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manic_felinemistress
02-02-2015, 11:44 AM
Doing better, my therapist upped the Abilify to 15 mgs and the Clonipin to 1 mg. We're also working on completely removing the Effexor XR so I can start losing weight, I've gained a bit from some of my meds. Apparently there's severe withdrawal issues with that drug? Anyone know about that?

Also my therapist wants to bring my boyfriend in to therapy to get a more rounded image of my life on a daily basis since my view of things is often skewed due to memory issues or whatever mood swing I was in at the time. I have no problem with that, my boyfriend and I are very open about this, I was just wondering if that's a common suggestion from therapists?

I feel like there's more to say, but it's 5 AM and I can't think straight. I guess that's something, I've been waking up super early for some reason... Nerves I guess about thesis? Changes due to the Welbutrin?

I'm trying to take everything in stride, however if something happens or I feel terrible I tend to just take a nap which is very time wasting however effective. I really need better coping techniques.

I don't know if I'm rambling, but I just want to know that other people have experienced this because I sometimes feel alone in it. Isolation is a cold scary feeling.
Anyway, that's all.

Unbreakable.
08-02-2015, 06:36 AM
I'm sorry to see you haven't gotten any replies yet.

I'm afraid I don't have any experience with the meds your on or how they can affect you.

My therapist never asked me to bring anyone along, but I think it's not too unusual for professionals to get an outside perspective of how you are doing in day to day life. How do you feel about her suggestion?

It sounds like you are fighting really hard, wanting to get everything done at once. Maybe try taking things a little slower and accepting there are limits of how much anyone can do at a time.
Naps are a good way of relaxing and getting some rest, so I wouldn't consider them a waste of time.

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling isolated, I understand how hard that can be.

How are you doing?