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Jan 02, 2020 at 01:43 PM
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Yes, clonazepam is generic for Klonopin. The reason I commented about Dr. W.'s pronunciation of clonazepam is because most people pronounce it klon-ahz-eh-pam, whereas Dr. W. says klon-AY-zeee-pam with a loud "ay" and a long "zeee". I want to laugh every time she says the word because she's so eccentric. By "I can see where this is going" I meant that I won't be surprised if she raises my Klonopin dose because K-pin is the med that works best for me, out of the 40 or so meds I'm been on. So I'm fine with being on a higher K-pin dose except for the tolerance issue, which is a major problem. __________________ |
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Jan 02, 2020 at 06:24 PM
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Had appointment with Dr. W. today. She believes I'm between episodes, which is a really interesting way to look at the situation. I believe she might very well be correct. I can be dense (no, really); I've never thought of myself as being between episodes in the way that she means. Therefore, the concept is new and interesting.
Dr. W. was fine with me stopping the Zyprexa at this time  I mean seriously... She didn't even lecture me!As I intuited she would, she has prescribed 4mg of Klonopin daily. 1a.m., 1 afternoon, 2 bedtime. I am very interested in finding out how the 4mgs affects me. __________________ |
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Jan 03, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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Wow! I made it through the night pretty well. Fell asleep easily and stayed asleep for 5 hours. Got out of bed for about an hour, then went back and slept for another couple of hours. I'm not feeling any lack of stability from stopping the Zyprexa. In fact, I feel more "myself" and nicely stable.
I'm seeing my therapist today and finally going to work on the primary issue that I started therapy for, which is an inordinate amount of grief and loss. I'm nervous, but also have a sense of relief, feeling stable enough to at long last bring the grief to the light. I made an appointment for Tuesday to see the physical therapist for this exceedingly painful achilles tendonitis. The PT doesn't do a bit of good, but I love to exercise in the warm salt pool. I've going to take a deep breath and be assertive about not standing in one place and being compelled to converse. I'm going to take a deep breath and politely (but firmly) tell *whoever* that I really need to use the time to exercise (secretly hoping that no one else is in the pool  ).
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Jan 03, 2020 at 08:05 PM
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Damnitall, getting walloped with depression every afternoon. Doesn't have to do with the Zyprexa 'cause was feeling this since winter began. It's those long, sunny-but-cold creepy afternoons. Maybe I'll make the monumental effort to try the light box around 2p.m., see if it helps.
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Jan 04, 2020 at 12:10 AM
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Hopefully the lightbox helps.
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Jan 04, 2020 at 09:59 AM
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Thanks, Mm. I hope so, too.
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Jan 05, 2020 at 05:13 PM
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Slept a lot last night, much needed. It felt at least somewhat therapeutic to get my "grief" story out about my daughter in Grief and Loss.
So far, so good with no Zyprexa. I'm wondering if I ever needed an AP in the first place decades ago, or if I just believed I did. What a farce. Depression sticky effing tired of it. __________________ |
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Jan 05, 2020 at 05:28 PM
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 it was a farce..(now I can't take them anyway) I'm glad you slept 
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Jan 05, 2020 at 06:27 PM
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Thanks, Fuzzy  Sometimes I wonder if taking meds for all these years has erased my brain's ability to "fix" itself. *sigh* I just don't know 
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Jan 06, 2020 at 02:41 PM
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It's extra-special when you get to go on the roller coaster without having to pay for a ticket...right? __________________ |
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Jan 06, 2020 at 03:09 PM
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Found the Zyprexa in the dumpster, which was a mistake to begin with as I drop old meds in the drug store box thing. I'm desperate and feel like an effing fool.
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Jan 06, 2020 at 03:10 PM
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When I first had psychosis a friend said well you know people pay good money for that kind of thing lol 
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Jan 06, 2020 at 08:26 PM
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OMG, don't even  I was desperately digging through the dumpster; I know at least 1 neighbor was watching me.
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Jan 06, 2020 at 08:28 PM
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Okay, saw my therapist today; she was so kind and helpful. I was able to get an appt. with Dr. W. tomorrow morning. Praise the universe.
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Jan 07, 2020 at 12:51 AM
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Glad you have an appt
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Jan 07, 2020 at 04:39 PM
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Thanks, Christina. Me, too.
Dr. W. was very compassionate. She prescribed Latuda (20mg a.m./20mg p.m.). She did say that Latuda is indicted more for psychosis. I'm not sure why she said that; everything I read says primarily BP depression. Ah, who knows, who cares, I just hope the stuff works. __________________ |
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Jan 07, 2020 at 09:51 PM
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Good luck with the Latuda!
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Jan 08, 2020 at 01:39 AM
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I'd used Latuda for Bipolar Depression. I'd found it quite activating.
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Jan 08, 2020 at 02:02 AM
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Latuda has been touted as good for “Bipolar Deoression” But when your dealing with any psych Med ??? Since we all react differently it’s possible it can offer many different results. Our brains , well brains in general are so complex. Years ago my Mom, no mental illness or any health problem except high cholesterol and on a med for at least a couple years never a problem. She was a hair dresser and was dealing with a lot of back pain, I said I have ibuprofen want to try it ? Sure About 4 hours later she called me freaking out. She kept trying to call me using the ac/heat control on the wall. Eventually she Got to the phone. I went and took her to the Er right away I wanted a CT to make sure she wasn’t having a stroke. Her scan was clear, she never took another dose and had it listed under her allergies at all medical offices. So I truly believe any medication can do some strange things. I hope Latuda helps you with whatever part of your Bipolar that is causing troubles. Feel better soon! __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~ |
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Jan 08, 2020 at 04:28 AM
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Thank you so much, Christina.
How unnerving about your mom. Wow. My daughter had a similar reaction to a penicillin based antibiotic. Scary as hell. __________________ |
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