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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Zyprexa Withdrawal
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD), bipolar disorder, dementia, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, personality disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, stress, transitions, and work problems.
Zyprexa Withdrawal
by Cathy Nagy, Apr 28, 2005 12:00AM
Update: I finally started consistant treatment with a new psychiatrist and therapist at an excellent outpatient hospital.
However, I am not at peace yet and still in tremendous pain because the new MD is reluctant to discuss previous doctor. I tried a few other doctors during this ordeal, but no one wanted to get involved and helped me to talk about him and what happened, instead suggested a lawyer. So it has been a devastating experience. The good news is now I've reached out to others for support: a Priest, Nami, and family friends. Since I have been off the Zyprexa for 2 months, I feel like I'm out of a coma. I am embracing the compliments from people and engaging in conversations with new people, (for the first time in 14 years). I feel hopeful. My lesson from my experience is to never let one Male doctor dominate my life, nor close myself off to others who were always concerned. A doctor should always be open and flexible, with no unethical attachment.
I am now taking Ativan to help the anxiety and I am hoping to put off on the Geodone. I just joined a gym and have energy that I never had. But my fear is there, and I cannot sleep, have night sweats, anxiety and emotional damage. Am I wrong to not take geodone, I want the new doctor to get to know me first.
Is Ativan an addictive med to the point where I won't be able to sleep without it? Are there vitamins to help calm down along with meds?
However, I am not at peace yet and still in tremendous pain because the new MD is reluctant to discuss previous doctor. I tried a few other doctors during this ordeal, but no one wanted to get involved and helped me to talk about him and what happened, instead suggested a lawyer. So it has been a devastating experience. The good news is now I've reached out to others for support: a Priest, Nami, and family friends. Since I have been off the Zyprexa for 2 months, I feel like I'm out of a coma. I am embracing the compliments from people and engaging in conversations with new people, (for the first time in 14 years). I feel hopeful. My lesson from my experience is to never let one Male doctor dominate my life, nor close myself off to others who were always concerned. A doctor should always be open and flexible, with no unethical attachment.
I am now taking Ativan to help the anxiety and I am hoping to put off on the Geodone. I just joined a gym and have energy that I never had. But my fear is there, and I cannot sleep, have night sweats, anxiety and emotional damage. Am I wrong to not take geodone, I want the new doctor to get to know me first.
Is Ativan an addictive med to the point where I won't be able to sleep without it? Are there vitamins to help calm down along with meds?
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Apr 29, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 29, 2005 12:00AM
I think you are on a winning spree so you should listen and defend your own judgement on this...I am sure that it is a good idea to avoid unnecessary medicaitons, and if ativan is enough, and you have someone to talk to, that might be the best. Ativan is not considered addictive, but you can get habituated to it, but using it for a while should not be a problem.
