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Posted 10/7/2013 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
The original prescriber of the the tramadol told me that he wasn't concerned about serotonin syndrome or the possible seizure danger because I was not taking a large dose and I new the signs of serotonin syndrome so he knew I would be aware and seek help immediately. My new psychiatrist, though, obviously knowing more about meds said he was concerned because meds could build up in my system.

MY concern was only that I suspected tramadol of making my depression worse. So we both agreed that I stop the tramadol.
I'm so glad I did, and also quit the Seroquel. I feel like a different person, so much better physically and mentally.

Of course it's all relative. What I consider feeling good is in comparison to feeling half dead. At least now I can think more clearly and get out and do some things to fight the depression.

My dear doggy, Nala, is asking for a walk now and I am SO glad I can actually go out and walk with her.

Thanks for your responses, Karen, it means a lot.

Hugs back, Lynda
Posted 10/7/2013 8:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lynda,

I am so happy you are feeling better. And glad you are going out for a walk. I went earlier, but didn't go all the way because it was cold and windy. But I did get out. Now I am baking a roast. Made some baked beans that turned out good. The sun is starting to shine now. Tomorrow is suppose to be nice.

I am currently trying to go off my ambien and my Xanax. I have decreased it quite a bit, but it is very slow going. Both are addictive. I am on so many different medications. I get sick of taking pills. But we do what we got to do.

Even though you aren't feeling super good, you are feeling better and that will probably continue to be a stronger feeling for you. I hope so anyway.

Have fun walking with Nala. That is a pretty name. Did you say what kind of a dog she was? I have a female german shepherd named Jasmine, you may have seen me post about her, I talk about her a lot. She is a huge part of my life (when she is good).

Take care and have a wonderful day...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/9/2013 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
Nala is a "chiweenie" half chihuahua and half dachshund. Allegedly, anyway. She weighs 23 lbs, looks like a giant chihuahua. She is a huge part of my life also.

I have had to wean off addicting meds before and it is rough. Just going down very slowly and trying to do whatever else you can for sleep. I'm learning about not having the tv and computer on after I go to bed. I sometimes play youtube videos for sleep. I like the rain and distant thunder ones. They have lots of different length videos (really audios) from half hour up to 8 or more hours. You can find all kinds of sounds, streams, ocean, you name it.

I had a german shepherd years ago, he was such a great dog.

Lynda
Posted 10/9/2013 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Your dog sounds very cute Lynda... Little dogs are so cuddly... And easier to take places.

Yea, I hope I can sleep going off the ambien. I heard it takes a couple of weeks. I will be meditating a lot I am sure.

Thanks for telling me about the youtube videos. I had one of those machines that played sounds to sleep by, but I can always hear where it starts and stops. So it irritated me... Oh well... I sleep good when the tv is on, maybe by then I will put one in the bedroom. Oh, but hubby wouldn't be able to sleep then. lol...

Have a good night Lynda...

Hugs, Karen...
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