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Bipolar Forums › General & Support › Dreading appointment
10/10/2009 07:29 AM
ShadowedRainne
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I have an upcoming appointment with my doc. Im dreading it because I know there will probably be a medication change.

Ive been so irritable recently, even though I feel pretty happy. My hubby has taken the most of the load. Poor Guy. I feel bad later, I just cant stop myself.

I had a tantrum last night because I couldnt find my pill box. Even after hubby found them I still refused to take them. Now Im going to pay with a headache sometime today.

I feel disconnected, frustrated, agitated, restless, but somehow I have periods of happiness. I dont know what to do with myself.

"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."
-- Mae West


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Donnatal
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10/10/2009 08:22 AM  Top
uppitywoman
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I can understand the trepidation regarding your appointment, but try to think of a med change in positive terms. It may be that this upcoming change will be just what you need to get past your current symptoms and feel better overall and more stable. I hope so. Hang in there.
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10/10/2009 09:22 AM  Top
Lorij523
 
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I also have an appointment coming up this week and I know there will be a med change. Mine change with just about every appointment but I keep hoping one of them will change things for the better. Try to think of it in positive terms. Maybe these symptoms are telling you it is time for a change. Good luck.

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10/10/2009 02:49 PM  Top
ShadowedRainne
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Thanks for the support. I kinda know it will make me feel better, but I hate med changes. After being, what I believe. over medicated in the past, I am very leery of any changes.
"When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."
-- Mae West


Lamictal 200mg
Abilify 15mg
Ativan 1mg
Donnatal
Mirapex 0.25mg
Combivent
Ultram 50mg
Vitamin D 50,000 IU

10/10/2009 05:51 PM  Top
mariel24h
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I understand totally. I have had many med attempts that did not work, gave me bad side effects and just were a waste. And I have had meds that are great and work. So I guess we have to take some risks.
Ativan 2mg at night
Lamictal 300mgs at night
Seroquel 600mgs at night
Seroquel XR 150mgs in the morning
Ambien 10mgs as needed

10/11/2009 01:03 AM  Top
bagofcandy
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I understand this as well. In fact, I'm not going to start taking effexor, which they prescribed to me on Monday, and I didn't schedule a return appt. this week or next week like they wanted because I have no interest in taking another med. I just don't believe it - or anything - will be the magic wand that lifts me out of this depression. I feel so dejected about it all...guess I'm not helping. Sorry.
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