he said their jaws dropped. I may from time to time run to my parents (once a month) But they don't know the whole story.
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Phyllis
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2009, 05:47:02 AM » |
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you need to talk to your pdoc. Like I have said before, I was on meds when I was pregnant with Sara. It is possible. But I guess it depends on what meds you are on. Many meds you can not use during the third trimester, some of them you can't use due to the fact that they cause damage to the fetus (Cleft Palate, etc..)
Do you feel like you need meds? Or are you doing fine with out them? I'm not sure I understand. I do know that by going completely off of them cold turkey, you may go through withdrawal symptoms.
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chasemanzmum
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2009, 08:29:52 PM » |
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i did for 3 months didnt feel like getting out of bed for that and morning sickness. i feel i need atleast an antidepressant.
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Phyllis
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 05:26:49 AM » |
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Wellbutrin is supposed to be the safest antidepressant to be on while you are pregnant. At least that is what both my OB and pdoc told me. I stayed on my dose of 300 mg during my pregnancy.
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chasemanzmum
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2009, 11:06:52 AM » |
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i will ask about it after my next visit
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« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2009, 09:09:59 AM » |
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when i was pregnant with my first i had such bad moods and morning sickness,my naturopath gave me some homeopathic remedies to help,i can't remember what they were but they helped me so much,if you know of a healthfood store or naturopathy clinic you could just consult maybe they could help you out,if they don't i'll go to mine for you and find out what it was,they had no side effects and safe for use in pregnancy,it could be an option..  .... |
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« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2009, 02:01:43 PM » |
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"Suddenly" going off meds can be extrememly shocking to your mind and body. Remember that these meds that we take change the chemistry in our brains. You don't wanna screw with that. I did slowly decrease my meds and I haven't felt much of a difference as of yet.
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Donna
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2009, 01:13:27 PM » |
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I was taking so many meds for my bi polar. depakote, effexor, seraqual, gabitrol, valium, and a high dose of them all. Talking about a zombie, along with the bi polar I have ocd, and major anxiety attacks .
I went off my meds gradually and I still have bad days but I finally figure out I take 20 mgs of valium a day was 4 a day now only 2 .
I am maintaining a pretty level but always talkt o your dr,
I tried befor cold truckey and believe me you will definatel not like you or the way you feel, Just take it one day at a time.
Not gonna say I am always in the right frame of mind at times but, at least now I now what i am and who I am before like I said I was a Zombie.
This is your life take control of you dont let this sickness take control.
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« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2009, 01:24:40 PM » |
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your right donna i think sometimes we are all too eager to find a miracle cure and jkust take whatever we are told to without question.....and it isnt always whats best for us.
everyone is individual yet we get treated in a generalised way i think at times
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bound and tied in emotion but still we fly.losing all my reason cause theres nothing left to blame.
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