tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78411742787703883.post7013037028049992524..comments2013-01-02T06:19:53.137-08:00Comments on living life: MedicationEmeilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041038200815769904noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78411742787703883.post-28904468192782303792010-05-31T21:22:56.669-07:002010-05-31T21:22:56.669-07:00I was a nurse for 18 years and I recall doctors st...I was a nurse for 18 years and I recall doctors starting with a low dose and working up from there. You seem like such a lovely person, Emeila...I hope things are going well for you now. <br /><br />I've said this before but it deserves repeating...your blog will be so helpful to so many people!! Keep writing...your words are needed and relevant to many...((Hugs))Kat Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944633059043500086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78411742787703883.post-86102177702610530492010-05-31T00:55:25.889-07:002010-05-31T00:55:25.889-07:00That does sound scary! I have been on a low dose f...That does sound scary! I have been on a low dose for awhile and as the meds "plateau" I think treatment/ higher dosage may be in order.<br /><br />Please be mindful of your strength. Our meds help with the chemical irregularities that we cannot help. But there is a big responsibility upon us to be vigilant in striving for happiness and balance.<br /><br />I too am here for you, and I thank the higher power daily for this site.<br /><br />Blessings and love!Adorably Nutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792725862568973096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78411742787703883.post-15693741996117119162010-05-28T21:56:21.475-07:002010-05-28T21:56:21.475-07:00That sounds scary! Starting at a high dose and th...That sounds scary! Starting at a high dose and then going down. I can't imagine what that was like. I definitely believe in starting low and then going higher, if needed. Sounds like an awful experience and dangerous in my opinion. Glad you are seeing a different Dr. Hope you are doing well.midnight rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181512945839928032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78411742787703883.post-38693398847941726732010-05-28T14:59:44.464-07:002010-05-28T14:59:44.464-07:00Starting high seems a foolish way of providing tre...Starting high seems a foolish way of providing treatment. Logic to me would be to start with low doeses of single drugs and build upwards, not the otherway around. Perhaps their intention WAS to sedate you!<br /><br />I agree with your list and especially No4. My therapist was brilliant and although I hated her coming to see me, I always felt better afterwards but perhaps not the same day.<br /><br />Weight gain, yep, becasue I'm crashed out all day I eat with no exercise. <br /><br />I'm glad you're at the correct levels now and have your blog to air your concerns. It's great to have freinds and I'm always here Emeila. YOu've helped me with answers on my blog so I hope to help you. Lots of hugs. MartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com