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Hi I just wondered if anybody had taken Gamanil and now off it.
In December I felt extremely well and halved my medication. I didnt see the GP as I felt last year I almost lived there, going at least once a month.
But now things are so different again. I have a few other problems which may be adding to this and also Ive almost stopped caffeine so realise it may be just a combination of all.
I had a terrible attack on Thursday and havent felt right since. Again it came out of the blue.
I am due to go on holiday in a couple of weeks and dont know weather to increase meds again or waht to do.
I guess the most sensible thing to do is return to GP but I guess I will be told for reducing meds as I was originally told I would need to be well on these for at least 6 months before reducing, [Oops!] and offered more "talking" help again .
Just a bit stuck what to do, thanks guys.xxx
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
Hi, take it that nobody has, o well, thanks to you 26 who have read it,I will have to sort this one out for myselfxx
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
hi Alexis,
i had this dilemma not long ago.. read my post it may help.. the answers were good..
me again! - decreasing dose!? effexor (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7169)
i dont know about the med you are on but with mine the basic upshot was that i can't just up it every time i feel a stressful situation is coming up, that way i'll never learn to do it myself. at the end of it though it really is your decision..
read my post and see what you think! then i'll attempt to help further!!
write soon,
lisa
xxx
"do not fear to hope...Each time we smell the autumn's dying scent, we know that primrose time will come again"
Hi Lisa, thanks for your reply, I have never altered my dose before since i was on them and have to decide if to stay on this smaller dose or raise again because perhaps I was not ready to reduce, it isnt one I can play around with as it takes 6 weeks to get into the system, hence I guess also 6 weeks to leave? wish I could alter the dose daily depending on how I feel.
i will not google for illnesses etc for myself or Im sure I would find the correct answer.
I am not one for giving in or taking medicines I was months before I even approached the GP for help,
I think if I hadent had the things thrown at me which I have over the last few weeks I would not even be in this position today, I think I would of continued to get better.
O well, who knows, thanks anyway. take care.xxxxxx
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
nomorepanic
31-01-06, 19:06
Alexis
I am trying to find previous posts but the search thing keeps timing out so I got Alex to restart the server so I can try again now.
I know Thursday was very scary for you and I am glad that we got you through it. It could be the coming off meds that is making you feel worse.
Big hug mate - let me see if I can find those posts.
Nicola
nomorepanic
31-01-06, 19:09
I can only search for this one as I could search in the title only ....
lofepramine tablets (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4433)
Nicola
Thanks Nic, I will have a look, much appreciated.xx
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
Have just read that post, thanks got shock of my life to see Id replied and was on them then in July, for some reason I thought Id been on them since about September, gosh how time flies!! [^]
Maybe it was OK for me to reduce them then, still doensnt help the way I feel though.
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
nomorepanic
31-01-06, 19:21
Oh how weird that you replied too lol.
I know there are more but the blooming search thing doesn't work yet properly.
Nicola
Alexis,
It's fairly likely to be rebound anxiety from reducing the dose by 50%. Not so much about the length of time on it by the % reduction.
You can either put it up again or work through the dose reduction and the nasty physical symptoms. It may take a while to settle.
That coupled with the other factors in place which won't have helped.
Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com
Your anxiety is the human representation of the pictures that you paint using your many vivid colours of revolving and reoccurring thoughts.
How big is your gallery ?
Alexis I haven't had that particular tablet but was on Prozac 6 years ago for 3 months.
For some silly reason I couldn't wait to get off them to prove I was ok again. Stupid noggin I was, I probably should have stayed on them longer to see if they really helped or not. I do remember I had to reduce them slowly, so I had to taper the use over another couple of months which was at least one sensible thing I did with them.
I also did the 'talking' too but really wished my doctor had suggested CBT rather than counselling as it was fairly obvious from session one that fun though it was talking about myself, it wasn't really what was needed. I needed something more practical like coping methods etc.
Anyway mate I hope you find some helpful advice.
Love Piglet xx
"Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?" said Piglet.
"Supposing it didn't," said Pooh after careful thought.
Thanks for replies, so Meg if I up it again have you any ideas how I should do it, I was on a 70mg on a amorning and 70mg on a night, now on 70mg morning, should i have a half a tablet each night or each other night perhaps??
Not sure I am ready to work through the symptoms if they take a while, been like this over a week now. Also I need to be strong to continue working, if I was at home and just had to go out for a short drive/walk each day things may be different. I get through my working day fine but luckily it is quite short.:D
Piglet thanks, yes I wanted to show I didnt need them, but after all as I was reminded the other night if I was a diabetic on medication I wouldnt think twice about it so why should I now on these.
Stigma I think.
I have had the cbt coping methods, and unlike you I dont find it fun talking about me.
thanks anyway.xxx
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
hi alexis,
sounds to me like you need to see your GP.. this will sort your head out and put you on the straight and narrow again.. i'm sure he/she wont be cross that you halved your dose - probably very used to it! but she/he will help you get it right again whatever that may be.. but work thru it with them..
i hate taking my pills every day, but my hubby has to take pills every day for the rest of his life for his heart so in that respect i guess it could be worse.
see your gp,
lisa
xxx
"do not fear to hope...Each time we smell the autumn's dying scent, we know that primrose time will come again"
Havent taken it hun but here for you and you know that. Keep in touch and a big thanks for your support with my post about Si
Love Sal xx
Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.
"Life is a distance and to travel that distance you were given the strength and guidance to do so".
Thanks for replies, yes perhaps GP can sort my head,
Thanks Sal, as you know im always here too, there isnt a lot to catch up on, (not that Ive posted anyway) other than Im down again a bit and anxiety after reducing meds.
Flipping Blipping
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
Come to any decisions yet on the tablets mate??
Piglet xx
Hi piglet, no not yet, just waiting till after weekend anyway , I think I will have to go up a bit, perhaps not by a full tablet a day though, if it is going to take a while to ride out, I have too much on and cant cope feeling panicky like this for a long length of time when Ive been well most of the time. thanks for your concern.
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
Hi Mate,
By upping your meds again, doesn't mean that you cannot cope without them, it just means that the time wasn't right to drop them at the minute. Once everything else has settled down, give it another go mate.
Just remember small steps, and don't try to run before you can walk....... and yes I know, I should take my own flippin advice shouldn't I [:I]
Speak to you later mate
Love
Tracey XX
'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten'
Agree with Trac - this was probably the mistake I made with the Prozac.
Piglet xx
blondeangel
05-02-06, 17:49
I have not read any of your other replies yet, but I have panic disorder. I have found that Clonazapam had been the best medicaton for me. You only have to take it when you need it, and it doesn't make you feel groggy or anything....just NORMAL. It is not as heavy or addictive as valium, or lorazapam, but it is not recommended to be used all of the time...only when needed. But it has worked well for me.:D
Thanks for that, well today I had to do it, I had to go to emergency GP and am back on anti depressants, dont need to bore you with any more details, but I will not reduce again without medical advice, xxx
Most of lifes battles are won, by looking beyond the clouds to the sun:
and having the patience to wait for the day,when the sun comes out and the clouds go away.
love from Alexisxx
nomorepanic
06-02-06, 16:44
Alexis
Maybe now wasn't the time to reduce them eh?
Perhaps you can try again in 6 months when other things in your life are easier to cope with ?
I hope it goes ok mate.
x
Nicola
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