LesMis4 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I'm going out with friends tonight...and I am completely hypo right now. I've been a mess all day (said some REALLY dumb ass stuff at work without thinking.... ). Not sure how to make it through tonight. I have to go; we bought tickets...but I want to have my meltdown in private. Not sure how I'm going to handle tonight...my head and my mouth are running at warp speed and I KNOW I'm annoying right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Do you have any prn meds you can take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly23 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Ditto what Melissa said, I have success in slowing a hypo state with PRN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesMis4 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) No, that is something that I need to talk to my new pdoc about. I definitely think I need something. But now, I don't have anything to take PRN. Edited October 3, 2014 by LesMis4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly23 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Well, this isn't good advice, but a few drinks helps me........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesMis4 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 That's the plan...not smart, you're right, but at least one. I feel like hell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Drinks just make it much, much worse for me, but this might just depend on the person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Benadryl always calms me down, and doesn't usually make me tired enough to fall asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly23 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hope you are our and having fun, my hypo states are not as enjoyable as they used to me, agitation and irritability are horrendous, if it was like back in the day when I was just fucking fantastic I wouldn't do shit. A few drinks at least makes me not twitch and I am not mean. Hope you had a great night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesMis4 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) I took half my lamictal (she wanted me to stop cold turkey yesterday, and even though I was on a low dose, I think that's part of what's going on), went and had a few drinks and some fun. It wasn't as awful as I thought. I'm still pretty amped up, but I'm hoping to get a few hours of sleep...cross your fingers. Edited October 4, 2014 by LesMis4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly23 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I am titrating on lamcital currently , rough ride, but I feel like I am getting somewhere better. Move to 100 on Tuesday an stick there for a bit, Initially thru me into a rapid cycle, that is super no fun. But I have moved passed that. Good luck LesMis, hoping you find what works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesMis4 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I told my pdoc what was happening and she switched me...but...well, I'm sure she didn't do something right. Which is why I now have a new pdoc. But, OMG...that stuff sucks to titrate on to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I hope things start going more smoothly for you, LesMis. It sounds rough. I feel like hell if I get drunk, the next day. Drinking can also take you right into an episode, so do be careful. I'm glad you have a new pdoc. Med changes are ROUGH, and I've been through plenty - I can definitely relate. Have you talked about a temporary PRN while you switch? That could be something to bring up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesMis4 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thanks, San. Me too. I didn't get drunk...had to drive home. Just had two drinks over the course of about 5 hours...so no biggie. But, it was enough to level me out a bit. Today I'm just plain exhausted. I haven't taken anything yet other than my klonopin. I'm supposed to start my latuda today, but I'm scared. I've read some of the side effects, and it sounds like scary shit. PLUS, one of the side effects is increased blood pressure...and I'm currently in the middle of trying to figure out what's making my blood pressure to wacky anyway...don't need this making it worse. I've had the pill sitting next to me for an hour...can't seem to make myself take it. Which means, I'm not on anything right now...and have been through about 15 different mood changes in 48 hours...it SUCKS. My klonopin used to be a PRN, but now I take it twice daily. I'm going to talk to my new pdoc about something when I see her (which could be sooner rather than later if this doesn't go well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly23 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 LesMis I know right were you are. I have to take more Klonopin than I would like to handle the changing moods. My blood pressure was under control and now it is wacky. The goal is that I take less and less prn, but I can't get the intense physical agitation under control. See Pdoc again on Wednesday, we will see what he says. I still have to see him weekly cus I am not stabilizing easily. ArrrgThanks, San. Me too. I didn't get drunk...had to drive home. Just had two drinks over the course of about 5 hours...so no biggie. But, it was enough to level me out a bit. Today I'm just plain exhausted. I haven't taken anything yet other than my klonopin. I'm supposed to start my latuda today, but I'm scared. I've read some of the side effects, and it sounds like scary shit. PLUS, one of the side effects is increased blood pressure...and I'm currently in the middle of trying to figure out what's making my blood pressure to wacky anyway...don't need this making it worse. I've had the pill sitting next to me for an hour...can't seem to make myself take it. Which means, I'm not on anything right now...and have been through about 15 different mood changes in 48 hours...it SUCKS. My klonopin used to be a PRN, but now I take it twice daily. I'm going to talk to my new pdoc about something when I see her (which could be sooner rather than later if this doesn't go well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy1313 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Latuda is the newish med I keep seeing commercials for isn't it? Any side effects yet? I just read it can make you tired- that is the last thing I need! I'm glad your night out turned out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 ozzy1313, I am on Latuda, and I love it. At first I had a little akathisia, but it cleared up pretty quickly on its own (i.e., I didn't need an add-on for the akathisia to stop). My depression is so much better. The only problem is it costs a ton. I'm going to have to appeal to Medicare, since it is the 4th AAP I've tried. If you want to know more about Latuda and other anti-psychotics, here is the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesMis4 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 It DOES cost a ton. I have good insurance, and it's going to cost as much as all my other meds combined. I'm actually not into that, to be honest. I feel like there are other things I can try- we've only tried one other med (lamictal). Seems we could try a few others before we go to something so expensive. But, I'm taking it...and so far...it seems to be making me tired (at least I think). But, no other major side effects yet. I'm only on 40 mg (I don't even know- is that a lot??? Not a lot???? This is why my pdoc is no longer my pdoc...I don't know anything about this med at all)...and I've only taken it twice...so we'll see, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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