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what's te odds of going crazy
i want to know whats the odds of a person with depression,anxiety,panic attack,agoraphobia and personality disorder just goes insanity.im terrified that im gonna lose my mind.i feel im losing touch with reality.im feeling nervous all the time,i cant tolerate anyone,just wanna be alone in my own pain that im feeling because of those problems,i feel like not belong here and not recognizing my family or myself.i hate this life with all my heart.i just want to know what's the reason of a person who was healthy, goes crazy??
Good for you. You have to at least give it a try. Quit searching info about everything, it's only adding to your anxiety!
Let us know how you're doing!
Let us know how you're doing!
i thank you all from my heart,i stopped taking Zyprexa Yesturday but now im gonna take it,i don't know i was scared after i rode all those kind of side effects and i thought that drug its made only for schitzophrenia or bipolar depression (which i think i don't have).Maybe with time all of my sleepy feelings,tiredness,dizziness and confusion will go away,maybe my body may adapt and all my dereality and depersonality thoughts will take over.i thank you so much for all your help,and made me feel that i still exist and gave me hope to go on,even im hopeless
Excellent advice, ladies. Unfortunately with the modern age of google, people go too far taking their medical care into their own hands. I'm all for educating onesself about a medication, but not to the extreme, as it only adds anxiety.
Just like those commercials that scare the crap out of people. Pharmaceutical companies are required to give disclaimers that include all the possibilities, even the really bad ones. So, when they say, (example unrelated to any meds in this thread)..."May cause stroke or death"....ONE person out of 2 million had a stroke, and 1 out of 2 million died. Plus, there is no way they can with certainty, blame a medication on something like that anyway. The warnings are misleading. There should NOT be medication commercials. I understand that marketing is an important part of these companies selling their product, but a TV commercial is just inappropriate, doctors HATE them. Imagine having a patient come in and tell YOU what meds they want to be on? They even may have a coupon for a free trial. It's maddening to the doctors.
The doctors know a lot more about these things than we ever will, and while there are some lousy doctors out there, most are competent and use solid reasoning behind what meds they recommend. If we want to have success treating ANY condition, medical, mental, or otherwise, we have to try to be open minded, and at least give the treatments a fair chance.
Just like those commercials that scare the crap out of people. Pharmaceutical companies are required to give disclaimers that include all the possibilities, even the really bad ones. So, when they say, (example unrelated to any meds in this thread)..."May cause stroke or death"....ONE person out of 2 million had a stroke, and 1 out of 2 million died. Plus, there is no way they can with certainty, blame a medication on something like that anyway. The warnings are misleading. There should NOT be medication commercials. I understand that marketing is an important part of these companies selling their product, but a TV commercial is just inappropriate, doctors HATE them. Imagine having a patient come in and tell YOU what meds they want to be on? They even may have a coupon for a free trial. It's maddening to the doctors.
The doctors know a lot more about these things than we ever will, and while there are some lousy doctors out there, most are competent and use solid reasoning behind what meds they recommend. If we want to have success treating ANY condition, medical, mental, or otherwise, we have to try to be open minded, and at least give the treatments a fair chance.
Don't worry that a drug is approved to treat a disorder you don't have. Many drugs are used off-label. I take several off-label drugs and am doing fine.
Was it a family doctor you saw or a psychiatrist?
You are being started on low doses to allow your body to get used to them. That is what doctors do. See how you feel, give it time. Takes about 4 weeks to feel better.
Some anti depressants are used for other illnesses. For instance one I was on was given to a friend with severe pain, and to a young relative to stop them wetting the bed at night. So don't go reading up on the medicines and thinking you have been prescribed the wrong ones. Also Rainlover should not have commented on how certain drugs reacted on his friend. We are all different, and react to different drugs in different way.
You are being started on low doses to allow your body to get used to them. That is what doctors do. See how you feel, give it time. Takes about 4 weeks to feel better.
Some anti depressants are used for other illnesses. For instance one I was on was given to a friend with severe pain, and to a young relative to stop them wetting the bed at night. So don't go reading up on the medicines and thinking you have been prescribed the wrong ones. Also Rainlover should not have commented on how certain drugs reacted on his friend. We are all different, and react to different drugs in different way.
She DID seek a doctor's care, yesterday.
Hon, ALL doctors are available, you don't have to wait until your next appointment. If you're still having problems, you need to let him know. Like I said, call his office.
He just prescribed these meds for you on Saturday, so with the exception of feeling drowsy, which you need to let him know, these meds can take up to 4-6 weeks to start really making the necessary changes. It's important to try to be patient during the process. I know it is not easy. As far as the side effect, it may be as simple as your doctor telling you to split up a dose to twice a day, or taking a med at night instead of in the morning. Sometimes those kinds of simple changes make all the difference in the world. Drowsiness is one of THE most common side effects of all of these meds.
The good thing is, all of your meds are very typical starting doses. Of course everyone reacts differently, but I was concerned that maybe your doc started you on an unusually high dose of one of the meds. That's not the case.
Let us know what the doctor said!
Hon, ALL doctors are available, you don't have to wait until your next appointment. If you're still having problems, you need to let him know. Like I said, call his office.
He just prescribed these meds for you on Saturday, so with the exception of feeling drowsy, which you need to let him know, these meds can take up to 4-6 weeks to start really making the necessary changes. It's important to try to be patient during the process. I know it is not easy. As far as the side effect, it may be as simple as your doctor telling you to split up a dose to twice a day, or taking a med at night instead of in the morning. Sometimes those kinds of simple changes make all the difference in the world. Drowsiness is one of THE most common side effects of all of these meds.
The good thing is, all of your meds are very typical starting doses. Of course everyone reacts differently, but I was concerned that maybe your doc started you on an unusually high dose of one of the meds. That's not the case.
Let us know what the doctor said!
Bottom line here is there are no doctors on this particular forum,you need to seek the advice of a good doctor to see which medications you should be taking & what dose.
What are the mg of your meds? There has to be a way to get a hold of your doctor. Call his office during business hours.
i dont know how to contact my doc because he can accept my consultion only if a made an appointment,and my next its at 04.08.12.....my doses are : Fluoxetine 1- 0 -0(only in morning), Demetrine 1/2 - 0- 1/2 ,Zyprexa 0- 0- 1/2
should i take Zyprexa now because its time :(???? what to do?
should i take Zyprexa now because its time :(???? what to do?
If you're feeling that badly, you need to let the doctor know. What are the doses of the meds your doc prescribed?
oh God but you cant imagine how bad im feeling today after i took Zyprexa.i slept during night 11 hours and now im sleeping while tha day,im overwhelm and soooo tired,,,i really have hard to stand in my legs or to write here in my laptop. its this normal or its side effect of Zyprexa?
If you think you are better equipped to diagnose yourself than a doctor, I can't see that you're going to get too far with the professional help.
If you disagree with the doctor's diagnosis, say so...or seek another opinion. If you disagree with the choice of meds (which you haven't even tried yet), then say so, or find a new doctor. There are MANY reasons Zyprexa and an anti depressant would be Rx'd together, and just because Zyprexa is classed as an antipsychotic med, doesn't mean you are psychotic. Zyprexa is used frequently in cases where depression has not been successfully treated with other medications, and for severe anxiety disorders.
Speak up, talk to your doctor, or like I said, seek a second opinion. You have every right to research the meds your doc is giving you, or the diagnosis he gave you...but I think you're taking that to a major extreme.
If you disagree with the doctor's diagnosis, say so...or seek another opinion. If you disagree with the choice of meds (which you haven't even tried yet), then say so, or find a new doctor. There are MANY reasons Zyprexa and an anti depressant would be Rx'd together, and just because Zyprexa is classed as an antipsychotic med, doesn't mean you are psychotic. Zyprexa is used frequently in cases where depression has not been successfully treated with other medications, and for severe anxiety disorders.
Speak up, talk to your doctor, or like I said, seek a second opinion. You have every right to research the meds your doc is giving you, or the diagnosis he gave you...but I think you're taking that to a major extreme.
Yes i tried to ask for help,but what i found"only dissapoint" its really sad to know that nobody can help you even a best doctor here in my country:n( i really feel so hopeless..btw i thanlk you so much for writeing me and spending your time for me.thank you
I really dont have a idea what to do.that doctor i visited yestirday its the best here and maybe you will not believe me but i waited about 6 hours to see him,and he dissapoint me...i thing i have deep depression,dereality,depersonality(but not obsessive dpersonality disorder),agoraphobia,panic attack and anxiety disorder.about meds,i took those last night,but that zyprexia its new med for me because before i took fluoxetine and demetrin.today i feel so dizzy,weak,dry mouth,and soooo sleepy.u said zyprexa made ur friend feel like a monster!...should i take it or just get off????
I am so sorry the appointment with the doctor was so disappointing. You were so hoping he would help you.
You say you have diagnosed your own illness. What is it you think you have? Is it depression? You obviously do not agree with your doctor, and I am so sorry. Are you not going to take any of the medication he prescribed?
Perhaps you could see another doctor, if there is one. He/she may come up with a different diagnosis.
Poor you, so wanting help.
You say you have diagnosed your own illness. What is it you think you have? Is it depression? You obviously do not agree with your doctor, and I am so sorry. Are you not going to take any of the medication he prescribed?
Perhaps you could see another doctor, if there is one. He/she may come up with a different diagnosis.
Poor you, so wanting help.
i tried to du my first step,but you see :S nothing from that symptoms of ''obsessive personality disorder ''compare with my symptoms i have,i swear i never needed to plan my activity for a minute,or im never preoccupied with rules,lists or anything like that,,,,no one of those symptoms i dont have i swear...im angry at doc oh Goddddddddddddddd...i was crying and telling him for my un recognizing my family,my self or anything in this world,my agoraphobia and all my problems and he said ''its your anxiety''.i rode and found this''Olanzapine (Zyprexa®) is a drug that is licensed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. When combined with the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac®), it is also approved to treat bipolar depression'' ........and blahhhhhhh he diagnosed me with that kind of illness that its NOT my illness ,,,,ohhh i better can diagnose myself than he did..
Yes, that's true, mental illness is believed to be genetic in nature, however, that doesn't mean that if a person has a familial history of some kind of mental illness, that they, too will get it. The causes of mental illnesses are all theories, because due to tyhe subjective nature of the assessment, it is difficult to study psychiatric disorders. It's not like your doctor can order a blood test and tell you you have X, Y, or Z.
Try to think a little more positively, you took that first step and sought help, that's great. You are being so resistant to any suggestion, that's not the best way to handle this. Start turning your thinking around...say to yourself, frequently, these medications WILL help me. You may not believe it at first, but keep reinforcing those positive thoughts, rather than the negative ones. You have to give this a try. Did your doc order any kind of therapy? If he didn't, next time you see him, tell him you would like to be seen by a therapist too. When do you go back to see him?
Today was a great step forward. Don't undo this accomplishment by thinking nothing is going to work...or by not having some faith in the doctor, He's there to help you. You should even just feel a little bit better because you got a lot off your chest.
Keep us updated! I'm proud of you for following through!
Try to think a little more positively, you took that first step and sought help, that's great. You are being so resistant to any suggestion, that's not the best way to handle this. Start turning your thinking around...say to yourself, frequently, these medications WILL help me. You may not believe it at first, but keep reinforcing those positive thoughts, rather than the negative ones. You have to give this a try. Did your doc order any kind of therapy? If he didn't, next time you see him, tell him you would like to be seen by a therapist too. When do you go back to see him?
Today was a great step forward. Don't undo this accomplishment by thinking nothing is going to work...or by not having some faith in the doctor, He's there to help you. You should even just feel a little bit better because you got a lot off your chest.
Keep us updated! I'm proud of you for following through!
i rode the symptoms or that disorder and i don't think i comply with that kind of disorder ,,i don't know maybe im wrong,but he should said i have something more than only that disorder,maybe a deep depression with panic attack,anxiety and what ever :(
my friends i was for my appointment.i couldn't wait to seek help so i went.i was not quite all the time, i couldn't speak because i start crying and grumble while telling him for my overdose and my attempt of suicide,and told him everything,he was listening me and saying ''it will pass and you will get a normal life''(i know those are only his tale for making me feel good),than he diagnosed me with ''obsessive personality disorder'' and described me some meds like Fluoxetine 20mg,Demetrin 10 mg,Olanzapina(Zalasta) 5 mg.i told him that the first of two meds i took before and didn't help me but he said ''its ok,im giving you the lower dose''. i asked him if i can go crazy and be insane but he said ''people be crazy because they have inherited that illness and its in their DNA ,i didn't believe him!! or should i? can that be true?????????
No, you will not die, I promise. It sounds a lot like "sleep paralysis" which is when you start to become aware of your surroundings,but feel you cannot move, control your body, etc. While it is scary, it is not harmful.
Since this is the first time you are going to the doctor, start writing the important things down that are important for the doctor to know, including the sleep issues.
You will be so glad you went for help. It will take some time, but relief is coming hon. Hopefully the doctor will give you some anti-anxiety meds to use in the event of a panic attack. They are very helpful!
Since this is the first time you are going to the doctor, start writing the important things down that are important for the doctor to know, including the sleep issues.
You will be so glad you went for help. It will take some time, but relief is coming hon. Hopefully the doctor will give you some anti-anxiety meds to use in the event of a panic attack. They are very helpful!
No you are not going to die.Calm down please--where are the meds that will stop the panic? Has your doctor even given you any lately.It will make all the difference in the world.Meds can stop these panic attacks & help you do more active things,be more social aswell.
yes its Saturday and i really cant wait because i have enough from this illness:'(
and about my dreams i mean its not them fault,but if my mom or brothers dont wake me up after they listened me breathing so deeply ,could i die ?because i cant make my body move and wake up from sleeping.i feel like i have 1 million kilos in me.i know its that process because my brain its awake and feel everything around me but i cant move even a finger,the only possibility its to breath and do noises to try to make other listen me and know that its something wrong.than my mum touch and shake me till i open my eyes and get out of sleepy .this didnt happen everynight but i guess only when im stressed or nervous.is there a chance to die?
and about my dreams i mean its not them fault,but if my mom or brothers dont wake me up after they listened me breathing so deeply ,could i die ?because i cant make my body move and wake up from sleeping.i feel like i have 1 million kilos in me.i know its that process because my brain its awake and feel everything around me but i cant move even a finger,the only possibility its to breath and do noises to try to make other listen me and know that its something wrong.than my mum touch and shake me till i open my eyes and get out of sleepy .this didnt happen everynight but i guess only when im stressed or nervous.is there a chance to die?
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