Should I Take Medication?

[just tina]

That's always a tough one, JRF, especially when you're starting something new in your life. I've found that different drugs have different effects on different people, can have different effects on me at different times, and are different when combined with other drugs. Also, they can have side-effects that aren't listed.

Sometimes something will work great. Starting medication might mean trying several medications. It's a course all by itself. I think the most important thing is to stay in touch with someone who knows you, and your therapist, until you KNOW how the medication effects you. (If you choose medication.)

 

[oksofineimnutz]

Yes, I am sure it was Zyprexa. Of THAT there is NO doubt. I only wish i could remember the dosage. I tried calling my doctor to see if she could look it up for me, but well, shes on vacation until the new year, and the rest of the office with all the other docs there are just too swamped to look it up. *completly understandable too* sorry i couldnt help more on this. Good Luck.

 

[JRF]

Oksofineimnutz,

If you're ever able to find out your old dosage and post it in this thread, I'd appreciate it.

Meanwhile, I've decided to stay off meds for now. I'm going to go back to school (one week from now), start classes, see how I do, and then possibly see a psychiatrist if things don't go well.

JRF