Thursday, February 28, 2008
Started on new med today - not new to me though. I'm now taking Buspar, 7.5 mgs. twice daily (15 mgs. total …
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Been feeling completely energyless these past few days. My arms and legs feel like lead. I feel like I wanna cry, yet I can't. I got laid off from work on Monday. That was a surprise. I was in the mindset to work into early July, so now I feel all thrown off. I'm a person who prefers routine and planning. I don't have to have the next couple years of my life planned out, but I do like to know what my agenda is for the next couple of months. Now that I've been laid off 2-3 weeks earlier than expected....I'm just feeling kinda confused.
I saw the nurse on Monday and she wants me back on Buspar to counteract the side effects of the zoloft. I'm still on zoloft but I'm back to 50mg now instead of 75mg. I plan to stay at 50mg for the time being. I told the nurse that I'm not sure if I'm benefiting from it much at all. It does seem to help somewhat as an anti-depressant in that I seem to bounce back from things that upset me more quickly, however, I still get depressed, and the anxiety is still always there. I don't mind being on the Buspar again and I'm willing to give it another shot since it seems pretty harmless. I had only stopped it because I felt it wasn't doing anything at all, and the nurse herself even admitted it's not the best for anxiety, but that if I stay on it I really should see it helping with the zoloft side effects (I'm talking the bedroom side effects in particular) And guess what else I'm on now? Xanax. .5mg to be taken up to 2x a day as needed. I've been trying to tell her all along that I needed something to take 'as needed' but it was like she was either not listening to me or just choosing not to believe me. The sad thing is, is that I'm not even finding the xanax to be that helpful. The first time I tried it it made me lethargic and sleepy. Blah. I've tried it a couple of times since, but I'm not really feeling anything from it in terms of lessening of the anxiety. What the ??? It's like my anxiety is so stubborn it just overrides any drug I try. How frustrating!!
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Keepsmiling - Do me a favor. Try your best to start noticing your thoughts. Your thoughts are painting a picture of a false reality !!! I promise. You're are wonderful, smart , fun person - who can be in control. Just stop thinking so much and try and focus on the present moment, don't fight it - just be. When your mind starts to quiet down you will be your healthy innate thinking called "free flow thinking" will kick in. If you you stick to this you can cure yourself !!! Let me know if you would be interested in reading a book on this philosophy. You can do it !!
RonJohn123
You may need to take a higher dosage of xanax. Sorry you got laid off, I know exactly how your feeling...Stay Strong!
looloo
Sorry about the job. Try to enjoy these extra couple weeks off. Take care of yourself.
I take Klonopin as needed and it's a longer acting drug than Xanax so I think it's less prone to make you sleepy. Just an idea.
milopants
Sotty to hear about your job darling, I'm a person who like's to plan everything aswell so I can imagine how you feel. Hope you feel better soon, your in my thought'sxx
Ellie7
Yes, the job thing seems to have set you back but try not to let it upset you. What is to be, is to be and perhaps it's a good thing...one less thing to worry about ! Enjoy the summer. Our lilc tree is just coming into bloom...made me think of you !
Love and hugs
Marigolds