Life Update

[dalthauser]

* Marcel and I walked at Landa Park yesterday evening.  We sat and watched a large herd of deer stroll through the neighborhood bordering the park.  Over 20 deer - it was really cool.

* My doc perscribed me anti-depressants.  I'm not sure how I feel about that, but I guess I'm willing to give it a try. He seems to think that my sporatic emotional issues aren't caused by my hormones.  I'm generally a very happy and positive person - so I don't know if I should be medicated.  I was a little taken aback that he didn't first offer to refer me to a therapist/counselor before whipping out the prescription pad.  I'm taking Lexapro - it's an SSRI (Seratonin reuptake inhibitor - whatever that is) I asked him if he could just prescribe me Medical Marijuana instead (he just chuckled and said "uh no, this is Texas).  :-)

*  Am I a geek for thinking that Steve Jobs is kind of hot?

* We dropped the computer off to the repairman yesterday.  He called me this morning and told me it'd be about $98 to fix.  I can deal with this - and continue to save for a Mac.  It's been, with a few exceptions, kind of nice to not have it at home.  I can still access email and facebook updates via the Touch - just can't get full functioning on these sites.  PC should be ready by Monday (I hope).

*   If you have a iTouch of iPhone, go and check out the app iFangs (I've been scaring people with it all day - just put your iTouch up to your mouth and make like a monster) :-)

*  This morning Marcel told me I'm a GOOD WIFE.  This made me feel so good.


 

Comments

[madamealexis.livejournal.com]

What is wrong with your PC?

I wouldn't take that anti-depressant crap if I where you. That stuff is dangerous. Look it up on line. Please check this medication out like hell before you take it.

The Physicians' Desk Reference lists the following adverse reactions (side effects) to antidepressants among a host of other physical and neuropsychiatric effects. None of these adverse reactions (side effects) is listed as Rare. They are all listed as either Frequent or as Infrequent:

Abnormal Thinking
Hallucinations
Personality Disorder
Amnesia
Agitation
Psychosis
Abnormal Dreams
Emotional Lability (Or Instability)
Hostility
Paranoid Reactions
Confusion
Delusions
Sleep Disorders
Akathisia (Severe Inner Restlessness)
Discontinuation (Withdrawal) Syndrome
Suicidal Thoughts

[papoose.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what psychiatrists do, pull out the pad. They don't do much talking. I would ask around and try to find a good therapist. Those can be hard to find too. Of course, getting that paid for by insurance can be problematic. I ended up having paying out of pocket, but she was worth every dime.

[walksbeauty.livejournal.com]

agreed! thank you for this posting...

[walksbeauty.livejournal.com]

Can you imagine prescribing something for stress that can CAUSE Psychosis, paranoia and suicide! What is wrong with this picture?! Who's getting paid off?!

[sahlah.livejournal.com]

Hey Good Wife... I don't think my hubby has ever said that to me. Hmmm... you rock.

If you are uncertain about that med - don't take it until and unless you gain a comfort with it. You control the situation - regardless of what prescription you were given.

take care and keep smiling.

[cosmorama.livejournal.com]

Doctors are so prescription happy nowadays!

[kabuldur.livejournal.com]

Be careful of anti-depressants. Gyro was prescribed several different sorts. ONE of them caused him to be extremely suicidal the very first day! My son was prescribed Zoloft and it caused aural and visual hallucinations and euphoria, AND kicked off an episode of bi-polar. And you don't want to get that! My youngest sister also got the very same symptoms from Zoloft but luckily she realised it was the meds and stopped taking them. The aural hallucinations consisted of the very worst sounds either my son or my sister had ever heard. They are both musicians, so I guess tuned into sounds.

I am disgusted that your doctor has not recommended counselling or something similar first. That is very irresponsible of him/her.

Don't forget that it is a money-making business - the side effects are downplayed.

/End of rant.

That must have been beautiful to see all those deer :)

And that Marcel complimented you on being a good wife is just wonderful!

[walksbeauty.livejournal.com]

I agree... thank you for your honesty on the issue.. it is often hidden and as you said, down-played. When you begin to hear the stories, they are way worse than the original symptoms...

[mybeautifulwars]

Can you look for a therapist on your own? Anti-depressants help some people, not everyone, I'd think trying a therapist would be a logical first step. Sometimes I feel doctors give Rx for antipressants out like candy these days.

With that said, I've been on lexapro before. Not good. In fact, I had problems with every single antidepressant I was put on over the course of several years. I took myself off them as a whole when I got fed up with the vicious cycle of side effects. Withdrawals are bad, but I haven't regretted walking away from it once.

[(Anonymous)]

Do you remember the types of problems that you had with Lexapro? The doctor said that this medication was the mildest that he's had experience with. Yes, I'm going to look for a therapist on my own - hopefully I can get some of it paid for by my insurance because money is very tight right now.

[glowy-lovers.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[k2rider78.livejournal.com]

((HUGS)) You're an awesome person too :)

[minemouse.livejournal.com]

Steve Jobs is totally hot! :)

[vertamae.livejournal.com]

I used to work with a woman who was taking Lexapro. She said it made her virtually numb, unable to feel anything about anything. I think it sounds like a horrible drug. Keep in mind that just because your doctor prescribes you a drug does not mean you have to take it. Take charge of your own healthcare.

[(Anonymous)]

Fully aware of that, thank you.

[vertamae.livejournal.com]

Didn't mean to insult or offend, honestly, it just makes me so angry the way doctors prescribe anti-depressants like they're candy, and people take them because they trust these people, and believe they have to do what their doctors tell them. Without knowing how you relate to your physician, I didn't want to see you do the same. I care enough to state what seems like it should be the obvious, do what's right for you.

I would say adrenal health really comes into play for women in our 40s - I've been reading a lot about this lately, because I'm experiencing my own changes.

Anyway, again, didn't mean to insult or offend, sorry it came off that way.

[walksbeauty.livejournal.com]

Ok, Dorie, I JUST now found this post after weeks of not being on LJ... and I am going to just lay it out as I see it... I am SO sad, so upset, so appalled that you, of all the fine, positive uplifting people I know have a doctor that is ridiculous enough to say you need a SSRI at the first signs of distress. First of all, life presents situations that can cause stress, it's part of life and often provides just the grist for the mill we need to look at our old wounds and the issues and patterns we form. We can overcome these, grow from them and with a good therapist gain insight and wisdom. (great that you're seeing someone if you feel the need..)

Add the dimension of hormones and I feel your doctor was acting incredibly irresponsibly to give you this prescription. I know enough people who are having a hell of a time getting off the stuff their doctors have prescribed to believe they know what impact the drugs have... they couldn't since the FDA haven't even had enough time to test them on humans long enough to know! Please please please reconsider... I care enough to say these things earnestly! You don't need these drugs...

I know you're a good wife.. and a good mother.. and a good friend.... Marcel is a lucky lucky man and Sierra's a lucky lucky girl... tell her to wash her own damn laundry! My kids did their own from the time they were early teens.. they didn't love it.. but neither did I.