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Posted 1/30/2007 10:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hun as Victoria posted give it some more time
So proud of you for sticking with this
keep us posted on your doc appointment and progress please

My info is at side too if ya need to yak
Lyn
Posted 1/30/2007 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
well porride i hope i have no new side effects i just increased today to 75mg and I know Gods in control so im just going to trust in him and he can handle it for me.
Posted 1/30/2007 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
went to my dr's appt today he said everything was going good and i should keep going with my 75mg pill and i should be feeling good in about a week i like my doctor he asked me a bunch of different questions to show he cares.  he eased me about having more sideeffects when i up my dose he said generally you get the side effects in the beginning of taking the pill and its normal to still not be feeling 100% right now. so im going to keep on pushing through.
Posted 1/31/2007 6:50 AM (GMT 0)
Jay
I had a great day. Some minor agitation. But I am learning to just ride out those periods. They seem to be lessening and today was just Day 10. BUT, I really feel the benefits. I am able to blow off the silly obsessions. That is such a blessing. And, BTW, God IS in control!
Posted 1/31/2007 11:03 AM (GMT 0)
I am glad you are doing good it will continue that way for you Jay and
thanks Porridge for your input
Lyn
Posted 1/31/2007 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Lyn is right, it will continue to get better. Glad you are doing ok and it is good that you have such a supportive doctor Take care
Posted 2/1/2007 10:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hoping both are still going smooth and I know you both will be just fine
We luvs ya's
Lyn
* Thanks Vic*
Posted 2/2/2007 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jaymay

 

Well this coming tuesday will be two weeks ago they have uped my meds. For the past few days I have finelly starting feeling normal again. Keeping hanging in there hun you time is coming. tongue

Posted 2/2/2007 6:43 AM (GMT 0)
Day 12

Last night was rough. When I get anxious I run to my obsessions. The Luvox agitation begings in the evening and lasts about four hours. If I obsess in the midst of the spike I will take it to bed. Sure enough last night I couldn't sleep. When i did I had the worst SSRI dreams ever. I'm used to those dreams but last night was awful.

All the same, the Luvox is already helping. I'm hoping to get rid of the side effects soon. I called the Pdoc. He said "Take The Klonopin." They really want you to do that to get through the initial side effects until "kick in" arrives. I am prescribed 1 mg per day. I usually just go with .25 mgs. Last night the anxiety broke through at .50 mgs. Doc says even 1 mg is a low dose. As long as you're under 4 mgs. No problem.

Meanwhile, tonight I feel great. It's a roller coaster ride in the beginning.
Posted 2/2/2007 9:51 AM (GMT 0)
I am hoping that roller coaster ride calms down soon for you in the meantime we are here for you
Be well
Lyn
Posted 2/2/2007 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
hey everyone just wanted to give a update things are ok but my anxiety seems to spike around 6 or 7 at night and i dont know why im still not at my 2 week mark yet so i keep telling my self its going to take time.... and prayerfully things will start looking up with the increased dose. 

oh yea and im still scared to be alone i hope the meds kick in fast sad

Post Edited (jaymay) : 2/2/2007 4:56:09 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/3/2007 6:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Jaymay

You are not alone. We are both travelling this path together. We have lots of support here. It's a beautiful thing. My Wife is aterrific woman. Empathetic. She suffers from ADHD. Takes Aterall. Very different than taking SSRIs. She tells me to stop "taking my temperature" so often. Here I can discuss the temperature with others who have been there.

BTW, not too bad today. Sleepy all afternoon. Luvox is known for that. Anxiety spike, as usual between about 7-11 PM. But, Klonopin handled it. Weird. I can feel the agitation under the Benzo. I'm glad I have Klonopin. Each day seems to be getting easier.
Posted 2/3/2007 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hello porridge & Jay

 

I'm so happy you two are posting daily so all of us can see the inprovements you two are going thru. I know it is hard work but you two are doing great. Keep up the good work and keep posting.

Posted 2/3/2007 9:19 PM (GMT 0)

thanks mskittie i appreciate the support !!!

today was ok still a little nervous and almost waiting for a panic attack but they usually dont come i still dont feel 100%. but i got out today with the family went a few places and i had my moments but i know i will get back into the swing of things hopefully the full benefits of the medecine will kick in.  

until next time

MsKittie said...
Hello porridge & Jay

 

I'm so happy you two are posting daily so all of us can see the inprovements you two are going thru. I know it is hard work but you two are doing great. Keep up the good work and keep posting.

Posted 2/4/2007 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
It's so weird. I obsess about PAs. Never have them. Just go over and over in my head "do thoughts really cause anxiety?" You can't believe how many ways you can find to deal with that question.

Wanna hear how silly it gets? Today I kept asking myself, "what if I can't determine what is a scary thought?" Why are there little "scary moments" (twinges) and anxiety attacks? How can thoughts cause both? Stuff like that. Over and over. That's what they call "Pure O" OCD.

Anyhow, with CBT and Luvox I deal with the nonsense. Today was a great day. Agitation seems to be decreasing in duration. Tomorrow makes two weeks on Luvox at 100 mgs.

Hang in there everyone. Hopefully, i can watch the entire Super Bowl with no obsessing about "do scary thoughts really cause anxiety?" Like it comes out of thin air. I've actually spent days obsessing about that. eyes
Posted 2/4/2007 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
Porridge

Anything can set mine off from a barking dog outside,a crying kid in a store other peoples driving to even the phone ringing thru the day. It's just some days I can feel the flush go all thru my body when these and other things happen. But I am learning to calm myself back down quickly.

Posted 2/4/2007 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Porridge and Jay
I am so glad things are coming along and happy you have this thread to report on it helps others I am sure just to read even if they dont post ..........believe it and be PROUD
SO know with what you's are going thru ( and ms Kittie) YOU are HELPING many without even knowing
Thanks from my heart
God Bless

Luvs
Lyn
Posted 2/5/2007 8:04 AM (GMT 0)
One thing I believe we need to keep in mind. First dates can leave you disappointed. Just because two weeks go by doesn't mean the side effects disappear. There is no set timetable. Everyones mileage may vary,

Jaymay, your experience is like mine. The anxiety spike hits about 7 PM Lasts until about 10 or 11 PM. I get help from the Klonopin at that point.

I'll give you something to chew on. You find some of the brightest people suffer from these anxiety issues. This is ,obviously, a sweeping generalization. However, it's on display here on this forum. People whose minds work like ours must be intellegent enough to come up with some of this junk. This is especially true for OCD.Just my editorial remark.
Posted 2/5/2007 1:21 PM (GMT 0)
Good point porridge maybe we are intelligent. And your right on the sideeffects thing because I still experience the tiredness which I hope goes away but I do feel better.
With the klonopin I haven't taken it in a few days I'm trying not to depend on it like last night I went to a superbowl party and my anxiety was up but I just rode it out and by the end of the night things were a lot better. Today I'm going to go for a ride in the car (not to far) but I need to start driving again.
Well until next time : )


porridge said...
One thing I believe we need to keep in mind. First dates can leave you disappointed. Just because two weeks go by doesn't mean the side effects disappear. There is no set timetable. Everyones mileage may vary,

Jaymay, your experience is like mine. The anxiety spike hits about 7 PM Lasts until about 10 or 11 PM. I get help from the Klonopin at that point.

I'll give you something to chew on. You find some of the brightest people suffer from these anxiety issues. This is ,obviously, a sweeping generalization. However, it's on display here on this forum. People whose minds work like ours must be intellegent enough to come up with some of this junk. This is especially true for OCD.Just my editorial remark.

tongue tongue
Posted 2/7/2007 8:09 AM (GMT 0)
Jaymay
I actually feel better when I'm out and about. However, that is a difference between PAS and OCD. I love diversions. Problem is, other than work I find it difficult to get absorbed to the point where it can block out the obsessions. I believe I'm quite a bit older than you. I find that I deal with this nonsense MUCH better now than i did say in my 20s.

Much less anxiety from side effects today. Seem to be lessening each day. Don't avoid the Klonopin in fear of addiction. if the Doc prescribes it take it. My Pdoc gets in my face to take it. It helps you get through the break in period and when AD kicks in you won't need it or only occasionally.

Hang in there.

David
Posted 2/7/2007 10:08 AM (GMT 0)
Just happy the 2 of you have one another and of course ..........US
Keep us posted and yes there are many intellectual TypeA personality that are A/P
Some are Genius 's btw
Posted 2/8/2007 7:18 AM (GMT 0)
It's an honor being part of this forum.
Hope Jaymay (btw male or female?) is doing better.
I set records for coming up with wrinkles in something so simple as scary thoughts produce anxiety. Today I get into the business of asking "what was that?" when I'd have a scary thought. Do that all day long. I will feel the anxiety and then ask "what was that?" and have to answer a scary thought. That goes on for hours. I KNOW my thoughts create anxiety but the obsession to constantly confirm the fact gets over whelming when I'm agitated because I fear a Panic Attack. WHICH NEVER COMES. But that's my OCD. Anyhow, the Luvox seems to make this an annoyance more than a nasty dose of anxiety. This is what I expect from early weeks of a new SSRI. Seems to be getting easier each day.
Posted 2/8/2007 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear it and hoping ot will continue for you and for others in your predicament
( just a heads up no need to quote post from last one hun ) it is there and we will read it k
Keep up the great no fantabulous work and keep us posted plesae I am so proud of your accomplishments
LYN
Posted 2/9/2007 6:47 AM (GMT 0)
Great day today!
See Pdoc tomorrow (2/9) will tell him everything is going well. Stay the course.
Posted 2/9/2007 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hello porridge

 

I'm so happy to hear your doing better on your meds. Good luck at the dr today please let us know how things went when you get home.

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