I don't feel that my pdoc lies to me but her and my case manager blew my altering my med dosages out of the water. I was so upset. I was afraid to take more Geodon than what I am taking because I found stuff on the web stating how bad the withdrawals are. I didn't stop taking anything, I just didn't go up to the next level of dosage. Their approach knocked me way back and made me feel like I hadn't accomplished a damn thing, when in reality, I have accomplished a lot! Alcohol is a depressant and with what you are drinking now compared to what you were drinking before, I don't see why they are getting all crunk about it. You have cut way back and yes, they should be as proud of you as you are. Those baby steps are very important to us. The thing is that I don't understand how it could trigger a manic episode unless that is part of the pattern. Of course, the objective is to not drink at all but it is very challenging to not self-medicate. Trust me, I know. I know this isn't quite the same thing but I can understand the frustration and such involved. Good job on cutting back!!  You are almost there. Hang in there. Blessings, strength and courage to all.
Angela
~"Faith makes things possible.....not easy!"
~ "How does one become a butterfly?" she asked pensively. " You have to want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar."- Trina Paulus, Hope for the Flowers
~Have faith. Without faith there is no hope. Without hope there is nothing.
Although I may be knowledgeable, I am not a doctor, therapist or any other professional in this area. My experiences and opinion are just that. Hopefully others can relate though. :) |
