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| Fri, 07-21-2006 - 11:57am |
Well, I got my diagnosis yesterday :) I went to see the psychiatrist. I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER HAVING A NAME! I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder. thats a lot better than all the what if'ing and self diagnosis (I had so many things according to me ). I can work with this.
I feel SO MUCH BETTER right now. I know its hour by hour... but Praise God I am feeling good right this minute! and Im going to write it down, so that in bad moments, I will remember that there is a light to look forward to. my derealization and depersonalization is very little right now, almost gone :)
I hope you all are having a good Friday! what a network of great women here! I prayed for sisterhood and understanding with the PA, and you were put in front of me. THANK YOU!
smile today.. even if its a little forced. because you make a difference, you help and support and put relief into others when none can be found.
ps. im still trying the panic away technique.. I do like it. and its working I think..i am however flicking myself in the knuckles to stop the negative thoughts. per my therapist. makes me feel a little funny like im reprimanding myself, but hey.. its working too. :)

i'm glad that you are getting some relief...good for you:)
Well, about the meds.... i have xanax.. but have only taken a half of one ONCE! and that was pretty much forced on me when my Mom came by on one of my "im losing it" days. shes a nurse.. and stayed with me while i was on it. :)
They have prescribed me effexor. but because of my control issues and fear of meds.. the pyschiatrist wants me to break open the capsules and take just 5 -10 little balls today, then up it by 5 balls tomorrow.. and so on..until im up to a whole capsule.. then eventually two capsules a day, which is only 35 mgs i think..this is so I wont be as sensitive to the side effects. I feel so good right now.. i just dont want to take it! but I know i should. i feel the side effects, even if there arent any.. so im starting with dust! lol which if i feel a side effect, I will know its just me getting worked up.. because 5 little ballies arent going to do that. lol
do any of you have experience on effexor. no real weight gain right?
better! If you need us you know where to come--- GOOD LUCK! Judy
I think it is absolutely awesome that your doc is working with you and letting you start your Effexor like this!
Sheri Ann
I am so glad you found us!
Sheri Ann