[vanessaG]

i had to call my new psychiarist a few hrs ago because i just couldnt take anymore how i was going. Ive been SO depressed all day. I could barely get off the couch. Yet, my mind is racing and i feel wound up and severly depressed at the same time if that makes sense!

When i called they had me come in right away and he asked how i was feeling symptom wise and thank god for him, he seemed like he really cared and wanted to fix this.

For now, to hold me over till Monday, he gave me Klonopin which i took 30 min ago. He also switched my emsam transdermal patch from 6mg to 12mg. He said the jump in MG should be fine and his concern is to bring me out of my deep deep low that im in. He also said to take my Lithium He said he'll think it'll work, but if not, theres another med that he can give me a night but only if i really really need it, as it will make me crazyx day now instead of 2. He said theres no way Lithium could be making me so tired with me being on it for only hungry and said i'll probably gain weight. days now. He said it was a placebo effect, that i was scared to what im supposed to be feeling...

So hopefully this calms me down....im so tired of this crazy rollercoaster. I wish i could be just normal, or even stay at hypomania....at least i get stuff done and am motivated

((((vanessa)))) I hope that will help you out. Ugh I know what your describing, soo sorry.

[zbmom]

Glad you didn't have to go inpatient

[Anneinside]

Originally Posted by vanessaG

He also switched my emsam transdermal patch from 6mg to 12mg. He said the jump in MG should be fine and his concern is to bring me out of my deep deep low that im in.

I hope he reminded you that with the increase of emsam above 6mg you have to follow the low tyramine diet or you can have a hypertensive crisis. It is not that hard to follow but it does mean you have to eliminate some things from your diet (eg. aged cheeses, aged, cured, dried meats, over ripe foods, leftovers more than 2 days old, saurkraut, pickles,...) google tyramine diet and you can find a lot of information. It is important. I am also on Emsam 9mg and will probably go up to 12mg too.

[vanessaG]

Goodmorning all

Wow, well i have to say that stuff def kicked in! I had a hard time putting on my sweats n making it up the stairs lol but it did calm me down a whoke hell of a lot. I was fast asleep all nught by 7 pm!! Lol Not sure how often i can take it with it making me super drunk like but at least i know its there when i need it. He didnt mention anything about diet but i have been googling a whole lot so i think i have a good idea. I do take excedrin migraine a lot tho so i need to check n see if thats compatiable w/ emsam.