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losing mind
im on week 7,i have only been taking my prescribed dose for geno 2.and an occasional tylenol.
the last several days i have been having thoughts of smashing,punching, breaking,things over any acts of percieved stupidity from others.i have been short and antagonistic with the wife.i have up untill now been able to remind myself that its just the medication.if it gets much worse i guess ill talk to the doctor.they are very reluctant to prescribe.as they now my history.ive been clean and sober for 15 years.when i have mentioned my anger fears they tell me to keep doing what im doing everything is going well.but this mental factor is really putting some fear in my faith.
the last several days i have been having thoughts of smashing,punching, breaking,things over any acts of percieved stupidity from others.i have been short and antagonistic with the wife.i have up untill now been able to remind myself that its just the medication.if it gets much worse i guess ill talk to the doctor.they are very reluctant to prescribe.as they now my history.ive been clean and sober for 15 years.when i have mentioned my anger fears they tell me to keep doing what im doing everything is going well.but this mental factor is really putting some fear in my faith.
welcome to Riba rage. I know how awful it is. I remember when the rain hit the window I wanted to scream. Everything just blew me away--I was prescribed 5mg of valium..i took it when I absolutely felt like throwing something..which was everyday!!! Just know it will be over when tx is thru. Easier said than done I know...
Wish I could offer more suggestions....it is what is is.
The treatment rollercoaster.
Wish I could offer more suggestions....it is what is is.
The treatment rollercoaster.
My tolerance threshold during trt hasn't been a major issue, but certain things push me over the edge which normally don't bother me. For me it seemed to be more of an issue earlier during trt, since I was going through the period of acceptance and other mental adjustments. Not to say it has gone away, just that the intensity of the mood swings don't seem so bad at week 12. Each week is slightly different and we need to take things one day at a time. If your doc allows the ADs, sounds like a good plan. Best of luck.
I feel your pain last nite was #7 for me so we are in this together! I hear you about the crazy feeling! My family is driving me crazy. I really must get on here more. I have been an emotional mess lately! I would go see a head doc I did before tx. But I was already on AD for depression and panic attacks. I'm on effexor daily and klonopin when I need it but doc just told me to take daily. Hang in there you are not alone. Send me a messge when ya need to vent. Love n health, Deni
Welcome to Riba Rage!
Many of us have been through that to some extent. I more or less needed duct tape on my mouth to keep from saying things I shouldn't, especially at work. . It can be pretty funny - go ahead an vent it here. We understand. At least you are aware it is the meds. Some of these threads can get pretty riba-ragged too -- sometimes we not on the meds forget how bad it is. Please forgive us in advance.
Try the old parent-to child advice of stepping back and counting to 10. Also, appologize to your wife. I made myself a promise at the beginning that I would not divorce my spouse during tx. We did live through it -- but he is not excited about my starting over again.
Really, ribman. It is the riba
frijole
Many of us have been through that to some extent. I more or less needed duct tape on my mouth to keep from saying things I shouldn't, especially at work. . It can be pretty funny - go ahead an vent it here. We understand. At least you are aware it is the meds. Some of these threads can get pretty riba-ragged too -- sometimes we not on the meds forget how bad it is. Please forgive us in advance.
Try the old parent-to child advice of stepping back and counting to 10. Also, appologize to your wife. I made myself a promise at the beginning that I would not divorce my spouse during tx. We did live through it -- but he is not excited about my starting over again.
Really, ribman. It is the riba
frijole
i did not take any chances and got on an AD 2 weeks before tx start date. I would hate to think what I would be like now if I wasnt on them.
Call the doctor. I understand the doctor's reluctance to prescribe. So many of us are in this situation because of our addictions. There are many medications that can help and I'm a firm believer in whatever it takes to get through this difficult treatment should be utilized. It is a legitimate sx - I know because I've had it since week 1. Good luck.
I second that ! You arent losing your mind its just the treatment, last time I was on treatment riba rage wasnt even recognised. At least you have a reason, a name and a solution (partial at least)
Good luck !
Good luck !
Not sure I understand that your doctors are reluctant to prescribe because they know your history? Anti-depressants and other psychiatric medications are fairly routine in these types of chemotherapies. Some people start at the same time they start the chemo in anticipation of the effects. Get thee to the doc!
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