Posted by shar on July 30, 2000, at 11:57:57
In reply to Re: Mornin'! » shar, posted by Greg on July 30, 2000, at 10:38:40
> Shar,
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Never heard of Vistaril before, could you tell me a little about it........It is hydroxyzine pamoate (Not HCL) and the first pdoc who prescribed it for me said it was non-addictive, a good anti-nausea med, antihistamine, sleep aid, anxiety reducer. I don't think many docs prescribe it, I don't know why. I think it is considered a tranquilizer. I have a friend who was given it during her labor. Now there's something to be anxious about! My friend said it calmed her right down (except for the agony of course), but my reaction to it is very subtle. After I take it I just notice after a while I'm sort of unclenching.
Any other suggestions you might have would be appreciated.
......I've never had Teg. or Desi. but when Effexor was sedating for me we added Wellbutrin. And, before that we tried Buspirone. I still take the Wellb. I take Klonopin (clonazepam) at night for sleep, and people have said here they take it for anxiety. But, my understanding is that it can be addictive (but it's not something I crave or anything. Just take it at night.)
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> Do you have anything specific in mind for a job? I think I remember you saying you were a Technical writer???.........well, the pickle is I'm old school (mainframes, SPSS, research design, data collection/analysis, and write up). So, I have essentially no "present day" technical writing skills, and don't know the new software, etc. I've looked into some Tech writing positions and they want people who know C++ and/or things like that. Which I don't.
> My meds....weeeellll, It's been kind of a trade off. My mood has improved a little, not as much rage and anger..........Less rage and anger sounds good. I have a hard time finding a healthy outlet if I ever feel rage. Sometimes I will still end up hurting myself if it feels really uncontrollable. Hasn't happened in a while.
He thinks I've developing (proper term) Bipolar.
.......Well, that's a surprise. And a whole new treatment approach, right?
Kinda makes you wonder if muddling thru life is the best you can hope for....
........Yes, I often wonder that. That's why I'm going to try SAMe and Adrafinil. When you hear from people who have great success it is a little more encouraging (but then they quit posting!!).
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> Glad to hear that you aren't having any drinking thoughts.......Yeah, I do think about it (would be so great to be numb), but one look into the past convinces me that no way I want to do that again!
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> I had a doctor tell me once that augmenting SAM-e with with the maximum daily dose of Vitamin B-6 can really enhance it's effects............Yes, I will include that. Couldn't hurt. And, they are using Vitamin E for alzheimer's and I think I may add that too!
Just thought I'd toss that out there in case you were interested.> Well, I've managed to turn what was going to be a short reply, into a Tom Clancy novel.
........are you a tech writer, too?
I'm sorry for talking your ear off. Please stay in touch and let me know how the job hunt goes and if there's anything I can do to help, I hope you'll ring my bell!
........I enjoyed the talking, and will stay in touch. And thanks for your encouraging thoughts!
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> Big Hug,
> Greg.......ditto......Shar
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