So, when you call your mother at work and she starts off the conversation saying that you sound drugged. Probably not a good thing. Especially because I am, and am at work and feel as loopy as all get out. So this is a new med that the doctor prescribed to use only during actual anxiety attacks (which I haven't experienced for some time btw). But when your chest starts hurting and your breathing is restricted, you need something to calm you down...And seeing that my cat wasn't helping because all she wanted to do was curl up on my chest and restrict my breathing even more, and I was already reading my scriptures, and I couldn't really move due to the ensuing sharp chest pains that resulted.....I decided to take one of these little white pills that I had unofficially decided never to take even though my wonderful doctor assured me it was okay. Well. Let me tell you, I soon could breath and sleep. That was good.
However, waking up this morning proved difficult despite the early hour I went to bed. I reluctantly got ready for work and left. Driving was difficult as well as I KEPT FALLING ASLEEP! Almost crashed. And now, as I type this, I am fading fast and cant keep my eyes focused on the screen. It's all a little freaky. Especially seeing that NO ONE...not the doctor, nor the hunky pharmacist, nor the side of the bottle that usually yields such helpful info, told me of the possibilities of these current side effects. I'd rather deal with the anxiety. That I know, it is at least familiar and I can act accordingly. May not always be fun, but Im used to it. The Midwife at work suggested I take half of these already microscopic pills instead of the whole. That's an idea. We'll see, but they will definitely remain as merely back up in extreme circumstances.
On the upside, right now, you could very feasibly call me mellow yellow.
Oh, and Christmas was full of magic. Wonderful.
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Sarah! This scares me. I vote 1/4 of the pill a day. Don't die, don't crash!!! I always prescribe herbs to people. I'm not a hippie witch but I swear sometimes herbs work with your body. I went to Guatemala and caught me some amoebas. The herbs I took really helped after taking chemicals and it not working. Then there was the time I had mono for like 6 months and same deal. Turned to the herbs (olive leaf extract and astralagus) and it was very effective. Or placebo. Who cares, I'm better in mind and body baby. Wow long comment. Hope you get better, honey.
Hey I had mono for six months as well. They finally gave me a series of steriods to boost my immune system and then I got better. Wish I had know about the herbal remidies back then. Sure could of done without the unsightly facial hair. Kidding. About the hair.
Thanks for your concern. I love working with a medical professional to run everything by. The Midwife or La Doctora as all the patients call her thinks it may just be because it's new to my bod. Not to mention that I'm a light weight (I've always known that) when it comes to drugs. Which is why I dont especially like taking them. This one is no to be taken daily thank goodness. So hopefully I won't need it again. Stupid anxiety that makes me feel like I'm going crazy. I need to start working out again. I swear, excercise is the best medicine ever!
So how do you know about all these herbal wonders witch doctor? :)
what is the medicine? ativan? i take ativan when have my anxiety attacks and i also just take a quarter of the little pill.
Lorezapam. If I need it again, I'll try taking half. They're really small, so a quarter might be tough. It's nice to have people you can relate, not that I wish an anxiety attack on you. My roommate thinks I should see a cardiologist because I get sharp chest pains when I'm having an attack. I tried to explain that it's a classic symptom, but she just said "I dunno, it doesnt seem normal". That's right. Because I'm not normal. I'm a VIP in my family.
yep...that's generic for ativan. i take it too. well...the whole heart pain thing is part of the anxiety attack. the whole tensing of the muscles and the hyperventilating..it does that. i know..i just saw a cardiologist a few months ago. i actually DO cut the tiny pills into quarters. it can be done. try it. it's better - then you won't get drowsey. sorry you are so much a kindred that you have panic attacks like your dear Auntie Kim. in the resurrection, we won't do this anymore. we'll dance and sing and wear flowy dresses and have long wavy tresses. sounds so peaceful to me.
Awesome. I can't wait. Until then I will be slicing my medication into tiny pieces. Kindred spirits indeed! I knew it!
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