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#1
May 24, 2010, 08:33 PM
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Back story: Haven't slept in 6 nights and woke two mornings ago with 3o+cuts on my arms that I don't remember doing. My pdoc told me to go into the ER.
Since I really didn't want to be admitted they told me that that they would let me go home and try some different meds there and that I HAD to see my doctor no later than weds. If I didn't feel better and couldn't get in to see my pdoc than I would have to come back to the hospital and be admitted. They were so nice trying to come up with a safe plan for me that would let me stay home. They prescribed Ativan and a new sleeping med, Rozeram (sp?). I've already taken 1 ativan at the hospital and it hasn't done anything for me. So I'm about to take my second dose of it along with the sleeping meds. We shall see. Wish me luck! |
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May 24, 2010, 08:42 PM
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Good luck... being in the hosp sucks but not sleeping sucks too. I hope the meds work out and you can get back on track.
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May 24, 2010, 08:56 PM
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I hope the rozerem works for you! I take 8mg rozerem with 10mg ambien and 1mg clonazepam every other night for sleep; on the other nights I take 100mg seroquel with 1mg clonazepam. Alternating the two combos seems to help them work better and for longer. Sweet dreams!
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May 24, 2010, 09:13 PM
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Thank you for your positive thoughts
 Griz, I think that sounds like an excellent combo. If I can get into see my pdoc tomorrow I am going to ask him about doing a combination like that. It makes sense since you do not become so used to the meds that they stop working. I also just want to say I've only posted a few times on here but that everyone has really made me feel so much better...and dare I say normal? 
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May 24, 2010, 09:16 PM
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Schwandy, hope you are now feeling a lot better. Glad to hear that they were nice and kind to you.
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May 24, 2010, 09:22 PM
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I'm glad you went in and that they are trying to accommodate your needs. In my experience, Ativan works well. I've been given substantial doses of it in the ER twice. It does the trick. Of course, receiving it quickly through the IV is much different than the pills, but I think the pills work pretty well too. For me, they do a much better job of taking the edge of than Xanax.
Hope you feel better!
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May 25, 2010, 05:57 AM
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I've been given Ativan before, but warned it is highly addictive and one cannot take too much, as it can stop you from breathing. (Your involuntary reflexes no longer work). Well, mine were taken away from me :-( But they really worked well.
I'm glad you took responsibility and went to the hospital. Moreover, i hope you find a solution quickly and manage to get some well deserved sleep |
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May 25, 2010, 06:49 AM
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I hope you continue to be safe. It seems like you are willing to work at it and that's a good part of the battle right there.
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May 25, 2010, 02:42 PM
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Just wanted to check in...did you manage to get any sleep? Any luck getting in with your pdoc? Let us know how you're doing! I'm hoping that right now you are in a deep peaceful sleep!
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From the movie The Hours: "If I were thinking clearly, Leonard, I would tell you that I wrestle alone in the dark, in the deep dark, and that only I can know. Only I can understand my condition. You live with the threat, you tell me you live with the threat of my extinction. Leonard, I live with it too." My blog, "Life and Other Annoyances": http://jennikj.blogspot.com/ |
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May 25, 2010, 03:26 PM
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Wow, I am impressed that they were so kind to you. Whenever I go to the ER for psych issues they are not very nice to and then I feel guilty taking up a bed because there are "real" sick people.
 Good luck with the meds. |
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May 25, 2010, 04:09 PM
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May 25, 2010, 11:21 PM
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Last night I managed to get 3 and half hours of sleep. I fell asleep fast with the meds but woke up and then couldn't go back to sleep. I tried it again tonight and now I'm not even the slightest bit tired after 2mg of Ativan and 8 mg of Rozarem. I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon with my pdoc. When I talked to him he said that if the sleeping meds weren't working and my lithium levels were not low that he may tell me I can't do this at home. I am pretty much prepared now for that answer and feel okay with this. Over 7 days, while I enjoy the energy, logically I know I am starting to do things that are unsafe and I just want it to stop. |
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May 26, 2010, 04:06 AM
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Schwandy - congrats to you for dealing with this situation like you have. I do not envy you having to deal with the hectic mania that you do. After 2 days I'd be pulling my hair out (not literally) as I'd be finished.
I also tend to feel guilty being in hospital when I'm not "sick". |
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