Hi again...ceratainly didn't mean to knock addiction forums...NOT my words I assure you!! My thinking is that I will only go to 8mg klonopin while reducing even slower, like 1mg every 10 days, to 2mg xanax at bedtime and hold. Then, cut in a month or so down to 4mg a day of klonopin and hold. Such regimens are sane and indicated in many complex bipolar disorder accompanied by long history of temporary psychotic episodes.
I have managed to achieve quite a bit for a mentally disabled citizen. Before the atypical antipsychotics, like Clozaril 1n 1990, I was in the psych unit once or twice a year for 12 years since first getting sick in 1978, Unfortunately I developed a life threatening bone marrow suppression causing a drop in my white cell count as well as red cell count. We stopped immediately and started Geodon. All outpatient. Had and continue to have awful neuroleptic PAWS from being on the most sedating antipsychotic for 12 or so years. Went through ALOT of insomnia due to Clozaril discontinuation, but weekly blood draw is required for this most risky of meds in it's class. At least I never developed diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Geodon is the only of the newer drus not associated with these negative phenomena, but is potentially cardiotoxic. It is a fact I must live with until "Next Generation" antipsychotics like asenapine are FDA approved which wont be for a couple years yet.
. Even then, any competent MD would wait at least a year or more after it's introduction before switching, to observe patient response and side effects. Yes, Geodon has an uncomfortable though not deadly withdrawl syndrome like many SSRIs. I'll worry about that in 2 to 3 years. First, let's cut dose and remain stable.On benzos I mean.
So enough said on my end friends...hope I can find continued acceptance here in the future.BTW I am happily married and live a strong religious life. I'm definately NOT looking for on line love per se, as I know was an issue that lead to one forum consuming battle when I first came around. OK enough out of me.
Thanks again, Steve
have you tried amino acids at all?
they are widely accepted now to help with many issues of the mind.
I was so pleased to read your post. You are one of the family here and keep on posting. I think you offer so much to others that find themselves in the world of prescribed meds. I hope all is well today!
God Bless,
Tim
Thanks for the informational post. I agree with what Tim said. You are part of the family here and not everyone here is an addict. You are alwasy welcome here, Steve and I am so glad you are getting the help you need.
Have a great day and if your doc asks why you come to this forum just tell him that you have friends who are supportive here.
tzt
I wanted to let you know how happy I am to see you again. You do not need to apologize for anything - I am just glad you are ok. We were very worried about you - despite the horrendous situation that you were going through - you brought everyone on the board together. You reminded me why we are here - to help one another. I wish you all the best and you are in my prayers.
luv,
shel