I think it's coming back

sniffles · Apr 19, 2006 at 05:47 PM

..I think it's coming back. I am starting to feel like I used to. I just stopped my meds because I was shaking so bad on them. I'm not sure if it's a smart move or not. I keep going into major depressive states. This is now the 3rd day that I've felt like this. I'm starting to get a little worried. I don't know what to do about it. I really don't want to be on my meds, but I'm scared of relapsing.

PlanningtoLive · Apr 19, 2006 at 07:13 PM

Not sure what meds you were taking, but you could be going thru withdrawals from it. I did that once and it lasted about the same amount of time. My T was amazed that I didn't get sicker than what I did, plus all my symptoms came rushing back.

I'm on Geodon, Lexapro and Abilify. What about you?

sniffles · Apr 20, 2006 at 04:07 AM

I was on Depakote ER, Atarax, and haldol.

niko851 · Apr 20, 2006 at 05:24 AM

<font color="#000088">Hey there....

I'm on Depakote ER (500mg), Seroquel (100mg), and Xanax 1MG (PRN/Max 5 day); I've been on Halidol before and stopping it abruptly - or ANY psych. meds - can and will most likely lead to withdrawl symptoms.

I made that critical mistake not once, not twice, but soooo many times that I stopped counting. I've been 'faithful' since I started my new regimen above. Nonetheless, and I'm not preaching here, you really should have consulted either your Pdoc, Therapist, or even your PCP before you did this... Now you may have to go through what I call "damage control", i.e. getting quickly 'brought down' and put at ease - probably through a Benzo of some sort. In my opinion, I would NOT do anything until you consult a physician as we all react and respond to meds differently.....

If you do have something RX'd to calm you down somewhat, and to take the 'jonesing' feeling away, I personally would take one of those IMHO. I'm not a doctor, but I sure wouldn't be sitting there w/the jitters due to possible withdrawls until I was able to get a hold of a physician.

Do that today and keep us informed. We're here for you... ~N</font>

sniffles · Apr 20, 2006 at 05:57 AM

youre right...i just dont want to admit it to myself...being sick sounds so final

cherybery · Apr 20, 2006 at 04:40 PM

Hang in there sniffles! I have to agree with Niko's advice. I too have stopped my meds and it was horrible. Alot of times it takes weening off of them. Stoping abruptly can make you feel pretty bad. I agree, talk too your pdoc. And like Niko said, keep us posted.
HUGS
Cher

sniffles · Apr 20, 2006 at 04:57 PM

ill keep you updated...dunno when ill go to the doc though....dont wanna admit i have a prob

cherybery · Apr 20, 2006 at 05:01 PM

Yes keep us posted!! Remember hon, problems CAN be fixed. You may not have to actually go in too the doc, maybe you can just talk to them or their nurse over the phone.

PlanningtoLive · Apr 20, 2006 at 07:20 PM

Just don't harm your body by quitting abruptly. Gently wean yourself off of them with your doc's help.

sniffles · Apr 20, 2006 at 10:23 PM

I think I'm sicker than I realized. I'm suicidal now

Apr 20, 2006 at 10:26 PM

sniffles, please keep safe.

If you are really feeling suicidal please please please go to the hospital.

I wouldnt want to see anything happen to you I think it's coming back

sniffles · Apr 21, 2006 at 03:54 AM

thanks hun

csavage · Apr 21, 2006 at 08:24 PM

Been there and done that a lot. Please go see your doc and get back on meds. Don't look at yourself as being "sick", I do that to myself all the time and it gets me into really bad negative talk. Say, "I'm doing this for me and those that I love, this is what I need to be the person that I want to be and so be it". If your future husband is anything like mine, he will be supportive of you and your decisions. Good luck, you are in my prayers.

sniffles · Apr 22, 2006 at 12:10 AM

thanks csavage. that means a lot to me. i am going to the dr. on monday if i can get in. ill keep everyone updated on what i find out

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PlanningtoLive Grand Magnate Member Since Jul 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,511 21 8 hugs given	Apr 19, 2006 at 07:13 PM #2 Not sure what meds you were taking, but you could be going thru withdrawals from it. I did that once and it lasted about the same amount of time. My T was amazed that I didn't get sicker than what I did, plus all my symptoms came rushing back. I'm on Geodon, Lexapro and Abilify. What about you?
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sniffles Member Member Since Mar 2006 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 112 18	Apr 20, 2006 at 04:07 AM #3 I was on Depakote ER, Atarax, and haldol. __________________ The secret to success isn't what you can do, but what you're willing to try to do.
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sniffles Member Member Since Mar 2006 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 112 18	Apr 20, 2006 at 05:57 AM #5 youre right...i just dont want to admit it to myself...being sick sounds so final __________________ The secret to success isn't what you can do, but what you're willing to try to do.
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sniffles Member Member Since Mar 2006 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 112 18	Apr 20, 2006 at 04:57 PM #7 ill keep you updated...dunno when ill go to the doc though....dont wanna admit i have a prob __________________ The secret to success isn't what you can do, but what you're willing to try to do.
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cherybery Veteran Member Member Since Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 411 18	Apr 20, 2006 at 05:01 PM #8 Yes keep us posted!! Remember hon, problems CAN be fixed. You may not have to actually go in too the doc, maybe you can just talk to them or their nurse over the phone. __________________ [b]If you can’t be a good example, then you’ll just have to be a horrible warning.[b] -Catherine Aird
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PlanningtoLive Grand Magnate Member Since Jul 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,511 21 8 hugs given	Apr 20, 2006 at 07:20 PM #9 Just don't harm your body by quitting abruptly. Gently wean yourself off of them with your doc's help.
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sniffles Member Member Since Mar 2006 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 112 18	Apr 20, 2006 at 10:23 PM #10 I think I'm sicker than I realized. I'm suicidal now __________________ The secret to success isn't what you can do, but what you're willing to try to do.
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Anonymous81711 Guest Posts: n/a	Apr 20, 2006 at 10:26 PM #11 sniffles, please keep safe. If you are really feeling suicidal please please please go to the hospital. I wouldnt want to see anything happen to you
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sniffles Member Member Since Mar 2006 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 112 18	Apr 21, 2006 at 03:54 AM #12 thanks hun __________________ The secret to success isn't what you can do, but what you're willing to try to do.
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sniffles Member Member Since Mar 2006 Location: Rotherham, England Posts: 112 18	Apr 22, 2006 at 12:10 AM #14 thanks csavage. that means a lot to me. i am going to the dr. on monday if i can get in. ill keep everyone updated on what i find out __________________ The secret to success isn't what you can do, but what you're willing to try to do.
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