Doing Better

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Doing Better
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Thu, 08-23-2007 - 5:40am

I am doing better since the Geodon was raised from 80 mg to 160 mg. I still have some wandering thoughts like when it's a close call in the car I think Oh I might have gotten out of all this. Not what a normal person would think like YAY I made it through that without a scratch.


But it is a lot better. I have quit with the self injury behavior too.


Sometimes I put myself in dangerous situations though and I guess that's really suicidal tendencies.


Julie

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Thu, 08-23-2007 - 10:47am

Hey Julie,


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Thu, 08-23-2007 - 3:35pm

It is always good to hear from you, Julie. It seems that you have been working on the right meds & dosing for sometime to get you back on track. You sound positive & hopeful that the geodon increase is taking you in the right direction. GL!


ITA w/Lori. If we have developed a pattern of coping & in this case, a not-so-good way to cope, we will still think of it first until the new & better ways to cope become second-nature. It's alot like quitting smoking. For the longest time after I quit, before I left the check-out line in the grocery store, I would say *2 packs of Virginia Slims menthol ultra lights, please.* I would get so mad @ myself because it was sheer habit! Grrr.... It will take time, dear friend. Like Lori says, give yourself a treat! You deserve one! Be kind to yourself too. (((hugs))) jan





 

 


 



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Thu, 08-23-2007 - 3:54pm

The TDOC said when I feel like cutting to take my hands and submerge them in ice till they hurt then take them out rub them warm and if I still have the urge to repeat. Of course never leaving them long enough to get frostbite. I havent had to try it but I think I will next time.


Julie

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