sheismistaken Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I just got out of a 9 day stay at the hospital. A depressive episode hit me in less than a week. And, in 3 hours I had a suicide plan and a time to carry it out. It scared the hell out of my girlfriend, who rushed me to the ER. I am much better now, though. I had a complete med make-over and some new coping skills, thanks to my caseworker there. I'm off Effexor! It took 9 days to go off it, with the addition of Cymbalta. I had horrid side effects. Constant headaches and nausea. By day 7, I was feeling better. I went off really fast, I think. The doc went down every 3 days. I went from 300 to 150, then 150 to 75, then 75 to 37.5. I think if he'd gone down slower, I wouldn't have had the nausea and headaches. My med changes: 60 mg Cymbalta qam 300 mg Seroquel qhs Lamictal starter pack (I'm on week 2). No rash so far! 150 mg Trazodone qhs and the Klonopin is still the same: 0.5 mg bid I'm feeling pretty good today. I'm going to start scheduling out my day and making to do lists. It helps to have structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Welcome back. Glad you are doing better. Med changes are always fun. You are the first person to mention planning and to do lists as stress controllers... not a bad idea. a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechante Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Welcome back. I hope your new med combo works for you. Good idea planning out your days like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiaB Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Welcome back.. and yes, it was a quick titration off Effexor - but at least it's over and done with now. Good luck with the new cocktail.. Wishing you well, Skittle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit37 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 So glad you're feeling better, and welcome back! The lists and plans sound great. Best wishes for your new cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheismistaken Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 I've had a great day! I got up, took my meds at the same time as they'd give em in the hospital...had breakfast, did some housework, took a nap b/c the Lamictal makes me tired, did more housework, then spent some quality time with the girlfriend I love her somethin' fierce. (She coined that phrase.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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