tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post9058538285605367069..comments2023-10-08T08:29:47.056-04:00Comments on Bringing along OCD . . . : Restlessness and the power of medicationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-14838903926559295472012-12-07T16:38:13.402-05:002012-12-07T16:38:13.402-05:00Thank you, Deanna. I am so thankful for the medica...Thank you, Deanna. I am so thankful for the medications that have helped me, too! You make a good point. Medications that people take for physical problems like diabetes can be problematic, too.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-63398940024562878822012-12-07T16:30:21.407-05:002012-12-07T16:30:21.407-05:00Good Afternoon Tina!!
I am so thankful to read thi...Good Afternoon Tina!!<br />I am so thankful to read this post. Thanks so much for being so open to share some details about the medicines you take. For some I know that this isn't something they like to share about. <br /><br />Isn't the 'world' of medicine something, espeicially for mental illness. I guess however, that other medicines for like thyroid or diabetes can be just as challenging. <br /><br />It's hard though, mental illness is hard. But, I am thanfkul that there are medicines available to help us. I was just pondering a bit ago that this time last year I was in the hospital, -mutiple times. *I really do contribute that my wellness is due to the medicines that I am on, and whole heartedly believe that they are from God's hand to my body.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!!<br />DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350578149610084498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-80205963754563214952012-12-06T18:15:29.830-05:002012-12-06T18:15:29.830-05:00Thank you, Abigail. I agree that it is a gamble to...Thank you, Abigail. I agree that it is a gamble to try new medications because we just don't know how our bodies will react. You're right--it's a gamble worth taking when needed. I have gotten so much help from medication.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-84517272089632007502012-12-06T18:11:06.490-05:002012-12-06T18:11:06.490-05:00Galen, I like how you put that: you knew in your b...Galen, I like how you put that: you knew in your body. I think many times our bodies let us know when something is not right or needs changing. Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-22453724319318298262012-12-06T18:00:26.537-05:002012-12-06T18:00:26.537-05:00Yes, I relate to your wanting to just stick with t...Yes, I relate to your wanting to just stick with the medication and dose you are on. When I'm not feeling too badly or too frustrated with how I'm feeling, I tend to want to stay the same, too (well, now that I've given up wanting to get off it the moment I feel better for a few weeks). Trying new medications is such a gamble - still worth taking, when needed, though, and when you find what works, it is great. But the wrong ones aren't so fun. I've gotten migraines from two antidepressants and one antipsychotic (mood stabilizer) made me incredibly sleepy - I felt better almost immediately when I stopped that really sleepy med.<br /><br />I'm glad you're feeling better, and I hope your current medication and dose works out!Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051102407708751849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-91400723855506794352012-12-06T17:48:23.644-05:002012-12-06T17:48:23.644-05:00Yes, I was on a medication once that I knew in my ...Yes, I was on a medication once that I knew in my body was not helping me and was not good for me. I got off of it as soon as possible.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-10691028743642244802012-12-06T16:57:45.142-05:002012-12-06T16:57:45.142-05:00Thanks, Kristina.Thanks, Kristina.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-18376830655865552982012-12-06T16:54:43.036-05:002012-12-06T16:54:43.036-05:00I'm glad you were able to get that figured out...I'm glad you were able to get that figured out.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912518380859086951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-76633036654836786462012-12-06T15:23:13.263-05:002012-12-06T15:23:13.263-05:00Elizabeth, you make a good point about being in th...Elizabeth, you make a good point about being in the right frame of mind before making changes. Thanks for your wise words.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-80348798446020432782012-12-06T13:20:39.524-05:002012-12-06T13:20:39.524-05:00I hear you about wanting to rest a bit. After I g...I hear you about wanting to rest a bit. After I got of the Seroquel and Geodon that were just really bad for me that I was taking last winter and spring, I spent several months on just Lexapro. Then once I felt stronger and more myself... my symptoms begane to flare again (insomnia, panic etc.) so after several months, I started on Effexor. I love how it works. I'm up to 150mg of that and I feel like it is really helping.<br /><br />It may be worth it to rest for a few months before trying something new. That way, your body and mind will be ready for the experience rather than doing one after another which can be mighty frustrating.Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279501398388972542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-3630919543685587782012-12-06T12:25:48.788-05:002012-12-06T12:25:48.788-05:00Jodi, thank you--these are good ideas!Jodi, thank you--these are good ideas!Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-49958203416862777322012-12-06T12:25:10.785-05:002012-12-06T12:25:10.785-05:00Klaaske, yes, it is pretty strong stuff! That'...Klaaske, yes, it is pretty strong stuff! That's terrible that you had such a bad time with Anafranyl. Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-14863680880012366852012-12-06T11:09:35.598-05:002012-12-06T11:09:35.598-05:00Using the combo of behavior and meds is a good app...Using the combo of behavior and meds is a good approach. Remember, even medicine benefits from belief! Believe it is possible to have full healing from this. Start by being easy on yourself!Jodi @ Heal Nowhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-86753673601365194302012-12-06T06:50:51.390-05:002012-12-06T06:50:51.390-05:00Hope that somehow the medication you're on wil...Hope that somehow the medication you're on will do it's work Tina. I am on antidepressants now and they didn't work too well, so I got something else with it. Had horrible side effects, and stopped and then the original dose of antidepressants, on their own, did the job just fine. So it changed somehow. Hope it does for you too!<br />I also got epileptic fits from Anafranyl, which is a good medicine for OCD, and they only found out after I had had 4 fits! Taught me it's pretty strong stuff that we're taking!Klaaskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324051207416727146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-30451359120079262622012-12-05T21:42:32.290-05:002012-12-05T21:42:32.290-05:00Jean, the trial and error is no fun. Fortunately, ...Jean, the trial and error is no fun. Fortunately, I've been on this one antidepressant for three years, and I like how it works. I have not noticed any bad side effects, except some fatigue, which I'm going to try to manage in a variety of ways.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-27030616857740000112012-12-05T21:40:09.040-05:002012-12-05T21:40:09.040-05:00Krystal Lynn, thank you, I am feeling better. That...Krystal Lynn, thank you, I am feeling better. That sounds like an awful experience with the meds they gave you for the kidney stone. That feeling of restlessness is horrible.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-77297491985626898382012-12-05T21:38:36.737-05:002012-12-05T21:38:36.737-05:00Keith, you make a good point--you can't know h...Keith, you make a good point--you can't know how you'll react until you take it, and that's kind of scary. I'm glad I didn't stay on this one any longer than I did.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-7886158524564395932012-12-05T21:36:33.659-05:002012-12-05T21:36:33.659-05:00Thank you, Jackie. It sounds like you have had som...Thank you, Jackie. It sounds like you have had some tough reactions, especially the allergic reaction. Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-35669155501449911562012-12-05T21:35:16.655-05:002012-12-05T21:35:16.655-05:00Thank you, Messy Musings, I appreciate it. These s...Thank you, Messy Musings, I appreciate it. These side effects were definitely too much to handle and not worth the better effects of the medication.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-78758450670641818332012-12-05T17:36:30.344-05:002012-12-05T17:36:30.344-05:00I'm all for medication, but this is the reason...I'm all for medication, but this is the reason I try to treat my issues holistically...the experimentation of this med with that med and what's causing what symptom and what is or is not helping this condition just upset me so much and had my head so mixed up and unsettled, I didn't feel I could bear it anymore. I'm aware some people don't have that luxury, and I'm not ruling out eventually going back on meds myself, but I sure hate the trial-and-error that goes with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-9925617750670697722012-12-05T14:12:41.080-05:002012-12-05T14:12:41.080-05:00Tina, hope you keep feeling better. I had horrible...Tina, hope you keep feeling better. I had horrible reactions to the first two medications attempted by doctors for my OCD/depression. I think we each have a delicate individual chemistry for which some med's just fit and others do not. My bad experiences were so awful that it made me cautious about attempting new medications, I hope I am not missing out on taking something that would greatly improve my life but for now I am content. (I also feel like I am personally going to have swings on any medication..the old OCD waxing and waning)<br />I had a kidney stone a few years ago and they gave me a shot of something to ease the pain and within 10 minutes I felt so restless that I felt like I was going to jump out of my skin. I literally felt like I could not even get comfortable or lay still for a second in the hospital bed - it was awful. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288842067954888301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-78361383618512079732012-12-05T12:53:11.271-05:002012-12-05T12:53:11.271-05:00I have had a negative experience with medication o...I have had a negative experience with medication once - and it was a nightmare! Unfortunately though, there's no way to know unless you try the medication. Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-34194284784881613532012-12-05T12:37:59.139-05:002012-12-05T12:37:59.139-05:00Oh man, this post brought up so many bad memories ...Oh man, this post brought up so many bad memories for me. I had some terrible, terrible reactions to medications (mostly side effects, but some that made my obsessions go out of control, and one that I had an allergic reaction to and almost died). I HATE the search for the right meds. Sounds like you're making a wise choice for yourself, Tina. Proud of you.Jackie Sommershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10814719892699119442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-71549312857986441532012-12-05T12:29:42.004-05:002012-12-05T12:29:42.004-05:00sometimes side effects are just too much to handle...sometimes side effects are just too much to handle, and are not worth it. so glad you have been able to come out of the restlessness, and begin to enjoy things in your life again!!Messy Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562609823259177263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-89906410923929717512012-12-05T12:18:48.807-05:002012-12-05T12:18:48.807-05:00Thank you, Janet, I think it's the right choic...Thank you, Janet, I think it's the right choice. I'm feeling better already.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.com