The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[iamnotafraid]

Someone got scalped tonight on Boardwalk Empire.
Anyone else watch this show?

[Silver Springs]

My Cat is sulking because I'm about to go out. He's such a teenager sometimes...

[TerraRhiannon]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Someone got scalped tonight on Boardwalk Empire.
Anyone else watch this show?

I'm actually thinking about starting to watch it, because like every episode is on Demand on my digital cable provider... I've watched like the first episode and now want to watch the rest!

[Erin]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Someone got scalped tonight on Boardwalk Empire.
Anyone else watch this show?

I do. I literally gasped when that happened. Richard had quite the eventful day!

In Guiding Light related news, you may be interested in this: http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/10/s...streaming.html

They're supposed to release a 20 episode set on DVD like they did for ATWT.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by markolas

Being alone is a hell of a lot better than living with a control freak who seems to resent your very existence. I'm supposed to be cleaning the house and cooking dinner right now for his mom and sister who are coming over later - I'm expected to do all of this myself because he works a full-time job and I "only" go to school. I have half a mind to take off and leave him to entertain his family himself.

What did you make?

Originally Posted by TerraRhiannon

So apparently Forever 21 ships to 87 countries but not Canada?! Maybe Canada just isn't showing up, but damn. This **** is bananas. And very frustrating cause I want a Lion King sweater..

Oh Canada.

[markolas]

how long is zoloft withdrawal supposed to last? i feel so lightheaded its unreal. can y

[markolas]

I wish I had a (local) friend who'd ever seen a Marlene Dietrich film.

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by markolas

I wish I had a (local) friend who'd ever seen a Marlene Dietrich film.

Well ****! I used to live in Austin! We should have been friends.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

Well ****! I used to live in Austin! We should have been friends.

But you would've moved away, just like every other friend I've ever had here.

[markolas]

Ugh...I *am* tapering off the Zoloft, and no, I do not have substance abuse issues. I couldn't understand much else of what your post said.

[SuperFleetwood]

Just thought i share these 2 new video rare but fun to watch
Whole Lotta Trouble



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[SaidSomething]

Originally Posted by markolas

how long is zoloft withdrawal supposed to last? i feel so lightheaded its unreal. can y

Originally Posted by markolas

how long is zoloft withdrawal supposed to last? i feel so lightheaded its unreal. can y

Anti Depressants such a Zoloft, Prozac, Anafranil etc...need to be tapered so you wont feel such discomfort.

Depending on your diagnosis/diagnosis...different medications to take during the taper and well after the end of the taper can be used.

If one has a dual diagnosis, which means one has a substance abuse issue secondary to the persons need for psychiatric drugs. A rule of thumb is no drugs can be used that has a potential for abuse...being, opiate based drugs, benzodiazapines or CNS stimulants.

So, if you took Zoloft for a long time...you need a taper and have the drug continued after your last dose.
If you have an isolated mental health issue that required Zoloft... you should tell your MD or CNP exac. Exactly how you feel (ie: nervous, panic attacks, agoraphobia, tired but can't sleep or sleeping too much, losing interest in things you love...suicide, at worst. You could Valium, Librium, Ativan taper. These are the drugs that are controlled substances and they have potential for abuse and addiction.

If your being treated for drug and alcohol problems, again, secondary to you mental health diagnosis...there are really good, non habit forming drugs that will take off the edge. These are what I have seen to work better consistently as long as the patient is using them as directed...and hopefully seeing a therapist.

The last thing is a treatment that has the potential for abuse but is very effective if closely monitored by a professional. If there is heavy depression and disphoria a mix of a low dose long acting stimulant (concerts, Ritalin LA, Adderal ER) and anti anxiety mess non habit forming (inderal, conjentin, neurontin, saphris/sublingual) are the last option in my opinion.

So, my best suggestion is neurontin or inderal to take the edge off....and playing the Stevie songs that were written during her hardest times.

Please, do not take my ideas as professional or factual plans for treatment. Everybodies chemical make up and situations are different. My thoughts from experience could be potentially be fatal. Please see a Mental Health professional for hands on itests and your history. In any case...its usually 3 months. Hang in there I feel your pain.
PS...pardon the type os...my phone is such an ass

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by SaidSomething

If one has a dual diagnosis, which means one has a substance abuse issue secondary to the persons need for psychiatric drugs.

Actually, dual diagnosis just means someone who is suffering from both a substance abuse and a mental health issue at the same time. One is not secondary to the other.

I agree with the rest of what you said, but I fear the person it was intended for did not get much out of your post.

[SaidSomething]

Originally Posted by jannieC

Actually, dual diagnosis just means someone who is suffering from both a substance abuse and a mental health issue at the same time. One is not secondary to the other.

I agree with the rest of what you said, but I fear the person it was intended for did not get much out of your post.

Thank you...I re read what I had written and some acronyms and med names were changed by spellcheck.

As far as secondary I mean what you said but I guess I wasn't clear. Secondary is which came first...and also did the patient need the rx due to a depressive disorder, dysphoria, ocd...etc....or were they diagnosed after alcohol or drug abuse was present...OR were they a known documented alcoholic/addict.

A patient is classified as dual diagnosis if they are addict/alcoholic and suffering from mental illness...and lately I've been seeing dualies that self medicated during bi polar cycling...or borders just think the treatment was, well you know...and mostly in Spring are the highest admission rates...the usual mania thing but lately rapid cycling mixed states. I don't pigeonhole each person just to classify...each addict or abuser of substances, and whether they were self medicating for their illness or not. Today its just dual diagnosis...and often with budgets in the toilet...too many people are in such pain...after a 3 day spindly...programs don't allow someone to be studied closely. Itsan awful communication break down when someone sees a therapist once a week and the prescriber once a month for 10 minutes.

I am making no sense, Jannie. So, you are right. And right again on the intension.

I would never wish anyone...even bullies that kill...the kind of suffering to find the trial and error while getting worse...and on to another let's try this...its is hell.

Zoloft is one of the worst...especially for men.

[markolas]

I'm feeling better at the moment. I've been on Zoloft for about 2 years - it was prescribed for panic disorder. Major anorgasmia was the only side effect for a long time, but eventually that was joined by night sweats and nightmares where I would wake up screaming - loudly. So, I wanted off of it.

I've also got Adderall and Xanax prescriptions, which do help with the Zoloft withdrawal, but I don't have insurance and the Adderall especially is very expensive even in generic form. I really should be on that all the time, but I have to ration because I just can't afford it.